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![HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS (aka the House of SELF EMPOWERMENT [formerly known as the Fountains Guesthouse.com]) - http://HouseOfConnections.com - 1-941-312-7569-from U.S. / (506) 8-378-6679 : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/10723652_JZPLG
Welcome to the HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS in Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica!!
SUPER SPECIAL RATES* (this even covers Peak Season!!!)
(for ease - see JUST the bedrooms at - http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/HOCBedrooms/10723730_dP6tJ
Suite 1 - $75/n (reg. $90 - this rate does NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use it for an additional $5 a FILL for the hot water]) ($70/n if 8 nights)
Room 3 - $55/n (reg. $65) ($50/n if 8 nights)
Room 4 - $45/n (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8 nights)
Room 5 - $55/n (use the shower in Suite 2 & pay only $50/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) ($50/$45/n if 8 nights)
Room 6 - $30/n (reg. $40) ($25/n if 8 nights - 1 person)
Even with these LOW RATES, we still include:
• ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair
• FREE WiFi throughout the house (usually)
• Up to 10 min. a day to check your emails
• FREE calls to/from the U.S./Canada
• A U.S. phone number for your friends, family & co-workers to call you at.
• A Guest Cell Phone you can rent
*CONDITIONS:
• Discount is ONLY valid when paid in full IMMEDIATELY upon RESERVING & expires ON March 31, ’10 (Payment is either by depositing into our Bank of America or USAA account, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [CitiBank-CR or Banco Nacional]. Credit card is ONLY with a U.S. MasterCard [no additional fee] or via Paypal [you don’t have to have a Paypal account these days] BUT, because of the special rate we’re giving you, YOU would pay the 5% fee they charge us!)
• Pre-Pay for 4 nights MINIMUM (add $5/n to the rate if fewer nights).
• Valid even if not traveling till April 1, '10 (if you don't have the exact dates you can buy credit for a specific room AND, if it's not available, we'll UPGRADE you to the next more expensive room at NO ADDITIONAL COST!!! You can even break the nights up). - NO EXCEPTIONS for these rates [subject to change until full payment is in]. No additional discounts.
• These rates are with YOU CLEANING YOUR ROOM & BATHROOM when you check out (& you keeping your bathroom clean throughout if it's shared).
We collect a $20 deposit for each room to ensure that. If you don't clean up, we keep $10 of it ($5 if one night, $10/$15 for #1).
After March 31, '10, add $5/n to each rate for our SUPER SPECIAL.
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Come stay in our MAGICAL, TRANQUIL OASIS - located in THE BEST, MOST CONVENIENT and Safest area we’ve found in Costa Rica - San Rafael de ESCAZU!!
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS (formerly known as the Fountains Guesthouse [we changed because CONNECTING is REALLY what the energy of the house/your hosts are about!]!) located ON THE main street on the South/West side of the Central Valley just 7 min. West of San Jose (depending on traffic of course) YET we’re set back 300' on nearly 2 acres of LUSH Tropical foliage with a CREEK running around part of the parameters!!!
MANY refer to our area as the HEART of the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - what many refer to as the "Gringo Area" because it has the MOST MODERN CONVENIENCES like OVER 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (& MANY deliver!!!) - including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Bagelmen's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Organic/Healthy, International cuisine, Sushi, Subway, Kosher/Jewish and LOTS MORE! Check out Vicki’s new COSTA RICA EATS Restaurant Guide [with a STRONG emphasis on the Escazu area] – http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com). On our corner is a Curves, a small but nice selection/priced “liquor store”. Our area also has everything from the best markets around, to Yoga Classes, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), tanning salon, the BEST butcher, gyms (World Gym and ArenaTrek), Pilates, a local feria/Farmer’s Market on Sat. and an organic feria Wed. morning, dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere! [usually around 40-60%]) and THE American-owned hospital - CIMA (U.S. owned). We're also ON the bus line that goes directly into San Jose (into the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal - THE MAIN bus terminal for Costa Rica!!)!! Need to go further? Just about whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
Because of this, you don’t need to rent an expensive car – you can walk to many things or use one of the many English-speaking (of varying levels) LEGAL Taxi Drivers/Guides we associate with to assist you (including with translation [for a NICE tip &/or extra fee])! This saves you a LOT of money!!
SJO Airport is just 20 minutes from us (you rarely get that noisy/sleep-wrecking airplane noise breaking your sleep throughout the night) and Pavas Airport (home to http://NatureAir.com - the ONLY airline we’d take for traveling within Costa Rica!!) is just 10 minutes from us!!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!!
One of most SPECIAL Feature are our BEDS!!! Most of are beds are 2 Twin beds that we put a strap around (so they don’t separate) and put a Memory Foam Topper on top making our beds some of the MOST DELICIOUS most of our guests say they’ve slept in!! Like it hard? (MOST beds in Latin American countries are HARD as a rock [note – “orthopedic” usually means hard as a rock!!) We can remove the Topper!! One likes it hard and the other softer – we have Twin Memory Foam Toppers – whatever is best for your good night sleep, our intention is to accommodate it!!
Our home is a real "me casa - es su casa" kinda feel where you have complete access to our FULL Kitchen that includes everything from all sorts of kitchen toys, numerous juicers, a food dehydrator, ice cream maker, pop corn maker to a convection oven (you just get to clean up after yourself!!). Go hang out in the livingroom watching tv, workin' on your laptop (no need to coup yourself up!!), hang out in one of the MANY hammocks located around the property, read a book, play games - just BE!!!!
