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Feasting and Foraging in Costa Rica: Fall in Love Again with Food in Costa Rica

Yesterday the monthly low stakes  "Men's Poker Group" was hosted at our home in Escazu, Costa Rica.  

Mind you, my only role in these PC (Poker Club Gatherings) is popping into my 1950's housewife mode and making sure the boys have lunch in between hands. 

Yesterday however I think I was the  "big winner" as Dr. Lenny Karpman, a U.S. Cardiologist for many years and long-time resident of Costa Rica gave us a copy of his fabulous book  "Feasting and Foraging in Costa Rica"  A Foodie's delight!

Review: Self-Interests first:  As previous owners of Cafe de Artistas we were happy that our restaurant was still listed as a best breakfast and pecan pie favorite. However the winning hand was  we discovered  new recipes, restaurants and gastronomic delights to be found in our adopted home country of Costa Rica.

As we foraged through each delectable page of Dr. Lenny's culinary delights,  we both talked about how much we had lost our initial sense of culinary adventure  that we first had when we moved to Costa Rica.  Hard to believe---but  it was  over  a decade ago when we moved to Costa Rica.  In reading Feasting and Foraging, we recollected how  we were like children,  discovering a new culinary playground  experimenting with alien vegetables and fruits. 

As we look back on the amazing and best decision of our lives to move to Costa Rica,  that initial experimental phase discovering her cultural and culinary delights can be compared to a love affair.  Exciting, Fresh, Unknown!

So what happened to our culinary and cultural experimentation?  Well, I think  just like relationships, unless you spice it up and avoid routine and habits, your palete can lose it's zest!   

You end up going to your favorite foodie place verses trying out a new and unknown restaurant.  You return to your roots---cooking the dishes you can make without thinking verses challenging yourself with unknown roots and vegetables.

If you live in Costa Rica, If you're a Foodie, If you're thinking about vacationing in Costa Rica and want great culinary delights on your vacation  that would make even the Barefoot Contessa take off more than her shoes......pick up "Feasting and Foraging"

Not only do I agree with Dr. Lenny's best picks of restaurants,  we have new and exciting places to investigate and new culinary creations recipes like "Red Roasted Pumpkin Boats" that will keep our gastronomic boat floating!

We will be happy to put you in touch with Dr. Lenny or order on-line.

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D is the Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life". Rosemary hosts Executive and Personal Growth Retreats in Tropical Costa Rica.

www.retreatscostarica.com   www.gowildgogreat.com

   
 

  

 

Contemplating Divorce? Second Chance Retreats in Costa Rica Lets Nature Take It's Course!

Marriage: To Stay or to Leave? Second Chance Retreats hosted in Costa Rica, The Happiest Place on the Planet

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D, A Certified Professional Coach, while lecturing in South America.

The Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life" uses examples from Nature to highlight key elements of lasting relationships.

"I was simply awed in witnessing the thousands of penguin couples at the tip of South America who despite the deafening and competing calls of other penguins and after their long journey and time apart had managed to find each other again.  As I watched the paired penguins nestled in their warm sanctuary, it occurred to me that a little "penguin power" might just help couples find each other again after their long and challenging journey.  Perhaps the key is finding and listening to your partner's voice again and understanding there's no place like home".

                                 "Rosemary Rein, Go Wild! Survival Skills For Business, Life and Relationships"

Rein hosts personal growth, leadership and relationship retreats amidst the natural beauty of "Costa Rica" ranked this year as the Happiest Place on the Planet!

Using Nature, Ritual, Adventure and Brain Science, Rein has couples who are experiencing relationship challenges complete an NBI^TM Whole Brain Relationship Profile prior to their Tarzan and Jane Adventure amidst the beauty of tropical Costa Rica.  Although, couples spend most of their time together and alone on their  week-long retreat  in Costa Rica, 10 hours of their holiday are spent in relationship and communications coaching. It's a Learning Vacation all about Falling in Love again with nature and each other.

For a Second Chance Tropical Retreat  program information 

U.S:  Call 1-239-0645-4267

Costa Rica: 011-506-2-588-1669 

Write Rosemary@gowildgogreat.com or visit

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Residency in Costa Rica just got easier.

