Regeneration Through Practice
The Permaculture Manager is the primary steward of EcoMaste's growing systems. The role connects:
Soil → Seed → Plant → Harvest → Regeneration
You'll work with the Core Team to maintain the land while improving systems that future stewards can continue.
This is a hands-on stewardship and leadership role.
What You'll Steward
Gardens
Plant, prune, weed, harvest and maintain productive growing spaces.
Nursery + Greenhouse
Propagate plants, manage seedlings and maintain planting cycles.
Soil & Fertility
Develop compost, vermiculture, bioferments and regenerative soil systems.
Water + Tools
Maintain irrigation, watering rhythms and organized garden tools.
Your Core Responsabilities
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Maintain gardens, greenhouse and nursery
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Coordinate planting, transplanting and harvesting
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Develop compost, vermiculture and bioferments
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Propagate medicinal, edible and useful plants
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Maintain greenhouse irrigation and watering systems
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Keep tools organized, clean and sharpened
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Lead 2–3 land-based work parties/week
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Document systems for future stewards
The goal is to create healthy land and systems—not simply complete daily garden tasks.
Grow Your Skills Through Practice
Depending on your experience, you may have opportunities to lead or share:
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Lunar Gardening
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Bioferments
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Compost
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Propagation
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Grafting
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Syntropic Beds
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Natural Pest Management
You'll also help Core Team members understand seasonal and lunar gardening rhythms.
Life as Core Team
Being part of Core Team means contributing beyond your individual role.
Your primary role remains your priority. Shared contribution is how we care for EcoMaste as a whole.
Monday - Friday
4-5 hours/day
Weekly Team Meeting
Coordinate and align
2 Work Parties/Week
Land, building and shared projects
Community Care
MOOP, meals and communal spaces
1 Passion Offering/Week
Share something you love
Retreat &
Event Support
Opportunities to Earn
Grow With EcoMaste
Workshops
Opportunities to develop and lead approved offerings
Plant & Nursery Development
Help build EcoMaste's future propagation and plant-sale systems
Direct Lodging Referrals — 10% of qualifying bookings
Special Programs — Separate compensation may be agreed upon for work beyond the Core Team role
Shared Room
$300/month
$1200 total
Private Room
$400/month
$1800 total
1 Month Minimum
Your Home at EcoMaste
Private options may include a rustic private space or small private lodge room.
+ ₡25,000 CRC/week shared food contribution
50% non-refundable reservation contribution to secure your place.
What You Receive
All the nourishment possible!
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Accommodation
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WiFi + Utilities
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River Access
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Seasonal Produce
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Community Life
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Hands-On Learning
Plus experience in:
Tropical Permaculture • Nursery Development • Soil Health • Propagation • Regenerative Agriculture • Leadership • Teaching
Grow With the Plants
Spend a season learning from the tropical landscape while helping EcoMaste build healthier, more resilient regenerative systems.