comments about the finca las brisas costa rica real estate project

"Pura Vida! I fell upon your website while checking in on how Costa Rica is holding up ..and WOW guys! how incredible!!! where do I sign up!?!?! living in a sustainable ecofriendly environment is something that my partner and I talk about everyday... as I began to navigate through your website I couldn't help but picture myself participating in the project with you. I just wanted to express to all of you that it makes me so happy that you are fulfilling your dreams and able to live your lives in this unbelievable environment. Costa Rica is amazing, isn't it?!"  Leah - Cincinnati

"‘To me, Finca Las Brisas brings together people, place and an idea in a way that really pulls you – sort of like that first girl friend.  After two trips to Costa Rica and experiencing first hand the beauty of the Finca, the enthusiasm and get-it-done attitude of Al Benner and his team, I’m hooked.’ Brad - Pontiac, MI

 

"None of my development clients have forests like these." Vanessa  - San Jose

 

"Your website and PROJECT look fantastic. I spent a good hour going thru you site and learning about everything. You are truly amazing. We need to have a long pow wow. We think so much alike in regards to the environment and sustainability issues. Jay - Philadelphia

"My husband and I currently live in Costa Rica and are looking for a vacation home outside the central valley. Your development plan is exactly what we are looking for..." Cristina - Costa Rica

"...you and your family and friends seem to be working on the same type of dream we would love to be involved in." Amber - Marin, CA

"Wow! I was at bestfriendfence.com and, to my good fortune, discovered the link to this site. All I can say is "Wonderful!" Randy - Cheboygan, MI

"After reading your site and seeing pictures of the families participating in this project, I can't help my feelings bordering on giddiness that THIS (or something like it) is what we've been looking for and dreaming about for a long time." Angela - Seattle

"I literally stumbled upon your website from Greenable's Services page. I am incredibly impressed and inspired. I work for a environmental consulting firm...and attempt to live as sustainably as possible in both my professional and personal life. your effort is commendable and I would love to stay in the loop. Thanks very much!" Courtney - West Chester, PA

"I went to Finca Las Brisas in March of 2007 with my wife Winifred. Driving up to the property I was impressed with the road. I had read and heard so much about how the roads in Costa Rica were questionable, but this road was newly graded with adequate drainage. Al Benner and Mark Janiczek greeted us as we entered the gate to the property. Al’s enthusiasm and Marks’ building savvy came through as they talked about the project. Their vision is grounded in a plan made up of practical steps. They want to make it happen in a sustainable coherent manner with respect for the land and neighbors. Renewable energy, the planting of fruit trees, living tree fences, and clay bricks from the soil were all discussed. Before we left in two days some bricks had been made, plans for the solar water heater, and testing the river for hydro had been started. And… the local crew had installed another row of living tree fences. Impressive. 

We walked up onto the crest of the hill and looked to the west. The rolling hills lead to the ocean. The soft wind and birds filled the air. It was peaceful and majestic as you looked in every direction. The sound of the river came up from below. We picked up a newly fallen mango to sustain our walk down to the river and waterfalls. The river snaked through the valley punctuated with waterfalls. An old small corral was nestled in the corner of one bend. Great views, plenty of water, and a diverse eco-system of trees and vegetation have made me start dreaming of the possibilities of being part of this project and community of kindred souls. 

Nine months have passed and Al and his team have done everything they told us they wanted to accomplish this year. I’m impressed with their dedication to envisioning a sustainable community with respect to the environment and community already there. I’m looking forward to revisiting Finca Las Brisas in a couple of weeks.  The finished development plan and concept drawing of the community center just sparks the curiosity and imagination of what could happen here." John - Mill Valley, CA

"Thank you for making my dream visions come true!!! I have been thinking about all of the Ideals that you are making a reality..." Jay - Novato, CA

"We presently own property above dominical and are looking to add the right Guanacaste location. you seem to be doing it right, unlike most of Guanacaste i.e. "gringolandia" that has turned us off up to this point." Arthur - Westhampton Beach

"I like the vision of what you're doing..." Robert - Brooklyn

"....this place is too good to be true." Sara - Portland, OR

 

"Although we're not sure if we could ever leave our farm here in New York, we are completely captivated by this!" Barbara - Warwick, NY