Residency Renewal in Costa Rica--Now Much Easier

I just returned from having my permanent residency in Costa Rica renewed for 2 years for a small administrative fee of  38,000 colones or approximately $70.00.  I must say the residency process got a whole lot easier,  thanks to the administration of renewals now being handled by  Banco Costa Rica.

A simple appointment via phone and efficient 30 minute processing is certainly a 200% improvement over prior years that entailed endless all day waiting at immigration.  

Yea!  progress and ease for residency renewal in Costa Rica.  Great News.

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Magical Equestrian Quinta/Paradise for Sale in Costa Rica's Central Valley

Costa Rica definitely has it's share of Cowboys, Ranchers and an Equestrian Culture with traditional topes and competitions held throughout Latin America.

This Designer Equestrian Estate was recently completed and has been listed for sale by the owners who are on to their next project in Nicaragua.  We have attended several VIP Events at this estate and it would make an ideal retreat property as well.  The estate features the following highlights and represents the perfect  property for a Costa Rica Executive who enjoys the blend of country living with sophisticated elegance:

Quinta Salitral--Costa Rica For Sale by Owner :  Horse Lover's Paradise.

- Spanish Colonial Architecture with Fusion of Moroccan Style Influence. Here is a Grand Sala and Dining Room - ideal for entertaining including a state of the art sound entertainment system. There’s what I call "The Frieda Kitchen" — with modern appliances for the chef in the family, but a sense of a warm country kitchen I know the artist would have loved in her beloved Mexico. Yes, her picture’s in the kitchen. 

Views & Details: The Master Suite in the main house with Luxury Bath, Balcony, and Walk-In Closets is set with an incredible view of your estate. In fact, one thing I love about this property is there are views from just about every room of the house. Romantic stairwells, statuary, antique doors and Spanish Moroccan tiles complete the visual experience of this estate which could well be featured in Town and Country Magazine. The Lap Pool is luscious. 

Wine Tasting Room/Private Meeting Room: It’s not over… Your Estate also includes a Private Meeting/Wine Tasting Room, Lap pool and Gymnasium and State of the Art Stables and Riding Arena. 

Priced to Sell by Owners $1,350,000 - Owner Financing & Furnishing Package with art, antiques available. 

Specifications: Unique estate designed especially for horse lovers all on 7,319 m2 (1.81 acres) of property. Beautiful new upscale 489 m2 home made with state of the art finishing’s & appliances. Unparalleled views, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, separate guest house for visitors and independent domestic quarters, 7 custom designed horse stables, 1,750 m2 riding arena with small viewing stadium. Less than 10-minute drive to golf, private hospital, shopping mall, best restaurants, yet tucked into the peace of the countryside. Gated entry community with guard service at night. 
Basic description of property and installations: 
Property lot size is 7,319 m2 
Under roof:

Main home 489 m2
Jacuzzi area 12 m2
Small independent domestic home w/ full bath 12 m2
Guest house w/ full bath 72 m2
Office 36 m2 & Gym 20 m2 w/ full bath
7 horse stalls 96 m2
Rustic rancho for storage 25 m2
2 separate domestic quarters 35 m2
1 hay shed 15 m2
1 feed room 15 m2
1 tack room 12 m2
1 horse washing and grooming area 12 m2
1 small stadium for viewing riding area 

Tour the property at.  Qualified buyers should contact Barry Rein at 011-506-8-994-5366 for a site visit to this country estate.

Link below for 4 distinctive properties and information on moving to and buying a property in Costa Rica

http://www.dreamincostarica.com/quinta-salitral.htm

Community in Costa Rica! Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Nellie Rein wearing a Yellow Ribbon --waiting for us Over the Rainbow and around the Old Oak Tree!

  In making the life choice of living outside of the United States and becoming a permanent resident of Costa Rica,  we have frequently been asked the question "don't you miss the United States and your friends and family back home?" Well the short answer  is of course "yes" ....the same answer of anyone who has left their home town by choice or necessity.   Thankfully Costa Rica is just a short 2.5 hour flight from Miami and 4.5 hour flight from New York--essentially making us commuters to the world from a lush, tropical paradise.  In today's world, thanks to  Skype, WIFI and the blow by blow potential of Facebook believe me,  my family and friends probably know more about me now  than when I lived two blocks away.

