Tinamaste, Costa Rica

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

Earthbag construction allows for a cooling effect when the weather is hot outside, and a warming effect when the weather is cool. There is no need for A/C because of the natural construction, as well as the 1800ft elevation.

Property Description

Inspired by sacred geometry from the ancient Egyptians, The Dome Home has incredible energetic and health benefits, including inducement of deep sleep and blocking of microwave frequencies, made of Superadobe rammed Earth construction. Made up of approximately 2000sf, it is comprised of 3 interconnected domes to provide 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, dining/kitchen area, upstairs office, and large upstairs deck with ocean view. It is covered by a roof to protect against the heavy rains. The deck area is about 600sf. The water comes from multiple springs in the mountain valley and there is a good filter installed. Heating is through a propane heater. Water from sinks and shower go to a grey water outlet into banana circles below the domes. Electric is from the main power line from the road, it has its own grid set up with lines distributed to all home sites at fuente verde. It is 110V and serves a fridge, washing mashing, And duel gas stovetop.

The house sits on the highest point of the hectare, and the rest of the land is broken into 3 garden areas. Throughout the entire hectare are yucca, turmeric, ginger, chayote, taro root, culantro coyote, and support species for pollinators and fertilizers. Then, the upper slope has 5 jaackfruit trees of 3 varieties, 6 biriba, 2 mango, 1 mangostein, 1 Colombian zapote , 2 ice cream bean, 3 tarap, 3 white cacao, 3 figi longan, 1 sapadillo, 2 monkey fruit, 2 camucamu, 1 rose apple, 12 coco palms, 30 mixed banana and plantain, perennial greens and medicinal herbs, black bamboo, and lemongrass.

Section two is delineated by a line of coconut palms, 3 duck ponds, and a developed greenhouse where all plantlings and seedlings are grown (can provide list).

Section 3 is everything to the left of the driveway after the last mango tree, "the mandalita garden," and includes: 15 papaya, 50+ pineapple, maracuya, passionfruit, water apple, sweet lemon, acerola cherry, 3 coco palms, 5 heart of palm, mango, dwarf June palm, 4 membrillo , 3 guanabana. Approximately 400 sq meters of raised garden beds with biochar amended soil.

All 3 areas are managed and kept by a trained permaculture specialist who lives just below the domes.

Neighborhood Description

The Domes are located in a community called Fuente Verde in the mountains of Southern Costa Rica. About 1/2 way between the town of San Isidro and the surfer's beach Dominical, it is perfectly situated where everything you may want or need is close by, but you are still hidden in your own private, secluded portion of paradise, at the very top of the community. The neighborhood is filled with conscious beings who value environmentalism and organic food.

Market Area

The Diamante Valley, where the neighborhood of Fuente Verde is located, is home of Costa Rica's largest waterfall, with a 600ft drop. It is arguably one of the most stunning areas in the country. Every Tuesday there is an organic market just a couple miles from this home where the community gathers to buy and sell local, organic produce. At 1800ft, the weather is always temperate and there are less bugs than at the beach, which is just 25 minutes away.

School District

There is a local public school in the area, but many choose to either homeschool or send their children to one of the private schools. There is an excellent private school in San Isidro, about 20 minutes from the neighborhood, which is the 2nd largest city in the country.

Community

The community is beautiful, filled with an array of different types of people who all end up in the area for different reasons. Most are dedicated to conscious living in whatever way that means to them as individuals.

Location of Home or Land

Suburban

Elevation of Home

Mountain

Energy & Water