In a nutshell
Hands on working in our veggie gardens, fruit tree care, animal care, milking a cow, making cheese, bread etc. fences, building projects, art projects....there is so much to do and we are excited to welcome people who like to get their hands dirty, like to do meaningful things and enjoy the community lifestyle at Finca Soley.
You will be working the mornings alongside Milton and learn everything about building, organic gardening, permaculture, fruit trees, composting etc.
In the afternoon you can book on of our Spanish course options or take time to relax and soak in the peace of Finca Soley.
On the weekends you have time to explore the area or take a trip to the beach. Please see our Tours & Activities section to see the nature, culture and other tour options that are available.
You will be accommodated in our volunteer house Casa India in a shared room. Couple and semi private options are available.
The main food is included in this program. Volunteers are requires to help with the preparation and service of the meals as well as with dishes.
A 25% deposit has to be paid at registration.
The booking system requires to pay add ons at booking. Nevertheless the add ons are refundable at minus 25% till the arrival day as well as the whole programm fee.
Payment plans can be offered.
The remaining 75% is due at your arrival day. Since we need long-term planning your registration for the booked time is binding. The fee for the entire period specified by you is due upon your arrival at the farm. In case of early departure, no refund of the fee project is possible. This is true even if we have to exclude you because of a violation of our house and community rules on the further project work. If you wish to terminate your participation, we provide you free to find a suitable matching participant.
If you cannot arrive we are happy to find an alternative date for your stay with us within one year.
Welcome to Finca Soley. We are excited to welcome you and share a wonderful experience with you here in Costa Rica. Since we are a community of many different people, we want to respect each other's individual needs. Let us live together in respect and peace. Finca Soley is an ecological farm. We want to reduce, recycle and make best use of all materials. We want to keep our grounds and home clean from toxic or harmful things. Please do not use chemical products, if you need information don’t hesitate to ask us!
Please try to bring as less as possible plastic packaging and make sure all your care products are made of natural ingredients as we are an ecological farm.
Long trousers to work (Jeans, Leggings, etc.)
Comfortable clothes for the evenings (It can get cold)
Clothes for trips
Everyday clothes
Closed shoes, working boots
Sneakers or hiking boots for working and hiking
Flip Flops, Sandals or something similar
Light longs-leave shirts to protect against sun and insects
Cap or sunhat
Working gloves
Long Raincoat and/or umbrella
Riding helmet (We have some on the farm too)
Towel (there are some towels here too)
Swimsuit
Sunscreen and repellent
Flash light - ideally head light
Water bottle to refill
Toiletries (shampoo bar & soap bar, organic and bio gradable products as our water maintains in our gardens we cannot use silicone or plastic in our soaps, we also recommend you the moon cup instead of commercial tampons for your trip)
Camera
Small backpack
Booklet and pen to make notes (For Spanish- and Theory lessons)
Maybe bum bag
Credit card (Mastercard or Visa. Some banks also accept debit cards)
Spanish dictionary
First Aid (Plaster, ointment, charcoal tablets, etc.)
Our number(isa): 00506 83694339 (=
· On the farm there are costa rican ladies offering laundry service for 1000 Colones per basket.
· IF YOU HAVE SPACE LEFT IN YOUR SUITCASE, please let us know. A lot of things you can get easily in your country are difficult, very expensive or impossible to get in Costa Rica.
· We are always happy about any donations for the horses like leather care products, brushes, fly maks, hay nets or everything that is needed in a horse stable.
Arrival info: At the airport check for the “Finca Soley” sign.
Includes
6 - 8 am: mucking out, feed animals, and milking cow.
8 am: Breakfast
9 am - 12am: Farmwork, building etc.
12pm: Lunch & Siesta
2 pm: Afternoon Activities depending on your choice. Like: Spanish course, time to relax, walk to our rural village, take a tour
6:30 pm: Dinner and Social time
Arrival is Sunday and departure is always on Saturday.
If you plan to stay more then 12 weeks please get in touch with us.