by Mark Ogren | Feb 7, 2017 | Construction, Natural Building, Permaculture, Travel
Just as I was getting settled into life in Granada, Gerard and I packed our bags and took a few different buses to Costa Rica to get to renowned sustainability educational center, Rancho Mastatal, to spend ten days taking their Timber Framing course. The instructors,...
by Amelie Rousseau | Dec 28, 2015 | Animals, Art, Construction, Food & Recipes
I am amazed by how much Diane, Gerard, and Brett have accomplished in only one year (not alone, of course). This place is beautiful, way better than I expected. Because I was there during rainy season, everything was green and lush. Since my arrival mid-September I...
by Diane Laughter | Sep 15, 2015 | Animals, Art, Construction, Landscape Design, Permaculture
Okay, it has been a while since you heard from us, way too long. If you know us, though, you know we have been busy, so busy. Since the beginning of this year, Gerard and I both filed for and received our Nicaraguan residency, registered our business, ViVerde SA...