For the past 20 years, we've invited people of all ages and nationalities to join us in creating ecological health gardens at New Dawn, located in the scenic foothills of the Talamanca mountains, 700 meters above the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. A beautiful mountain stream borders the farm where wildlife abounds and the rural area surrounding our center is ideal for exploring tropical rain forests, hiking and birding. Only an hour away are the Pacific Ocean and Chirripo Park, the highest peak in Central America! We've been creating a “bio-support system” demonstrating permaculture practices in the tropics. Our organic gardens produce a year-round supply of nutritious food for family and students. A charming cottage and cabins accommodate our students. We offer students a work exchange program for room and board.