Finca Agroecologica La Flor

Finca la Flor was a wonderful way to spend a few days visiting with my daughter (on break from graduate school). We met in San Jose and travelled to the farm. The manager, Natti, was so welcoming. We hadh had a private cabin and participated with a number of other volunteers (a German family of 4, a Japanese single woman, two young German women students, and a Panamanian young man, all of whom were lovely) in farm tasks - taking care of the animals, painting, planting, weeding ... We prepared meals together and ate outside on a covered patio. After dinner, we played Uno on more than one evening. The area is beautiful, the place, peaceful. We walked around to the town, to neighboring farms. There is a yoga cabin, where we took a dance lesson from Natti (she's a great teacher). And the Spanish lessons from a local teacher were excellent. All in all, a great experience.

My partner and I stayed at Finca La Flor from the middle of January to the middle of February 2026. We had a good time here overall and met some amazing people - but the experience wasn't exactly what we expected given the information that we were given in advance. If you are considering volunteering here then this is some up to date info that I wish we could've seen before we arrived: 1. As of the start of 2026, the website is several years out of date and does not reflect the current scale of the farm, which has had a significantly reduced operation since COVID. There were a maximum of 7 volunteers on the farm at a time when we were there, and when we left there were just 3. There are currently 3 horses, 4 goats, a cow, chickens, and a small garden to manage. 2. Volunteer work on the farm consists of 4 hours every weekday morning, with tasks divided between cooking breakfast and lunch, helping to clean and feed the animals, gardening, and maintenance/upgrade projects. We were generally able to choose the tasks that suited us most. Afternoons were at leisure and we usually spent them relaxing, going for walks, or going on a group outing. 3. While we were expecting to stay in a dorm room, we had a private cabin with an ensuite bathroom and a hot shower, which was ideal for us. All the other volunteers had their own rooms but some had shared bathrooms. 4. While speaking Spanish as much as possible is encouraged, English was the natural common language between all the volunteers, which was a slight point of contention with the German owner, Bri, who would prefer Spanish to be the main language. We told before we arrived that our lack of Spanish language would not be an issue as long as we were willing to learn. 5. We were offered a few free Spanish lessons with Bri during our time on the finca, which were great and helped with our learning a lot - we had very minimal Spanish before we arrived. However, the movement/yoga classes as seen on the website were not happening. 6. The farm is situated in a rural village which does have some public transport access and Uber. During our stay we did several hikes around the area to spot wildlife and while all of these were on small roads rather than proper trails, we really enjoyed them. The forest on the grounds also makes for a good 30 minute walk or so. Having a car would really unlock the area for exploration but even without we were able to visit some fun places. 7. The food is plentiful and delicious and we never went hungry. All dietary requirements were accommodated for and the cupboards were always full. Overall, I would choose a stay at Finca La Flor if you are seeking a laid-back atmosphere at a low cost. If you are seeking a more immersive permaculture or Spanish language experience, other farms (e.g. the next door Finca Sol y Valle) might be better suited, although they are more expensive. Finca La Flor is now being run solo by its 78-year old owner, Bri, who needs as much support as possible to ensure that her venture remains sustainable into the future. If you are a proactive volunteer who feels like they have something to offer here and would like to meet some awesome people then I would recommend reaching out.

I just returned from a 3 day yoga retreat. It was amazing. The farm feels remote and removed from city stressor but is located in a small village so you are walking distance to the local convenience store in case you need to pop in for snack, forgotten toiletries, or a beer. The rooms and amenities are spacious and comfortable, the food is lovingly prepared on a wood stove and is amazing (one in our group wasn't a fan of not having meat for a few days and he wasn't able to find any complaint with the food), the yoga classes and massage were to die for, the volunteers, workers, and owners were friendly and super interesting. I highly recommend this experience. I cannot say enough good things.