     The International Community in Costa Rica is also a close knit tribe and caring community. As a Former President of the Newcomers Club of Costa Rica, I can attest first hand to the generosity of the many helping hands who helped us find our way and find a dentist.

   Today was our second day back home to Costa Rica after  a 3 week Safari in South Africa.  Unfortunately,  while on vacation we lost our 4 legged companion and beloved Irish Terrier Nellie who was 17 years young.  As a point of reference, we decided on Nellie girl before we decided on each other, so she's a pretty important gal in the Rein household.  Now,  imagine the emotion and sentiment when we went to the local craft fair today and saw a picture of our Irish Lass depicted as waiting for us "Over the Rainbow".  What is my definition of community?  

Unexpected kindness, thought and love that heals our heart and spirit when we seem to need it most. 

Thank you Doggy Divino for reminding me that community and heart is alive and well in the home we call Costa Rica.....somewhere over the rainbow.

PS: Get your tickets for the SASY! Stop Animal Suffering Yes! Gala Auction in November.

www.sasycostarica.com

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Shopping for the Soul Tomorrow in Costa Rica!

Barry questing for treasures in South Africa last week.

Miss those wonder craft fairs back in the states?  No Worries!  Tomorrow you have your chance.

Shopping for the Soul and Holidays in Central Valley, Costa Rica.

Don't miss the Arts and Craft Exhibition and Tomorrow, Sunday October 25, 2009

Sponsored by:  The Newcomers Club of Costa Rica from 10 - 4:00

Location:  Cariari Country Club (Next to the Doubletree Hilton), Cariari Heredia.

We are just back From Africa and Cyprus with suitcases of treasures and will be exhibiting tapestries, jewelry and tribal masks along with our colleague Corinne Aulakh who is back with her treasures from Indian.

Sales will support tribal artisans and creative education scholarships in South Africa.

www.dreamincostarica.com 

Live, Laugh, Love in Paradise.

  

Wellness Workshop This Sunday in Santa Anna, Costa Rica

One of the great advantages of living in Costa Rica is not only is it ranked one of the Happiest Countries in the world   it's s also one of the Healthiest!  I heard that from Dr. Oz this week  on CNN!

This Sunday at Unity Church from 1 - 3 p.m. There is a fabulous workshop for physical, mental and spiritual well being conducted by a friend of mine, Don Snedeker.  Don has shared with me  techniques and philosophies for our personal growth retreats here in Costa Rica and I have learned a great deal from him.

I'll be there.  Hope to see you.  Details of the Workshop are noted below the picture of the fresh fruits that abound in Costa Rica.

 

The 2 hour workshop is structured into 7 parts:

 

1.     Introduction to the concept of holistic wellness and happiness as a state-of-being, cultivating body awareness, mind-body balance, inner peace, and natural intelligence 

2.     Warm-up exercises and centering activity – “relax the body, rest the ego, calm the mind, rejuvenate the spirit”   

3.     Breath/Energy work and flow which is Qigong and easy Tai-Chi – “meditation in movement”

4.     Dynamic flow Vinyasa Hatha yoga – “real gain, without pain,” uniting body, mind, and spirit

5.     Relaxation – “enjoy the stillness and the quiet”

6.     Brief silent “one” meditation – sit and smile in the joy of being

7.     Conclusion and Discussion – cultivating unity consciousness, “Be peace”

 

Why:  The workshop gently exercises the body, cultivates presence as well as a feeling of well-being or happiness, and unity consciousness through a variety of easy mindfulness techniques and spiritual practices

 

When:  Sunday, September 20, 1-3 PM

 

Where:  Unity Costa Rica, 350 meters south of the Restaurant Shang Hai, Piedades de Santa Ana, office phone 2203-4411   

 

Who:  Instructor - Don Snedeker is a bilingual Costa Rican resident and U.S. citizen with Masters degrees in Teaching and Business Administration.  He has been an educator for 30 years and a practitioner of spiritual and mindful practices since learning transcendental meditation at the age of 16.  For more information call his home phone at 2249-4847.

  

Paying It Forward: Senior Executives in Latin America Making a Difference.

Blog Author, Rosemary Rein, Ph.D with Alvaro Salas, AccionJoven.Org and Opinion Actual.com

Making a Difference and Making it Matter.  Young Business Executives in Latin America Pay It Forward with Youth Scholarships and Leadership Development.