PERSONAL RETREAT/PAMPERING DAY:
We have some Holistic Practitioners & Pamperers that see their clients here including http://RodrigoMassageCostaRica1.com & Lizette doing very detailed Manicures & Pedicures & others!! (Fridays 10am-4pm starting March 19. See http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com)
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS is located less than 2-3 hours or less from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!! Even faster – catch a flight on http://NatureAir.com to get you to the places that would normally be a grueling 3-5 hour drive (and what an AWESOME way to see the country!)!!
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS
is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Friends usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT (the seminar division of House of Connections) AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica – 40-60% off. We can assist you with a connection to some of the wonderful medical professionals we share with others!!), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, seminar or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
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REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is $15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
LAST MINUTE RATES
We often can be workable with last minuters in certain rooms! Inquire!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL time? We have special Locals Rates - inquire!!
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@HouseOfConnections.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at: 1-941-312-7569 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://HouseOfConnections.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Friends get to borrow resources from - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=10723652&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=JZPLG&rand=6433 "HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS (aka the House of SELF EMPOWERMENT [formerly known as the Fountains Guesthouse.com]) - http://HouseOfConnections.com - 1-941-312-7569-from U.S. / (506) 8-378-6679 : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/10723652_JZPLG
Welcome to the HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS in Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica!!
SUPER SPECIAL RATES* (this even covers Peak Season!!!)
(for ease - see JUST the bedrooms at - http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/HOCBedrooms/10723730_dP6tJ
Suite 1 - $75/n (reg. $90 - this rate does NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use it for an additional $5 a FILL for the hot water]) ($70/n if 8 nights)
Room 3 - $55/n (reg. $65) ($50/n if 8 nights)
Room 4 - $45/n (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8 nights)
Room 5 - $55/n (use the shower in Suite 2 & pay only $50/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) ($50/$45/n if 8 nights)
Room 6 - $30/n (reg. $40) ($25/n if 8 nights - 1 person)
Even with these LOW RATES, we still include:
• ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair
• FREE WiFi throughout the house (usually)
• Up to 10 min. a day to check your emails
• FREE calls to/from the U.S./Canada
• A U.S. phone number for your friends, family & co-workers to call you at.
• A Guest Cell Phone you can rent
*CONDITIONS:
• Discount is ONLY valid when paid in full IMMEDIATELY upon RESERVING & expires ON March 31, ’10 (Payment is either by depositing into our Bank of America or USAA account, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [CitiBank-CR or Banco Nacional]. Credit card is ONLY with a U.S. MasterCard [no additional fee] or via Paypal [you don’t have to have a Paypal account these days] BUT, because of the special rate we’re giving you, YOU would pay the 5% fee they charge us!)
• Pre-Pay for 4 nights MINIMUM (add $5/n to the rate if fewer nights).
• Valid even if not traveling till April 1, '10 (if you don't have the exact dates you can buy credit for a specific room AND, if it's not available, we'll UPGRADE you to the next more expensive room at NO ADDITIONAL COST!!! You can even break the nights up). - NO EXCEPTIONS for these rates [subject to change until full payment is in]. No additional discounts.
• These rates are with YOU CLEANING YOUR ROOM & BATHROOM when you check out (& you keeping your bathroom clean throughout if it's shared).
We collect a $20 deposit for each room to ensure that. If you don't clean up, we keep $10 of it ($5 if one night, $10/$15 for #1).
After March 31, '10, add $5/n to each rate for our SUPER SPECIAL.
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Come stay in our MAGICAL, TRANQUIL OASIS - located in THE BEST, MOST CONVENIENT and Safest area we’ve found in Costa Rica - San Rafael de ESCAZU!!
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS (formerly known as the Fountains Guesthouse [we changed because CONNECTING is REALLY what the energy of the house/your hosts are about!]!) located ON THE main street on the South/West side of the Central Valley just 7 min. West of San Jose (depending on traffic of course) YET we’re set back 300' on nearly 2 acres of LUSH Tropical foliage with a CREEK running around part of the parameters!!!
MANY refer to our area as the HEART of the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - what many refer to as the \"Gringo Area\" because it has the MOST MODERN CONVENIENCES like OVER 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (& MANY deliver!!!) - including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Bagelmen's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Organic/Healthy, International cuisine, Sushi, Subway, Kosher/Jewish and LOTS MORE! Check out Vicki’s new COSTA RICA EATS Restaurant Guide [with a STRONG emphasis on the Escazu area] – http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com). On our corner is a Curves, a small but nice selection/priced “liquor store”. Our area also has everything from the best markets around, to Yoga Classes, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), tanning salon, the BEST butcher, gyms (World Gym and ArenaTrek), Pilates, a local feria/Farmer’s Market on Sat. and an organic feria Wed. morning, dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere! [usually around 40-60%]) and THE American-owned hospital - CIMA (U.S. owned). We're also ON the bus line that goes directly into San Jose (into the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal - THE MAIN bus terminal for Costa Rica!!)!! Need to go further? Just about whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
Because of this, you don’t need to rent an expensive car – you can walk to many things or use one of the many English-speaking (of varying levels) LEGAL Taxi Drivers/Guides we associate with to assist you (including with translation [for a NICE tip &/or extra fee])! This saves you a LOT of money!!
SJO Airport is just 20 minutes from us (you rarely get that noisy/sleep-wrecking airplane noise breaking your sleep throughout the night) and Pavas Airport (home to http://NatureAir.com - the ONLY airline we’d take for traveling within Costa Rica!!) is just 10 minutes from us!!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!!
