LaCOY (La Communidad del Origin Yaguez)

If you're seeking a tranquil tropical setting, enjoy working in and around nature and building community, then join us on our 100+ acre farm in the mountains above Mayaguez overlooking the ocean. We offer a unique view into rural Caribbean life, despite being only a short distance from downtown Mayaguez and several local beaches which we like to frequent on the weekends.

We are seeking people with a passion for projects and experiences that span sustainable agriculture, trail making, land stewardship, construction/restoration, and community living. We're working to revitalize our 100+ acre property and grow the space into a thriving co-living and volunteer community, that forges positive lasting memories and relationships.

We’re a family who left city life behind to bring ourselves closer to the things that sustain us and regain the sense of community and direct involvement in nature we had been missing. This farm has been our dream and labor of love for over three years, and after much effort and major projects, we're finally beginning the journey of opening up to outside volunteers. Volunteers will be welcomed as part of our daily life, sharing meals, stories, tasks, and space. While we balance farm work with raising two small children and remote jobs, we’re committed to creating an environment that is safe, welcoming, and an unfiltered window into rural tropical life in Puerto Rico. Bear in mind this property is naturally jungle, and with that comes tropical insects, reptiles, heat and humidity; while we provide clean, screen in, well-ventilated and in certain areas temperature-controlled living spaces, we cannot and do not wish to control the outdoors the same way. Adequate attire for outdoor work is breathable long sleeve shirts and pants, with boots and a hat for the sun. We have two buildings on the farm for guests, a small 1 bedroom 1 bath w/ kitchen and living room available now, and a larger 6 bedroom 2 bath with kitchen and multiple communal rooms that will be ready early 2026. While we will cook some fully communal meals we provide stocked pantries and functioning kitchens so guests can prepare meals to their own liking. Please be capable of cooking for yourself. We value mutual respect, kindness, honest communication, and look forward to working and living along side you!