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WHO AM I?
My name is Sam and I live in a magical little place on the side of a mountain in the South Pacific side of Costa Rica with my two kids (half the time). The property is secluded, private, quiet.... several acres of fruit trees, a greenhouse, and some really epic spots for a morning coffee, stroll through the jungle, or evening fire. Also a short drive or day-trip to lots of beautiful nature spots.
I can be very social, but also like my space and alone time. I'm a very orderly/clean type of person and it's very important for me that all spaces are well kept and free from clutter. I also highly value critical thinking and common sense (so please don't stack wet dishes on top of dry dishes, for example :). I'm a pretty open type of person, and enjoy an environment of radical transparency where we're able to speak the truth (in love), and no one takes offense. I believe in doing everything with excellence and beauty, whether it's planting a flower or cleaning a toilet.
WHAT IS THIS PLACE?
This place is one big audacious experiment! The simple aim is to discover if loving Jesus the way he says to love him actually produces the fruit he says it will produce. Where we study who Jesus was, and try to do what he said to do (and to NOT do what he said not to do). Not religion, not lofty theology or philosophies. A simple, profound experiment to discover if what Jesus said is true:
--->"If you love me, you will love one another."
--->"If you love one another, you will receive the Spirit of Truth."
--->The fruit of this Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.
--->"Whoever abides in me, and I in him, will bear much fruit”
(Simply put, if we love Jesus, will we experience love/joy/peace etc?)
For the purpose of this experiment, "love" is defined as follows:
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
WHO'S INVITED?
If something in your spirit leapt while reading this…
If this isn’t just interesting, but irresistible…
If you want to wake up each day asking “how can I put love into action today?”
If you've come to the end of yourself – finding religion, rebellion, performance, and pride all lacking...
If you're curious to see what happens when we lay down divisive doctrines, drop our biases, abandon the cultural scripts, and simply live the way Jesus says we can...
If you want to see if Jesus meant what He said, and are willing to stake your comfort on it...
Then you're invited.
HOURS & FOOD
Food for basic meals is provided, and creating meals from the land is encouraged/appreciated!! There's a small grocery store nearby if you'd like to buy special items as well.
20 hours/week of work is expected. Sometimes they'll be flexible and sometimes structured, just depending the nature of the project at hand.
OTHER NOTES:
There are 7 cats & 3 dogs on the farm, so you can't be allergic to those...
I also have my two exceptionally amazing kids every other week (12 and 14 years old). My daughter would be happy to learn a new recipe or bake something yummy with you. My son is the type who likes working out, shooting his pellet gun, or making something explode. They both enjoy art, and are sure to make you laugh with their witty comments :)
***NOTE*** This is the jungle... there are big loud clumsy flying bugs that pee on you in the forest. It's hot/humid, and you will be sweating profusely at times. There's no McDonalds or double-stuffed Oreos. Only one brand of peanut butter, the Vitamix is sacred, and makeup is futile.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Self development
Movies & TV
Books
Beach
Outdoor activities
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Charity work
Plant care
Music
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Mountain
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience the life in a rural mountain village, contribute to impactful projects, discover if Jesus was a liar or not.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
WHAT WE DO!
There are several ways you can volunteer:
1. Homestead Help: could be splitting firewood, tending the greenhouse, painting a room, pruning a fruit tree, carpentry projects, general cleaning, cooking food off the land, or squeezing the juicy larva of a bot fly out of my dog's buttocks.
2. Food Boxes: this is a project to create networks of routine food deliveries to those in need. After 6 months, recipient families must begin contributing something they grow themselves, to be shared with the other families within their "node" (10 families/node). During The big picture is to build a scalable, systemic model to replicate in other communities.
You can support this project in several ways:
- Work alongside families we support to create a shareable crop - build gardens, plant roots, or create processing systems for abundant harvests (like solar dehydrators to preserve bananas, mangos etc).
- Develop ways to raise donations (benefit concerts, IG presence, community events?).
- Help grow/harvest/process food on our farm (fruits/veggies/roots) to distribute with the food boxes.
- Work at the cafe (see below!)
3. The Cafe: our non-profit Cafe is just around the corner from the farm, and serves as a hub for promoting charitable initiatives, receiving donations, a recycling project, and inviting others to join our big audacious experiment of loving like Jesus. We need help developing/improving the space, and coordinating fundraising community events (open mic or movie night?).
4. Media Creator: I'd like to create...
- A video about the farm & our projects to share as an explainer video/invitation for people to visit the farm.
- A video showing the Food Box project and how it works - spreading the idea and birthing other "nodes."
- Content for social media.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
There are several different homes/cabins where you could stay - it just depends how many people are here at the moment & what makes the most sense for the guests.
What else ...
There's quite an expat population around me with community events all the time. Within a walk or a day trip to hikes/waterfalls/beaches/town. Bus transport does exist, but also walking & hitchhiking are common. I personally drive around quite a bit so getting to the store or an event would not be difficult...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fiber optic internet is available, and the property has several inspiring areas where you can work in peace, immersed in nature.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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The only thing that was challenging for me was the general cleanliness/orderliness...
Bo was eager to help with anything needed, and completed tasks with care and excellence. He'd take initiative around the house to keep things in order, and was also very capable with the physically… read more
From the very first moment with Sam I felt at home and at ease; we both immediately skipped most of the boring surface-level talks and could… read more
Working on their farm was a delight; the place radiates incredible energy, and motivation is never lacking, we had a beautiful view of the mountains and the waterfall, we ate fruits and… read more
Communication was easy from the first moment on and I felt at home right away. Sam is such a… read more
I'm the kind who likes my own space, and Sofi struck the perfect balance of staying to herself but also being helpful where needed. You won't regret… read more
The place is absolutely wonderful, and has everything you expect from Costa Rica, from the sand beaches to the mountain waterfalls. You definitely don't want to miss it if you're planning on visiting… read more
While visiting, they helped sand and old cabin, seal a wooden deck, varnish my gate, and lent a hand whenever it was needed.
Very comfortable vibes, felt at ease right away and even the kids loved them too!
I'm one who likes my own space/time, and Francesca is definitely not an intrusive presence - though she is happy to engage/socialize as much as you are! 5 stars for the month she spent here,… read more
