We are an established, non-comercial, 8 year old permaculture farm. We do
maintain a small guesthouse for tourists. We have all kinds of tropical fruits.
The farm is accessible only by a steep hike of about 1 mile or 4x4 sometimes.
Our location is remote and beautiful. We overlook the Pacific Ocean and enjoy a
nice breeze daily. We are surrounded by rain forest. There are plenty of
opportunities to enjoy our area: hiking, surfing, snorkeling, horseback rides,
relaxing in a hammock and secluded beaches. We live a simple rustic lifestyle.
We are off the grid and only our main house has solar, where we can charge
batteries for flashlights etc. There is an Indigenous Guaymi family living on
the farm with us.
We are looking for a mature, responsible, independent couple who want to live
and learn the tropical lifestyle. We want help with the running of the guest
house, cleaning, cooking, help with animal care (we have dogs, cats, a horse,
chickens), farm maintenance and playing with the caretaker’s children. A massage
therapist or yoga insturctor is helpful. Skills in carpentry, landscaping, and
Spanish are also desired. Must love animals!! Flexible schedule and hours of
help. We want people who would like to stay at least 1-2 months with a long term
possibility for caretaking. Please email us with your interests, skills, dates
and length of stay, the more info the better. It may take us more than2 weeks to
respond but you will receive instant reply with necessary info.
Lodging and Meals: One simple cabina with a great ocean view, a queen bed, a
small kitchen (no fridge), running spring water, indoor/outdoor shower and
composting toilet. The house is part of our greenhouse and is surrounded by
whatever we are growing! Our houses are open air to take advantage of the
breeze. We don't have many biting insects. We will share all the food produced
on the farm, there are a variety of fruits depending on the season. Lots of
bananas, coconuts, green leaves and more. You need to be independent and prepare
your own meals. We will share meals on occasion, varies daily, mainly
vegetarian.
Type of Farm: Organic Farm
Size in Hectares: Our farm is 18.5 hectares consisting of approximately 70%
pasture and 30% trees including 2 hectares of coffee in southern Pacific Costa
Rica.
Crops: organic vegetables, fruit trees, bananas, cooking bananas, pineapples,
coconuts, yucca, many flowers, herbs, milk cows, horses, coffee
We are located on a mountain ridge about 6 miles outside of San Isidro del el
General at about 2400 feet elevation. Our weather is characterized by warm days
(80 to 90 degrees) and pleasant cool nights (57 to 67 degrees). December through
April is the dry season. Our mission is to explore, implement and teach
principles of sustainable living using natural growing methods, organic
gardening, non-hybrid seeds, simple living, tree reforestation and gentle animal
care. Volunteers help with starting seeds, preparing garden beds, planting seeds
and plants in the gardens, watering and weeding the gardens, composting, worm
hotels, harvesting vegetables, picking fruit, planting fruit and hardwood trees,
milking cows, caring for horses, caring for chickens, fixing fences, harvesting
roots and flowers growing on the farm, laying trails, building cabanas and
improving water systems. We welcome all levels of experience from those wishing
to learn about natural growing methods in the tropics to those with extensive
knowledge of permaculture who desire to teach others. Our farm is also available
for students or individuals wishing to do projects relative to sustainable
living including renewable energy sources, automatic watering systems,
introducing new food plants to Costa Rica, collecting and saving local seeds,
mushroom culture, rare trees, fruit trees, hardwood tree forest management,
starting trees from seed, worm culture, animal husbandry, mycelia culture,
greenhouses, field crops, EM, shelter building and others. Projects will be
approved based on their relevance to sustainable living and their residual value
to the farm once they are completed. Once we approve a project, we will provide
the materials the student needs to complete the project. There may be
opportunities to observe and/or volunteer on the farm of our Tico neighbor in
such activities as biogas generation, sugar cane processing, local style organic
gardening, making cheese, sharing seeds and other products of the farm, herding
cows on horseback, a working team of oxen, and the culture of a great Tico
family. We also have a program for people who wish to stay on our farm long term
(2 years or more). By becoming a long term farm manager, individuals can earn
interest in the farm toward a future living space.
We expect responsible conduct from all volunteers. Respect for others, good
communication skills and an attitude of teamwork is very important. Smoking is
only allowed in designated areas away from the living areas. Excessive
consumption of alcohol is not tolerated. The ability to speak and/or learn
Spanish is very helpful but not required. We prefer people who are
self-motivated and who work equally well in a team or individually.
Work requirments are 6 hours per day for 5 days a week.
Lodging:
Accommodations include bedrooms in the house and camping areas for tents. We
have a simple Tico house without heat or A/C (we don’t need it). The house has
electricity and a cell phone. We cook with propane and a wood stove.
