CHECK OUT ALEGRÍA VILLAGE IN COSTA RICA!!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!! "Our Final Stop while we were in Costa Rica in 2019, was at "Alegría Village" in San Mateo de Alajuela. Stephen Brooks gave us the tour of this amazing site and shared his epic vision with us. For those who don't know who Stephen is, he has been involved with permaculture projects for over 20 years! He created The "Punta Mona Center for Regenerative Design", "Le Ecovila" and runs "Envision Festival"!" Be sure to check out his links: www.alegriavillage.com/ puntamona.org envisionfestival.com www.laecovilla.com Big thanks and credit to Mike Johnson for editing this video! Check out his Page- carbon1media.com Check Out Our Previous Video W/ Stephen Brooks @ La Ecovilla- "Tour This Permaculture Neighborhood w/ Costa Rica's Stephen Brooks" bit.ly/348Torq ____________________________________________________________ Have we made a difference for you? We would much appreciate your contribution to keep improving upon the quality, content & consistency of this channel. Support Us @ www.patreon.com/greendreamsFL If you're not following us already, check out our Social Media accounts! facebook.com/GreenDreamsF... instagram.com/greendreamstv/ ____________________________________________________________ We just updated our Online Nursery Selection! Click on the link below to order: Online Store- bit.ly/2wzHQiT SUPPORT OUR WORK BY SHOPPING THROUGH OUR AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS 🔻🔻 Original Hori-Hori Weeding & Digging Knife by Nisaku NJP650, 7.25" Blade, Wood Handle - amzn.to/2WqdUyy Our Personal Favorite: A.M. Leonard Deluxe Soil Knife & Leather Sheath Combo - Hori Hori w/ 6-Inch Stainless Steel Blade - amzn.to/2KRiJvH ____________________________________________________________ Playlist Links: Our MOST POPULAR Videos - bit.ly/2LOVp4X Our Client Projects - bit.ly/2NWYMU2 Best of Growing Fruit (Tropical/Subtropical) - bit.ly/2EeCytW

[@VK-qo1gm]

7 yrs' ago we purchased 110 acres of bare land with a creek & a few trees. Leaving behind a comfortable life isn't as easy as it seems, so easy to get caught up, super charged & inspired by watching someone else's already accomplished dream patch... Would I do it again? in a heartbeat! best thing we ever did, if you don't have the money to pay someone else to do everything, be prepared for back breaking work, sweat, tears & exhaustion, especially when you start with no structures,etc We have been able to turn our place into a productive, abundant place crowned with breath taking views, & a home We have used & continue permaculture methods in the majority of our work. I love these videos, I know how important it is to live from & with nature, Pete's videos are truly the next level We still work, although I have been able to scale right down from 6 to 3 days a week The benefits of living on the land, outweigh all of the comforts & money from our 'previous' lifestyle, you don't realise, until growing your own food, watching those sunsets, feeling that earth between your fingers, eating fruit picked from your tree/bush, your paradise suddenly starts to brim with birds, insects & amphibians, an awesome healthy eco system starts to evolve, you even start to appreciate your first ever chickens that also do so much to help your land Sorry for long essay, but for anyone thinking twice about making the change, do plenty of research first. Another key factor, if you have a lazy partner or someone who doesn't share your dream, this could be a 'wait a minute ' moment. You have to be on the same page, this life is truly incredible, I'm proud to be able to leave a legacy to our g/kids in which it won't consist of cash or car, but a living, productive system, with awesome memories attached.. Thanks Pete for the continued inspiration 🇦🇺

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

You all are living the dream! 🙌

[@alantaylor6691]

Are you in Australia? I'm Aussie. Where is your property? You said "Would I do it again"? Which seems to imply you gave it away, although the rest of your post seems to imply you're still doing it.

[@EnergiA854]

thank you for the awesome explanation and experience ! where did you buy the land ? were you experts in permaculture? I wish to buy one but afraid of having to work too much .

[@EnergiA854]

​@@alantaylor6691 I was wondering the same 🤔😆

[@dre41266]

You’ve inspired me so much. I’m in love with permaculture farming and food forests. I’ve started a bunch of fruit trees in my back yard can’t wait to expand.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Love it!!!

