Permaculture Living ~ Private Cabin El Pajarito

Nestled among the banana trees, and surrounded by permaculture gardens, a sweet little cabin for a solo traveller. In this perfect tropical climate, you can enjoy the feeling of living in nature with the shared open air kitchen, inspiring mountain vistas and winding garden pathways. All of the structures are built with sustainability in mind, using non toxic, eco-friendly materials and permaculture principles. The space The cabin has a comfy single bed. There is a furnished outside deck and hammock spot for afternoon siestas. The shared open air kitchen is well stocked with stainless steel pots, blender, toaster oven, 4 burner stove and fridge. Your private ensuite bathroom has 24/7 hot water. High speed WIFI is included. Overlooking the permaculture landscape of the Canción del Corazón orchards and gardens, and with a majestic backdrop of Andean mountain vistas, El Pajarito is an opportunity for affordable, independent living. Relax in the warmth and comfort of the ideal climate, and take in the beauty of the gardens and tranquility of nature. We offer a laundry service for $5 per large load washed, dried and folded. There is a second adjoining rental space, El Aguila, which is often available for families or folks traveling with friends, please inquire for availability and price. Vilcabamba is considered a jewel in the crown of the Southern Andean mountain range of Ecuador, about 5° south of the equator. The climate is commonly referred to as “eternal spring”, with both a dry and wet season, though temperatures are always moderate. Long known also as the “Valley of Longevity”, and the “playground of the Incas”, where Incan royalty would go for rejuvenating retreats. This theme carries forward to present times, as it's healthy environment energetically supports self development and spiritual awakening. The Vilcabamba town center is only a 25 minute walk or $2.50 taxi, and is a social center for many travelers. One can find international cuisine along with local fare, and local markets of tropical fruits and vegetables. Vilcabamba is nestled on the edge of Podocarpus National Park, where stunning vistas, wilderness hiking and horseback trail riding adventures await. Vilcabamba has been known as a center for healing and longevity since ancient times, and the healing energies of these mountains, and crystal waters, continue to draw people here for healing and rejuvenation. Vilcabamba has a collective of world class healers, therapists, and tranformational community events, and we are happy to help guests with a directory in which you can create for yourself a personal rejuvenation retreat while you are here. Cancion del Corazón Center is a distinctive facility whose design and purpose combines beauty, function, and conscious living. Cancion del Corazón translates to “song of the heart”, as our quest for human evolution arises from listening and expressing our heart's calling. We have cultivated this 3 acre property to be a living demonstration of Eternaculture, which is the weaving together of permaculture principles with abiding spiritual awareness, and intentional living. Among the principles embedded in its philosophy are “my life is my spiritual practice” , and “I am in interdependence with both the natural world and the spiritual realms”. The center is entering its 15th year of development; the food forests and garden plantings are gradually evolving into a self-sustainable system, the solar energy systems, water systems, human habitation facilities are in place, and consciousness and community development work is ongoing. Guest access Guests are welcome to enjoy the beauty of nature and are free to explore the 1 hectare permaculture landscape and will have full use of the fully equipped open air kitchen and furnished dining terrace. The kitchen is shared with guests staying in one other rental space, Él Águila. During your stay With each booking, we offer an inspiring educational tour of the permaculture landscape, sharing our knowledge and passion for regenerative habitat. We take time to ensure that our guests are well oriented with getting to and from town, and support them to find what they need, in terms of shopping, restaurants, and/or tours. We also offer private yoga classes, wholistic cuisine workshops, sound healing sessions, and meal service, inquire for more details. Other things to note El Pajarito is our most economical vacation rental space, with ensuite private bathroom and shared open air kitchen, and a simple, cosy feel. Please see our El Aguila listing if you prefer a queen size bed, or se our Sol-Tierra listing if you prefer a 2 bedroom suite with a private kitchen. We have excellent tap water for bathing and drinking here in the San José barrio of Vilcabamba, we are supplied by a community owned water system cooperative, who access water from a pristine source and which is then treated in a silica sand filtration facility. All of our wastewater is treated using sustainable bio-remediation systems. Please bring river-friendly soaps and shampoos. We offer a laundry service for $5 per large load washed, dried, and folded. Please coordinate your laundry needs with us when you arrive. We have a strict no-smoking policy for all inside spaces. Guests are welcome to smoke outdoors, unless it is in proximity to other non-smoking guests. Please respect the air quality preferences of others.