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Agroforestry, Bioconstruction and Community!

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4 - 24 veckor  ·  Ålder 18 - 50+
rating  Utmärkt 4.8  · 
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Höjdpunkter

  • Connect with nature through sustainable agriculture that prioritizes biodiversity in our food forest. Learn about tropical fruits, local veggies, and many new insects + birds.
  • Build with natural, local materials from our farm like bamboo, wood, volcanic rocks and clay. We have 10 years of experience, many built structures, and plans to do more.
  • Feel a young Costa Rican/multicultural community lifestyle. Our core group of 4 eco-villagers meets daily, practices horizontal decision-making and eats ALL ORGANIC PRODUCE - yum!

Höjdpunkter

  • Connect with nature through sustainable agriculture that prioritizes biodiversity in our food forest. Learn about tropical fruits, local veggies, and many new insects + birds.
  • Build with natural, local materials from our farm like bamboo, wood, volcanic rocks and clay. We have 10 years of experience, many built structures, and plans to do more.
  • Feel a young Costa Rican/multicultural community lifestyle. Our core group of 4 eco-villagers meets daily, practices horizontal decision-making and eats ALL ORGANIC PRODUCE - yum!
  • Take afternoon walks in our tropical forest with beautiful trails. Explore the town with several hiking loops. Convenient bus transport and flexible schedules for exploring the country.
  • Share quality time every week during our wellness activities like yoga and dance. Join us on our monthly trips to local hot springs, rivers and waterfalls (included in 1 month stays)

    • Särskilt lämplig för

    Ålder 18+
    Singlar
    Par
    Familjer
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Co-live with young professionals in our community permaculture project, where we are growing a food forest and building with advanced techniques in bio-construction.

    *We live in a community as eco-villagers and invite volunteers to fit right in. We rotate daily responsibilities between eco-villagers and volunteers. Shared responsibilities include cooking breakfast/lunch, cleaning common spaces, taking out the compost, organizing recycling, watering the plants, ...

    Om programmet

    *We live in a community as eco-villagers and invite volunteers to fit right in. We rotate daily responsibilities between eco-villagers and volunteers. Shared responsibilities include cooking breakfast/lunch, cleaning common spaces, taking out the compost, organizing recycling, watering the plants, etc. Coexistence implies emotional and mental awareness. We hope you understand that EVERY RELATIONSHIP is essential. Non-violent, compassionate communication is vital in our community lifestyle. 

    *Our kitchen is beautiful with window walls that look out into the mountains, and our food is delicious - ALL ORGANIC produce, quality ingredients, vegan-friendly home-cooked meals every day. We consider the kitchen one of our unique benefits, as all volunteers enjoy cooking here.

    *Farm activities are based on our five sustainability goals: 1) capture all our drinking and irrigation water from the rain 2) Grow more food than we consume while allowing biodiversity to thrive 3) Build using all local materials 4) Regenerate electricity (better than net-zero) 5) Zero trash and waste.

    -We make compost/humanure. We sometimes use forest soil, double-dig everything, and mulch garden beds in the gardens for great results! We add microorganisms, allow worms to thrive, and constantly improve the soil. We have a bamboo plant nursery and bamboo greenhouse, which we use as microclimates to grow plants sensitive to our region's humidity. On our farm bio-factory we prepare bio-controllers such as Trichoderma and bio-activators such as mountain microorganisms and bio-ferments. We fumigate our plants and trees with these and other organic products at least once a week to keep them thriving. We plant biodiversity everywhere - flowers, veggies, root veggies, fruit trees, native trees, medicinal plants - which helps balance plagues with natural predators such as bees, wasps, lizards, and birds.

    - We're constantly working on (bio) construction projects. We harvest, cure, and process the strongest type of bamboo in the Americas (Guadua) to make different structures like the greenhouse, composting center, tepee, and our new cabin! We also make all of our furniture out of bamboo and wood. We use durable volcanic rocks to build terraces, retention walls, and stairs throughout the farm. We use clay to make beautiful floors and walls. 

    - Much of the activities we do are physical. The farm is in the mountains with steep slopes up and down. Volunteers need to be in good physical shape to participate in our program. 

    - We bring the farm elements closer each day – the soil, the plants, the insects, the wildlife, the bamboo, the stones, the trees, the humans, the sun, the rain, the heat, and the cold. There is a biodiversity of fauna throughout the country. On the farm, we commonly see spiders, scorpions, snakes, worms, lizards, butterflies, hummingbirds, birds, and more. The farm is 1,200 meters above sea level, and sometimes cold days during storms, fogs, and rains. It is always cool at night. Please take the time and reflect on your needs regarding these issues.