[@SulcataGrove]

Such infectious passion - beautiful gardens, positive/kind words.

[@cecileb.2207]

Thank you Pete for all your wonderful videos. Beautiful place. I did however get an uneasy feeling with this interview . I respectfully leave these comments. I raised my children this way. Be kind to everyone. Cultivate the ability to question authority and think for yourselves. Much respect. 🌻🌼

[@farrodread1]

Truly a mental shift as Stephen idealizes this great project.Another schooled moment.Pete I can imagine how you felt been there.All your experiences are to die for.Truly how I live,where I live is nothing short of grasping for straws.This is the life I need to visualize.Thanks.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

I didn’t wanna come home! But I’m trying to help make change in Florida. Maybe one day.

[@matthewgoetzka8855]

I really can't wait to meet you Stephen. I'm so grateful for what you're doing and the fact that you want to share this with the world

[@TWBlack]

My grandfather was a farmer but lost it in the great depression so went into the army. I hate that happened on one hand but on the other hand if it hadn't I wouldn't be here as he was married to a woman who left him when he lost everything, enter my grandmother. I just wish I'd had more access to them after my parents divorced so I could have learned more about tending the land our creator gave us!! Thanks for a beautiful video. God blessings be with you 🙏❤️🙏

[@miracleshappen4483]

Our Creator didn't give us anything, what we need is already here but with our idea of civilization, we have destroyed the Source of our life because we are too afraid to accept ourselves the way we are. There is no point in hiding behind materialism because sooner or later the Truth will find you. God is Love, Love is God the rest is a mere illusion! 😘😍🙏

[@jeff6899]

T Black ... Great Comment & Interesting Story !! Kudo's to your father for serving this great country !

[@debzyj376]

Love it....thank you.

[@sabineschuhmacher3525]

Oh my god....... what a paradise 🌿🌿 thanks Pete to showing us this place, you both are amazing humans! 💜🙏💜 Cant wait to see this place one day... maybe soon 😍

[@timnadinamcclurelively4163]

Thanks Pete for these videos. I really love the videos you do in Costa Rica. And thank you Steven for sharing what you do. Hopefully one day all suburban communitys will be planned out like this.

[@cassityart7001]

What a beautiful life out there! Very real solutions for creating working growing community. Makes me smile. ❤️🌱

[@pacearrow4620]

Your drone footage is awesome... Another great video

[@nonnoziccardy4353]

Wow, outstanding design and concept! Looks like paradise.

[@GardensforLife]

Epic gardens, epic words & another epic video! Thanks Pete :D

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

👊

[@SPACEMONKEY288]

Absolutely amazing! This is the future I wanna put my all into, love this channel and the people you find Pete!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Thanks!

[@jcamb72]

Nothing, not even something this beautiful, could make me live in an HOA again.

[@aron8949]

I’ll never understand why people pay into their own invasion of privacy and pay to give their neighbors permission to harass them.

[@truthseeker5968]

Yes exactly. Individual freedom is more important.

[@truthseeker5968]

Seems like a commune. Whatever you do, dont drink the kool-aid.

[@wizoneway]

can you imagine the entry fee and purity test required for acceptance? ecosocialism FTW!

[@anthonylehner3643]

Compliments once again on another awesome video Pete! What a great spread and fabulous concept Stephen has going. As he said, and I have been saying it for years myself pertaining to many different things,"it doesn't need to be that way"! Everybody should think about that...

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

🙌

[@lewishall6501]

I will be there really soon can't wait so excited thank you

[@mathewbetts4756]

Stunning Peter! Another epic video

[@lyndonparungao8674]

Amazing property! I love it!

[@jhonnyrigaud6934]

Lot of respect for you mr Brooks God bless you and all the people of Alegria and Punta mona hope to be visit one day❤🙏

[@gawnjah8447]

Epic, such an amazing place and vision

[@VisionaryDaddy]

That is so cool and so inspiring!! My wife and I have this vision of building eco-village resorts around the world and so this is an amazing video to watch thank you so much! Much Love 😊🌎🌱💖

[@mckaybridges9229]

Ok I'm moving! Pura vida!!!

