5 nights, 6 days in a private cabin with bathroom, hot water and WiFi.
Transportation to/from Cobano Airport.
Enjoy family style home cooked meals prepared by professional Culinary Artists.
Meals prepared with love from locally sourced organic ingredients.
Immerse yourself to the level you desire with options to participate, lounge by the pool or relax in one of the many beautiful spaces.
Beach sunrise and sunset walks, waterfall climbing, zip lining, sound baths, live music, body work, energy circles, artistic expression and flow.
This is an opportunity to explore a foreign country with and as a local.
We love living in the Blue Zone and honoring what that means; family first., healthy lifestyle, self love. We invite you to be one of us as we share with you, the lifestyle we thrive on.
Explore new creative outlets: Cooking, Music, Art, Writing, Story Medicine, Painting, Sound, Movement and Flow.
Enjoy the local cultural events and socialize with us. Farmers Market, Musical, Dance, Creative Expressions, Goods and more.
Come experience Costa Rica and enjoy yourself.
May through October with daughter Monica-Jean, David and Justine own and operate a luxury Victorian 1890’s Bed and Breakfast the ‘Smythe House at Barclay Heights’ in Saugerties, NY at the foothills of the Catskills along the Hudson River.
January through April they own and operate ‘RENEWAL’ on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica.
Willow is joining this season with her own unique talents.
Hello, I'm Willow Green
You are only one choice away from your dream!
Author, Facilitator and Intuitive Coach who works with individuals and groups around the world facilitating opportunities to experience true freedom and deeper levels of love.
I focus on and nourish wholeness based on teachings from the Wise Woman Tradition. Everything you need is within, togetherness we will access, explore and integrate.
I embody a very unique and diverse set of gifts that allow me to guide my clients toward seeing exactly what they need to empower themselves and thrive.
I have acquired skills throughout 25 years of traveling the world, living with and training under several spirit guides and shamans as well as from traditional education.
I hold an Occupational Science Degree, NLP Certified, Reiki practitioner, 500hr Kundalini Certified Instructor, Certified CareDoula/Death Doula, Experienced Plant Medicine Integrator and Educator.
David did culinary apprenticeship in classically organized kitchens with European chefs while in high school near Lake George NY. His first chef’s position was 2 years at ‘The Good Karma Café’, a macrobiotic restaurant in San Francisco. His experience includes working as executive chef at hotels, country clubs and restaurants for 15 years then 30 years as professor of Global Cuisine at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, where he taught the entire culinary curriculum, all continuing education culinary courses and traveled extensively as international consultant for the CIA to hotels, restaurants, country clubs, luxury liners, hospitals, all levels of foodservice teaching, training and coaching.
Justine graduated with a high honors baccalaureate degree from the Culinary Institute of America and from Cornell with an MBA in hotel and restaurant administration. She has owned, operated and worked in numerous restaurants including her NY Times critically acclaimed ‘Oasis Café’, the ‘Nikko-Essex House Hotel’, ‘Tavern on the Green Restaurant’ and ‘World Yacht’ in NYC. She co-owns and operates with David and Monica-Jean the ‘Smythe House Inn’ in Saugerties, NY and ‘RENEWAL’ Retreats on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. Justine is Editor in Chief of ‘Ashtree Publishing’ owned by Susun Weed. She is also a Reiki master and animal whisperer.
Monica-Jean studies performance art in Woodstock, NY at ‘Voice and Improv Theater’ with Shana Kanter, ‘Arm of the Sea Theater’ larger than life ecologically themed performance art at the Tidewater Arts Center along the Hudson River with Marlena Marallo and Patrick Wadden, ‘Diamond Dance Company’ in Woodstock, NY with Kristi Klinger. She has 6 years of experience participating in and coaching at the ‘Art Effect Duchess Art Camp’. MJ is a Certified Art Therapy Life Coach of art, dance, improv and leads restorative nature walks. She also likes to swim and surf.
Details of this retreat
Includes 5 nights accommodations plus
Transportation to/from Cobano Airport.
Enjoy home cooked meals, family style, prepared by professional Culinary Artists.
Meals prepared with love from locally sourced organic ingredients.
Immerse yourself to the level you desire with options to participate, lounge by the pool or relax in one of the many beautiful spaces.
Beach sunrise and sunset walks, waterfall climbing, zip lining, sound baths, live music, body work, energy circles, artistic expression and flow.
This is an opportunity to explore a foreign country with and as a local.
We love living in the Blue Zone and honoring what that means; family first., healthy lifestyle, self love. We invite you to be one of us as you enjoy the lifestyle we thrive on.
Enjoy the local cultural events with us. Farmers Market, Musical, Dance, Creative Expressions, Goods and more.
Come experience Costa Rica and enjoy yourself.
Schedule
All Optional
6:00 coffee/Tea
6:30 Yoga/Movement
9:00. Community Breakfast
10:00 Free time, external Excursions, art expression
4:00 Return, Relax before dinner, Refresh
6:00 Community Dinner
7:30 Community (games, music, dance, ?)
Fly to Cobano and we will pick you up from there and handle all your transportation.
Accommodation
You will have your own private cabin with a full bathroom, linens, towels and hot water.
Price
Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Relaxing atmosphere nestled in the jungle 4K from Montezuma Beach.
There is plenty of space to both enjoy privacy and community
Outdoor and Indoor Kitchens
Relaxing by pool,
Hammock and yoga swing in the court yard.
Space shared with a Macaw named Lucy, 4 dogs, 2 cats and 2 horses. Surrounded by monkeys, exotic birds and interesting wildlife. Fresh fruit trees and vegetables grown on site. Yoga/Meditation deck, Art space. Music Space and other opportunities for express
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
The Center is owned and operated by professional culinary artists. All meals prepared with fresh organic produce from the farmers market or grown on site.
What's Included
Transportation to/from Cobano.
Breakfast/Dinner as community, Refreshments by the pool for lunch and per request.
Private cabin with hot shower, linens, towels, etc.
5 Nights Stay
Yoga/bodywork/breath work/energy sessions
Sound Healing off Property
Beach Sunrise/Sunset excursions
Waterfall/ Jungle climb/hike opportunities
Community/Emotional Support
What's Not Included
Airfare / Transportation to Cobano.
Personal toiletries.
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Select your options
This program offers flexible scheduling, allowing you to arrange the date of your retreat directly with the host.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
The event is 100% refundable for cancellation 60+ days before the event start date. The event is 50% refundable if cancelled 30-59 days before the start date.