Permaculture Paradise /Retreat Center, Multiple Dwellings & Events Space

• The Entire Property Is Available FOR RENT, with all homes and units. $1,800 a week, or $4,000 a month. This price includes all utilities, housekeeping, and garden maintenance.

THE MAIN HOUSE / RETREAT CENTER, $2,000 A MONTH

• The MAIN HOUSE: 4 floors. 1st floor- Sol Tierra 1 bedroom apt, 2nd floor- La Paloma (1bed/office/delux kitchen/bath), 3rd floor- Sanctuary of Light Events Space with bathrooms, 4th floor- el mirador balcony & work space.
• $700 A MONTH FOR RENT: Sol Tierra Suite (Lower Floor with 1 queen bed with optional 5 additional single beds): An inviting 861 sq. ft. (80 m2) 1 bedroom Airbnb apartment, including a  covered outdoor terrace furnished as a living room. The lowest floor is  a one bedroom apartment that can easily be made into a 2-3 bedroom  unit.
• $810 A MONTH FOR RENT La Paloma (Main Floor with 1 queen bed): A spacious 1,722 sq. ft. (160 m2) living space, encompassing a covered  deck and outdoor kitchen off of the living room with an open floor plan  into the inside and outside kitchens. This middle floor has a secure door to the 1 bedroom, a chef’s kitchen, large pantry, storage closet, and a luxury bathroom with extensive tile and rock work, surrounding the shower and soaker bathtub. There is also an outdoor laundry and clothes drying atrium off of the back of this main floor.
• El Mirador: balcony with attic loft on the fourth floor. (1 double bed)

EL AGUILA / EL PAJARITO Residence (1 queen bed, 1 single bed):

• $690 A MONTH FOR RENT
• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Ensuite Bathrooms: Enjoy tropical living with an open-air kitchen/dining area and a furnished deck spanning 775 sq. ft. (72 m2).

LA MARIPOSA CABIN:

• $480 A MONTH FOR RENT: Cabaña/cabin (2 single beds together forming a king bed):
• Rustic Cabin with Ensuite 1/2 Bathroom & Covered Deck + Kitchen/Dining Shower Space: A cozy 237 sq. ft. (22 m2) retreat surrounded by nature.

EL COLIBRI CABIN:

• $300 A MONTH FOR RENT: Cabaña/cabin. (1 single bed):
• Rustic Cabin with Ensuite Bathroom: A charming 161 sq. ft. (15 m2) cabin designed for peaceful solitude.

EL CONDOR HOUSE:

• $715 A MONTH. Underground Faraday Shielded / Hexagonal Studio (Lower Floor with 1 queen bed): A 258 sq. ft. (24 m2) studio/sleeping room with all pine interior walls and the ceiling.
• Office, Living Area, Deck, Kitchen (Main Floor): A versatile 516 sq. ft. (48 m2) space fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Laboratory/Suite (Upper Floor, single or double bed option): A 172 sq. ft. (16 m2) dedicated space for research and experimentation.  This upper floor can also be utilized as its own separate  suite/apartment with a basic kitchen & private access.
• Total El Condor: An 947 sq. ft. (88 m2) hub of innovation and regenerative practices.

A one of a kind opportunity!  This well established eco-business, and regenerative living oasis is now available for rent, and may be potentially available for purchase in the future.  This property is not just a residence, it is a  testament to sustainable living and thoughtful design utilizing permaculture principles and design as a showcase regenerative lifestyle retreat center and food forest paradise. Immerse yourself in a safe & sustainable haven where innovation meets tranquility on an almost entirely usable & nearly completely cultivated 1.15 hectare (2.8 acre) property with  great subdivision options and still more building sites to be utilized (within its’ established tropical permaculture landscape).

The rental is complete with many custom wood furnishings and major appliances, ready for occupancy. There are 3 houses and 2 cabins on this property, with 8 bedrooms and 2 other multiple purpose rooms that could be used as large bedrooms.  Each home and unit are described in detail (with rental prices & measurements) within the bullet point section of this description below.