One of most SPECIAL Feature are our BEDS!!! Most of are beds are 2 Twin beds that we put a strap around (so they don’t separate) and put a Memory Foam Topper on top making our beds some of the MOST DELICIOUS most of our guests say they’ve slept in!! Like it hard? (MOST beds in Latin American countries are HARD as a rock [note – “orthopedic” usually means hard as a rock!!) We can remove the Topper!! One likes it hard and the other softer – we have Twin Memory Foam Toppers – whatever is best for your good night sleep, our intention is to accommodate it!!
Our home is a real \"me casa - es su casa\" kinda feel where you have complete access to our FULL Kitchen that includes everything from all sorts of kitchen toys, numerous juicers, a food dehydrator, ice cream maker, pop corn maker to a convection oven (you just get to clean up after yourself!!). Go hang out in the livingroom watching tv, workin' on your laptop (no need to coup yourself up!!), hang out in one of the MANY hammocks located around the property, read a book, play games - just BE!!!!
PERSONAL RETREAT/PAMPERING DAY:
We have some Holistic Practitioners & Pamperers that see their clients here including http://RodrigoMassageCostaRica1.com & Lizette doing very detailed Manicures & Pedicures & others!! (Fridays 10am-4pm starting March 19. See http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com)
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS is located less than 2-3 hours or less from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!! Even faster – catch a flight on http://NatureAir.com to get you to the places that would normally be a grueling 3-5 hour drive (and what an AWESOME way to see the country!)!!
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS
is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Friends usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT (the seminar division of House of Connections) AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica – 40-60% off. We can assist you with a connection to some of the wonderful medical professionals we share with others!!), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, seminar or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
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REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is $15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
LAST MINUTE RATES
We often can be workable with last minuters in certain rooms! Inquire!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL time? We have special Locals Rates - inquire!!
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@HouseOfConnections.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at: 1-941-312-7569 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://HouseOfConnections.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Friends get to borrow resources from - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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Updated: Mar 11, 2010 3:11am PST
![VENICE, OSPREY, SARASOTA - FLORIDA : http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/VENICE-OSPREY-SARASOTA-FLORIDA/9954000_3CbcE
I left the Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Sarasota - Florida area July 2005 but I as getting "signs" from the Universe that I was to move to Costa Rica for some "Bigger Purpose" (boy has the growth here been BIG with LOTS MORE to do!!) but I was & am VERY MUCH STILL IN LOVE with the area & Goddess forbid IF I HAD to go back to the States, I'd go back to the Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Sarasota area in a heartbeat.
Unfortunately, when I lived there, that was in my pre-digital camera days - heck - any camera days so I don't have lots of pictures (other than many of those below that were taken with a regular camera & later taken with a digital camera) but here are some photos & my friends Danae & Michael (that used to live in Costa Rica till they said "NO MORE!!") are now sharing pictures to help make me more homesick (interesting one might think considering I am FROM Southern California - grew up 10 minutes from Disneyland & the beach, lived in the San Fernando Valley, San Francisco for 17 years & San Diego [near the Zoo] for 4 1/2 years that my heart at this point would still be in this area I only lived in for 3 1/2 years but it was TOTALLY a "Spirit Driven" move that brought me here & I LOVE this area!!
I hear times are VERY CHALLENGING (EVERYWHERE) & LOTS of things are closing down but maybe you might find this photo album interesting if you're going to visit or move there.
CLOSED: Albertson’s, Kmart (ALL), Day’s Inn, Holiday Inn
I've been BIG TIME missin' Pat at Angel Ministries, my FAV "new agey" type store Serenity Gardens (booo - they're no longer there!! Pam made her transition & Patti is taking time off), my fav herb store Cathy's Sweet Sage (booo - no longer there), Crow's Nest, M&D in Osprey (YUMMMM Greek dishes & strawberry waffles & their rice pudding), Frankies, Mi Pueblo, Thailand, Marco Polo Chinese Buffet, Ichiban Sushi & ESPECIALLY Casey Key Fish Restaurant!!! Also, Wed. & Sun. Sunset Drumming Circle on Casey Key (& Sat. night on Siesta Key in Sarasota [more party atmosphere though] - http://Sarasotafl.org/cms/d/and_the_beat_goes_on.php )! H2Only Bait for my 18+ pairs of Crocs, Dr. Dan the Chiropractor, Volunteering for Meals on Wheels, The Flying Gaono Brothers (I was friends with Richie back in Calif in high school & re-aquainted with him [Richie] when I moved to Venice]), Jessica's Stand (organic market on Fri. & Sat. in Sarasota), Warm Mineral Springs, that FABULOUS place for homemade Ice Cream (ESPECIALLY peppermint stick!!) I think in Northport, Oscar Scherrer State Park & Native American Pow Wow’s, Rev. Duffy & Kathy at the Science of Mind Center of Spiritual Awareness & LOTS MORE!!
FLORIDA COUPON NETWORK: http://ForidaCouponNetwork.com
UPCOMING EVENTS / CALENDAR:
http://woman-spirit.com - has many Spiritual-type events.
Nov. 14 (Sat.) - 8am-4pm - SARASOTA NATURALLY (351-3740) - People in Celebration of Natural Living. LOCATION: Main Street & 5 Points Park - it coincides with the Downtown Farmer’s Market
Dec. 5 – 2009 BOAT PARADE
SOME OF VICKI’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA (no promises that they’re still open) – Note – Florida has a NO-SMOKING LAW!!
CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE (http://CaseyKeyFishHouse.com / 966-1901) - Vicki's FAVORITE RESTAURANT in the area!! They RE-OPENED their FABULOUS WATERFRONT TIKI BAR which is quite the place on the weekends (nightly IN Season!!). Give a BIG HUG to bartender Skeeter [a SWEET & Spiritual Dolly Parton-ish look-a-like] & owner Jimmy [who LOVES Costa Rica]). HOURS: Daily 11:30am-9pm (Note: The restaurant usually closes right after Labor Day, through the end of September, for end of summer vacation). LOCATION: CASEY KEY - Off Tamiami Trail - turn West onto Blackburn Point Road & they're just over the North Swing/Hanging Bridge onto Casey Key [off Tamiami Trail]
M&D COUNTRY KITCHEN (966-2068 / http://MAndDCountryKitchen.com / info@MAndDCountryKitchen.com) - A REAL Down Home COUNTRY KITCHEN!!! I LOVE this place!! & I LOVE to site ALFRESCO on their outdoor patio!! So NON-pretentious where the emphasis is on GOOD HOME COOKIN’ & GOOD Service!! MY FAV dishes here - their BELGIUM STRAWBERRY WAFFLES (when in season), GYROS ($6.75) & ALL of their GREEK dishes (ESPECIALLY the MOUSAKA as well as their SOUVLAKA & SPANAKOPITA) & LAMB SHANK (with Spaghetti ($11.95)!!! They also have tasty MEATLOAF, Fresh Roast Turkey & Pork, Grilled Pork Chops, LIVER & ONIONS, numerous fish dishes++++++. SANDWICHES: Patty Melt on RYE, REUBEN, Hot Open-Faced Roast Beef or Turkey (with mashed potatoes & gravy ($7.50), SOUVLAKA Sandwich & all the standards & LOTS MORE!! They also have burgers++++!! They have quite a few SALADS from Greek to a Chicken or Salmon Caesar!! They even have numerous SOUP & SANDWICH COMBO SPECIALS ($6.75)!! DESSERTS: MY FAV – RICE PUDDING & their BAKLAVA & PIE!! DAILY SPECIALS ($1 cheaper for lunch though dinner has more [soup, salad, potato & dessert!!]) – examples of things not normally on the menu - Thurs. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE-$7.50/$8.50. BREAKFAST (a large selection including EGGS BENEDICT [you can even get a 1/2 order of Ebs!!], BISCUITS ‘n GRAVY, GRITS & GOOD HOME FRIES!!) is served ALL DAY!! Service was always REALLY GOOD in this "Diner" style restaurant (though I preferred to) where I felt like I was part of the "family" - always greeted with a BIG Hello & hug to Jimmy & Pam from Vicki (the gal that used to live in Osprey but moved to Costa Rica & always went crazy over the gyros with EXTRA EXTRA Tzatzki sauce, & I ALWAYS asked for EXTRA EXTRA strawberry’s & whipped cream on the waffles!! HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 7am-7pm, Sat.-Mon. 7am-3pm. LOCATION: OSPREY – 115 S. Tamiami Trail - on the corner where the Super WalMart is.
KINGFISH CAFE - (484-1840) - ALL food I've EVER had here was REALLY GOOD though I'm VERY partial to their PopPop Dessert!! Send a BIG HUG to owner/chef Alan & his mom Sue Laskowski! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 625 S. Tamiami Trail - near the Southern Bridge ON Venice Island
FRANKIE’S ITALIAN (coming soon - http://FrankiesPizzaSarasota.com / http://pizza.restaurantsinsarasota.com/frankies http://pizza.restaurantsinsarasota.com/frankies / 966-4453) - I ESPECIALLY LOVED their VEAL PICCATA & Garlic Bread Their New York PIZZA is also REALLY GOOD! They have a nice size SEAFOOD menu & a large Hot SANDWICH menu. A real casual Italian feeling place with GOOD service (have Shalane take care of you [not sure if she’d remember Vicki that moved to Costa Rica but almost always ordered the Veal Piccata with EXTRA lemons & capers!!]). HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm LOCATION: OSPREY – 1072 S Tamiami Trail
MARCO POLO BUFFET & GRILL (412-3988) – My FAV CHINESE BUFFET!! LOCATION: VENICE – 549 US US 41 – Bypass North (in same mall as Big Lots)
ICHIBAN SUSHI (924-1611 / http://IchibanSarasota.com) - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SUSHI OFF the menu - made-to-order!! [not buffet] with 50 items for JUST $19 GOOD SUSHI & JAPANESE food!!! Give a BIG “Hola” to TONY & his Asian wife [might her name also be Vicki?] from Vicki in Costa Rica. HOURS: Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm, Sat. 4-9:30pm, Closed Sun. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 2724 Stickney Point Rd. - Gateway Center.
WEE BLEW INN (484-5616) - A total “diner” type place with a good Friday night All-You-Can-Eat FISH FRY - $7.99. LOCATION: VENICE - on the Bypass – 590 US US 41 – Bypass S - just south of the Brickyard - home to Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM - Sweet Scoops (624-3051) – REALLY DELISH HOMEMADE ICE CREAM!!! Sarong Goddess Vicki’s FAV FAV in the WHOLE WORLD is their Peppermint Stick!!! HOURS: LOCATION: PORT CHARLOTTE (though closer to North Port) - 171 Tamiami Trl - WELL worth the drive about 20 min. South.
