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Natural Building, Farm to Table & Permaculture

Rancho Mastatal is an education center, working permaculture farm, ecolodge and community rooted in environmental sustainability, meaningful, place-based livelihoods, and caring relationships.

We offer profound, innovative and authentic apprenticeships, residential workshops and guest experiences.  We practice, promote and teach about natural building, fermentation, permaculture design, renewable energy, agroforestry, wilderness medicine, homesteading in the tropics and more. 

Our campus encompasses more than 300-acres of wildlife refuge with beautiful waterfalls, pristine rivers, idyllic swimming holes, impressive trees, extraordinary wilderness views, and intact habitat for the area's rich flora and fauna.  Visitors and participants have access to over 10 kilometers of trails, an extensive library, our working permaculture farm, and the tireless team who make the Ranch such a unique place to learn. 

We are located in the rural farming town of Mastatal, situated on the edge of the last remaining virgin rainforest of Costa Rica’s picturesque Puriscal County. It is a wonderful place to take in Costa Rica culture, practice your Spanish, visit other permaculture projects, or catch a pickup game of fútbol.

Come on out to pay us a visit and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions  or suggestions regarding our work.  


Upcoming Workshops and Learning Opportunities

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PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE

NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 7, 2024

Join us for our annual, transformational 2-week class on permaculture design and get your PDC from the leading permaculture education center in Central America.

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The Art of Fermentation

JANUARY 3 - 7, 2025

Learn the theory and science behind many of our favorite fermented foods as well as practice how to create them safely and successfully.

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NATURAL BUILDING - TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION

JANUARY 16- 23, 2025

Learn the art of square rule timber framing with the Rancho Mastatal team in this 8-day intensive workshop.

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Other Ways to Participate

Bring a group

Custom designed sustainability programs to meet your group's needs.

apprentice

Put permaculture into practice during this year-long intensive experience. 

come stay awhile

Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Enjoy the authentic, rural Tico life in Mastatal!