Meditation and Satsang Retreat, Hacienda del Sol Retreat Center, San Juaniilo, Guanacaste, starts JAN 13

Join Pamela Wilson and amigos for a deep and nourishing week at Hacienda del Sol on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast.  You will be treated to exceptional organic vegetarian cooking from Crystal Bruneau.  Of course, there will be yoga in the morning; two satsangs a day, morning and evening; and plenty of time to relax and enjoy the beaches and the beautiful surroundings. You can also treat yourself to one of the many body-loving treatments provided by Hacienda del Sol's resident practitioners, or participate in a local excursion.

Here's a taste of their tropical paradise:

Dolphins - local boat tours available daily to watch and swim with the dolphins.

Turtles - each month, Olive Ridley turtles find their way up the beach to lay hundreds of eggs.

Fishing - daily boat tours provided by local expert fishermen.

Horseback riding - daily horse rentals available for trail and beach rides.

Surfing - some of the best surfing beaches in Costa Rica (like Playa Guiones) are located only 15 - 30 minutes away.

Other Activities include:

swimming

snorkeling

boogie boarding

exploring rock reefs and tide pools

paddle boarding

canopy tours

river boat tours

ATV rentals

Rincon de la Vieja volcano park

bird and monkey watching

sunbathing

relaxing in hammocks

nature walks to small river pools

The retreat starts on Thursday evening, January 13 and ends on Thursday morning, January 20. The best time to arrive is early afternoon Thursday; best time to leave is the following Thursday afternoon.

Retreat price is $350, plus the resort rate (see table below) and transportation. Couples: $500. Under 25s: $150.

To reserve your place, two separate payments need to be made. First, send a deposit of $100, by check made out to Fellowship of the Heart, to Fellowship of the Heart, P.O. Box 747, Tesuque, NM 87574 - and please write Costa Rica on your check.

Second, choose your preferred accommodation from the table below, and send 25% of the week-long rate directly to Hacienda del Sol online at www.haciendadelsolcr.com. Payments can be made with your credit card via Paypal.

The table below shows the per person resort rates for seven nights, which includes three meals per day and local taxes, but not gratuities.

Accommodation Type Per Person Rate 25% Deposit

Private cabin with bathroom $595 (Deposit $150)
Private cabin without bathroom $525 (Deposit $131)
Shared cabin with bathroom $490 (Deposit $122)
Shared cabin without bathroom $455 (Deposit $114)
Hostel room $315 (Deposit $79)
Commute Option (food only) $250 (Deposit $62)

Questions about your reservation can be emailed to haciendadelsolcr@gmail.com. You can also call the office in Costa Rica at 011-506-8828-4080.

Retreat: Thursday, JAN 13 at 1:00pm - January 20 at 1:00pm

Location: Hacienda del Sol Retreat Center, San Juaniilo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

For more info about Hacienda Del Sol:   http://www.haciendadelsolcr.com/

Costa Rica regional Rainbow Family Gathering, starts JAN 15 in Golfito

Dearest Rainbow Family Brothers and Sisters,

The Tribe is meeting up for a regional gathering at The Rainbow Hostel, Golfito, Costa Rica, starting January 15.  In the authentic tradition of the Rainbow Gatherings, the Bliss Camp (boat house) area will be offered gratis in gratitud y amor for those who wish to participate and co-create unconditional love together.

Lo que tiene que traer:

• A tent:  As with all Rainbow Gatherings, sleeping arrangements for this gathering will be exclusively in tents (tents can be erected anywhere on the property.) 
• Bring mosquito repellant (preferably a natural repellant) and a flashlight
• Enough comida for a few days:  Traditionally, the Magic Hat is passed around and everyone contributes to food—however, before you arrive at the hostel (antes de su llegada), you should purchase a few day’s worth of food, until food and food prep is organized by all the participating brothers and sisters.
• Bring your drums, didgeridoos, poi, songs, dreams, los niños, prayers, yoga mats, potions, and love.

A boat taxi will provide access and egress to the hostel site for the cost of $5.00 per person, one way, to/from Golfito. Internet is available on site for $1.00 per hour.

For those who may want more comfort, the main lodge facilities with cabins, kitchen and internet will be offered for the standard hostel rates.  You are welcome to come early, to help set up—email Rob at therainbowhostel@hotmail.com if you want to come early and help out.

And just a reminder of the Rainbow Family Way:

• No hay líderes aquí.

• No one speaks for The Gathering, we each only speak for Ourselves.

• No one’s needs are more important than anyone else’s here.

• This means that all we do is undertaken in consensus with one another.

• The weekend will begin with a council of all present to arrive at these understandings with one another.  El fin de semana comenzará con un consejo de todos los presentes para llegar a estos acuerdos entre sí.

• This is all a work in progress offered as an invitation to collaboration and co-creation.


Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, contact Rob at therainbowhostel@hotmail.com,  or by phone 8890 4732.

Details:

Costa Rica Regional Rainbow Family Gathering

Saturday, January 15 at 12:00pm - February 28 at 3:00pm

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Location:

The Rainbow Hostel    www.TheRainbowhostel.com

Golfito, Costa Rica

Email: Therainbowhostel@hotmail.com

El Nocturbano: ChepeCletas’ night bike tour of historical San Jose, JAN 12, 6:30-8:30 pm

El Nocturbano is not just another touristy cultural and historic tour of San Jose; it is a conscious community event.  First of all, the entire tour is done on bicycles (se puede caminar, si lo prefiere) and your 2000 colones donation goes to ChepeCletas:  a local nonprofit organization which advocates the revitalization of San Jose, alternative transportation in the city, and is actively campaigning for bicycle lanes in San Jose.

Always a funky gathering of bicycle enthusiasts, alternative transportation advocates, health nuts, hippies, history fans, the Feria Verde folks, the occasional tourist and Couchsurfer, this is an eclectic, social crowd that meets once a month for a night bike ride around the city, not only for pleasure but to encourage cycling in the city.

El tour begins at the Monumento Nacional a las 6pm, goes through Otoya neighborhood and the limits of Barrio Amon, then runs through Spain and Morazán parks as well as some other surprises on the road. At the end of the tour, traditionally, everyone goes to a local bar/café (which offers a discount for the group) to mix and mingle. 

Details:
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Meet-up Spot:  Monumento Nacional, downtown San Jose @ 6 pm

Actual Tour: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

For more information:  http://www.chepecletas.com/