WAFFLE HOUSE (412-0335) – I REALLY LOVE their Strawberry Waffle with Whipped Cream!!! LOCATION: VENICE - 370 Commercial Ct
THE SODA FOUNTAIN (488-7600 / 412-9860) - A REAL old fashioned Soda Fountain Feel with Cherry Cokes & MORE!!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 349 W Venice Ave (main street)
Lonjevity (http://Lonjevity.net) - SUPERFOOD FUSION (By using fresh and healthy ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, fish and meat we are able to eliminate unnecessary junk food without sacfricing great taste. Superfoods, high in antioxidants, fiber, protein, beneficial oils, vitamins and minerals provide the building blocks toward a healthy diet and lifestyle) – HEALTHY EATING!! SPECIALS: Vegan & Vegetarian Pizza Night – Tuesdays 7-9pm EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm. Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 4-9pm, Late Night Happy Hour (food) – Mon.-Sat. 9-11pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 1737 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239. Across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital
GOLD RUSH BBQ (483-3137 / http://GoldRushBbq.com) - Tasty BBQ food!! SPECIALS – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT – Tues.-Baby Back Ribs $17.99, Thurs.-Spare Ribs $15.99, Fri.-Catfish $12.99, Sun.-Chicken $9.99. Wed.-Fried Chicken Special. FREE DINNER on your BIRTHDAY!!! HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-9:30pm. VENICE - 661 Tamiami Trail South
UPPER CRUST ORGANIC CAFE & BAKERY (244-0430 / http://UpperCrustOrganic.ning.com) - ORGANIC!!! SCONES (even with Devonshire Cream), STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, PIES – BANANA CREAM, Lemon Meringue, Mixed Berry, Peanut Butter, Pecan, Pumpkin; NY CHEESECAKE, FRESH BREADS, BAGELS (10), Muffins, Turnovers,CINNAMON ROLLS. Entrees $16.95-$20.95, Sandwiches $8.95-$10.95. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Fri. & Sat. 4-8pm – Appetizers $7.95, Entrees (MANY) $10.95. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 213 W Venice Ave.
iHOP (International House of Pancakes) (492-2318 / http://Ihop.com) - LOCATION: VENICE - 4369 Tamiami Trail South
MI PUEBLO MEXICAN (486-0005 / http://MiPuebloMexican.com / info@MiPuebloMexican.com) - LOCATION: VENICE - on the Bypass - in the Brick Yard - 530 US 41 ByPass South. Also SARASOTA at Palm Plaza - 4436 Bee Ridge Rd (379-2880) & also University Walk Plaza - 8405 Tuttle Ave. (359-9303) where they also have an ORGANIC MENU!!
LEFT COAST SEAFOOD (485-5064 / http://LeftCoastSeafood.com) - BIG Menu! LOTS of SEAFOOD!!! SPECIALS: EARLY BIRD - 3-5:30pm, 10-15 DAILY SPECIALS, Tues. (all day) -ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP. $12.99, Wed. - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH $7.99, Thurs. 30¢ oysters in bar (only), Thurs.-Itswich Clams - $18.99. HAPPY HOUR-11am-6pm. Join their VIP Club & get a $20 Gift Certificate for your BIRTHDAY!!! HOURS: Daily 11am-8:30pm. LOCATION: VENICE - 750 US 41 Bypass North (just north of Big Lots)
STIR THE SOUL Coffee House () - (I THINK THEY’RE CLOSED) LOCATION: VENICE - 525 E Venice Ave. (just before the North bridge) – closed?? I hope not as this was a REALLY Nice Coffee House that had good drinks & LIVE MUSIC many nights!!
SNOOK HAVEN (484-2553 / http://SnookHavenFL.com) - This is a MUST EXPERIENCE thing I never did do but WILL next time I’m back!! Quite the lively place ON a creek, LIVE MUSIC (I think they even have them mid-week/mid-day), I think Sunday is/used to be Biker Day. They have canoes & kayaks you can rent (self-guided - $15/11/2 hr) & offer Terry’s River Tour (http://TerrysRiverTour.com) BOAT RAMP. HOURS: Sun. 11am-5pm, Wed. 11am-4pm, Thurs. 11am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-8:30pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). LOCATION: VENICE – 5000 Venice Ave. – Exit 191 off I-75 (take exit 191- River Rd. Turn Left at the 1st traffic light onto a dirt road. Follow until the road ends. From Venice: Travel East on River Rd. and turn Right when you see our sign at the corner of River Rd. and Venice Ave. from points North travel Venice Ave heading South as far as the road goes)
AQUA RESTAURANT & LITTLE WET BAR (918-8041 / http://Aqua576.com) - Entrees run $22.95-$29.95. SPECIALS: HAPPY HOUR (Wet Bar) – Daily 2-7pm - $1-draft, $2-wells, $3-calls. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Daily 5-6:30pm - $19.95 – a 3 course meal (with choices) & a glass of wine. Mon.-Sat. 3-6pm & all day Sun. - $1 Burger Sliders. LIVE MUSIC – Jazz- Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm (upstairs in their casual Little Web Bar). NOTE: They penalize you if you ask for separate checks –adding 18% tip to the bill. HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm, Sun. 11am-2pm. LOCATION: OSPREY – 576 Blackburn Point Rd. / Marker 33 if coming by boat (dock).