Are there two Costa Ricas?  You bet and it should be of concern to all of us regardless of which half  you're a member of.    With an estimated 60% of Costa Rica's population estimated below the poverty level and neighborhoods like La Carpia where drugs, prostitution and violence are breeding grounds for gangs, a group of 20 young, bright, passionate leaders in Latin America may hold our hope.  This young group of business leaders believe the "Futureof Costa Rica can be found through helping young people find their way and helping to fund their education"

Sometimes that 60% poverty factor gets lost  in this  beautiful country amidst the chic centers of influence like Escazu with embassies, hip cafes and  prestigious private schools  and could be missed by the eye of the Costa Rica Vacationer  completely!   After-all, who,  unless you are an extremely committed humanitarian wouldn't choose to spend their  1-week vacation to Costa Rica's tropical paradise watching monkeys and sipping  pina coladas at our beautiful beach resorts over witnessing  the eyes of a child without hope who can't attend school anymore,  because his or her family doesn't have the money to send them.

I had the opportunity recently to interview one of these 20 bright business leaders,  Alvaro Salas.  Alvaro is an  attorney, still in his twenties and a Vice President for Business Development for Latin America Title Company.   Alvaro, born in Costa Rica and currently residing in Panama,  demonstrates the best in visionary leadership through word and deed.  He believes business success  is about much more than making a profit.  It's about making a difference and he wants to inspire young people to make the right choices and through hard work, make a bright future. 

      Born into what he describes as humble means,  Alvaro well remembers what it's like not to be able to afford to continue  an education.   Fortunately, one  family,  a bit more privileged  decided to invest in him.   They told Alvaro they would pay for him to continue his education if 1) He got straight A's and 2) He paid it back.  He did both and now  he is committed to "Pay it Forward" through two organizations offering scholarship, opportunity and hope to Costa Rica's future leaders.

This coming Friday on September 11th, a day proclaimed a day of volunteer service in the United States, I will be visiting one of the schools and projects sponsored by AccionJoven.org as part a paper I will be presenting at the World Education Conference in South Africa.  Like Costa Rica, South Africa's teachers work with very limited resources and the objective of the conference is to help teachers reach the head and heart of  students through creative education.  The title of the that paper is "The Hero's Journey from Now to WOW!--Inspiring Super Power Creativity in our Classrooms."  

When the depressing headlines of  education include classrooms without roofs and for example in Panama, the Minister of Education jailed for allegedly stealing 75 million dollars of the educational budget, it's comforting to know that Hero's are out there.  Hero's like Alvaro.

  Alvaro's  message to young people  is one which he attributes to  his mother who raised him most of his life as a single parent.    "Don't ever let anyone tell you, you can't do anything".  His message to teachers is to "be mindful of their role  in leading and inspiring a new generation that is changing so fast"  adding "if you're a teacher and you don't have truth and passion for your calling, you're done for and your kids are too".  

What is Alvaro's message for the other half of Costa Rica -- The 40% of us who may be on a budget but not living in poverty?who might send our children to private school but may well one day be victimized by the child who is not afforded that opportunity?  To the business executives  who lead a company and in so doing lead other  by example?

Sponsor a Student Scholarship.  Help provide creative education tools to teachers. Do just one thing for just one student or just one school.  Pay it Forward.

For information on sponsorsing a student scholarship or supporting creative education for teachers in Costa Rica,

Contact Rosemary Rein, Ph.D, Faculty Director Now to WOW!TM Learning Adventures

rosemaryrein@gmail.com

www.gowildgogreat.com

I will be happy to connect you with the right school or project including the great people at AccionJoven.org and the Women's Club of Costa Rica which also youth education.

How Does Costa Rica Rank for Cost of Living for Expats?

How does Costa Rica, rated the Happiest Place on the Planet,  fare in Cost of Living for Expats?  Well according to the xpatulator.com which crunchest the numbers, Costa Rica is indeed one of the cheapest places in the world to live.

The International Cost of Living comparison comprises indexes for each of 276 locations.  The indexes are calculated using the prices for specific quantities of the same goods and services in each location.