Every detail of the property and infrastructure has been consciously designed with sustainability in mind, including the renewable energies of water and solar.  The property features a hybrid solar/utility  power system, grey water systems as well as an extensive rain water harvesting system, with storage and distribution through various means featuring a luxury rain water cold  plunge.  This unique part of the rain water collection system is a rock lined small pool that has a waterfall feature when it rains, and is  surrounded by extensive rock hardscaping, a gazebo and beautiful tropical landscaping. 

All of the buildings have been  constructed with high quality and lasting materials, with a lot of  consciousness towards creating a home space that is non-toxic, healthy, and warm ambiance..The rock and brick walls of the main 3 story home not only add to the rustic charm, but also enhance the home’s  durability. The main house/retreat center has a chef’s kitchen, and the natural beauty of the surroundings is highlighted with mosaic tile art, in the kitchen, terrace and bathrooms.  Safety is paramount, and all the sleeping rooms have security on both the windows and doors. (with the use of tempered glass and wider frames interior sliding metal doors and steel framed window protection).

For maximum energy efficiency, pot lights and recess lights operate on the 12-volt DC battery system, reducing the ecological footprint. The imported solar system installed by the owner as an expert himself  ensures a self-sustaining and eco-conscious lifestyle. To further align with green living, a solar clothes dryer atrium has been thoughtfully incorporated behind the main house.

The construction of the principle building is to North American standards, especially in consideration of water issues, in the wet tropics. The ground  floor is a solid steel and cement construction with a foundation that  has a complete vapor barrier envelop and french drain system, to prevent  water damage or mold issues.   All roofs have water collection and most walls are steel framed throughout the many constructions on site. Humidity issues, mold, or structural cracks will never be issues here on this property. 

Beyond the living  quarters, the property is a haven for permaculturalists, nature  enthusiasts and those wanting water and food security. The property has 7 different outbuildings and three different water systems: The property has connection to the  neighborhood irrigation system with 2,000 liters of storage tanks for  this water on site, there is rain-harvesting from all roofs accumulating  20,000 liters of stored water onsite, and the property has a potable  water system with 2,000 liter water reserve tanks for this source as well. There is also a future potential to add a shallow well in the lower level of the property to provide yet another water source.

The 1 hectare property has been cultivated with strictly organic permaculture practices for 12 years, restoring the regenerative  health of this property and establishing a mature food forest, with an  extensive variety of edible  and producing orchards, and nut groves.    Boasting a diverse and productive citrus orchard, intermixed with a  variety of avocado trees, mango, tropical cherry, mulberry, banana, three macadamia trees, as well as many exotic tropicals such as pineapple,  strawberry guava, tea tree, custard apples, such as the guanabana,  cherimoya and atamoya, as well as cashew, fig, and the exotic Jaboticaba,(brazilian tree grape) with its dark purple, sweet, vitamin C-rich fruit.   Throughout the permaculture gardens are garden beds producing a wide  variety of both native and North American food crops, herbs, and teas.   The tropical landscaping is not only food centered as beauty and  diversity are also important elements of regenerative permaculture and  the owners also planted a hardwood native tree grove, orchid and  bromeliad gardens as well as a sacred medicine garden. Please see the long list of plants and trees at the very bottom of this description below the photos.

EMF  exposure is also considered, and the house is hardwired for ethernet,  and the power can be shut off at night for reduced EMF exposure and for  ultimate relaxation protected from all surrounding EMFs, there is also a Faraday shielded pine walled bedroom or utilize the space for dark room retreat. 

Here below is a list of all of the constructions, their sizes, and more details:

Main House / Retreat Center:

There  is a grand total of 4,467 sq. ft. (415 m2), of living space between 3  main floors and a lofted attic in this main house built to perfection.  The main house has a total of three kitchens, 4 bedrooms, and 3  bathrooms currently broken down into the following spaces:

