Internet Options at the Farm
Many people ask me about internet at the farm, and there are so many options I thought I would write it out once in detail so that people can see what they are and I don’t have to explain it each time. I’m updating this on Dec 14, 2015, so if you’re reading this many […]
Tuning In from Within
One of the many activities here at Rancho Delicioso is being part of what we call intuitive listening. This is where one has to only listen, observe and reflect on their own for the day.. in Silence. So whilst you get to learn about organic farming and live in a community, you are also encouraged […]
Tropical Seeds for Making Jewelry
For 11 years I was half owner of a jewelry company called Seventh Sense, and we scoured the planet looking for exotic beads and materials of all types to make our jewelry. Although I’ve left that business far behind, I still love the idea of making jewelry, and am always keeping my eye open for […]
Insect Pests and Solutions
There are thousands of insects in the jungle here, and several of them like to feast on our plants. We’re going to try to catalog as many of them as possible to help our friends and neighbors in the area recognize them and know what to do. Aphids Every gardener and farmer hates aphids. They […]
Treehouse Hotel Project
In the heart of the eco village, we plan to build a treehouse hotel and retreat center. The basic idea is to put the treehouses on metal towers, upon which can grow vines, and surrounded by trees, to make sure they are safe in case of wind and treefalls. On the second level of each, […]
Bambi, our deer friend
Meet Bambi our baby deer friend, this cute little animal became part of our community at Rancho Delicioso for a while. Animal care is a daily duty at the farm, and we all loved to take care of Bambi when she comes by and is hungry for her daily milk.
Seed Suppliers in Costa Rica
Getting good seeds in Costa Rica is difficult. If you live in one of the hot and humid beach areas, the seeds seem to go bad very quickly… far before the expiration date. Most local ferreterias and cooperativas don’t carry a very good selection, and you’ll almost never find organic seeds there. In our part […]
Fudgy, Black Bean Brownies
The other day we had a tapas picnic outside in the dome to commemorate the nearing departure of several volunteers. The girls cooked all throughout the morning- creating a full spread of empanadas, cuadrado balls, falafel, bean spreads, tabouli salad, and much more. Of course, we couldn’t have all this savory goodness without something sweet […]
Permaculture at Rancho Delicioso
Clement is a passionate Permaculturist, with an upbeat sense of humor, who decided to stay at Rancho Delicioso with Jacquelyn to be in charge and manage the volunteer program. It’s a love story deeply rooted for both of them, as they both enjoy nature, yoga and people. With the various field specific interests of the volunteers, they […]
Surf Spots and Surf Map
We’re located in an ideal location for surfing, because we’re nearly equidistant to most of the best surf breaks. With changing tides, wave size, and swell direction, different surf spots become the best place, so from here, we can always choose the best location for any given set of conditions. The short drive to the […]
