El Castillo is more than a stopover. Discover how local permaculture experiences are reshaping tourism into something meaningful, sustainable, and soulful.

"The path eventually meets the river, where nature speaks in louder tones."

The 5th edition of the Madre Tierra Festival Internacional Itinerante is coming to the beautiful regions of Lago Arenal and Monteverde in Costa Rica from April 20th to 26th, 2025.

We’re excited to feature a guest post by Larry Waters, the founder of Sow Sustainability. Sow Sustainability was created by Larry Waters to connect home and community gardeners to horticulture experts.

Whether you’re new to the network or a long-time member, the gathering promises to be another enriching experience.

It is a story as old as humanity, yet more vital today than ever before.