  With Japan being the most expensive place to live in the world and Zimbabwe being the least expensive of the 270 countries viewed, Costa Rica was 240 or very near the cheapest place in the world to live.  Where else does it cost less and you can get more?  Tianjin, China , Quito, Ecuador, Buenos Aires, Argentina and Baghdad, Iraq which comes in at 254.  Panama which has sought the attention of world citizens did not beat Costa Rica but comes in at 224.  

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"You can touch the future you will never see."

Sandra Maria with her mother, Ana meet Educational Scholarship Patron, Dennis Oppelt

It's a Saturday Morning in Costa Rica and while normally our ritual involves going to the Saturday market, today my husband and I  had another mission.  Retired school teacher and our web-master for many years, Dennis Oppelt from Canada was in Costa Rica for his annual vacation.  Dennis has never had a daughter of his own and asked me to do some local inquiries and identify one student in need of scholarship support for her ongoing education that he would continue to support each year until her graduation.

I thought of the words of  Corporate CEO and Philanthropist Gus Whalen when I heard him speak at the Atlanta Creativity Exchange.  "You can touch the future you will not see through the gift of education. "  Mr Whalen's  philosophy is "we don't make a life by how much we earn, but how we live our lives and the community that we leave behind".  As I watched CNN this morning the message resonated in the stories told about Senator Ted Kennedy.  But philanthropy is not limited by how much you earn, but how much you care. Dennis is giving back to a country he has loved as a tourist by making a difference and funding Sandra Maria's education.  He is making a difference.  He is serving.   I am so thrilled that September 11th is being proclaimed a day of service in the United States.  Perhaps for just one day, a day that touches our heart and soul because of a tragic memory, we'll worry less about the economy and our own  circumstances and more about how we can make life just a little easier for someone else.

 

Mr. Whalen in his education initiatives through Featherbone Communiversity underscores an important message.  "Philanthropy  should  not be just for the selected few and privileged".  It is the responsibility of each and everyone of us, regardless of income,  to do what we can, when we can, with what we can.

Your Help is Needed To Touch the Future in Costa Rica and South Africa

"If you would like to touch the future, you will not see" your help is desperately needed in both Costa Rica and South Africa's school systems.

Here's how you can help.   I will be happy to personally connect your contribution to a direct scholarship to either a student or teacher.

*Costa Rica: Under the Rainbow---Where Dreams Come True (Silent and Live Auction, Sunday, September 6th 2 - 6 p.m.) sponsored by the Women's Club of Costa Rica.  Tickets 15,000 colones or 2 for 25,000 colones or you can sponsor a youth scholarship for $100.00.  Contact www.wccr.org

*South Africa--Teacher Scholarship in Creative Education:  Help  one of  South Africa's most gifted Teachers bring the gift of creativity and hope to the children of South Africa.   I will be teaching at the International Creative Education Conference in South Africa this October and scholarships are desperately  needed to fund 20 gifted teacher who will be unable to attend without our help.

I will personally arrange for your personal/company sponsorship of one of these teachers  and you'll receive a photo and letter from the teacher about how they applied their scholarship to making a difference in their classrooms and South Africa's future through your gift. A gift of $450 will bring one teacher to the conference.Write    www.sacreativity.com

South Africa Teacher Scholarships for the Creative Educational Conference .

You may also write me directly and/or join me virtually at the conference or in person in South Africa  rosemary@gowildgogreat.com

U.S: 1-239-645-4267.

Costa Rica 011-506-2588-1669 

 

"Make a Difference to Just One"

Rosemary Rein, Ph.D is the Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life" and Contributing Author to "Blueprint for Success" with Dr. Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard.

She  is a speaker on Leadership, Creativity, Communications and Volunteer Advocacy

www.gowildgogreat.com

A Learning Adventure in Costa Rica August 7 - 14th Puts the Fun and Purpose Back In Life.

Personal Growth & Learning Adventure Retreat in Costa Rica

A Global Faculty will be in Costa Rica August 7  - 14th for a Week-Long Educational Conference combining the natural beauty of Costa Rica with week long workshops and tours linked to Now to WOW!TM Transformation in both Business and Life.

Sign up for the week-long retreat and stay at gracious Bed and Breakfast Inns in Costa Rica while attending both the workshops and tours scheduled throughout the week and receive coaching on your personal and/or business goals.  You can also sign up for individual workshops.