RENDEZVOUS CAFÉ (492-3663 / http://rdvs-cafe.com) - HOURS: 24/7 (& you can get the WHOLE menu 24/7!!)!! Breakfasts start at $3.99, Dinners $6.99. Some of their special items - The Frito Pie -- Frito® chips topped with chili, onions & cheese, in a crispy tortilla bowl * The Duganator -- A meal-sized quesadilla, "stuft" with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, Pepper jack, & cheddar cheeses with salsa and sour cream on the side * The Spicy Bleu Buffalo Salad -- Crispy buffalo-style breaded chicken strips, with bleu cheese crumbles, tomato, mushroom, & bacon, on a large bed of lettuce. BREAKFAST Specialties - EGGS BENEDICT, CORN BEEF HASH, GRITS, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed French Toast – Hand-dipped French Toast stuffed with bananas and peanut butter. REUBEN, PHILLY CHEESE STEAK, BLUE CHEESE BURGERS, VEGGIE BURGER, CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPPERS, POT ROAST, LIVER & ONIONS, SHEPHERDS PIE, BEEF STEW. SCONES (blueberry, apple or raspberry-white chocolate), a BUNCH of different flavored Cheesecakes & other DESSERTS. A BUNCH of COFFEE DRINKS. SPECIALS – Daily 2-4pm – CHEAP CHEAP CHEESEBURGERS - $1.99. FRI. 11am-10pm - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY (Grouper) - $9.99. WIFI (plus 2 computer you can use). LOCATION: VENICE – 2115 South Tamiami Trail (in Galleria Plaza, next to Frank’s Theater)
Amore's Restaurant (493-3595) - LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT? LOCATION: VENICE - 2357 Tamiami Trail South
Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery (497-1154 / http://PerkinsRestaurant.com) - Kinda like a Marie Calendars with tasty PIES/bakery items. LOCATION: VENICE -1331 US 41 Bypass South
Sharky's On The Pier (488-1456 / http://SharkysOnThePier.com) - Sharky's is a MUST DO - PARTY place, the ONLY BEACHFRONT restaurant in Venice, live music often on the weekends in Peak Season but tourist prices & so-so food. See if Peter is still working there!! LIVE MUSIC – Thurs., Fri. (6pm), Sat. & Sun. (8pm), Tues. Trivia. SPECIALS: Thurs. Seafood Steampots – Chef-on-Deck – Spin the “Wheel of Lobster” for special prices!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 1600 Harbor Dr S - at the pier at the southern end of Venice Island.
Pop’s Sunset Grill (488-3177 / http://PopsSunsetGrillToGo.com / PopsSunsetGrill@yahoo.com) - This WATERFRONT (watch the dolphins swim by!!) restaurant has dining ALFRESCO & is at Marker ____ so drive your boat up & ENJOY!! They specialize in SEAFOOD!! A large Appetizer Menu with the standards plus even Fried Pickles!! Burgers, lots of sandwiches from Mahi Reuben, Bbq Pork, Cuban Panini Wrap, Cheese Steak, Big Fish Sandwich++. Fry Baskets range from $9.99 (Fish & Chips) to $12.99 – FRIED OYSTERS & CRAB CAKES. SPECIALS: Mon. – 50% Burgers, Wed. – 25% off Fry Baskets, Fri. – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY. HAPPY HOUR: Daily 3-7pm, SPORTS BAR. LIVE MUSIC (varies). LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 112 Circuit Rd. (off Albee Rd.)
Rosebud’s (918-8771 / http://RosebudsSarasota.com) - VEAL PICCATA - $17.99, PRIME RIB-$17.99-$23.99; T-BONE LAMB CHOPS-$22.99; BLACK ANGUS STEAKS; FRIED OYSTERS $15.99; Shrimp ala Vodka Pasta $16.99; DUCK Bigarade $16.99+++!!! Entrees come with tossed or a tasty CAESAR SALAD, baked potatoes, steak fries, linguine Marinara or veges. If memory serves me, I think they even have CRÈME BRULEE!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS: at least a dozen specials – 4-5:30pm. HAPPY HOUR: 4-7pm – 2x1 well & house wine. They are open most major HOLIDAYS. HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 4-10pm. LOCATION: OSPREY - 2215 S. Tamiami Trail
Anita’s ( 4 8 5 - 3 8 5 9 ) - We LOVE this place – especially for BREAKFAST (though usually packed – especially on the weekend)!! Down Home Cookin’ Comfort food!! MALTS!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 441 Tamiami Trail South
Crow's Nest (484-9551 / http://CrowsNest-venice.com) - WATERFRONT dining. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - north end - 1968 Tarpon Center Dr.
