A week that fills itself, gently.
Life here is built around simple routines: mornings outside, food from the land, unhurried work, and evenings with neighbors. Everything is optional, and everything is close.
Days shaped by light, weather, and appetite.
There is no program you must follow. These are the patterns residents are likely to fall into, and the shared moments that hold the week together.
Mornings outside
Most days start on the loop: a walk before the heat, stretching on the yoga deck, or an hour in the garden beds while the mist is still in the trees.
Food at the center
The greenhouse, food forest, and orchards feed the community kitchen. Shared meals a few times a week, and your own villa kitchen the rest of the time.
Work and quiet
Reliable fiber internet and a business center for those who work remotely, with afternoons quiet enough to actually concentrate.
Evenings together
Games, films, and long dinners at the clubhouse or the outdoor kitchen. Show up when you feel like it; your villa is always your own.
The weekly community schedule.
A standing invitation for every day of the week. Come to what you love, skip what you don't, and suggest new traditions as the community grows.
Monday
7:00 – 9:00 AM
Movement & Mobility
Group walks, stretching, or outdoor workouts.
Tuesday
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Community Hour
Tea, fruit, conversation, and meeting neighbors.
Wednesday
7:00 – 9:00 AM
Food Forest Hour
Harvesting fruit, gardening, and permaculture.
Thursday
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Games & Social Night
Board games, trivia, cards, and friendly tournaments.
Friday
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Movie Night
Documentaries, inspiring films, comedies, and discussions.
Saturday
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Fruit Brunch
Seasonal fruit feasts, tastings, and occasional guest speakers.
Sunday
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Community Dinner
A shared whole-plant-foods meal, potluck, and optional announcements.
A proposed schedule, to be shaped by the founding residents once the community opens.
Remote enough to be quiet, close enough to be practical.
El Santuario is planned for the green mountains of Southern Costa Rica, in the hills above the coast: cool nights, deep forest, and everyday life close enough to reach without living inside it. The exact parcel is being finalized, and everything listed here reflects the search area the founding team is working within.
Pacific beaches
Surf towns and quiet sand within a short drive down the mountain.
Waterfalls and rivers
Swimming holes and cascades in the surrounding valleys, some within walking distance of the road.
Farmers markets
Weekly regional markets with tropical produce, roots, greens, and local staples.
Towns and services
Groceries, clinics, banks, and cafes in nearby towns, plus reliable fiber internet on site.
National parks
Some of the most biodiverse protected forest in Costa Rica within easy reach.
Airports
Regional airstrips nearby and international connections in San José and Liberia.
Homes on the ring, everything shared in the middle.
The loop
A meandering walking loop rings the community and connects every home.
The clubhouse
The shared building sits at the center, with pool, courts, and outdoor kitchen beside it.
Growing areas
Greenhouse, garden beds, and orchards occupy the sunniest slope inside the loop.
Perimeter
Parking, service access, and a gated entrance sit at the edge, keeping the interior quiet.
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