Where civilization ends... nature starts to unfold its real beauty.Walk on the deserted beaches next to world famous Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica. Meet the monkeys, tapirs and colorful birds while walking through the dense tropical rainforest of the Osa Peninsula. Enjoy the natural foods which grow on our organic farm next to where you find rustic elegant accommodation in your private Cabin. Reflect on the values of nature and life, in the natural lushness of Finca Exotica on Playa Carate.

 

Finca Exotica is an ecolodge retreat, organic farm, and main part of the Saimiri biological refuge situated in the jungle right on Carate Beach, dedicated to conservation and sustainable healthy living. Starting 2001 we have planted well over 1200 trees plus bamboos, spices, medicinals, over 130 species of tropical fruits and foods.

Whether you want to join a retreat or workshop, honeymoon or  lounge, whether you want to hike our trails, tour Corcovado National Park or enjoy the longest, unspoiled beach of Costa Rica... welcome to Finca Exotica where the sweetest water keeps flowing.

 

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About the School

Far from the interstate highways and the hustle of the city, in a beautiful landscape of dramatic cliffs, winding rivers, and fertile valleys, there's a lively community of people who share a dream of a simpler life.

A life lived in harmony with nature's rhythms. A life in which friends live and learn together, sharing their struggles and triumphs. A life with children, family, and community at its very heart.

Thirty years ago, a few of these families founded a school. Their vision was to build a child-centered educational community that reflected the values they held dear: reverence for life, for learning, and for the children themselves. 

From its humble beginnings as a one-room schoolhouse with three students and one teacher, Pleasant Ridge Waldorf School has grown to serve nearly 160 children in kindergarten through eighth grade.

But while our school has grown, we remain true to our founders' vision of providing a balanced educational experience that instills in children a respect for nature, a strong sense of community, and an abiding appreciation for the value of service. 

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