Eco-Farming Collaborator

The experience

The farm is looking for people hopefully to able to stay 1–2 months, focusing on a specific project and completing it before leaving. Activities include:

- Cleaning and painting wood or bamboo
- Organizing and maintaining tools
- Improving food gardens (weeding, mulching, planting, harvesting)
- Caring for chickens, the horse, and fish
- Building a new chicken coop
- Completing the new greenhouse
- Designing spaces
- Improving the pool area

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: The fee help us to continue this mission of promoting organic food and natural medicine, and keeping the farm in the right conditions for more people to learn - We pay our local and indigenous collaborators a higher than basic wage - Good quality food - Fund cultural activities for the community and visitors - Teachers that contribute their knowledge to the group

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

This project began in 2019 as an open space for people to grow, learn, and share different practices and techniques for self-healing.
Today, the intention is to develop and explore tools and methods that promote natural medicine and medicinal plants as alternatives for well-being.

The ideal collaborators for the farm include people developing theses or research projects, as well as anyone interested in organic agriculture, medicinal plants, sustainability, construction, or community building. The farm welcomes pairs or groups of two or more people, including couples, and private room options can be arranged.

The farm provides a variety of tools, machines, and materials such as concrete blocks, metal, bamboo, and clay. Anyone—whether creative, hands-on, or simply eager to learn—is welcome to take on a project that adds value to the farm. It’s always rewarding to see participants start and complete something tangible before they leave. Scheduling is flexible, and depending on the skills of the collaborators, priorities can shift; this has happened before when architects, biologists, and others have joined.

Community members are an essential part of the project. Local or Indigenous collaborators may visit to support the farm, creating opportunities to learn from their knowledge—and maybe even pick up a few Cabécar words.

The farm can be seen as a space for people to develop practical abilities for rural living, become more self-sufficient, reconnect with their roots, and of course, learn from nature.

Currently, Michael lives on the farm with three dogs, one cat, fish, chickens, and a horse named Houdini. His house is separate from the main kitchen and the guest accommodations, allowing everyone privacy after work hours.

Collaborators should have their own insurance.

Activities & Shift

A typical schedule may look like this:

6:30 am — Gathering & Reading
7:00 am — Start of Tasks & Organization
9:00 am — Breakfast
(Breaks and snacks in between as needed)
2:00 pm — Lunch

There is flexibility in the schedule, especially if you believe you can bring specific value to the farm or if you have personal objectives you want to pursue while remaining productive. Adjustments can be made depending on your skills and the needs of the project.

One of the advantages of the project is the privacy and tranquility it offers—located at the peak of the mountains, surrounded by birds, animals, and nature. The closest town is about 25 minutes away by car, making it an ideal place to go inward, reflect, and enjoy peace and quiet.

In the past, people have coincidentally met on the farm and created beautiful, meaningful moments together. If you are looking for a very outgoing or party-oriented environment, this might not be the ideal option. However, there are occasional gatherings with locals that include good music, good food, and shared activities.

Rules

Meals
Weekdays: The farm provides complete breakfast and lunch together, costarrican style food. For dinner, you can either use your own ingredients or coordinate with the group if you want to cook together. When available, the farm provides yuca, tiquisque, arracache, plantains, bananas, rice, beans, and spices that can be used for dinner.
Weekends: The farm can offer the same basic ingredients listed above; collaborators are encouraged to contribute their own products to supplement meals. As an alternative, you can visit the nearby town and support local family businesses—especially Doña Rosa’s Kitchen, known for producing cheese and milk. Her food is delicious and cooked in a traditional outdoor oven, and she can also prepare desserts upon request.

Typical Meal Options
Breakfast:
Rice and beans, egg, plantains, bread, and coffee
Fruit, oatmeal, bread, and coffee
Cheese and vegetable sandwich

Lunch:
Salad bowls, vegetables, wraps
Soups, tortillas, tacos

Dietary Needs
We are unable to support special dietary requests, but you’re welcome to bring any additional supplies you may need.

Refunds
No money can be returned after arrival.

Respect & Behavior
We reserve the right to allow someone to stay or ask them to leave if there is any situation involving disrespect, offense, or abuse toward another person, an animal, or the farm’s infrastructure.

Cleaning is done on Saturdays, though it can be moved to Fridays if the group prefers.

Training Basic orientation and training will be provided to help you move safely around the farm and contribute effectively.

It’s not possible to confirm in advance how many people will be at the farm, as bookings often change at short notice.

Clarity helps us share better and enjoy our time at the farm—¡pura vida!