Meals:
We supply the staples of flour, oatmeal, cooking oil, beans, rice, brown sugar,
salt, spices, dish soap, candles, propane and toilet paper. This can be
supplemented by a variety of vegetables grown in the gardens, a myriad of fruit
growing on the farm in season, roots (yucca), milk (when the cows are fresh and
being milked), eggs (when the chickens are laying) and other delicacies in
season (coffee, cacao, cashews, edible flowers, etc.) We do not supply meat but
individuals may purchase meat for their personal use and prepare it on the farm.
Generally we all share in cooking and clean-up duties.
Type of Farm: botanical garden, organic crops
Size in Hectares: 10 hectareas
Crops: ornamentals, vegetables and woods
Our farm is a botanical garden and research centre. We intend to open a museum
to show the botanical and cultural history of cacao. We have a restaurant,
gardens, camping area. Minimum stay is three months. We require experience or
serious interest in botanical gardens and rural tourism. We prefer WWOOFers with
uniersity degrees, but it is not a requirement.
Type of Farm: Organic
Size in Hectares: 2 hectáreas
Crops: Coffee, corn, citrus, vegetables
The farm has electricity, potable water. WWOOFers are hosted in two large
dormitories for three people each. Meals are self-prepared in open kitchen.
LOCATION : 1 hour from the large town of San Isidro. 120 acres of primary forest
and regeneration of a further 120. Cold water only and solar lighting. We live a
simple life and try to have a minimal impact on the environment. Frustrated with
the problems we face and the damage we are doing but dont know how to act in a
purposefull way to create change! We seek people who have a sincere wish to
learn Permaculture and other self sufficient skills to enable you to move to
meaningfull action. A 250acre hideaway located in the los santos reserve. Come
and learn what it really means to create sustainable designs by participating in
a permaculture course (extra charge) while at the same time working to
reforesting 120acres of previously cleared land. Other projects include
construction of food forests, maintenance and construction of orchards, crop
areas, medicinal plants, salad gardens, and lots more.We also need help with the
care of rabbits, pigs, cows, and horses.
We live at 1200 metres therefore a cooler climate with less bugs! beautiful
scenary, lots of monkeys.The only limits are how much you want to learn and take
away.No experience necessary.Please e-mail for information sheet.
Situation : organic farm
We are : family
Number of : adults 2
Accommodation : individual rooms, camping
Can Accommodate Children : yes
Location : not near other houses
Work With : gardens, animals, woods, alternative technologies, building
Languages Spoken : English, French, German, Spanish
Diet : self catering
Can Provide : tents
Hours per Day : 6
Days per Week : 5
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 4
Currently we are accepting yoga teachers, massage therapists and people who
are willing to be in charge of our Gardens and Animals. In order to volunteer
with us it is necessary that you pre-arrange your visit with us, as we only have
a limited amount of spaces available.
We offer visitors a truly unique traveling experience, we are a simple quiet
peaceful retreat facility with basic comforts, we are not a spa. We are a
destination for those who want to visit a location that offers pristine virgin
rain forest and clean beaches with few people on it, except for the occasional
local Costa Rican fishing and a few visitors. One advantage of the area is that
it has little night life and shopping, rather it offers the opportunity to go
for hikes in the rain forest, horse back trips, cultural visits with indigenous
families where they can learn traditional indigenous crafts and see beautiful
wildlife. You will find our facility to be simple, clean and comfortable.
The style of yoga we practice integrates many different forms of yoga asana.
Guests look out over the rainforest and ocean and enjoy a soothing ocean breeze
in our hardwood floor open air yoga studio. Our location is in a valley
surrounded by primary rain forest with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.
Our region of Costa Rica is considered to be one of the most biologically
diverse in the world, and guests frequently will see and hear tropical wildlife.
Our location is home to several species of monkeys, parrots, toucans, sloths,
iguanas, and an abundance of other animals.
We are also dedicated to wildlife conservation research and rehabilitation. We
currently sponsor a Spider Monkey research project in order to study this
endangered primate with hopes to restore the population of this primate back to
healthy numbers. We are also working to expand our conservation work to help
restore other species and habitats.
Lodging: Shared rooms
Meals: 3 meals a day, room and board provided plus daily yoga classes. The diet
will be abundant, healthy and mainly vegan meals. Animal products will be served
as an option a few meals a week, however, a vegan option will always be offered.
The objective of the diet will be to provide healthy food that will satisfy the
needs of as many people as possible. Individuals who have special dietary
requirements are free to supplement their diets and use our facilities to
prepare their meals. We also harvest and eat daily from our organic gardens, We
also raise chickens and eggs.
