15-Day Spanish & Wellness Immersion in Costa Rica's Cloud Forest

This 15-day program blends daily Spanish classes with hands-on permaculture work and wellness practices. You'll spend your mornings on the farm—tasks vary from plant propagation and seed saving to composting, harvesting, and natural building with bamboo and volcanic rock. Afternoons are mostly free, with Spanish classes three times a week and a weekly group wellness session. This is a retreat for those who want to live a language, not just study it, and who are happy to get their hands dirty.

What makes this retreat different is the integration. You're not just a guest; you're part of the community. You'll participate in a Monday planning meeting to co-create the week's tasks, join the kitchen rotation a few times a week to help cook meals, and share lunch together each day. The routine is structured but flexible, with plenty of space for rest and reflection. The farm is led by a small team: Anamor, who coordinates the vegetable gardens and teaches Spanish and Biodanza; Daniela, an environmental engineer who practices Reiki and reads Akashic Records; and Jeff, a bio-construction teacher with almost a decade of permaculture experience. Their passion is contagious, and you'll learn as much from them as from the land.

The location is a stunning part of Costa Rica often missed by tourists. The farm is in La Flor, a peaceful community in the mountains of Cartago, surrounded by cloud forest and volcanic soil. The nearest town is a short taxi ride away, but you're far enough to feel truly immersed in nature. Wildlife is abundant, and the climate is cool and varied. If you're looking for a retreat that's simple, real, and heart-centered, this is the one. As one guest put it, "This place is really special."

What's included

- Accommodation (private room at the farm or with a local host family) - 3 daily delicious and nutritious plant-based meals - Wifi connection - Water, tea, coffee available throughout the day - Spanish classes Monday to Friday - Wellbeing sessions during the week (Biodanza, Reiki, Yoga) - Harvests from the gardens

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments