Farm Volunteer Program

Tucurrique

FS
8 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 10
Farm Volunteer Program
Tucurrique

8 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 10

About this trip

 In a nutshell

Accomodation & Meals in exchange for part payment + part working hourse (5hr per day)

Support rescue and rehabilitation animals
Work to help with animals, farm and building
learn Spanish (optional)
Weekends off for tours
Arrival Sunday - Departure Saturday

Terms & Conditions

 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 is non refundable. 


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.

House & Community Rules

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! 

  1. Volunteers have their own space and shared spaces with our guests, employees and family. Volunteer only place is your bedroom. Shared spaces are the kitchen, terrace, living room and bathroom, the wash- and sink area, the barn, the gardens. All spaces must be always tidy and clean. After using a place clean up after yourself. Don’t leave stuff lying around.
    There is a private home of the farm family.Please respect privacy.
  2. The house has quiet time from 8 pm till 8 am and siesta time from 1 pm till 2 pm. During quiet times you can use shared spaces to study, to watch educational videos by using headphones or texting with your family and friends back home. For other activities please use outside spaces.
  3. Officially smoking is forbidden. If you smoke you have to do it outside.
  4. You can use the washing machine. Choose a sunny day and dry them by putting them in the sun. Take your clothes in as soon as they are dry. If it’s raining you can use the dryer.
  5. The study area contains several books and DVDs. If you take a book or a paper copy please write your name and the date in the list above the shelf and cross when returned. Please watch DVDs only on the big screen and return right after use. Books and DVDs are of high value; please treat them with care and respect.
  6. The barn area is always clean and tidy and all equipment on its place. Please support the tack room team by tiding up after using things. The saddles are all imported and need good care, they should not get wet.
  7. The kitchen is always clean and tidy. Keep all opened food (bread, wraps, fruits, flour, sugar etc.) in the fridge. Use top shelf in fridge for goods which are already open and need to be eaten first. Don't waste food. 
  8. The bedroom needs to be cleaned regularly (at least once per week). Please organize yourself to keep it clean and nice. Make your bed in the morning to prevent snake bites. For the same reason don't have things lying around on the floor. Take things out of your bag since they will start to mold when kept inside the suitcase. Food is forbitten in the rooms.
  9. Turn off lights and unplug computer and other machines when not in use.
  10. Cellphone use: Don’t use your phone during work times.
  11. Bathroom. Please throw toilet paper into the bin and separate plastic items. Toilet paper must be burned regularly. Shower once per day, after you finished outside jobs.
  12. Dogs are not allowed inside the house, and not on the terrace. Do not allow animals to jump on you.
  13. We have working hours. Please respect our times off and keep your questions for our working hours.
  14. Horse barn is closed between 6pm and 7am and on Sundays. 
  15. This project is thought as an experimental field, which is created and shaped by its individuals and community. Please think instead of “I dislike” in terms like “maybe we can…”. Think in solutions not problems.
  16. Let’s make it happen together (=

Packinglist

 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. 

ž Long trousers to work (Jeans, Leggings, etc.)

ž Comfortable clothes for the evenings (It can get cold)

ž Clothes for trips

ž Everyday clothes

ž Closed shoes, working boots

ž Sneakers or hiking boots for working and hiking

ž Flip Flops, Sandals or something similar

ž Light longs-leave shirts to protect against sun and insects

ž Cap or sunhat

ž Working gloves

ž Long Raincoat and/or umbrella

ž Riding helmet (We have some on the farm too)

ž Towel (there are some towels here too)

ž Swimsuit

ž Sunscreen and repellent 

ž Flash light - ideally head light

ž Water bottle to refill 

ž 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)

ž Camera

ž Small backpack

ž Booklet and pen to make notes (For Spanish- and Theory lessons)

ž Maybe bum bag 

ž Credit card (Mastercard or Visa. Some banks also accept debit cards)

ž Spanish dictionary

ž First Aid (Plaster, ointment, charcoal tablets, etc.)

ž 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. 

What’s included

  • Food
    3 simple local meals
  • Accomodation
    shared room
  • Learn hands on
    work on our constructions or gardens
  • community life
    live in our wonderful international community of horse and farm lovers
  • pura vida lifestyle
    relax and immerse yourself into nature

Available Packages

Farm Volunteer Program
Deposit:$150

  Includes in exchange of 5 hr work per day: 

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper, Water (from the tap) , home made Juice, fresh milk, Tea, Coffee 
  • Accommodation in our selfbuilt Volunteer House, with private bathroom  & awesome community spaces
  • Community life on a sustainable farm with horses, cows, chickens, dogs and cats. 
  • Be more sustainable: make bread, make cheese and yogurt, organic gardening, jams and more
  • Social Engagement in the community: give back to the locals by teaching English or offering your skills 
  • We require approx. 5 hours of work daily during the week. 