LOCATION : 1.5 km from town
2 adjacent properties, about 35 ha, practicing forest gardening / permaculture.
Huge collection of fruit-trees from all over the world will be a botanical
garden one day. Even after 6 years work we are still at the beginning and
helpers should expect (and enjoy) a simple life-style. Tropical-lowlands => heat
resistancy needed. We are vegans / raw-vegans and would like to have visitors
who can share this way while they stay. Nevertheless anyone with genuine
interest and dedication towards plants, a more sustainable life-style and
non-religious spirituality is very welcome!
We are : individuals
Number of : adults 3
Accommodation : individual rooms, camping
Can Accommodate Children : by arrangement
Location : near other houses
Getting There : can collect at train station, accessible by foot
Work With : gardens, woods, alternative technologies, building
Languages Spoken : English, German, Spanish
Hours per Day : 4
Days per Week : 6
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 1
Organic Spice farm and B&B
Cinnamon, vanilla, citrus, pineapples, papayas and bananas
A 7 acre organic spice farm needing long term, serious workers. Projects:
April-hand pollinating Vanilla flowers daily before 9:00. May, mulch and
propagate. June, clear the weeds. Sept. and Oct. till the soil and plant
annuals. Dec-April is dry season, mulch and bottle water young plants, collect
chopped weeds, volunteers maybe in tents as I also run a B and B and a
vegetarian cafe. I am near Quepos but almost an hour from Manuel Antonio beach
by 2 buses. I prefer long term woofers as I am running the place solo. You'll
have use of community kitchen and small fee for WiFi and the washing machine.
Bring DVDs or books to share.
Minimum stay: 1 month. If you wish to stay less than one month, you may not be
here under the WWOOF programme and you will have to pay a fee for your stay.
Lodging: Generally there will be dorm room, private room for couples on space
available and in tents when the B&B is full
Food: I provide the "staples": oatmeal, beans, rice, pasta, coffee, sugar and a
community kitchen. There are stores and "sodas" here in town, and a bus to
Quepos.
Young 2 ha farm developing permaculture design. Working on contour lines,
erosion control, tree planting, mulching, structures... As well good
opportunities to share knowledge with local people in neighboring farms.
Surrounded by tropical forest and close to the beach. Must be willing to work
and feel comfortable in the wet tropical environment. Vegetarians meals.
Situation : organic farm
We are : family
Number of : adults 2
Accommodation : camping
Can Accommodate Children : no
Location : near other houses
Work With : gardens, woods, alternative technologies, building
Languages Spoken : English, French, Spanish
Diet : vegetarian OK, vegan OK
Prohibitions : no smokers (in house), no alcohol
Hours per Day : 4
Days per Week : 5
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 3
Months Most Needed : 1 1 - 4
Months NOT Needed : 5 - 1 0
LOCATION : rural
Sustainable coffee farm, rainforest conservation, agroforestry. San Isidro de El
General in the southern zone. Small house with cooking facilities and hot shower
near local family, learn Spanish, help with coffee pruning, fertilizing,
picking, care of hard wood plantings, horse riding, river swimming and forest
hiking. Seasonal work only. Mild climate. Can accommodate up to four people in
two bedrooms. In the Alexander Skutch Biological Corridor. Half hour drive or
one hour bus and 2K walk from town.
We are : family
Number of : adults 4, children 4
Accommodation : individual rooms
Can Accommodate Children : yes
Location : near other houses
Work With : gardens, animals, woods, children, building
Languages Spoken : English, Spanish
Diet : self catering
Can Provide : clothes / boots
Days per Week : 4
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 1
We are a family farm with 2 adults and 2 children
learn about and care for chickens, ducks, geese, dogs, cats, horses and
goats. Learn how to milk goats and make cheese, yogurt and soap with their milk.
Hard physical labor is required in the upkeep of the animal housing and fencing,
gardens and compost. We look for volunteers with a genuine interest in children,
animals, gardening and community living. Separate volunteer opportunities
available in the stables for experienced dressage riders and show jumpers. We
are located in a non-tourist mountainous area near rivers and waterfalls, 1/2
hour by local bus to closest small town and 1 1/2 hours to San Jose.
Accommodation : individual rooms, camping
Can Accommodate Children : by arrangement
Location : near other houses
Work With : gardens, animals, alternative technologies, building
Languages Spoken : English, Spanish
Diet : vegetarian
Can Provide : tents
Prohibitions : no smokers (in house)
Hours per Day : 5
Days per Week : 5
Minimum stay: 3 weeks with one-week trial period.
