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Forming Formed: 2009
This page last updated:1/25/2013
Esperanza de Sol de Finca Amanecer
Londres de Quepos,
Costa Rica
(Puntarenas Province)
 Hope of the Sun at Sunrise Farms, has been renting rooms since 2002. Located on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, 10 miles East of Quepos. Here you'll be intoxicated by Night Blooming Jasmine, enchanted by Mono Titi Monkeys and in awe of the Scarlet Macaws. Our Tropical Rainforest temperatures avg. 68(low)to 90(high) degrees with 75 to 85 average, perfect for enjoying our 500' of creek.
Forming a Healing Arts Community with focus on a Longevity Education Center. It is about living younger longer, together, simply. Our vision is: To share a "Lust for Life" while living in harmony with neighbors and Nature. This is a NON-SMOKING facility.
The 6 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 kitchen community house has a yoga floor and is on the grid, with phone and WiFi. Daily double rooms from $35-45. Meals and programs additional. (Rent the entire facility long term from $600 mtly.)
Londres is a typical Tico pueblo of 1500 people. There's a "soda"(cafe), 2 mini-supers, full service restaurant- bar, plus parks, futbol field and local bus service. Most of the "adventure tours" sold in Quepos actually take place out here: rafting, waterfalls, horses, ATV, repelling, zip lines, and birdwatching on site is fantastic!
This is the Pura Vida life for sure, disconnect from stress. NO TV, no cell phones, less time in the kitchen, and just enough "High Speed" 512K WiFi to stay in touch with friends and family.
Rio Naranjo, across the street becomes a lazy river Christmas to Easter or Class III/IV white water May-Nov. 40 minutes by car (on a dirt road) to world famous Manuel Antonio National Park. Quepos, a typical tourist town has lots of restaurants and shops, only 20-25 minutes by car (40 by bus 6 or 7 times daily)
Here six acres (23,851M2) are held in an LLP, with 24 shares. Seeking 4 more "founding members" to invest $100,000 each for four shares each. Think of it as "pre-paid rent" for make some capital improvements. Then you can sell 3 of your shares to friends and family. Each member has a home "site" and stock ownership of the whole. This is a real community where our "Shift 2 The Gift" option can help you enjoy a simple home FREE & CLEAR, sooner through teamwork and cooperation. Community meals offer healthier diets and more free time to play in the gardens or build homes or furniture.
New construction will be off grid. We are (2013) building our first of 3 bamboo bungalows as rentals.
  Status: forming
Website: http://www.fincaamanecer.com/eco-village.html
Contact:
Finca Amanecer
150 meters despues el Puente De Londres,
Quepos, 6350
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Phone: 506 2 779 1123
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This page last updated:1/25/2013
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Please send us an email or skype: askelena1
Affiliations: Esperanza de Sol de Finca Amanecer

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Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population
Members(adults and children):
-1
Non-member Residents:
-10
(volunteers and guests)
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
(exploring the Vistar method at www.vistarfoundation.org)
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Members have independent finances
(shared income from retreats & workshops)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
Yes
(a membership includes one of the 20 shares of the LLP, whichholds title.)
Regular Fees:
Yes
(Small monthly maintenance fee)
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
6 acres (2.4 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(a legally registered LLP in Costa Rica.)
Number of Residences:
1
(i 6 room house, 2 tent shelters and camping kitchen)
Cohousing:
Yes
(It would probably be in the guidlines.)
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
6-20%
(lots of tropical fruits: mangos, avocados, bananas)
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
(Imagine the time saved, with healthy meals prepared for you!!!)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
There are some dietary restrictions
(Refer to)
Dietary Practice:
Primarily vegetarian
(some chicken and fish, going raw)
Alcohol Use:
Used occasionally
Tobacco Use:
Prohibited
(NO SMOKERS please (can't say that in the US))
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
(Sharing PanEuRhythmy, but open to all.)
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
(ONENESS, we are all conntected.)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
Cohousing Details
Cohousing Status:
Forming
Square Feet in Common House:
2400
 
 
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Comment from SuzanneMark on 3/6/2012 (Reader Rating: 10)
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This place has a special energy. The outdoor shower is blissful! I feel so at peace there. Elena is very generous with her time, information and contacts. The bamboo is gorgeous and there is a swim-able creek on the property. Rustic but ready for real collaboration by motivated and visionary people. When I was there, there were 2 documentary filmmakers there making a film on food sovereignty. There were many inspiring conversations and connections made. This is a great part of the uniqueness of this place. Thank you!
Comment from jadde32 on 2/18/2012 (Reader Rating: 1)
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where can I contact the owner?
Comment from DonDave on 1/27/2012 (Reader Rating: 10)
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Having spent a few weeks at Finca Amanecer I was surprised at the effect a simple, mainly vegetarian, diet had on my health. A skin complaint which had been troubling me for over 5 years cleared up and has not returned. Working in the community had a calming effect and a few Yoga sessions and commune with nature helped to recharge the batteries. My hostess arranged a tour of the La Fortuna area for me which was an unforgettable experience. I am looking into longer term association with the community.
Comment from LaDucky on 5/14/2011 (Reader Rating: 8)
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A real community not just an idea on paper. At the formation stage so early members can have a real impact. If you are looking for community give it a try. Rustic and rural but with potential for so much more.
Comment from Tivana on 4/18/2011 (Reader Rating: 7)
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What a great place. Rural, real Costa Rica. I like the locals and the beautiful scenery.

The vision for the land is terrific. A healthy, vibrant life style in a cozy, relaxing part of the world.

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