SaltWater Café (http://SaltwaterCafe.com / 488-3775) - They have the LARGEST MENU I’ve EVER seen!! Bake Brie "Petit Patre", Oyster Romanoff with Caviar, they even sell US-Belgua, Caspian Sea Osetra Golden or Sevruga CAVIAR, Chicken & Alligator Gumbo, Cold Gazpacho with Shrimp, Shrimp & Lobster Bisque, BIG SALAD menu, HUGE APPETIZER menu, LOTS of SEAFOOD (their speciaty – especially OYSTERS & CLAMS & LARGE SEA SCALLOPS - $13.99-$39.99 [12 oz. Broiled Florida Lobster Tail]), PRIME RIB-$14.99, Maple Leaf Farms Duck a la Orange-$19.99, 10 oz. Black Angus Sirloin "Cafe de Paris"-$14.99, Wiener Schnitzel-$17.99, Black Angus Steaks & Lamb-14 oz. Australian Rack of Lamb-$24.99, Pastas-$13.99-$19.99, BURGERS (including Blue Cheese) - $7.99-$9.99, Meat Loaf-$12.99, LOTS of PIZZAS+++!!! SUMMER SPECIAL – 3-Course meal - $39.99/2. COUPONS (on their website): FREE Mimosa or Champagne with Sunday Brunch – 11am-2:30pm; RAW BAR, LADIES NIGHT Wed. 8pm – FREE DRINK; 2x1 Drink – all day Mon. HAPPY HOUR – Daily noon-7pm & 9:30pm to close & all day Mon. - $4 martinis, 2x1 Well & Happy Hour Wines, House draft – Saltwater Brew 99¢, 4-5:30pm – Wings or Raw Oysters 29¢/ea. WIFI. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 1071 Tamiami Trail N (U.S. 41 & Laurel Road)
Le Petit Jardin (485-4449) - One of the nices, beautiful, trendy, high-end cafes. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND – 218 Tampa Ave. West
Phillipi Creek Village Oyster Bar & Restaurant (925-4444 / http://CreekSeafood.com) - A hot spot to go for SEAFOOD - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 5353 S Tamiami Tr
Frosted Mug (497-1611) - A&W Rootbeer Floats & tasty hot dogs & Chili burgers at this little stand. LOCATION: VENICE -1856 Tamiami Trail South
Lattitudes - SUNDAY BUFFET BRUNCH – REALLY GOOD - $14 (+$1 for unlimited Rogets sparkling wine). ALFRESCO - WATERFRONT. LOCATION: NORTH SARASOTA -
Ophelia (349-2212 / http://OpheliasOnTheBay.net) - ALFRESCO. SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET – 11am-2pm. LOCATION: SIESTA KEY - 9105 Midnight Pass Road
Beckham's Osprey Grill (918-8900 / http://BeckhamsOspreyGrill.net / Annie@BeckhamsOspreyGrill.net) - ALFRESCO. BEEF STROGANOFF-$13.95, POT ROAST, many SEAFOOD dishes. Many DESSERTS. SPECIALS: DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS, Wed. 4pm+ - Chef Tatum’s Steak Out – 16oz. Steak $15.95, Thurs. 6pm+ – TAPAS $6.95/ea., Sun. Brunch comes with a FREE Mimosa or Bloody Mary AND, they DONATE 15% of your check total back to your church!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - 4-6pm - Blackened Catfish with Cajun Cream Sauce, Grilled Pork Chop, Pasta Selva, Chicken Caesar, our famous Fish n Chips, Tenderloin Steak Tips, Penne Pasta with a rich 3-meat sauce, all served with your choice of soup of the day or salad - $9.95. LOCATION: OSPREY - 1272 South Tamiami Trail in Southbay Shopping Center.
Thai Spice & Sushi (485-3981) - LOCATION: VENICE - 531 US 41 Bypass North
Checker’s Drive-In (497-5445 / http://Checkers.com) - FAST FOOD – I like their Chili Burger!! LOCATION: VENICE – 1721 Tamiami Trail South
ARBY’S (485-9381 / http://Arbys.com) - LOCATION: VENICE – 430 US 41, Bypass N
Taste of Asia - Peter feels it’s the BEST Lao/Thai restaurant in SARASOTA
Althea’s (484-5187) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND – 220 Miami Ave. W.
Applebee’s (497-7740 / http://Applebees.com) - Though it’s a mega chain, I actually REALLY LIKE their BURGERS & STEAKS!!! LOCATION: VENICE - 4329 Tamiami Trail South. SARASOTA – 5490 Clark Rd. (925-2595), 5550 Fruitville Rd. (379-2260), 1991 Main St. (955-7234)
Twenty Four Seven of Venice Coffee House - 24/7 (486-1191) - LOCATION: VENICE - 533 US 41 Bypass North
Curry Creek Café (485-6560 / http://CurryCreekCafe.com) - A real INTERNATIONAL menu includes INDONESIAN, MEXICAN, SOUTHWEST, ANGUS BURGERS++. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 920 Tamiami Trl S
Melting Pot (306-3149) - They specialize in FONDUE. QUITE pricy with special 3-course meals for $78-$94/COUPLE. Traditional Cheese Fondues $16/1-2 + $8/pp.Other fondues $18-$25/pot. Dessert Fondues $16-small, $32-reg. Come with Fresh strawberries, bananas, cheesecake, Rice Krispies Treats®, marshmallows, pound cake and brownie Dippers. A VERY extensive fru-fru/pricy Drink Menu. HOURS. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5-11pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 1949 Ringling Blvd.
Dino's Pizza (371-3333) - PIZZA BUFFET - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 4290 Bee Ridge Rd
If Tea Cups Could Talk Tea & Coffee House (488-4400) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 239 Miami Ave West
Java Jo's Coffee House (484-6000) - LOCATION: 918 US 41 Bypass South
44th Aero Squadron (486-1729) - LOCATION: 222 Airport Ave West
China Jade (488-8898) – LOCATION: VENICE - 521 Tamiami Trail South
PAD THAI (365-7799) - THAI - HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 501 N. Beneva Rd.
THAILAND (927-8424) - THAI - LOCATION: SARASOTA
Luna Ristorante - The BEST PIZZA Danae’s had in her LIFE!!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - St Augustine Ave - 1 block from the main drag
RESTAURANT WEBSITES:
http://SunState.com/venice/rest.htm
http://DineSarasota.com - They have a “20 Hottest Places to Dine in Sarasota” list - http://DineSarasota.com/The%20List%20Page.htm
http://SunnyFloridaVacationRentals.com/venice-vacation-rentals/venice-dining.htm
http://TropicalFloridaProperty.com/default.asp_Q_f_E_cpg_A_pg_E_SouthwestFloridaRestaurants
http://RestaurantsInSarasota.com
http://SeeARoom.com/ve/venice/restaurants-florida-cheap-fine-best-hotels.htm -
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ACTIVITIES
ON-GOING
50 Fun And Free Things To Do In Sarasota Florida - http://SimplySarasota.com/FunAndFree.html
SARASOTA HISTORY ALIVE - http://SarasotaHistoryAlive.com/events
NATURAL AWAKENINGS has a newsletter that has a CALENDAR - http://nasrq.com/dotnetnuke/Resources/tabid/55/Default.aspx
http://SarasotaFl.org/events
Wed. – 4-7pm – Energetic Healings (Reiki) – FREE - at Angel Ministries - Venice - http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com/healingcenter.htm
Fri. & Sat. - Jessica's Stand - organic market – Sarasota
1st Friday of month – 6-9pm - Art Walks on Palm Avenue hosted by the Palm Avenue Arts Alliance – Sarasota (373-9660) – Galleries & restaurants in the area are open & they often have live performances, FREE!!