[@thelonewolf848]

Beautiful. I realize this is nature inspired. I have been dreaming of this in cities. But never did I know its this same thinking.

[@ruvimcherabye4067]

Thank you Pete for the infection! God bless you, your family and all the hard work you do!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Glad to share! 🙏

[@lorebrown5307]

Love Stephen's vision, philosophy, enthusiasm, and ability to follow through. I want to do an R.V/ tiny house, ecovillage. I'm already doing permaculture on land and in a permaculture community. Thanks Pete, your videos help me live in the dream.

[@ChefDwight]

Great message in the video

[@ChefDwight]

Eat what we grow, grow what we eat. Jamaican slogan,

[@dariomaling9560]

Nice to see the beauty of the earth.

[@arielle768]

I’m in Costa Rica getting ready to buy property and build. Love what you created, I would like to visit and learn from you. Amazing place.

[@andreegarcia229]

Same!! But in Honduras. Already have the land just looking ideas how to work it! Good luck on your journey!

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

me too, in springfield, va.

[@arielle768]

Oh No Get Out! Thank you to you too. Seems like a good time for a new start.

[@helllooopeepsk3024]

@@andreegarcia229 Tropical Permaculture Guidebook has tons of great info and is free online

[@kimberlypuravida5690]

Moved to Costa Rica 7 years ago. Best decision we made. Love the Ticos with all my heart! We own land on the Nicoya Peninsula.

[@Marioscorneraquatics]

My family came from a small town in Mexico near Guadalajara Jalisco. They farm corn at a commercial level, it’s so sad to see them destroy their soils for a commodity. I understand that commodity farming lifted that town out of poverty but at what cost? They need permaculture right now!

[@midhunsivadas3642]

Keep going 😁

[@marissaventre222]

I want to go here next January. I hope to find a place to stay for two weeks. Can't afford to go longer.

[@milkweeddreams8828]

WOW...doin what I can in Florida and my 32 yo g-son is happy to inherit...!

[@ministeremoven1171]

Wow what a fantastic place to live in 💓💓💓

[@dachumsta]

does anyone know what happened to Punta mona? I was there a few days ago and it was completely closed. it looked like a few people where keeping it chopped, but it seems to have ended... any info would be great

[@eliani1326]

I would love to introduce permaculture at this full capacity in the Dominican republic.

[@luzdeluna7386]

Go for it , I do encourage introducing new ways of growing your own foods.

[@anthonylehner3643]

Do it! Everyone will benefit! Pound dirt! 👊

[@eliani1326]

@@luzdeluna7386 Im not too knowledgeable but I can learn. I am ready to purchase but I will need to know the elevation in order to start looking in certain areas. I will be visiting costa rica next yr for a month then to DR for another month. Im hoping this virus is under control by then.

[@luzdeluna7386]

@@eliani1326 I am a native from Panamá and my dream is to finally retire there, we own quite a bit of (Mountain land) and I would love to introduce new ways of growing food, that’s why I watch video after videos on different topics and learning as much as I can before I can fully fulfill my dream. I had a trip to Panama this year and I also had to cancel due to the virus, hopefully by next year we’ll have some kind of resolution to this pandemic. Costa Rica I believe it’s more affordable as per land prices than Dominican and Panamá; many years ago it used to be relatively cheap compared to US prices, but more people from All over the world are retiring in these countries and land prices are getting higher every year, the longer one waits the higher the prices, however, location also has a premium. In Panama you can still find $5.00 per SF, up to $45.00 or higher depending where you go. If all works well and I can travel next year I’ll start building, we have a river that crosses through our land, that’s a big plus for water source. In the meant time take time to learn as much as you can, and even take courses from these wonderful people who are already pioneers on this. Here in Florida I started planting 18 years ago and it’s unbelievable the amount of food I harvest every year from our fruit trees, plants, veggies, herbs.. you name it. Good luck and Keep on “Growing”. Ps. If anyone is interested on buying, I have over 20 Hectares for sale.

