“Permaculture: (Permanent agriculture)
The philosophy behind permaculture is one of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless action; of looking at systems in all their functions, rather than asking only one yield of them and of allowing systems to demonstrate their own evolutions. “ (Bill Mollison
“This finca is such a special place! — sustainability, minimalism, and conscious symbiosis with the earth….. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone wanting to establish a better connection to the land and as an important stepping stone in understanding our broader impact and integration as humans within this natural system. An all-around enriching experience that I would happily do again.” La’akea
Day Tours: link to make an appointment
Take a guided walk through the gardens to experience the Patos’ unique Permaculture design features. Taste what’s growing, learn about medicinal plants, animal, and timber forests. Tour facilities built with local and natural materials designed with open air flow for the wet tropics. Enjoy delicious healthy food prepared with renewable energy. Participate in current activities.
- With three day’s advance notice, we can accommodate up to five people, with one week’s notice, groups of up to 20.
- Per Person $25, or CR Colon equivalent; includes lunch. (1/2 price for Costa Rica Citizens and students)
Humanure Toilets: To save thousands of gallons of water each year as well as create rich compost, we use a humanure system of five gallon buckets with plastic toilet lids at Patos Suertudos. We use this valuable resource to fertilize our trees. All biodegradables go into the bucket and are covered with sawdust until it doesn’t smell. Buckets are later emptied into a compost system. For more: https://permaculturenews.org/2008/09/18/humanure-handbook-free-download/
Electricity & Internet: Off-grid solar, battery backed system.
Solar dehydration.
Solar thermal
MEALS:
Breakfast and Dinner at Patos Suertudos are served family style. Lunch is buffet style. Many ingredients are harvested on site and from the farmer’s market, organic when possible. Meals are prepared with wellness in mind. This is a good place to get healthy. The menu is typically paleo and vegetarian, gluten and dairy-free.
Please let us know when you reserve your visit about any dietary needs or allergies.
“Dave and Kristy are very welcoming, loving and passionate people with a strong ambition to change the world for the better. I came into this experience knowing very little about permaculture or even agriculture in general and left with an inspiration to spread the philosophies I had learned. With the resources available in Dave, Kristy and their extensive library, along with the fresh organic food and good exercise, this was a nourishing experience for both the body and the mind. Overall, Los Patos permaculture is a sanctuary of learning if you come ready to work and with an open mind.” Liam
Link to application formCommunity Living Agreements
We offer an experience in living, loving and learning as close as we can in the ethics of permaculture: earth care, people care, and fair share. We strive to embrace Quantum Ethics; taking responsibility for our part of the co-creation, trusting that nothing is happening to us, but rather, through us, including the actions of others. We aim to have awareness of various levels of reality that are occurring simultaneously. When we forget our role, we gently and patiently remind each other of this, and through that dialogue, we are all reminding ourselves. We are in a constant process of becoming worthy students of what we have been gifted. Humans living, loving, and learning.
The Four Agreements https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY7bM6iL3-U
- Be impeccable with your word
- Don’t take things personally
- Don’t make assumptions
- Always do your best