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I would use the hell out of such a thing, but I expect that I'm a pretty small niche market.

wallflower 17y ago
Possible prototype. Rick's "coworking retreat" "The first location is on a remote island in Bocas del Toro, Panama, right on the ocean, by a coral reef, on an island with no cars. We use solar power, have running water, propane refrigerators, and, of course, reliable Wifi. We're right on the border to Costa Rica, and the closest airport is 30 min away by boat. This is definitely a place for seriously adventurous souls - you can be working online one minute, and snorkel or kayak the next, or go for a hike in the jungle, or snorkel, waterski, ... We have lots of space -- several common areas to hang out, and a place to stay for everyone. We plan to have 6-10 people there at a time... We have a cook who prepares breakfast and lunch; dinner is self-organized; there are a few restaurants in the area, or we cook together. As far as I know, this is still a very new idea, and I'm curious how it works out... We're also looking for anchors/volunteers who would like to spend more time there and help run and improve the place, and to help shape the community. Any thoughts on the idea in general would also be appreciated." http://www.cocovivo.com/ http://www.cocovivo.com/
- fortes 17y ago
  Cocovivo looks pretty neat. Could be a good working vacation for me. However, there are no indications of cost that I can find -- anyone stayed there before?
  - daveungerer 17y ago
    From the contact page: If you don't have time to contribute, you're welcome to offer a donation instead. (Our cost is roughly $20 per person per day, plus your own food consumption) It really does sound like a cool idea.
- bigsassy 17y ago
  This sounds really great. Are you solely looking for long-term guests, or could a group stay for...say...a week?
  - wallflower 17y ago
    I don't know the guy. Send him an email - I'm sure he'll appreciate the inquiry.

Possible prototype. Rick's "coworking retreat" "The first location is on a remote island in Bocas del Toro, Panama, right on the ocean, by a coral reef, on an island with no cars. We use solar power, have running water, propane refrigerators, and, of course, reliable Wifi. We're right on the border to Costa Rica, and the closest airport is 30 min away by boat. This is definitely a place for seriously adventurous souls - you can be working online one minute, and snorkel or kayak the next, or go for a hike in the jungle, or snorkel, waterski, ... We have lots of space -- several common areas to hang out, and a place to stay for everyone. We plan to have 6-10 people there at a time... We have a cook who prepares breakfast and lunch; dinner is self-organized; there are a few restaurants in the area, or we cook together. As far as I know, this is still a very new idea, and I'm curious how it works out... We're also looking for anchors/volunteers who would like to spend more time there and help run and improve the place, and to help shape the community. Any thoughts on the idea in general would also be appreciated." http://www.cocovivo.com/ http://www.cocovivo.com/

fortes 17y ago
Cocovivo looks pretty neat. Could be a good working vacation for me. However, there are no indications of cost that I can find -- anyone stayed there before?
- daveungerer 17y ago
  From the contact page: If you don't have time to contribute, you're welcome to offer a donation instead. (Our cost is roughly $20 per person per day, plus your own food consumption) It really does sound like a cool idea.
bigsassy 17y ago
This sounds really great. Are you solely looking for long-term guests, or could a group stay for...say...a week?
- wallflower 17y ago
  I don't know the guy. Send him an email - I'm sure he'll appreciate the inquiry.