NEWTON CAMPBELL YOGA

One full week of complete immersion in a rural Costa Rican eco-retreat and wellness center. We must be conscious to minimize our impact on the earth’s ecosystems, especially in a place with so much diversity as Costa Rica. Virtually 5-6% of all the plant and animal species on the earth are found here. The owners and staff of the retreat center are dedicated to protecting the natural environment, to reducing waste and conserving, reusing and recycling resources. Even before the new owners took over the hotel in 2006, the previous owners took care not to cut down any big trees or fruit trees to construct the lodge and buildings there.

 

-  It’s a life-enhancing guest facility nestled on 8 acres in the Costa Rican mountains 1 hour west of the capital city of San Jose and 1      hour north of the Central Pacific Beaches.

 

-  Beautiful and serene; It’s a tranquil mountain respite from everyday life.

 

-  It’s elevation is 2000 feet which creates an ideal climate between 62-84 degrees year round.

 

-  The resort lies on the winding but wonderfully pothole-free Highway 27, 19 kilometers past Puriscal toward Orotina, about an            hour drive southwest from San José and 1 hour north of the Central Pacific Beaches in the San Pablo Province of San Jose

 

-  A paradise surrounded by nature and beautiful trees, birds and butterflies

 

 

INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT COST:

1) This special eco-resort features an infinity-edge pool The Pool and the entire property is surrounded by beautiful 

foliage.  Dining/activity room, a balcony with breathtaking views and 10 private casitas (single and shared), each with an outdoor patio. Feel at home cradled by nature amidst the mango trees and sounds of the living forest in 

your simple, elegant suite. Allow yourself to truly relax in the comfort and peace of the mountains that Costa Rica is famous for. Tastefully designed with unique décor to allow you to enjoy the serenity of your surroundings, each suite comes with its own bath tub, private terrace and garden with outdoor seating. Hardwood furniture and a 

ceiling made of teak bring the ambiance of the forest into your room. The sleeping area has a comfy queen-sized bed. Ceiling fans;

a refrigerator; coffee/tea maker; phone; complementary snacks; and TV/DVD player. Choose a movie free from over 250 in our collection make your stay even more inviting. Settle in to a cool evening and watch the sunset from your private terrace. In the morning, awaken to the sounds of nature. Take a walk to the stream or hike to where 

you can see the Nicoya Peninsula in the distance. Our Yoga, Meditation and hike have an extra special experience in the natural surroundings in Costa Rica with the fresh mountain breeze, the wide acreage of open spaces splashed by the natural elements, nature birds and animals.

 

2) The Retreat offers two daily Yoga Classes (including Meditation - Guided & Silent; Sunrise & Sunset Hikes) in a magnificent open-air pavilion overlooking acres of green, lush vegetation of the Costa Rican mountains.

The resort is being called a "newly discovered hot spot" for viewing birds of the Pacific slope Woodland area. Since February 2007, more than 65 species of birds have been identified within the 8 acres of the retreat center. From Blue-Crowned Motmot; Blue-gray Tanager; Cattle Egret; Keel-billed Toucan; Yellow Warbler; Great Kiskadee; Pale-billed Woodpecker; Red-billed Pigeon; Tropical Parula; Turkey Vulture just to name a few. Bring your binoculars and a good camera for our hikes and bird & butterfly watching.

 

3) Guests can enjoy some of the freshest foods in all of Costa Rica. The Cuisine is International, with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, some home-grown in the organic garden. You will enjoy family-style meals served on the balcony. They do their best to honor individual dietary concerns. The dishes are either vegetarian or include fresh fish or hormone-free chicken. They can adapt the menu for vegan or gluten-free diets. First meal starts with dinner on arrival day and ends with breakfast on departure day. Additional meals can be requested at an additional cost Breakfast: Serving up a variety of seasonal fruits, traditional Costa Rican "gallopinto", fresh farm eggs, whole grain bread and organic coffees and teas, you will feel pampered and satisfied. Leaner options such as oatmeal with goji berries or yogurt & granola with soaked seeds & flax are also available. (A consultation with one of the On-site health professionals can lead you to a diet appropriate for your goals and we can help you get started on detoxifying or making dietary changes- not included in Retreat cost). Dinner: The local cooks serve up delicious dishes made with fresh fish, chicken dishes (orange/mango chicken with coriander, served with brown and wild rice is one favorite) or vegetarian dishes such as Spinach enchiladas and Vegetarian Thai Curry over rice. Enjoy a glass of Organic Wine or Costa Rican Beer with dinner (the only Alcohol served on the property). The goal is healthful, enjoyable dining; you will feel good about the attention to freshness and wholesome ingredients. A beautiful fresh salad is part of every dinner. Only healthful oils,(no trans-fats) real butter and local honey, often substituting honey or "dulce" (minimally processed sugar cane) for white sugar. Desserts are homemade and generally light, though they accommodate everybody’s love for chocolate!