LOCATION : quiet farm 1 km from village
Organic coffee farm in Southern Costa Rica. We are ideally looking for a couple
willing to stay for at least one month and who are genuinely interested in
learning about growing food and living in the tropics. However, we may accept
singles who have these interests. We offer a private, very comfortable, cabin
with all amenities. The tasks that we most need help with are preparing and
planting vegetable beds, planting fruit trees, maintainance of coffee
plantation, caring for horses and composting. You could also help us in making
tropical preserves. Coffee picking season is October through November. Our farm
is certified organic and we are members of a local, Costa Rican environmental
group. We can arrange for visits and work experience on other farms in the area.
Situation : organic farm
We are : family
Number of : adults 2
Accommodation : individual rooms
Can Accommodate Children : by arrangement
Location : near other houses
Getting There : can collect at train station, accessible by foot
Work With : gardens, animals, woods, building
Languages Spoken : English, Spanish
Diet : self catering
Hours per Day : 5
Days per Week : 5
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 4
LOCATION : 2km from local rural village....surrounded by beautiful scenery and
biodiverse jungle
We are a Costa Rican family run and owned farm in the foothills of La Cangreja
National Park (see website for park details). The area is of stunning beauty,
with amazing waterfalls, mountain ranges, hot springs and rivers. The wildlife
is abundant. We are nestled between two small villages with extremely friendly
locals. We grow Organic Cocoa and a variety of vegetables and tropical fruit.
Although some of the food is sold to the local community, most is used to
sustain our family and visitors. We have just started to make our own organic
chocolate, on a small scale. We have 3 pigs, which via a biodigestor supply us
with methane for cooking. We have 3 horses, chickens for eggs and cows for milk
and cheese. We can offer two possible volunteer options 1. We would love to have
the help of volunteers with experience in growing food to help develope our
vegetable and medicinal gardens. We would prefer persons with some experience or
a willingness to work. We supply all accommodation and food in
Situation : organic farm
We are : family
Number of : adults 3, children 3
Accommodation : dormitory, individual rooms, camping
Can Accommodate Children : by arrangement
Location : near other houses
Getting There : can collect at train station, accessible by foot
Work With : gardens, animals, woods, alternative technologies, building
Languages Spoken : Spanish
Diet : vegetarian OK, vegan OK
Can Provide : tents, bikes
Hours per Day : 3
Days per Week : 5
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 1
11 Hectare (26 acres) organic farm and wildlife refuge. needs short and
long-term help, year-round. Only card-carrying WWOOFers qualify for free
lodging and meals. Check our website for other volunteer options.
Situation : organic farm, house with garden
We are : family, community
Number of : adults 6
Accommodation : dormitory, individual rooms, camping
Can Accommodate Children : by arrangement
Location : near other houses
Work With : gardens, animals, woods, alternative technologies, building
Languages Spoken : English, Spanish
Diet : vegetarian OK, vegan OK, self catering
Can Provide : clothes / boots
Hours per Day : 6
Days per Week : 6
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 1
LOCATION : Rural. Wilderness. San Jose
Sustainable Living Centre that promotes natural building, conservation, tropical
research, renewable energy, community development, Permaculture, wilderness
medicine and organic gardening and agriculture. 550 acres mostly rainforest with
a majority conserved as wildlife refuge. Borders La Cangregja National Park.
Beautiful waterfalls, swimming holes. 19 km trails. Great birding. Rural
wilderness. Volunteer work incl. natural construction, furniture making,
cooking, gardening, landscaping. Volunteers are independent. Long term ONLY.
Those wishing to stay here for less than 3 months may not be part of the WWOOF
programme and must pay a fee for their stay. Due to the fact that we do not have
telephones in Mastatal, it can take up to two weeks for us to reply to our
emails. We do answer all of our emails, and will do our best to respond to your
inquiries as soon as possible.
Situation : house with garden
We are : family, community, individuals
Number of : adults 1 0, children 2
Accommodation : dormitory
Can Accommodate Children : yes
Location : in a town, near other houses
Work With : gardens, woods, alternative technologies, children, building
Languages Spoken : English, Spanish
Diet : vegetarian OK, vegan OK
Prohibitions : no smokers (in house)
Hours per Day : 6
Days per Week : 5
Months Most Needed : 1 2 - 9
Months NOT Needed : 1 0 - 1 1
San Isidro De El General
Accepting up to five people at a time (with children OK) to help with an organic
nursery and orchard with many kinds of fruit trees. Dogs and turkeys also. Learn
how to look after ornamental and medicinal plants and participate in teaching
program. All year round for 20 hours a week. Eat with family or cook for
yourself. Clothes can be provided. Smoking permitted outdoors and moderate
alcohol use OK. Near town and frequent buses. Learn Spanish. Own room but no
insurance.