• $700 A MONTH FOR RENT: Sol Tierra Suite (Lower Floor): An inviting 861 sq. ft. (80 m2) 1 bedroom , including a  covered outdoor terrace furnished as a living room. The lowest floor is a one bedroom apartment that also functions as a 5 bed dorm for retreats. This lower apartment has its own walk in access and consistently  rents out for $50 a night or $700 a month. This lower apartment has been one of the very top rented units on airbnb in the valley.
• $810 A MONTH FOR RENT La Paloma (Main Floor): A spacious 1,722 sq. ft. (160 m2) living space, encompassing a covered  deck and outdoor kitchen off of the living room with an open floor plan  into the inside and outside kitchens. This middle floor has a secure door to the 1 bedroom, a secure office, a chef’s kitchen, large pantry, storage closet, and a luxury bathroom with extensive tile and rock work, surrounding the shower and soaker bathtub. There is also an outdoor laundry and clothes drying atrium off of the back of this main floor.
• Santuario de Luz (Upper Floor): An octagonal 1,560 sq. ft. (145 m2)  room with vaulted ceilings and extensive glass windows for  gatherings or perfect as a master bedroom with a large bathroom and  closet area also located on this upper floor. This room opens to a  large covered deck facing the mountains to the North. Views from both the  middle and upper floor balcony decks are spectacular.
• El Mirador (Attic Floor): A lofted bedroom and storage area spanning 322 sq. ft. (30 m2). A lofted bedroom/storage area with private balcony.

$715 A MONTH El Condor: (3 storey casita)

• Underground Faraday Shielded / Hexagonal Studio (Lower Floor): A 258 sq. ft. (24 m2) studio/sleeping room with all pine interior walls and the ceiling.
• Office, Living Area, Deck, Kitchen (Main Floor): A versatile 516 sq. ft. (48 m2) space fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Laboratory (Upper Floor): A 172 sq. ft. (16 m2) dedicated space for research and experimentation.  This upper floor can also be utilized as its own separate  suite/apartment with a basic kitchen & private access.
• Total El Condor: An 947 sq. ft. (88 m2) hub of innovation and regenerative practices.

$690 A MONTH El Aguila / El Pajarito (2 Bedroom House / Duplex):

• 2 Bedrooms, 2 Ensuite Bathrooms: A comfortable living space with an open-air kitchen/dining terrace and a furnished deck spanning 775 sq. ft. (72 m2).

$480 A MONTH FOR RENT Cabaña Mariposa (1 bedroom for 1-2 people):

• Rustic Cabin with Ensuite 1/2 Bathroom & Covered Deck + Kitchen/Dining Shower Space: A cozy 237 sq. ft. (22 m2) retreat surrounded by nature.

$300 A MONTH Cabaña Colibri (1 bedroom cabin):

• Rustic Cabin with Ensuite Bathroom: A charming 161 sq. ft. (15 m2) cabin designed for peaceful solitude.

Outbuildings:

• Main Greenhouse: A 334 sq. ft. (31 m2) space, including a covered potting area.
• Nursery Greenhouse: 194 sq. ft. (18 m2) with four 2000-liter rainwater cisterns below the floor.
• Brick Garden Shed: A secure 43 sq. ft. (4 m2) storage for garden tools, electric bikes, and propane tanks.
• Garden Bodega: A 102 sq. ft. (9.5 m2) secure shed for tools, covered amendments storage, and a chipper.
• Carpentry / Welding shop: A 183 sq. ft. (17 m2) secure tool room / indoor workshop, complemented by a 301 sq. ft. (28 m2) covered work area.
• Guaranga Vista Palapa: An 86 sq. ft. (8 m2) rustic meditation/yoga space.
• Rainwater Plunge Gazebo: A river rock floored pool is set in a private fenced garden area full  of bromeliads and orchids with a covered/screened 48 sq. ft. (4.5 m2)  pentagonal catnap gazebo.

Step into this botanical  utopia, where every tree, plant, and herb has been selected for your  health benefit and enjoyment. Your property is not just a home; it’s a  living, breathing testament to the abundance and beauty of the natural  world. Welcome to your botanical sanctuary. Please see the full list and  description of the plants and trees below the photos.

