who we are...

Finca Las Brisas is an ecologically-focused community. It is a place where environmentally conscious people can own property, live and vacation in harmony with nature. It is a place where owners can contribute to the local communities.

The community members share resources, including over 150 acres of unspoiled forests, year-round rivers with numerous waterfalls, orchards/vegetable farm, and community center buildings and facilities.

a self-sustaining community overlooking the pacific…

Just twenty-five lots (14 still available) on 150 pristine acres (over 100 permanently preserved)… Shared community resources, including community center, infinity pool, miles of trails, tree houses, and yoga/massage rancho. Two year round rivers with many falls and authentic swim holes.

Hundreds of fruit trees, bamboo groves, and large vegetable plots have been planted. Horses, goats, and chickens are arriving shortly, and an organic farmers market will open soon.

No social orientations aside from doing right by the land and the local people. Our self-funded construction begins in January…Oh and we own the the entire property...We don’t need a bailout…We have no bank loans...We’re here for the long haul...Your investment is safe.

Imagine a private sanctuary – mountain views of the coastline, horses grazing, kids in hammocks in the tree house, miles of hiking trails, waterfalls and swimming holes, and dinner from the organic farm accompanied by today’s catch.

“I think that the sustainability issue is the most important aspect of FLB. I practically have to pinch myself when I realize that my family is part of something this special.” Dave – Long Island
 

Recent Adventure Tours:

• January 2009

• March 2009

• May 2009

• July 2009

Upcoming Adventure Tours

 

“Call me a utopian, but for several years I have nurtured the vision for a self-sustaining community in an inspirational setting. By harmonizing with nature and our Tico neighbors, we plan on doing the right thing for future generations by creating a working model for producing energy, food, and shelter locally.” Al – Philadelphia

Three of the over eight sets of falls at Finca Las Brisas.

The vision of this unique community pictures a place where like-minded people can relax together, interact with the local community, and enjoy the natural beauty of an unspoiled and non-commercialized place.

The phrase "Pura Vida" (pure life) is a saying used everywhere in Costa Rica. It summarizes the philosophy of living peacefully in a calm, unflustered manner, appreciating a life surrounded by nature and family and friends.

Click on an item to read about:

• The defining characteristics of this Costa Rica real estate community

• Is the Nicoya Peninsula a more healthy place to live?

• Our current development progress

• Community center design and progress

• Tico Times article on Finca Las Brisas

“I had already fallen in love with the land and the sea, but then in the first week I was there a foal was born right in the main square in Samara, it was a beautiful moment and reflected with the unique natural state of the place and our aspirations to build a special community in a creative and authentic way.” Sally – London
 

Mountain view	Ocean view from building lot	Area mountain view
60ft Corral Falls at Finca Las Brisas	Playa Samara is the closest beach to Las Brisas	One of the best pools for swimming at Finca Las Brisas

"Being closer to nature and being able to sustain myself and my family within it, seems like the next logical step in my spiritual and personal growth." Rich - Brooklyn

Visit the Flying Crocodile and fly over the property!

http://flying-crocodile.com

Please leave your contact information so that we can keep you current on the project. Be sure to request our amazing video of the property and the area, and we'll mail it to you this week!

  overview of this costa rica residential/vacation community

Finca Las Brisas is over 150 acres of unspoiled forest and pasture. Previously a combination of grazing land for brahma cattle and dry forest, the land has been gently cared for by the Modesto family for the last 40 years.
 

Two year round rivers – Rio Frio (“Cold River”) and Rio Naranjalito (Little Orange) flow through the property and their riverbeds follow the paths of ancient lava flows; forming picturesque waterfalls and authentic “swimming holes.” Ranging from 750 feet to 1,300 feet above sea level, the farm offers cool breezes and spectacular ocean and mountain views. The plentiful “quebradas” or springs provide fresh, unspoiled water.

“I wanted to be part of something good for the environment, provide an adventure for my son in an unspoiled natural place, and leave an environmental legacy for my grand children.” Ray – Tampa

We’ll join an abundant wildlife community – Howler Monkeys visit you over your locally grown morning coffee. Parrots, armadillos, coyotes, coatimundis, wild cats, peccories, river otters, iguanas, butterflies, numerous birds, and many other creatures will be respected as we politely become their neighbors.
 

Green Waste Treatment at Finca Las Brisas

Short video (3 minutes)

Long video (17 minutes

We’re adding our own collection of creatures – horses, goats, chickens, and the occasional visiting dog from home (they are welcomed easily into the country, even for short visits).

The flora is plentiful – mango trees, water apples, guanavanos, matapalos, guanacastes, gourd trees, and numerous other exotic trees take up residence at the farm. We have also recently planted over 700 fruit trees and large groves of giant bamboo (guadua) for use in future construction projects.
 

Wild oil palms (a renewable energy resource for powering our recently “veggie oil” converted work truck), mango trees, water apples, guanavanos, matapalos, guanacastes, gourd trees, and numerous other exotic trees take up residence at the farm.
 

We are already farming the land organically, growing many tropical fruits, vegetables, herbs, and coffee for our community, a nearby farmer’s market we are helping to establish, and to supply area yoga/meditation retreats and restaurants (one is already all organic) with much needed fresh produce.
 

Our own yoga and massage center will be located above the falls.
 

An extensive re-forestation project is also taking place on the land at higher elevations that were previously being grazed by cattle.

“The level of environmental awareness, open-mindedness, and independent/self-reliant mindsets of the people made the decision to be part of this endeavor a no-brainer for me.” David – Greensboro, NC

  community concept

Finca Las Brisas is part of a three phase

project that includes:

Phase I – Pre-Development

Phase II – Our Growing Community

Phase III – Giving Back & Enhancing the Experience

There are 25 lots on this part of the finca and 60% of the land will never be developed and held in preserve for our children's children.

Currently a limited number of ocean view lots are available at pre-construction prices.

40% of the lots have been sold.

For information on our vision for the property and community, please click the button to download.

  community location

Finca Las Brisas off the main road about 10 minutes north of Playa Samara, Costa Rica.

From the Liberia airport and drive 90 minutes south and through the town of Nicoya about 30 minutes to arrive at the Finca Las Brisas. 

See: http://samarabeach.com/

See: Local area Google maps

Continental (Houston), American (Miami), US Airways (Charlotte) and Delta (Atlanta) offer non-stop flights to the Liberia airport.

It is a 5 hour drive from San Jose to Finca Las Brisas.

Click on the button to download a detailed driving map to the farm and then on to Samara and Nosara.