Situation : house with garden
We are : family
Number of : adults 2, children 2
Accommodation : individual rooms
Can Accommodate Children : yes
Location : near other houses
Getting There : can collect at train station
Work With : gardens, animals, woods, building
Languages Spoken : Spanish
Diet : vegetarian OK, self catering
Can Provide : clothes / boots
Hours per Day : 4
Days per Week : 5
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 2
LOCATION : coffee frams region
We are a small project for investigation and also we sell our products in a
market were the people buy an organic product. We work with goats and horses and
we plant all year different kinds of things. We produce organic fertilizer and
more products that we found in the plantation the idea is not to buy products
outside but to make them. Learn about herbs and a medicinal use.
Situation : organic farm
We are : family
Number of : adults 3, children 1
Accommodation : dormitory
Can Accommodate Children : no
Location : in a town, near other houses
Getting There : can collect at train station
Work With : gardens, animals, woods, alternative technologies, building
Languages Spoken : English, Spanish, Portugese
Diet : vegetarian OK
Can Provide : clothes / boots
Prohibitions : no smokers (in house)
Hours per Day : 8
Days per Week : 6
Minimum Stay (Weeks) : 4
Type of Farm: High Altitude Mountain terrain
Size in Hectares: 67
Crops: Cattle, Blackberries, Trees
We enjoy a cool spring like climate and a spectacular oak cloud forest
environment. We are involved in the conservation and reforestation of the
majority of the farm. We are also developing a trail network and tree climbing
areas. Our activities include constructing buildings,
camping areas, and trails. We are also involved in tree harvesting, berry
picking, and trout farming, and treehouse construction. We spend our summers(CR
winters) in the Yukon Canada where we have had many great
experiences hosting wwoofers.
Lodging:
We have a cabin, a treehouse, and our home. We are building a new cabin and have
many friends in the community with spare accomodation.
You will eat with us. Ying is chinese and cooks well. We eat simple vegetarian
food with sparing use of eggs and cheese.
Self-sufficient ranch with hydropower electricity. Grow own food, dairy factory,
slaughterhouse. Near a lake, active volcano. Tourist destination dedicated to
preserving, reforesting area. Projects: development of animal rescue center.
Volunteers skilled in Biology, wildlife, environment, veterinary
construction needed. Community
project volunteers to teach children english/computers, install grey water
disposal systems, develop donation program for reforestation. Those interested
in any of the above are welcome. Education is our focus. Room and
board provided. Please visit website for full understanding of
establishment.
18 hectares, animals, vegetable garden.
Main responsibilities farm are feeding of animals (dogs, cats and chickens). Can
arrange more work (if desired) with costa rican neighbors' projects as well.
Carpentry, animal care and making sugar for instance. Would like a 3 month
commitment. Can stay longer. Perfect for couple or family as the farm is a
remote. No telephone but electricity and the best spring water. Lots of natural
beauty around in a peaceful setting with great Tico neighbors near by. Lodging:
house with 2 bedrooms (full and queen bed) living room, office, kitchen, dining
room, 1 bath with hot water (shower and tub). Self serve food can provide small
stipend for food allowance.
This is 1.5acres located in a rural area, towards the Irazu Volcano (about 10km.
from our farm), in Tierra Blanca de Cartago, at 1.950 meters above sea level. It
is the first and only certified organic integral project of Cartago´s northern
zone in which we grow vegetables and fruits (blackberries, figs, avocados,
uchuva (the love fruit. We also have several animals: 1 cow, several ducks,
chickens, a couple of geese, couple of rabbits, and 4 dogs. There is also a
300m2 green house. We also offer the possibility to contact and visit other
organic farmers and participate in all the activities we assist to organize by
different organizations, like the Costa Rica Organic Movement, Native Seeds
Ferias, Organic sales, workshops, etc. We will be happy to send an information
brochure of our farm, on request.
Lodging:
There is a humble small house (called "troja") with kitchen, two bedrooms and
bathroom. The bigger bedroom has two humble beds. A house is planned to be built
starting next year, as soon as rainy season stops (hopefully). We have drawings
in are working on municipal permission to build the house.
Meals:
We are not vegetarians, however vegetarians are welcome to our farms if they
cook their own food (we will be happy to learn. People are invited to prepared
their own food using products from the farm and the ones we buy at the Organic
feria (sale).
Located at 1000m near to Mt. Chirripo and hot springs. December to April.
Spanish and English spoken. We need help during the coffee season and to plant
vegetables, endangered native trees, construction, biodigester, and more.