I spent a month and a half at the farm in April and May this year, and during each part of my stay I thought to myself "this is the best decision you've made". This was my first time volunteering and I was so, so lucky to end up here! Upon arrival, I felt immediately welcomed and at peace. The people who live here permanently, as well as the other volunteers I got to meet, were phenomenal people who all offered so much of themselves. In the afternoon, there was usually something being arranged by a permanent or temporary resident at the farm, like a presentation, a yoga class, a biodanza class or arts and crafts; we were all encouraged to share our interests and abilities. All the people who belong to the land have a huge storage of knowledge and are at the same time delightfully humble about it. So much care, compassion and understanding from everyone to everyone. The balance between there always being work to do during work hours, but still having so much freedom, plus your opinions and your efforts being truly appreciated, makes each day feel full of purpose. Being here made slowing down my pace of life - even more than I thought possible - come natural. Surrounded by various farm animals, a bunch of charming and heart-warming dogs, beautiful reforested areas; the place is oozing with love and makes me want to melt into the ground to become a part of it. Finca La Flor feels like my sanctuary and my home across the world.

Finca Agroecologica La Flor was an incredible place where I made memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. I stayed on the farm 10 days as a volunteer. The people that operate the farm work with passion, dedication and love, and absolutely enjoy what they do. They infuse fun into every activity and make sure you're provided for. The food is all homemade by lovely chefs who never let you go hungry. Some of the items we ate were sourced from the farm (lettuce and other veggies from the garden, herbs from the medicinal garden, goat cheese from goats we get to milk, bananas from the forest, etc). We worked hard as volunteers but it was satisfying and rewarding to see how your efforts make a huge difference. The mountain views from the yoga studio were breathtaking, and the forest trail was full of life, yet immensely tranquil. I highly recommend staying at the farm if you're looking to get away from the business of daily life, meet people who treat you like family, and learn about sustainable living/gardening/working with animals. I look forward to visiting again one day!

And I'm not exaggerating. Incredible place. Incredible views. Beautiful, English-speaking and warm people. Delicious food, comfortable beds and housing.||It's situated in rural area but not so far from the capital of Costa Rica. Surrounded with misty mountains, with staggering view of Irazú and Turrialba volcanoes. Their many gardens are full of plants from pineapples through guayaba trees (fruits of which are great for marmalade!) to potatoes, including many plants and herbs I've never heard of before, also with big gardens dedicated to medicinal herbs. The region is rich in perfect soil due to volcano ash. There are also animals including goats, ducks and gallop horses. Huge area that've been reforested, with routes prepared for walks, leading to the river with many waterfalls. But the most important aspect are the great people managing the place.||During such stays you're filled with appreciation for beauty of life! I honestly recommend this place to anyone. I will be coming back there in no time.

With a group of more than 30 young adults (18-23) we stayed at Finca la Flor for about 11 days and we all loved it a lot! ||As a person who eats a lot of meat I was a little scared before I went there because of the vegetarian food, but I really loved it a lot and didn't miss meat that much haha.||The finca has very much space and the cabins are really neat, only at night you might want to ask for a extra blanket which was happily provided, after I was pretty cold after the first night.||The people who live and work at the finca are like a big loving family and it was always great talking to them as well.||There is a soccer field and a small supermarket in walking distance almost right next to the finca, in the late afternoons there are also mostly some local youths and young adults at the soccer field who we enjoyed playing with.||The surroundings and landscapes around the finca are beautiful and I found something beautiful and new everyday. ||During our stay we also had the opportunity to participate in Yogasessions, Dancing and contact-improvisation workshops with the amazing people on the farm.||||After all, we were sad that we had to leave so soon again, as we really enjoyed our stay.

I Spent a week as a volunteer in finca La Flor last month and had a very loving and productive stay. The place offers many options to enjoy nature and natural living , learn from sustainability at la Finca and relax...in a beautiful spot of the country. The people living in la finca are all very careing and welcomming , I felt at home from the first day and absolutley loved their traditional kitchen and natural cooking... Thank you all guys !! Xxxx