[@helllooopeepsk3024]

Check out the book Tropical Permaculture Guidebook. It's free online. Look up the climate on different parts of the island and climate projections for global warming and the climate needed to grow the trees you want

[@TylerLukey]

Great video, I have been following him since seeing him on a Netflix show. Very cool guy and cool vision.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Oh nice! Great documentary

[@michaelmoreno7357]

I have a question, how did these folks get there and how did they/do they fund this project? I don't want to be rude as I am not an expert on Costa Rica, but they don't seem to be natives (?) so what inspired them to come and how to they function and fund everything.

[@Moon_nilavu]

Awesome video 👌

[@KennTalkie]

Wooooww definitely a winn

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

I would like details on how that dome was built.

[@justryan2070]

That looks high maintenance. Mowing the grass carefully in that pattern and no chop and drop. All bagged.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

This was the market garden area, it’s the highest maintenance area of any site.

[@justryan2070]

Personally I would have difficulty maintaining clean lines as the grass tries to spread but if it works for him then it works.

[@chilltime4878]

The “yoga deck” looks like a place where I could expand my mind at and all would be well

[@maroosk]

Awesome ❤

[@Mrbfgray]

Placed an order at your online store Pete, seamless and easy experience, looking forward to receiving all the way out in NorCali.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Awesome! We really appreciate the feedback and support 👊

[@Mrbfgray]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL I didn't know where else to get a few of those plants Pete, it wasn't charity but I like what you are doing and happy to add a few bits to the till. Your vids do create an appetite for the plants you talk about.

[@Mrbfgray]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL Arrived today, pleased to have instructions even tho we all *should* know such things, good condition with some soil shifting and one or two a little wilted, good given distance to N. Cal.

[@hudsonvalleyhealth9758]

Nice! Im should be visiting soon to check out some properties......can I visit???!

[@rudolfpaluch9333]

Woooow amazing place I would like to move there from UK

[@ericchristen5433]

How does this work? Do people have to pay to be there or can one join the community and exchange skills?

[@Softgyalera]

How can we get more info about getting a small group together to learn there, educational retreat?

[@leocooking2661]

can you go to Thailand. Thave many food forests all around Thailand.

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

I’d love to tour Thailand one day! 🙏

[@leocooking2661]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL Thank you

[@boringopr4369]

I agree with Mr Brooks 💯% it's what I want to do in Honduras and unfortunately I had to postponed my trip to Honduras because of my dear 80 year old mother had 2 blood vessels burst in her brain earlier this month so I must and I will take care of her from now on so perhaps I'll have my wife come over to Los Angeles Anyways y'all need to grow your own food if you have the land and if you can afford it and or in your backyard just do it plant it and grow grow grow be creative my; wife already started to plant fruit trees and vegetables so far we have mangos,plantains,guava,avocados,nance,papayas,corn,lemons,orange,bananas,coconut 🌴 trees beans,squash(calabasa)and many other stuff were on our way Thank you Pete pound dirt👊👊👊👊

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Wishing mom a speedy recovery!

[@boringopr4369]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL thank you Pete👊👊👊👊

[@TOMMYSURIA]

Awesome, have you been to the Rivas area?🤗

[@stephenbrooks6523]

Yes!

[@ChefDwight]

Yep Pete has a great channel 👏🏾

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

👊

[@EnergiA854]

Fantastic! How to find a permaculture neighbourhood if I had the money for a land there? is it like an intentional community / eco village? Do you live in the uncomfortable dome?

[@Svillase]

Me encantaría vivir ahí. Ojalá me puedan enviar información!

[@stephenbrooks6523]

Claro!! www.alegriavillage.com 🙏

[@roddypipeher8710]

I’m sorry if I missed it but what town is Alegria in?

[@wildedibles819]

Great video much love xoxox

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Thanks 😊

[@wildedibles819]

@@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL your welcome much love xoxox

[@annrichmanrn4514]

YEAH!

[@nastystyle9280]

How can I be a part of it? Or any like future project?

[@Mrbfgray]

Costa Rica is a great place.

[@jeff6899]

I don't get the 11 thumbs down here...at all. Great video !