Minimum of three hours work per day. Longer hours available if able to do the
work.
Lodging: Camping is available for individuals and families.
Meals: Cooking facilities available for self-preparation of food
Looking for Organic RAWFOOD students eachers/rainforest orientated...creative
woofers etc...on old spent cacao, macadamia farm... Zen Agriculture based on
Masanobu Fukuoka philosophy reforestration, reminineralization and permaculture
sustainability aka seedballs-biofuel tree reforestration.. all activities and
focus in cloud forest farms overlooking Caribbean. Emphasis on peace,
tranquility, rawfood superfood, fasting, spiritual growth through organic
agriculture,art-expression, ceramics, chanting, music, meditation, breathwork,
simplicity and doing more with less in nature.There are 10 small farms in this
group....will donate some to a co-op, non-profit and or dedicated individuals
with genuine willingness to make it work and who will share knowledge and energy
with others.. ...also easy trip to town of Siquirres or beaches,whitewater
rivers etc...little over hour + drive to Int'l airport on scenic road. Cruise
ship Port to all points 1/2 hour+ drive....bus and taxis and hiking all
available ...adjacent to Barbilla Nation Park and Indigenous
Reservation...w/school nearby for children..(must bring school supplies).
Lodging: Couple of campesino casitas and cabinas ..old barn.Plenty of land for
experimental architecture that blends with environment. Ponds waterfalls creeks
and w/spectacular ocean views
Food: Raw food or a good percentage. Environment for personal fasting w/alkaline
water and clean rainforest air.
We are presently putting in a hydroelectric system, and welcome knowledgable
folks. We are also planting, and welcome people who want to get some jungle dirt
under their fingers. We prefer couples, as we are very remote, do not have
television or internet or electic...yet! We have a major building project going
on using local, legal hardwoods harvested and processed on the farm. We also are
raising cattle, horses, ducks, chickens, geese, eggs and enjoy howler monkeys,
toucans, and waterfalls on the property.
We have developed several self-sufficient communities in the u.s.a., and welcome
motivated, self-starters. We are also open to land trusts, and serious folks who
want to relocate to the rainy mountains of Costa Rica. We grow our own food, and
have a new green house, having just planted 200 strawberry plants.
Lodging: private, rustic living, no electric
Meals: private kitchen, basic food stuffs provided, trip to market on thursdays,
cooler and ice provided, one prepared and shared meal per day...could be
breakfast, or dinner.
We are a Spanish-speaking, Costa Rican family that lives in a remote area
outside of Puriscal. Our farm is 19 hectares and we produce organic crops. We
have 2 horses, 4 pigs, 3 rabbits, and several cows. We make our own homemade
cheese from cow's milk and we have a biodigestor which allows us to cook using
methane from our pigs. We are a new WWOOF farm and right now, are focusing on
building more organic crops, specifically fresh vegetables like chilies,
tomatoes, other locally grown vegetables. There are volunteer opportunities for
construction projects, gardening, and working with medicinal plants here on our
farm as well. Nearby activities can include tours of hot springs, river tours,
visiting waterfalls and more.
Volunteers are expected to work 5 hours per day, 5 days a week. Minimum stay is
one week.
Lodging: We have individual rooms for volunteers, as well as an area for camping
if you have your own tent. Children are welcome. The guest house is located near
the main family home.
Food: All meals are provided and volunteers eat with the family. Vegetarian
options can be accomodated upon request.
Organic Start up for youth and eventually orphans
10 acres with fruit trees and gardens
Our mission is to motivate and facilitate youth to build a global network of
self-sustaining orphanages. We recently purchased our first farm and are very
excited to build it up. We are vegetarian, and very clearly free from drugs,
alcohol, and tabacco on the property. If you are looking for a party farm...this
is NOT it. We have morning devotional circle which may include yoga, singing,
playing music, etc. Again, the farm project is brand new and so we are also
seeking leadership in the activities of the project. We have a hostel in the
city of San Isidro Del General, about 40 minutes from the farm. Work on the farm
may include...remodeling the old farm house, building out of natural materials
found on the farm, including mud, and of course planting and gardening...
3 WEEK MINIMUM STAY.
Lodging: Farm house with matresses and sheets.
Meals: Vegetarian community cooking and eating.
Our one-acre farm utilizes organic and permaculture methods. We teach this,
especially hands-on, effectively producing good compost. Farm has rare, exotic
tropical fruit trees and vegetables, as well as animals, such as turkeys,
chickens (for eggs), goats (for milk), sheep and ducks for eating, and rabbits
for fun. We have Yoga and Vipassana meditation available for classes daily.
