The Rainforest
The Rainforest Preserve is situated in the hills above Dominical. The land forms a C-shaped ridge and the valley below. The land consists of over 200 acres of primary and secondary forests with streams, and mountains above. Our land is bordered by hundreds more acres of privately protected reserve areas.
The parcel is divided into thirteen lots with home sites along the ridge looking out to the sea and into the valley reserve below. The forests are full of orchids, bromeliads, and lush tropical plants of all kinds. The wildlife is plentiful and includes, monkeys, sloth, jaguarondi and other wild cats, quadimundi, and a myriad of other smaller creatures. The toucans, firey-billed aracaris, hummingbirds, and hundreds of other species of birds make this a bird lover’s dream.
Humming Bird Falls
Our vision includes being an example of hydro-electric power, as well as ecologically beneficial technologies of water conservation, sewage and gray water treatment. Environmental easements will be in place to help protect and insure the quality of life for the rain forest inhabitants, its ecosystem, and the community members. Our neighbors own several hundred acres of rain forest conservation projects as well. By combining our efforts we can help to increase and stabilize the area of the natural biological corridor before further development fragments the area. We are creating a model for sustainable minimal footprint development within a rain forest preserve.
Future projects planned for the land include:
- Enhance the waterfall pool, jungle gardens, and observation deck.
- Initiate a breed and release program to re-introduce scarlet macaws to the area.
- Build observation decks and a rancho down in the valley for overnight stays.
- Expand existing community gardens and orchards. Create enhancement projects to attract and protect wildlife.
Expanding programs for our Retreat Center:
- Encourage biological studies in the reserve area.
- Enhance adventure tours and group outings.
