NEW DAWN
San Isidro de General
Student weighing out dry herb ingredients
Location: Approximately 130 kms south of San Jose along the Panamanian highway and 5 km outside the market town of San Isidro
Description: New Dawn has been offering courses in tropical agriculture and medicinal plants since 1988 and students live there for a month at a time. Much of the food used in the meals is grown on the property and immunological herbs are processed and sold for additional income.
Contact Person: Ed Bernhardt
A.P.
372-8000
San
Isidro del General
Costa
Rica
Email: thenewdawncenter@yahoo.com
website: http://www.thenewdawncenter.org
Telephone/Fax Number: none currently
Opportunities:
Learn about medicinal herbs and tropical sustainable agricultures
Spanish classes
Bamboo furniture making
Obtain Pau d'Arco, ginger and tumeric preparations
Activities:
Swimming in the river on the property
Horseback riding
Visit Chirripo National park with the highest peak in Costa Rica
Work activities in exchange for board and lodging
Accommodation: Student house for up to 5 people
Cost: Approximately $400 for 1 month course in sustainable agriculture or medicinal herbs with work exchange available for food and lodging
e-mail: groundplan@hotmail.com