Regular activities include collection trips to the ocean and mountains, plus
reforestation of two hectare mountain property near Chirripo, the tallest
mountain in Costa Rica. We are developing this property as a mountain retreat
center, so there are opportunities for building skills in all levels of
construction. Fruit trees growing on the farm:
Yellow Sapote, Oranges, Grapefruit, Black Sapote, Cashew, Annona Atamoya (Biriba),
Caimito, Breadnut, Mamon Chino, Jaboticaba, Mangosteen, Persian Lime, Lemon,
Jocote, Sour Mandarine, Jackfruit, Hawaian Guava, Pineapple, Pineapple Guava,
Starfruit (Carambola), Nance, Cas, Mil Sabores, Red Banana, Ladyfinger Banana,
Apple Banana, Banana Congo, also Ligitimo and Platano, Banana Cuadrado, Jamaican
Ginger, plus other rarities for cooking, Palma de Coco Verde, Coco Amarillo
(Yellow), Pejibaye, as well as several decorative palms and other ornamentals
and volunteer species. Many types of vegetables and legumes are in the garden,
including some from the Philippines.
Requirements and rules on the farm: No hard shoes upstairs, No dogs allowed, No
firearms, No fires outside of controlled area, Smoking tobacco discouraged and
not allowed in house, Quite time after 10:30 pm most days
Quite time during meditation and yoga times, usually 6 am to 9 am daily
Lodging: Spacious master bedroom, two separate cabins, one measures 8x10 ft. and
the other 14x14 ft. plus a dormitory space for sleeping and an
upstairs loft. Outdoor camping available. We can accommodate ten people easily.
Meals: We encourage healthy, natural food! We supply basic staple foods, such as
beans, rice, cooking oil, etc. as well as farm-fresh eggs (when available) and
much fruit in-season. A kitchen is available for volunteers to do their own
cooking and Philippine-cuisine is available for a small fee.
The farm is located near Mt. Chirripo and has its own spring water. It is located at 1,000m in elevation and is about 1km from the bus stop. We are planting native trees and fruit trees and pulling out part of the coffee plantation to eventually expand the vegetable garden and pasture. This summer we will be doing construction of a solar dryer and greenhouse and harvesting coffee. We are starting a medicinal plants garden and much more as we have time and resources.
We speak English and Spanish and give free time for volunteers to visit other locations.
Lodging: We have a dormitory, two bunk beds and camping available.
Meals: Open kitchen to volunteers no matter what type of food they want
agricultrural farm with animals and river, 14 hectares of various fruits and
vegetables of the region. 5 Horses, cows, dogs, cats, chicken, turkeys and in
the near future goats and pigs as well.
We are a family of two, myself and my daughter. We have parking, road access,
city bus service daily, electricity, phone and all ammenities and comforts of
home. Volunteers must be animal friendly. We have a beautiful large river with
private access. There is alot of wild life on the "finca" such as iguanas (a
protected breeding ground), lapis (scarlet) parrots, green parrots and tucans,
ant eaters and an occasional wild boar. Lots of humming birds and butterflies
too. This finca is a bird watchers paradise! We are looking for people who can
help build our tipi flooring (cobb flooring) and errect our 6 tipis. Also
peoople who can help build alternative housing, an outdoor Kitchen, a compost
toilet, solar shower, stable for our horses, solar heated natural ponds, a pig
house and bio digester, as well as a pool for talapia (fish). We also need help
with reforestry and gardens. We welcome any new ideas for more self sufficiency
and harmony with nature. Minimum stay is 3 weeks
Lodging:
We offer a dormatory with bunk beds (sleeps 6) and one private room for with a
double bed. we also have lots of camping space available (between dec.-may).
Meals:
We have cooking facility and and offer three meal per day.
Location: 3km from Sarchi, an hour from San Jose. Travel by bus or arrange to
be picked up. Conventional and Organic Farm is looking for volunteers to work on
the farm. Be advised that we are a conventional coffee farm and we are planting
fruit trees and gardens that utilize organic or natural mineral fertilizers and
when possible natural insect and disease control. At this time, most of the food
consumed is grown at area farms that are conventional, organic, or both. The
main object is to design and build conventional and organic fruit and vegetable
gardens to demonstrate locally viable sustainable agriculture and permaculture
systems to maximize farm production in a highly sustainable, ecological way. We
will also be developing aquaculture fish and poultry projects. The recreational
potential of the forest, lake and river will be evaluated with the goal of
creating eco-tourism as a day visit and /or overnight facility.
We are: families. Number of: adults 6
Accommodation: individual rooms in cabins with a shared living and dining area.
