Sea Turtle Season in Esterillos, Costa Rica
Every year, between July and December, the beaches of Costa Rica’s Central Pacific become an important place for sea turtles returning to the shore to nest. Here in Esterillos, this seasonal return is something the local community looks forward to and works together to protect. September and October are especially acti
Future Villages Conference: Building Regenerative Communities
At Toji and Dos Colinas, we believe creating a regenerative future goes beyond sustainable buildings, organic farming, or living closer to nature. It also means learning how to build stronger, more connected communities. That’s why we’re excited to host the second Future Villages Conference from September 18–20, 20
Temazcal Ceremony: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Retreats
At Toji, we see the temazcal as an opportunity to step outside of our usual comfort zone and experience a different relationship with ourselves and the natural world. For centuries, Indigenous peoples across Mesoamerica have used the temazcal as a space for purification, healing, prayer, and connection. The word comes fr
Tree Planting as a Spiritual Practice
In this blog, we’ll explore the spiritual significance of planting trees. At Toji, we’ve witnessed the power of this practice with several groups that include tree planting as a closing ceremony during their retreats. This simple act gives the group an opportunity to set collective intentions, honor what they
What Happens When a Community Plants Together
Some of the most meaningful moments in community building don’t happen in meetings or around a table, they happen with our hands in the soil. Recently, the Toji team came together for a planting session on one of the lots at Dos Colinas, where we’re developing our newest regenerative food system: the Coconu