Permaculture project Piedades Sur, Costa Rica

5.0
(41 reviews)41

Social Media Manager at Nature Retreat Center in Costa Rica

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
35 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
40 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
38 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 30

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers
  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

Volunteers contribute $30 per day, which includes accommodation, all meals and all retreat activities. The food is delicious, fresh, and vegetarian. Additionally, you won't need any extra money as there are no places to spend it nearby (except an informal lunch at the farmer's market once a week costing $2-$4).

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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

Immerse yourself in sustainable living, healthy cooking, and permaculture at our off-grid retreat center. We seek to volunteers to help with Instagram and create a newsletter and some food preparation/dishes. Participate in retreats w/ daily guided meditations, hikes and arts & crafts. Contribute $30/d for private accommodation and fresh vegetarian meals. Gain valuable skills, live in a beautiful environment, and be part of a supportive community!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
  • Between 21 and 50 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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41 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 40 Get in touch with nature
  • 38 Learning about sustainability
  • 31 Developing environmental awareness
  • 21 Meeting international travelers
  • 20 Meeting locals
  • 17 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 33 15. Life on land
  • 32 3. Good health and well-being
  • 23 13. Climate action
  • 21 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 19 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 11 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Matthew

United States

5

Our time at the project was an incredible experience! This is a great way to spend time with the natural world of Costa Rica while also getting exposure to an authentic Costa Rican community.

You will learn about sustainable permaculture methods, widen your exposure to nutritional food sources, and enjoy lovely company along the way. You will leave the project a different person!

22 days ago

Caitlin

United States

5

To say this was a formative experience would be an understatement! My fiance and I had so much fun on the finca, got to know new people and other walks of life, and felt super immersed in the local culture. Guillermo is a wonderfully thoughtful host, and we felt right at home from the start. We were hands-on with taking card of the land, but also had lots of time to immerse in nature, paint, and simply relax. We loved going to the waterfall, farmer's market Fridays, and all the fun animals that were a part of our experience. We are leaving feeling happy, healthy, and super inspired!

23 days ago

Anais

United States

5

I had a blast volunteering here! It was so much fun creating reels for their social media. I enjoyed making cooking videos and vlogs and Timelapse's of the art work. Guillermo was so sweet and made me feel like I could be myself and really supported me through this change of environment. He taught me that not every meal needs meat to be filling and to just appreciate the little things like waking up everyday hearing the birds chirping and appreciating the view of the sky and trees which still felt so unreal. I would definitely do this experience again it changed me 🥺💗

about 2 months ago

Sophia

Canada

5

I spent two amazing weeks at the project, my first Worldpackers experience, and I wouldn't change a thing. From the start, Guillermo was a warm and welcoming host. I loved preparing nutritious meals with fellow volunteers and host, spending time with India and Bengal, the sweetest animals. This experience allowed me to meditate, practice yoga, and explore my creativity through mural painting . it was a healing and eye-opening journey that deepened my connection to nature and myself! I can't wait to bring what i learned and experience back home. Thank you Guillermo for your trust <3

about 2 months ago

Naomi

Sweden

5

The project Is a magical place that changes You. I came here feeling lost and disregulated, my nervous system was craving this and after three weeks here I feel like I have been reborn. This place has healed me, my inner child and our creativity was flowing, the food was nourishing for the soul and the community here was genuine and loving. I have learned a lot in this place, about myself, about nature and permaculture, about the world and about living consciously. This is the right place, you're supposed to be here light worker! Gracias Guillermo for your friendship and wisdom❤️‍🩹

about 2 months ago

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