    -This is a small farm, so we can host up to 5 people at the same time in our place. We also have a Home Stay Program, there is also the possibility to stay at a local family house and have a deeper costa rican experience. :)

    Typisk dag

    We're ready to action at 6:00 a.m. Depending on the day, we'll be working on the different farm areas. Each week on Monday afternoon we organize our weekly tasks with the volunteers. 

    Breakfast at 8.30 a.m 

    Lunch at 12.30 p.m 

    Dinner: freestyle  

    We are generally free in the afternoons. In their ...

    Typisk dag

    We're ready to action at 6:00 a.m. Depending on the day, we'll be working on the different farm areas. Each week on Monday afternoon we organize our weekly tasks with the volunteers. 

    Breakfast at 8.30 a.m 

    Lunch at 12.30 p.m 

    Dinner: freestyle  

    We are generally free in the afternoons. In their free time, our volunteers enjoy reading, painting, hiking, biking, running, chilling, and doing small projects. But it's really up to you. 


    We normally go to bed early, around 9 - 10 p.m.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    During your time off, feel free to explore your creativity :)

    We encourage people to feel the rhythm of nature: take a walk in the forest or the town of La Flor and get to know the people around. You can read a book (you can borrow one from our extensive library). Start a new journal, do some art and ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    During your time off, feel free to explore your creativity :)

    We encourage people to feel the rhythm of nature: take a walk in the forest or the town of La Flor and get to know the people around. You can read a book (you can borrow one from our extensive library). Start a new journal, do some art and crafts, etc.

    You can also get the public bus in 10 min—walking distance from our farm. During the weekends, you might be interested in visiting unique places around, like Irazu Volcano, Guayabo National Monument, Tapantí National Park, etc. Or, if you want to go a little further away, consider taking a trip to the Caribbean or the Pacific Coast! We always are flexible with our volunteering schedule and don't mind extended weekend trips. 

    We include a monthly trip to local hot springs, rivers, or waterfalls for all guests staying at least one month. 

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimiålder: 18 år

    För att kunna delta i programmet måste du vara minst 18 år gammal på programmets startdatum. Det kan finnas undantag om du kan visa upp tillstånd från din(a) vårdnadshavare eller om du åtföljs av dina föräldrar.

    Språkfärdigheter

    Du måste tala Engelska (grundnivå) eller Spanska (grundnivå)

    Dokument som krävs

    Health/travel insurance and flight ticket to Costa Rica

    Begränsningar av nationalitet

    Inga begränsningar. Hjälpande händer från hela världen är välkomna.

    Andra Färdigheter

    Good attitude to work outside and getting used to a tropical microclimate, human skills for co-living, self-awareness, willingness to learn, environmental consciousness, openness for a vegetarian/vegan diet, interest in cultural immersion, and "pura vida" vibes :)

    Tidsåtgång

    Din hjälp kommer att behövas på Måndag, Tisdag, Onsdag, Torsdag och Fredag från 06:00 - 12:30

    Vad som ingår

    Vad som ingår

    Tjänster av Finca Sol y Valle

    Fees include:

    • Daily guidance at the farm. It could be in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
    • Accommodation
    • A plant-based diet with organic produce.
    • Free wi-fi

     Ask about the private room option in our new cabin for individuals and couples. 

    Sidenote: Stays longer than one month are less expensive (and more sustainable) than short stays. 


    Boende

    We have a volunteer room with 3 beds and a shared bathroom. The cabin was recently renovated and is a nice space, though admittedly it is a bit small. We offer all our common spaces like the kitchen, coworking/chill room, and the living room of our new cabin to all our volunteers. There are many places to enjoy outside as well, like hammocks, tire swings, benches, and tables. We offer a private room for individuals and couples in our new cabin at a higher rate of $30/night per person. We typically offer discounts for individuals, couples, and families staying for longer than one month. 

    Mat och Dryck

    The farm buys all vegan food and cooking ingredients for our volunteers and guests. We have a special ingredient selection process that includes all organic produce, whole grains, and high-quality cooking oils (coconut and olive oil). Volunteers who eat lactose and meats can purchase those items. We just ask for responsible sourcing, storing, cooking, cleaning, and disposal of those items to avoid cross-contamination. 

