The house belonged to one of the towns founding families, but the original structure was lost over the years. We renovated the current building in 2014 in a rural colonial style, keeping as many elements as possible and using ideas from around town to recreate a colonial façade for the house.
As with many old houses in Panama's interior, we have a courtyard garden in the center of the house - with a terrace in the back and another on the side.
The property includes 9 bedrooms, courtyard gardens, two kitchens and multiple living and common areas suitable for many creative and productive activities. Fast internet also allows for online/digital pursuits, research, education, and entertainment. There is an almost constant breeze and every room has ceiling fans for ample ventilation. Public transportation is readily accessible for travel to nearby towns, beaches, and mountains. Panama City is just 2.5 hours away.
The garden often boasts different varieties of bananas, papayas, ginger, oregano, culantro and any number of flowers and ornamental plants -- all in a small garden designed with permaculture principles.
7 rooms open onto the courtyard and 2 are inside the Villa, off the living room. Everyone comments on the sense of peace, the breezes, and the natural decor.