The kitchen is open for visitors to prepare their own food. A nutritious
vegetarian diet is provided, but you must supply your own meat. There are hot
showers.
Can Accommodate Children: No
Location: near other houses, restaurant, market
Work With: gardens, woods, alternative technologies, building
Language Spoken: English, Spanish
Hours per Day: 6, Days per Week: 5
Minimum Stay (Weeks): 2
We are planning a simple living retreat on this 10.5 hectare (26 acre) property in the beautiful valley of Bajos de Toro, between Poas and Arenal Volcanoes. The land is on several different levels from mountain to valley. It has a river running through it that starts its life in the crater of Poas Volcano, running underground and culminating in a large waterfall at the rear of the property. The river is 100% potable with the taste of fresh lemon and minerals that have positive results for skin conditions and arthritis.
Work will include: building trails through the property including to the waterfall (only accessible through the farm), reforestation, planting trees, shrubs and flowers to attract birds and butterflies, preparing the ground for an organic vegetable garden, establishing platforms for yurts, building "dry" toilets, converting the old dairy building into a communal living area, cooking for the volunteers, and planting bamboo fences.
Work schedule - 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Volunteers' Visits: Minimum 2 months.
Lodging:
One restored Tico house with four bedrooms (each equipped with 2-3 beds), comunal living area, large kitchen, two toilets and one hot and cold water shower.
Meals:
Basic foodstuffs will be provided and volunteers will take it in turns to cook.
Our indigenous family owned farm is in Boruca (see
www.borucacr.org), an indigenous village where the famous masks for the “Fiesta
de los Diabolitos” (Festival of the little devils) are fabricated. Boruca is
accessible with public bus via Buenos Aires. About one hour steep hike from the
village is the finca with the original rancho (houses out of wood and palm tree
leafs), in the middle of the beautiful mountains where you can hear the monkeys,
observe many animals and visit an ancient cemetery of ancient warriors. In the
village you can learn about the diverse Boruca culture and their art
(fabrication of masks and textiles), visit the local museum, go the beautiful
waterfalls and swim in the beautiful river.
Requirements: We are looking for responsible and independent people (older than
18) who want to learn about local agriculture and traditional plants of Boruca.
Minimum stay is 2 weeks and you need to provide us with the proof of insurance.
We prefer groups of at least 2 persons since you are staying by yourself in the
rancho.
Tasks: Wwoofers help with starting seeds, harvesting vegetables, picking fruit,
planting trees, forest management, collecting seeds, weeding, maintaining the
rancho etc.
Lodging: stay in either tents or the traditional rancho (houses out of wood and
palm tree leafs) on the finca - with beautiful view over the valley. Kitchen
(without fridge) and bathroom are just recently constructed (brand new :-))
Meals: We share all the food produced on the farm (depending on the season),
mainly vegetarian. You need to be independent and cook for yourself.
We're an hour toward the south pacific coast from San Isidro. An eco-community on 67 hectares of wild rainforest and pastures which will be turned into reforestation projects and fruit foresting for residents and interns. People who work and live here are primarily raw fooders and vegans who desire the ultimate in living off-grid living (we have micro hydro power) and natural lifestyles. Perfect nurturing environment for the open-minded individual who wants Heaven on Mother Earth and can express themselves and make a difference. I offer teaching WWOOFers in extreme sustainable tropical living and permaculture, tropical house construction, bambu construction, raw food preparation, organic gardening and orcharding. Projects include jobs related to the above as well as reforestation, trail building and marking, waterfall sleeping platform building, cabina building, and more. We have a local person who can give Spanish lessons, and local herbalists and other organic permaculture farms nearby to visit and share information.
Those who want a long stay have opportunities in farming business such as raising specialty organic produce, orchid restoration and production, bamboo cooperativa outreach program, and an whatever the entrepreneurial individual would like nurtured. Minimum stay is 3 weeks. The farm is clean, free of drugs, alcohol, smoking, pets, firearms. Also toxin-free dwellings, composting toilets, natural spring water showers, drinking water. Near famous waterfall excursions Diamante (tallest in Cent. Amer.) Tree of Life Tours, and Nuyaca Falls in San Salvador.
Lodging:
Luxury camping facilities with covered thatch rancho. Building projects in the future include dormitories and cabinas for WWOOF residents. There are extra accommodations in the community for those needing more modern facilities.
Meals:
This is a raw vegan food community. There are no stoves and refrigeration is not required as everything is picked and eaten fresh. Refrigeration will be a sustainable method using the micro hydro and specially built insulated chest coolers with natural materials. Need kitchen volunteers, garden tenders and planters.