    Tillgång till Internet

    God tillgång till projektområdet

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Vad ingår INTE?

    Hämtning på flygplatsen på Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Hämtning på flygplatsen ingår inte heller i programavgifterna.

    Flygbiljetter

    Den närmaste flygplatsen är Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) i San Jose. Vi hjälper dig att hitta billiga flyg till Costa Rica. HITTA BILLIGA FLYG

    Reseförsäkring

    Att resa utomlands är ett äventyr och det är alltid bäst att vara förberedd. Plötslig sjukdom eller skada, avbokning eller stöld - en reseförsäkring för Costa Rica ger trygghet och är ett plus att ha. FÅ ETT PRISFÖRSLAG

    Vacciner

    Om du har för avsikt att arbeta som volontär i Costa Rica bör du söka medicinsk rådgivning innan du börjar din sociala resa. Kontrollera vilka vaccinationer som krävs för Costa Rica. KONTROLL AV VACCIN

    Detaljer vid ankomsten

    We can host volunteers during most of the year, except for Christmas – New Year’s Eve Holyday’s (December 23th 5to January 7th).

    Public transportation is available within 10 min walking distance from the farm.

    We'll provide you full information on how to arrive once we'll have the booking confirmation. 

    Tillgänglighet
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    Pris för programmet

    4 veckor (min. vistelse) 883€
    24 veckor (max. vistelse) 4 489€
    Genomsnittliga priser 203€/vecka

    Pris för programmet

    203€ per vecka 4 - 24 veckor Ålder 18 - 50+

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    4 - 24 veckor

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    Slutbetalning

    Din slutbetalning kommer att överenskommas med Finca Sol y Valle under ansökningsprocessen. Vanliga lösningar är antingen via banköverföring eller kontant betalning på projektplatsen.

    Möt din programledare

    Finca Sol y Valle

    Utmärkt 4.8 rating (12 fältrapporter)

    Byrå - grundades 2018

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    Värd är

    Anamor

    Talade språk: Franska, Italienska, Engelska, Spanska

    Om projektet

    Finca Sol y Valle is a place in which people from all over the world can come and have a practical learning experience in a community based, permaculture lifestyle.

    Möt din programledare

    ¡Hola! Hi! Salut ! Oi! Ciao!

    Welcome to our farm!
    We're a community of people co-creating a more sustainable lifestyle, in harmony with nature.
    More than half of the farm is a protected secondary forest with 50+ year old trees - a breath of fresh air in the heart of Costa Rica's deforested agricultural region. Other areas on the property include a bamboo forest for construction needs, a food forest with over 100 fruit trees, extensive organic gardens for personal consumption, and several bioconstruction projects. The project serves as an sustainable model contrasting with the chemical-based farms nearby.

    12 fältrapporter · rating4.8

    Tona Ratigan Green rating5

    2023 at Agroforestry, Bioconstruction and Community!

    Finca Sol y Valle was a fantastic experience. From learning about all the flora and fauna, to being able to work with the earth, to learning about the natural cycles of the earth and growing spiritually, Sol y valle was definitely the right choice for me. The systems they have in place are simple ...
    Jeff and Anamor were great hosts that treated everyone with a lot of respect and compassion. Finca Sol y Valle is beautiful place with great community and worldly ...
    Our 2-week stay was great, it was over to fast. We felt really welcome and we liked all involved people: the hosts and the people working there (eg the other volunteers and the dog 😊). The tasks changed daily, we were involved in gardening, planting, construction and cooking, all of them ...
    Noemie Catherine rating4.6

    2023 at Agroforestry, Bioconstruction and Community!

    Work in a finca in permaculture and community. We work monday to friday. We pronoun breakfast at 6 h and lunch 13h together. We work from 8 am to 1 pm. Per week we participate in a wellness session and an activity all ...
    I honestly can say that I learned so many things during my stay at Sol y Valle. It truly is another way of living compared to my life in the U.S. and I am so grateful to have been able to met all of the wonderful people who reside there. I learned not only about sustainable living and agriculture, ...
    Marta Fernandez Ocaña rating5

    2022 at Agroforestry, Bioconstruction and Community!

    It was amazing, the knowledge, the people, the place, the food!! All was delicious! Thanks very much, the team of sol y Valle are a really good professionals, everything is very well organised ...

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    Amerika > Centralamerika > Costa Rica > Cartago

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