Costa Rica Retreat 2010
January 14-21, 2010 Pacific Coast
TO REGISTER: www.SpiritQuest.com 305-432-4373
Join us. Relax and renew in Costa Rica!
We have traveled widely and offered retreats in Italy, Portugal, Barbados, Thailand, Ireland, and throughout North America. We are committed to Costa Rica for our annual retreat due to Spirit Quest. Sabrina and her group of like-hearted people, who host our programs, share our passion for the natural world. They support our mission to preserve the rain forest and to provide life-transforming opportunities to individuals and groups.
For the long-term, we are developing plans for like-minded people to settle in Costa Rica in an intentional community during winter months and during retirement. Your energy and commitment are just what we are looking for.
ITINERARY
Arrival Day - Day 1
Schedule your flight for an early afternoon arrival on Jan 14, 2010, in San Jose, or let us help you with your plans. There will be a shuttle bus waiting and a driver displaying a sign with our logos at the airport for a 4:00pm departure leaving to Hotel Costa Verde Inn which will be our first destination. A taxi at earlier or later arrival times can take you to the Hotel at $20 USD. This comfortable B & B in the hills of Escazu, a suburb of San Jose, is an ideal location to meet our group, relax and learn a little bit about Costa Rica's Central Valley.
Day 2
Our journey to Costa Rica's Gold Coast starts at 9:00am, the bus will take us from the central highlands on a fabulous adventure through tropical mountains and lowlands to our main retreat location, Hotel Los Mangos, in Montezuma on the Nicoya Peninsula; arriving around 1:00pm where a delicious lunch awaits.
Day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Each day is unique and varied, except for the consistent company of a mindful community and seriously fun events in the sun, sand, sea and tropical trails, where Costa Rica constantly surprises. Wildlife and flowers, birds and plants of stunning diversity. Enjoy our:
Sunrise yoga and meditation
Breakfast
Eco-touring, hiking, bodywork, beach or pool-side resting
lunch
Eco-touring, hiking, bodywork, beach or pool-side resting
Sunset on the beach
Sundown yoga/bodywork & meditation
Dinner Evening chanting, drumming, dancing, sharing circles, eco-chat
Day 8
After breakfast, we will have free time to pack, explore, hike and swim in preparation for our noon return to San Jose. On the way, the road climbs into the clouds and returns to the central plateau. We will arrive at San Jose Airport at 5:00pm, where we will share our warm regards and hopes of staying connected for years to come.
TRIP EXTENSIONS EXTRA AND AVAILABLE.
Included
1 Night accommodation in San Jose at Hotel Costa Verde Inn (B, L)
6 Nights accommodation in Montezuma at Hotel Los Mangos (B, D)
2 fresh vegetarian, fish or chicken meals a day. Lunch is an opportunity to explore the local eateries or pack a lunch with a partner or pal for a picnic on a tropical trail, at the beach or pool-side.
All Transportation
All Accommodation
Airport Transfers
Touring the local tropical beaches and parks
Ecological insights & study (Eco village, bamboo construction, rainforest conservation strategies, etc.)
Daily Yoga or Qigong in the Yoga Shala or on the swim pool deck at Hotel Los Mangos
Costa Rican Taxes
Not Included
Airfares
$26 USD departure airport tax
Extra Activities
Alcohol Beverage
Tips
Extra Activities:
Canopy Tour
Hiking and guided tours not included with the group
Massages and Aromatherapy treatments
Surfing Lessons and horseback rides
Rafting and Kayaking rental and lessons
Binocular rental available.