Leona Germany

I had a wonderful time staying at Kosta Rica. It is an amazing remote place located in a beautiful landscape. The work was really fun and enriching as you can learn a lot from it and of course from Kosta who lets you take part in his vision of permaculture which was truly inspiring. I am so thankful for this great experience and very grateful for Kostas generosity, creativity and hospitality. I miss Greta and the chickens and I am excited how the project will develop. :)) I wish all the best for the future and I am hoping to visit again!! Leona

Matthew United Kingdom

I stayed for a month and a half. I did a wide variety of trees for George, I did a lot of olive trees and some other fruit trees, I then run out of fruit bearing trees, I then started on cypresses and pine trees just deadwood I did fell about 25. Dead trees I enjoy working for George he was never pushy and always had a great attitude. He's very much a gentle hard working man and I'm very happy to have helped him all I could. The farm was very quiet in the evening and relaxed I wish George and his family great success. I'll miss George and hope I'll be back some time !

Magdalena Germany

I’m so happy and grateful for the time I spent in Koste Rica. Over the past two weeks, a sense of peace and contentment has grown within me that I haven’t felt in a long time. I really enjoyed working with Kostas and spending time together. He created an amazing place up here, and I’m inspired by his commitment to permaculture, his optimism, his kind and gentle nature, his perspective on social transformation, and his and Charas ideas for new projects. Every morning, we spent 4–5 hours doing a wide variety of tasks on the farm. During that time, Kostas explained everything, every now and then, we’d drift into conversations about social issues or just do our work. I felt completely taken care of, and Kostas always made sure I had everything I needed. One weekend, we all went on a really nice trip together. The small house has everything you need for a rustic lifestyle. (It only has electricity for lighting and cold water.) It was not easy for me to leave Kosta Rica and say goodbye to Kostas, to the prickly artichokes, the olive trees, Greta the dog, the freshly prepared vegetable beds and banana trees, the clucking of the chickens, and the view from the terrace. I hope I can take a little bit of Kosta Rica and what this time here has stirred within me with me and cultivate it, like a small seed. Thank you so much for having me, Kostas and Chara, and I hope to see you again! Kostas: “To do permaculture, you have to be an optimist”

Charles United States

This is an incredible farm with so much to offer everyone who visits it. There is a large amount to explore in the region and the farm itself is a peaceful environment with a kind community. George is a wonderful man with a big heart and great knowledge and sense for farming. I couldn’t be happier with the time I spent here!

Aurélie Switzerland

Spending a month here was a deeply enriching and peaceful experience. As well as being an opportunity to learn a great deal about permaculture, Kostas and Chara gave us the chance to experience a simpler, more meaningful way of life, where we were able to sharpen our awareness of everything that lives within and around us. They are very kind, strong and inspiring people, and it was a pleasure to share moments of conversation, laugher and meditative silence, whether working or gazing at the landscape. We were alone on the farm, with the chickens and Greta, a beautiful young white dog full of energy and kindness. We had everything we needed: Kostas and Chara were always attentive to our needs, and they regularly brought us feta, sheep’s yoghurt and lots of other delicious produce. The days here were like ritualized: work from around 8 am to 1 pm, followed by time to play cards, write, start the fire for the evening… Even though the weather hasn’t always been on our side (we had unusually heavy rainfall this February), we’ve been able to carry out a variety of tasks: looking after the chickens every day, weeding, planting vegetables and clover, making bundles of olive branches… and taking part in Chara’s art history classes! An excellent opportunity to learn more about Greek painting (and practise my Greek)! Thank you once again for welcoming us so warmly and generously, I hope we can stay in touch. I wish you all the best for you and your whole family!