Listing of Activities and Tours

Saturday, August 8th  2 - 5 p.m.

 " Creativity and Humor Workshop"  sponsored by the Little Theater Group.  This workshop will benefit Actors, Writers, Storytellers, Parents, Teachers, Students, Anyone who ever has or will have to tell a Business or personal story and never wants to be boring again.   Workshop attendees  will have the opportunity to discover their inner creative voice and appear on stage at the Little Theater Group.

August 8th :     Evening Story Telling, Magic & Laughter Workshop/LTG

August 9th:     Escazu Hiking Trip---in the Land of Witches/Private Coaching Sessions

                     *Private Cocktail Reception  with the Faculty at Dr. Rein's Home

August 10th:    Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business & Life:  Learn the 5 ingredients to success in both business and life as you embark on a White Water Rafting Adventure.

August 12th:     Let Go of Fears and Barriers:  Ziplining through the Rain forest Canopy

August  13th:    Full Day Workshop & Certification on Applied Creativity and Happiness

                         to Business and Life/ Evening Jazz Jamming and Dinner/Overnight Lodging.

                          Retreat Graduation and Tribal Circle Celebration

                        *Day Tuition and Meals $135.00

                        *With Overnight lodging, evening jam and breakfast the following morning $235.00

For a detailed itinerary, visit www.retreatscostarica.com or 

or www.gowildgogreat.com

Or contact:  

Now to WOW!TM

Faculty Director, Rosemary Rein, Ph.D, Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life"

rosemaryrein@gmail.com

In Costa Rica:  2-588-1669

From the U.S:  1-239-645-4267.

Note:  Costa Rica qualifies as a tax-deductible location for business education.  Consult your HRD Manager to apply your Learning Educational Credits to this program that includes certification.

                        

About the Faculty for this Week Long Business and Educational Retreat in Costa Rica:

Creativity & Ideation Intensive Workshop on  Thursday, August 13th:

Rosemary Rein, PhD is a resident of Costa Rica for more than 12 years.  She is the Author of "Go Wild! Survival Skills for Business and Life" and a contributing author of "Blueprint for Success" with Dr. Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard.  Rosemary specializes in Now to WOW!TM transformation in both business and life.  She is a frequent speaker a Global Creativity Conferences on Leadership and Innovation:

Robert Alan Black, PhD/CSP is a Creative Thinking Consultant who focuses on the development of creative thinking, leading, communicating, teamwork and problem solving.  While not traveling the world, Alan calls Athens, Georgia home.  As a consultant, speaker and author, he helps people expand and enrich their natural, creativity abilities.

Bruce Baum, Ph.D   Bruce is a legend in his own mind and Professor in the Exceptional Education Department at Buffalo State College and the "Head honcho of HumorCreativity.com.  He is a colleague in the Creative Education Foundation, a member of the International Brotherhood Magicians, An Associate with the Center for Development of Human Services and a Certified Laughter Leaders.

Eileen Doyle/Innovation Games'

Eileen is President of Doyle Consulting; a qualitative market research firm that conducts focus groups and taste tests.  She is an expert moderator in on-line focus groups, consumer product innovation and pharmaceuticals.  Eileen is co-founder of the New England Creativity Group.

Marlies Grindlay/South Africa

Marlies Grindlay from South Africa works with corporations, leaders, teams, groups and individuals to unlock their inner wisdom using a sensory and more intuitive approach to elicit and accelerate innovation and apply change leadership.  There is a distinct focus on having fun in the process of generating actionable solutions and driving serious business and personal results.

Register today!  Come for the Week!  Come for an Overnight Retreat!

Most Importantly, Get Creative, Get Focused and Get Happy!  Learn to Create New Ideas and re-energize your

Brainforest amidst the tropical beauty of Costa Rica.  "The Happiest Place on the Planet" *

*The Happy Planet Index-United Kingdom Economics Foundation.

Week-Long Retreat with Lodging, Tours, Transportation, Workshops, Certification Most Meals

$1,900 :  Single Occupancy

$1,700:   Double Occupancy

www.retreatscostarica.com

Write:  Faculty Director, Rosemary Rein rosemaryrein@gmail.com

From the U.S:  1-239-645-4267

In Costa Rica 011-506-2588-1669