Pura Vida Gardens Chocolate: Organic Cacao Agroforestry

A project in Tigra, Costa Rica by Lisa & Antonio Marxuach
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Join the regenerative agriculture movement to help reverse climate change, through exquisite organic chocolate! Worker-owned farm!
Backers: 78
Average Pledge Per Backer: $97

Funded: $7,568 of $99,000
Dates: Sep 8th -> Oct 23rd (45 days)
Project By: Lisa & Antonio Marxuach
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Latest News

Project's End

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello you lovely backers!  With only several hours until deadline on our Kickstarter campaign, we're going to give you our farewell thanks & go ahead & "call it". We are using the loan we took out to pay for the land with out your generous... (Read More)

Visit Costa Rica!! This is where you will stay!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
http://fincalunanuevalodge.com/index.php/en/We're down to the wire here, folks! We've got about 36 more hours to go & if we don't make our huge goal, we'll get none of it. Above is a link to where you will stay if you choose a reward to visit... (Read More)

85% & Amazing!

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
We just made our first batch of 85% dark chocolate using our Criollo cacao beans & it's incredibly delicious!! When we were in Maine, I saw a Criollo bar which was 85% so I bought it just to try it out. The beans were from Venezuela & they... (Read More)

Made the Paper!

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello there! In case you're not here in Steamboat Springs, CO, or aren't following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, here is the article! They had some difficulty with spelling our last name correctly & made us plural - which we are ;) but... (Read More)

"You can't be sort of pregnant"~Walking the Talk

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
A wonderful endorsement/encouragement from our friend on Facebook which was posted yesterday. And, thank YOU for joining ranks with us! Please help share this project far & wide! Less than 2 weeks to go!! Here is what she had to say: "When you... (Read More)

Short Video of September Trip to Costa Rica

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
 We're hoping you are able to see this little video of Antonio's visit to Costa Rica in September. If not, please let us know & we'll see if we can share it another way.... (Read More)

New Flavor! (& promo for our project!)

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00    (Read More)

Views of Our New Land

October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! Here is an update from one of our collaborators in Costa Rica! Our farm land is adjacent to hers & the vision is unified in many aspects! The timing is so right & we're excited. This project here on Kickstarter has far to go so please... (Read More)

So Many Wonderful Pics from Costa Rica

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all! Antonio just joined me in Maine where we are going to the Common Ground Fair which is put on by Maine Organic Farmers & Gardners Association. We've been having a wonderful trip so far & took a moment to pop into the Portland Public... (Read More)

While Walking the Dogs ~ Gulp

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello again! I've been so encouraged by the generosity of our pledgers & if you're sharing this project & talking it up, thank you to the moon & back!  I was out for a little trot with the dogs this morning (that's what I'm calling my... (Read More)

How Did You Hear About Our Campaign?

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Aside from our friends on Facebook - we aren't aware of how you found our project. We'd love to hear from you!   (Read More)

got friends? ;)

September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Had a great time at the Steamboat Springs, CO farmers market talking about this project and selling our chocolates! I'm hoping all the cards I put in peoples hands will result in views of this project, shares & even pledges! Will you please help... (Read More)

20 20 24 Hours In .. I'm Feeling so Elated!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok - if you don't know that oldie but goodie by The Ramones, that subject title might be lost on you .. but I couldn't resist!  WOW!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!! We're over $3k in just 24 hours & thrilled for the enthusiasm! I'm heading to the Farmers... (Read More)

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September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! Totally choked up! Thank you all for your generous donations! We're so encouraged! We were already in that all the stars seem to be aligning for this project .. and with your support, it just underscores that there are awake and generous people... (Read More)

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