Example Day

7 - 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

4 pm: milk cows 

6:30 pm: Dinner and Social time 

Saturday & Sunday are off to explore the area and relax. 

Arrival is Sunday and departure is always on Saturday. 


If you plan to stay more then 12 weeks please get in touch with us. 

$310
Deposit:$150

Available options

Airport Pickup
$110

Different Location is available, a price difference might occur

Airport Drop off
$110

 Different Location is available, a price difference might occur 

Spanish Course Basic
$50

Please select the number of weeks you like to book the course.

Course includes 3 lessons a 40mins per week

Courses can be mixed. 

Spanish Course Standart
$110

Please select the number of weeks you like to book the course.

This course includes 3 blocks a 3 lessons a 40mins per week.

Courses can be mixed.  

Spanish Course Intensiv
$380

Please select the number of weeks you like to book the course.

Course includes 30 lessons a 40mins per week.

Courses can be mixed.  

Week 2 - 12
$250

Add extra weeks 

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Educational horse vacation on organic horse farm in beautiful mountain setting.

Reviews

Es war das Highlight unserer Reise. Casa Perla ist ein tolles Haus mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht. Jsa und ihre Familie sind wundervolle Menschen. Unsere Kinder spielten den ganzen Tag mit ihren Kindern und tummelten frei auf dem Gelände und Hof herum. Unser Pferdeherz erblühte bei all den schönen Pferden und der Reitanlage und wir profitierten von tollen Reitstunden und Ponygames für die Kinder.
By Anja J for Accomodation at Finca Soley on Jan 23, 2025
If you're looking for an experience where you can rediscover the world of horses and reconnect with nature and yourself, then you've come to the right place! I had a wonderful 3-week stay doing the Horsevolonteer program with Isa and her family, who welcome you with joy and peace. I learned so much about horses, I'm delighted. I learned so much about horses, I'm so glad I did. What I learned really made me question what I knew and did with horses. And that's what I was looking for: to know how to work with your horse, in everyone's interest, with calm, patience and progress. The horses are so happy and healthy there, and that's a pleasure to see. Isa shares her passion and her daily life with you, teaching you everything you need to know so that you can make the most of your time on horseback, on the ground and in the stables. Key words: patience, determination and observation. I loved living with the herd, looking after the horses all morning, and taking time for myself in the afternoon. Isolated from the city in the mountains, you can enjoy butterflies, birds and fresh air galore. The best part is hanging out in the meadow with all the horses. Many thanks to Anna for preparing our delicious daily meals, with milk, butter, yoghurt and eggs from home. Eating fresh fruit, discovering new vegetables and acclimatizing to a mainly vegetarian diet was very refreshing for my stomach. Also, don't worry, the drinking water on site is very good indeed. Although I was a little apprehensive about staying during the rainy season in July, I was delighted, because although it rained often, it was only short showers during the day, and it mainly rains at night. The weather changes a lot, so it's often cloudy, but it doesn't make it too hot, and that was perfect. And if the rain doesn't allow us to do what we'd planned to do, it's no problem - we can adapt. You still need to budget enough if you want to get out of the farm on the WE to visit the country, because it depends on what you want to do, but some outings/tours can be a bit expensive, but it's really worth it, because Costa Rica is made up of such a wealth of plant and animal life that it would be a shame not to give yourself the means. And the people of Costa Rica are so welcoming! Thanks again to your team Isa and Milton, I hope to see you again one day.
By Louison L for Simple Horse Stay on Aug 25, 2024
I had a wonderful time at Finca Soley. Got to meet great volunteers and made some good friends. The food was just very fresh and Anna the cook a real sweetheart. The horses were well cared for and loved. The only reason for the one missing star was access to a more private bathroom. 😀
By Nelleke V for Nelleke - Horse Volunteer (Tripaneer) on Feb 15, 2024
I spent amazing three weeks at Finca Soley. Everything was not just as described, but even better. Isa and her family and the other volunteers made me feel welcome from the first second. There is a very positive atmosphere at the finca which allows you to learn a lot about horsecare, horsemanship and riding. The horses are well trained and carefully looked after. The vegetarian food was delicious, rooms spacious and the view over the pastures amazing. Isa even organized fantastic yoga lessons for us. I recommend using their shuttle (approx. 2 hours) from the airport, at least If you arrive in the afternoon, as there are not so many busses a day going to Tucurrique. I would love to come back one day! :-)
By Anne M for Anne - Horse Volunteer (semi private room) on Feb 01, 2024
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I had such a wonderful time there. Isa and Milton did everything for me to experience everything that was included in the package; from picking me up from the airport, to taking me to some destinations for half day tours. I'm very grateful for their making various arrangements to accomodate me. Food was A+ 🤩, the guesthouse was very clean and pleasant. Isa's lessons on Natural Horsemanship were superb 👌 I highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves horses and wants to experience Costa Rica! 💓Pura vida 🇨🇷
By Kaz K for Kazumi horse vacation on Jan 27, 2024
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