 

4) Three Excursions:

- One full day tour to La Paz Waterfalls and Poas Volcano. Enjoy two popular destinations: La Paz Waterfall gardens and Poas Volcano. La Paz Waterfall Gardens gives you the opportunity to enjoy lush tropical rainforests, flowing white rivers, 

beautiful waterfalls, and a variety of birds, butterflies and flowers. Over 3.5 kilometers of hiking trails allow you to take it all in at your own pace. A visit to Poas Volcano allows you to look into the heart of a live volcano.  Although there is no 

lava flow, the steam arising from the crater and occasional geyser eruptions make this a spectacular sight. You will get a birds-eye view 320 meters down into the powerful crater - the deck is practically at the rim of the crater.

 

- Half Day tour to Turubari Park, just 15 minutes from our resort. High above the Rainforest Turubari Park is an eco-adventure experience with rain forest tours, an aerial tram, Horse back Riding (extra cost), and a Tram ride, the regular 8 station zipline and the Super Man Zip line (extra cost), an exhilarating experience of flying over the canopy of trees, safely. Turubari is known to have the best canopy tours in all of Costa Rica.

 

- Half Day tour to Local Waterfall which is a private local waterfall, 15 minutes from our resort. We will leave the retreat around 10-10:30am so we are back in time for a healthy, organic lunch.

 

5) All transportation fees to and from San Jose International Airport (Juan Santamaria) to the Retreat and all the above three excursions.

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NOT INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT COST:

1) Your roundtrip airfare

2) Gratuities (except meals)

3) Additional Excursions and transportation costs

4) Spa & Treatments (Massage Therapy; Energy Balancing Therapy; Detoxification Therapy; Nutritional/Mind-Body and Special             Services; Mini Spa Treatments - all at an affordable price on the retreat center directed by Owner & Registered Herbalist).

5) Boutique items and personal gifts

 

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WHAT IF I WANT TO DO SOMETHING ON MY OWN?

Your time is your own on the Retreat for 8 days. You decide to stay put on the property in your private casita, enjoy the hiking trails and swimming pool, watch the birds, meditate by the stream, relax in a hammock, or read a book. Or, you can:

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- Take day trips to nearby attractions including beaches. Choose from Jaco Beach, a bustling area where you can have a surf lesson, shop, or relax, or a more secluded, quiet beach at Esterillos Oeste.

- Choose a movie from a satisfying library of DVD's with players in all rooms.

- A hike to the stream or the pochote tree forest where you might just see a colorful toucan, an iridescent mot-mot or any  one of several species of birds for birdwatching.

- Horseback riding OR a Guided Hike in the hills with amazing views of the green valleys, the forest and even the Nicoya Peninsula and ocean beyond. Ride to a waterfall or through farms with amazing vistas.

- A visit to nearby San Pablo, a tiny town typical of the "campo", the real Costa Rica, where you might see prancing "pasatrote" horses, a caballero herding his cows or a "futbol" match in the town square. Or visit Puriscal, a more bustling town with its market and traditional town square.

- A dip in the pool and lounging with a good book.

- Give yourself time for reflection, meditation, and to just be still and renew yourself in nature.

- Special salsa dance fiestas and musical evenings.

- If you sing, play piano or guitar we have both and you can join the jam session that happens frequently at the retreat.

- Walk into the town or take a taxi to the cigar factory.

 

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PAYMENT POLICY:

- All payments are nonrefundable and non transferable.

- All prices are on a per person basis & include accommodations, meals, yoga programs; three Excursions (One 

full day event and two half-day events); Transportation to & from San Jose Airport.

- Gratuities (10% only on meals), taxes.

 

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