Plant List

bananas, red bananas, platanos, papayas, cacao, macadamia nuts, malay apple, cherimoya, rollinia, black sapote, white sapote, mamay sapote, mango sapote, mango, avocado, loquat, oranges, mandarins, sweet lemon, meyers lemon, sour lemon, limes, red pomello, green pomello, kefir lime, acerola cherry, malabar chestnut, barbados cherry, guayaba, strawberry guava, pineapple guava, mangosteen, jackfruit, starfruit, eggfruit, soursop, mora, mulberry, jujube, tamarind, jaboticaba dragonfruit, pitaya, borojo, ayahuasca, san pedro, coca, coconut, soapnut, sugar cane, ginger, tumeric, galangal, lemon grass, lots of herbs and spices, lots of herbal tea plants, lots of bromeliads, lots of orchids, a diverse variety of tropical perrenials, lots of native trees

   

   

    

   

EL CONDOR HOUSE:

Gourmet Supermarket Paradise:

This property is a living library of plant diversity offering real food security and biological harmony.

Nuts and Exotics:

• Multiple varieties of Cacao, including native types : Behold the source of chocolate, as cacao trees offer their precious pods, a gift for both the palate and the soul.
• Macadamia Nuts, malabar chestnut, cashew.
• Cinnamon tree, sandalwood trees, sangre de drago tree, variegated rubber tree, an extensive croton collection, 2 varieties of ceibo trees, African tulip tree, multiple jacaranda trees, flamboyant /flame tree, and bottle palm-jackson palm, triangle palm, coconut palm, and fan palm
• Coffee: arabica and robustica

Fruity Delights:

• Bananas, Red Bananas, Plátanos: Bask in the tropical allure of banana and red banana clusters, while plátanos and coconut palms add a touch of cultural richness to your landscape.
• Papayas: .

• Malay Apple: With its crisp and refreshing taste, the Malay Apple tree contributes to the fruity medley.
• Cherimoya and Rollinia: Discover the delights of cherimoya and rollinia, each tree bearing unique, delectable treasures.
• Black Sapote, White Sapote, Mamay Sapote, Mango Sapote: Sapote varieties enchant with their diverse flavors, offering a tropical taste adventure.
• Acerola Cherry & Barbados Cherry
• Mango, Avocado, Loquat: Iconic tropical fruits like mango and avocado share the stage with the delicate sweetness of loquats.
• Oranges, Mandarins, Sweet Lemon, Meyer’s Lemon, Sour Lemon, Limes: Citrus trees add a burst of tangy freshness to the landscape.
• Red Pomelo, Green Pomelo: Pomelos, in their varying hues, contribute a citrusy symphony to your orchard.

Exotic Botanicals:

• Mullberry, mora/ red raspberry
• Tropical delights continue with guayaba, strawberry guava, and pineapple guava.

• Mangosteen, Jackfruit, Starfruit, Eggfruit, Soursop: Exotic marvels unfold as mangosteen, jackfruit, starfruit, eggfruit, and soursop trees grace your haven.
• Jujube, Tamarind: Further enriching the botanical landscape are mora, mulberry, jujube, and tamarind trees.
• Dragonfruit, Pitaya, Borojo: Unleash the vibrancy of dragonfruit, pitaya, and borojo, adding a touch of exotic allure.
• Coca: The coca plant adds a historic and cultural element to your botanical collection.
• Coconut: Tall coconut palms sway in the breeze, but do not offer much production given its not hot enough.

Herbs, Spices, and More:

Thai spices include: galangal (thai ginger), kaffir lime, lemon grass, ahi (chili peppers)

• Soapnut, Sugar Cane, Ginger, Turmeric: Herbal wonders like soapnut, sugar cane, ginger, and turmeric contribute to the garden’s allure.
• Lots of Herbs and Spices, Medicinal plants, & a variety of Herbal Tea Plants: A plethora of herbs and spices awaits, creating a haven for culinary enthusiasts and tea connoisseurs alike.

Floral Symphony:

• The landscape is adorned with the elegance of bromeliads and the delicate beauty of orchids.
• A diversity of butterfly and hummingbird flowering bushes. Ornamental heliconias (several bird of paradise, ornamental gingers, arrowroot varieties, etc), numerous varieties of hibiscus, native honeysuckle, and tropical milk weed which supports a population of monarch butterflies on the property year round.

CABIN COLIBRI, CABIN MARIPOSA, AGUILA/PAJARITO RESIDENCE: