We have a large list of activites, both recreational and volunteer, for our visitors to enjoy. We welcome our guests to make suggestions. The list below is in alphabetical order rather than sorted by category.
We have had guests say that the Bosque feels like "summer camp". We hope that you can have fun during your stay! We encourage all guests to plan out their goals for their visit before arrival. Our goal is to be able to assist every visitor in activities, projects, and work that is both fun and rewarding.
Some art materials are available, but to use our professional supplies we do charge a small fee.
- Astronomy - we have a telescope for viewing the moon and stars at night.
- Badminton - we have a net set up and raquets to check out.
- Birdwatching - the Bosque Village is filled with an amazing variety of birds!
- Campfires - make a campfire during a chilly night or morning! Teach other visitors how to make a campfire safely.
- Chess - board and pieces available to check out.
- Cooking - if you have experience cooking, or would like to learn healthy cooking tips, come help out in our kitchens! There are also opportunities for guests to host snacks, appetizers, or dinners at their cabana/house/tent.
- Crafts - there is lots of stuff to make! Come with an idea of what you want to learn, and bring supplies if necessary. Some crafts that have been made here are oak seed necklaces, maguey pod earrings, woven chairs, and tree ornaments.
- Dancing - we love dance parties! Mostly goofy fun dance parties - anyone willing to teach specific dance stuff is very welcome!
- Devil sticks - we have three sets to check out made by a recent visitor!
- Drawing - bring your own stuff or pay a supplies fee.
- Drumming - we have two drums to check out. Due to concern for our neighbors and our sanity, drumming allowed only at certain times.
- Face and body painting - sometimes we have visitors who bring face paint! You can also bring your own and paint other guests.
- Fluxx - available to check out in English, Spanish, and Eco-fluxx versions!
- Frisbee - available to check out.
- Hacky sack - available to check out.
- Hiking in the forest and to nearby towns and villages.
- Horseback riding - several of our trails are made to be passable on horseback. Rent horses in the nearby villages.
- Hula hooping - we have a bunch of hula hoops for guests to play with! We can teach you how to make your own.
- Juggling - we have balls, clubs, and rings available to check out.
- Language exchange - we speak English and Spanish. Our visitors have spoken French, German, Japanese, and Portuguese. Try using only your second language!
- Massage - we have a massage table available to check out, and often have visitors interested in giving and receiving massage.
- Modeling - visiting photographers are interested in finding models to shoot.
- Movies - there are occasionally movies shown during the week by the Implant Movie Theater.
- Painting - bring your own stuff or pay a supplies fee.
- Paper maché - bring your own stuff or pay a supplies fee.
- Photography - see our photo tours for examples of photos taken here. During all months of the year, there are flowers, birds, and views to photograph. There is a resident who is available to teach photography lessons on advanced request. We also have digital cameras available to check out.
- Plant propogation - Specifically in the month of June, we have lots of plant propagation to do! We welcome help. If you are here in other months, there are likely things you can do to help with plant propagation if you'd like. Ask a staff or experienced volunteer for help.
- Poi spinning - we have practice poi available to check out.
- Pottery - bring your own stuff or pay a supplies fee.
- Reading and study - we have an excellent and growing library of books on many topics. Donations are welcome!
- Relaxing! - we have hammocks and benches throughout the forest for you to relax, meditate, or read a good book.
- Rock stacking - several locations have great rocks for the meditative and instructional activity. Adults are welcome to stack rocks anytime they like. It is recommended that they do so on their own in silence before they attend the group activity.
- Running - several of our trails on the north end of the land were made specifically for jogging.
- Settlers of Cataan - bored game available to check out.
- Staff spinning - staffs are available to check out.
- Tetherball - we have a court set up and a ball to check out.
- Theater and Improv - we have had some great theater done by visitors during events! With enough people, this is always possible!
- Trail maintenence - swing a machete as you walk through our trails to keep them nice for all visitors to enjoy!
- Trampoline - not just for kids!
- Volleyball - we have a net set up and a ball to check out.
- Walking - we have lots of trails ranging from easy to moderate for you to walk and exercise on.
- Weeding - Bored? Weed a garden! There are lots of gardens located throughout the Bosque. If you are unsure, take a staff or experienced volunteer with you to teach you how.
- Woodcarving - we have placed large sculptures throughout the property. Check out our huge, cool totem pole carved by Beto! If you have woodcarving experience, you can check out our tools. Otherwise, experienced woodcarvers can give woodcarving orientation.
- Yoga - we have DVDs and books available for you to check out. During some events there are yoga classes.
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