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

The haters have been thick lately... I think this whole Rona thing has people extra grumpy. 😾

[@wildwindownorway]

who else thinks that Pete is moving to Costa Rica :)

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

I sure wish! Maybe one day I’ll get some land. But for now Florida needs my help 👊

[@dalialuksyte1419]

Hi wonders! How to join you? Currently i am in Lithuania. I have few or more questions for you if it is possible to join and live together?

[@quickhomegardening9037]

Nice 👍

[@miracleshappen4483]

Hey, I think exactly the same!

[@Od5212]

🤤🤤🤤 see you soon

[@WildFloridian]

It is so true... invisible infrastructure is a major barrier... laws and code enforcement are the fastest way to kill urban and suburban homestead

[@kaidouglas7278]

Punta Mona Pt. 3!

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

I’m ready!

[@carlwhitehead217]

A tad off topic, but is jim back yet?

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Yup! Just made a video with Jim this morning 👊

[@carlwhitehead217]

Brilliant, I love watching him farm the fall and winter and it gives me the inspiration for the English spring and summer

[@TheVigilantStewards]

We're also looking at visiting whenever we can get there, but Pete, when you get close to that dream of living off in the jungle somewhere please let us know so we can be your not too close neighbor !

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

One day Carmelo! 🙏

[@qugnf5j]

I’m jealous of his hair

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

lol

[@hollyjolly1018]

Did he ever go in depth about his biogas system?

[@Aliahmed-wd8tb]

like from somalia

[@aron8949]

I think it’s time for me to leave the United States. Land is simply too expensive here, at this rate I’ll be 80 years old when I can afford land that isn’t a dust bowl.

[@justinskeans3342]

By design 3 land conglomerates are buying all the farm land. They are pricing middle class outta land on purpose for total control.

[@BombaBodyDanceDrum]

Omg! Stephen Brooks!

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

is that good or bad?

[@baiqsarahsabriana7726]

I miss your video with Jim, Pete

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Just got an update a few days ago.

[@alantaylor6691]

That's what I want to do one day, have my own property in a tropical jungle and be a frugivore. Borneo would be good given it's the most rich tropical jungle in the world. And the immediate area around South East Asia has the most rich tropical jungle, the South East Asian jungle is richer than the Amazon which is richer than Central Africa/Congo. Equador is high up there, the most rich in the Amazon/South America, and if memory serves richer than all other tropical jungle in Asia except Borneo, Sumatra and that Mayalan Penisula area. Not good that Borneo lowland jungles are being chopped to pieces. The most rich forest in Borneo is right up the far north of the Island, forget the name of the area but right up there close to the top and I think just to the right. Right in that area is the biggest tropical trees in the world. I don't know how good the jungle is but West Papua seems like an interesting area. The jungle there is probably fairly good and there seems to be a fair bit of it. I assume there is plenty of other good jungle in the Amazon/South America area. I think the north part of the Amazon is richer than the South part.

[@eddie4505]

👊🏼...

[@GreenHeartTx]

How did he buy that property? Was it a syndication, sponsored, or was it through private financing?

[@soldierboyz7032]

brother we move aat the same time...My namee Zia..

[@TOMMYSURIA]

I'm totally infected :-)

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

It can happen 😉

[@ChefDwight]

Pound Dirt 👊🏾

[@ChefDwight]

What's growing on Pete

[@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL]

Hey Dwight!

[@Robert_Hermigua]

Usually I love your videos from Costa Rica. But in this one the guy is talking about his fantasies and you hardly see anything of the place.

[@3rty7]

This ain't gon be good for the indigenous people _smh_

[@stephenbrooks6523]

There are no indigenous people anywhere near where we are. Just sayin....

[@Tjorriemorrie]

how rich is this guy :(

[@stephenbrooks6523]

Rich in fruit trees and friends and interesting perennial plants for sure!!

[@istvanpeto6558]

Greetings Dear Pete Kanaris I really like your show, especially Stephen Brooks's Work! I would like to request a contact information for Mr. Stephen Brooks, an email address to contact him. We are a small Hungarian community, we also deal with permaculture and biodynamic gardening. Please help me to contact you about your trip. Sincerely, István Pető!