2nd Saturday of month - 10am-3pm - PSYCHIC FAIRE at Angel Ministries - Venice (http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com/psychicfair.htm) - Readings -$15/15 minutes
Sat. – gathering between 6-7pm-ish (it’s VERY spontaneous!!) –SUNSET DRUMMING CIRCLE on the beach - Casey Key / Nokomis (Wed. also in Peak Season – I think that’s about U.S.Thanksgiving to Easter). This Is one of the activities I MISS THE MOST living in Costa Rica!!! Bring a drum or some sort of musical instrument & just join in (I put kidney beans in a plastic bottle & called it an instrument) or get in the middle & just move!!! It’s a WILD looking group of people! JUST BE!! VERY MUCH individuals!! Hence you have lots of people that WISH they could be more free surrounding them watching – OCCASIONALLY joining in (that’s SOOOO COOL!!!!). Watch VERY CAREFULLY for the “Green Flash” that few people are blessed to see (not me yet) that happens JUST as the sun hits the horizon. People then cheer/bless the day off!! This is NOT the party place that I’ve observed the times I’ve been to the Sarasota circle so even kids are welcome (I think it’s GREAT to bring kids not used to being around “different” types of people as it opens their eyes/hearts to see people that are different are just that – different – NO threat & maybe they’ll feel inspired to be more free in their world!! See pics at http://escape-to-sarasota.com/nokomis-beach.htm / http://NokomisBeachDrumCircle.com There’s a publication - Bay Area Drumming that you can get a free internet copy of at BayAreaDrumming@TampaBay.rr.com
Sat. - Downtown Farmer’s Market – HOURS: 7am-1pm (I’ve also seen noon). LOCATION: Sarasota - Main St & N Lemon Ave. http://SarasotaDowntown.com/farmers_market.html
Sat. 7pm - Spiritual Message & on the 4th Sat. of each month they also have some sort of activity afterwards - inspiring movie, music, or group discussion replaces the usual meditation and message format. I AM HEALING ARTS CENTER -(927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.)
Sun. – Siesta Key Public Beach – Sarasota http://SiestaDrumCrcle.com / http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWFLDrumCircles/) WHEN: About an hour or 2 before Sunset. To me, this one is LOTS more of a party place (especially with onlookers drinking). It’s one of the largest ongoing drumming circles in the country.
Last Sunday of Month - SUNSET MEDITATION & DRUMMING FOR PEACE – Sarasota – North end of Turtle Beach
ANNUAL EVENTS
Oct. 16-18 - Sun Fiesta - Venice (223-4046) - Venice Island - Hosted by the Venice Women’s Sertoma
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CONSCIOUS / HOLISTIC / HEALING LIVING
SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT:
CENTER OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://CenterOfSpiritualAwareness.com / 926-7828) - Rev. Duffy Rutledge (I REALLY REALLY LOVED HER!!!) & Rev. Kathi Bruscemi. SERVICE: Sun. 10:30am. After the service join in community for a tasty lunch prepared by Rev. Duffy (donation). LOCATION: SARASOTA - 3590 S. Tuttle Ave. – in the Sarasota Board of Realtors Building.
ANGEL MINISTRIES (http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com / 486-8532-w / 492-4995-church). – Angel Ministries is more woo-woo/esoteric [psychic-y) & MAGICAL – LOTS less “traditional”!!! Rev. Pat (I LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!) also does Cleansing of Negative Energies in your home/office, Hypnosis & Past Life Regressions++!! They have MANY members with some wonderful gifts/powers!! SERVICES: Thurs. 7pm, Sun. 10:30am & 7pm (healings given at 6:30pm). They also do a Psychic Fair on the 2nd Saturday of month from 10am-3pm (Readings -$15/15 minutes) & . FREE Weekly Energetic Healings (Reiki) on Wed. – 4-7pm. LOCATION: NEW LOCATION – VENICE - 2269 Tamiami Trail (just before the 776 turnoff)
SOM - Sarasota Celebration Center (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://CenterforSpiritualAwakening.com / 927-6212 / 1-800-440-9665) - Karen Wolfson - LOCATION: SARASOTA - South Gate Community Center - 3145 South Gate Circle. SERVICE: Sun. 10am.
SOM - Center for Positive Learning (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://SarasotaCPL.org / 366-0275 / CPLFla@aol.com) - David Owen Ritz. SERVICE: Sun. 10:15am & Coffee & Community afterwards. LOCATION: SARASOTA - Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail). Office: U.S. Garage Building, 330 S. Pineapple Ave., #210 (Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9am-4:30pm)
SOM - New Thoughts For Living - David Owen Ritz (http://sarasotacpl.org) SERVICE: Sun. 10:15am. LOCATION: Beatrice
UNITY of Sarasota (955-3301 / http://UnityOfSarasota.com / 955-3301) - Rev. Elizabeth. HOURS: Sunday-10am, Wed. Candlelight Healing and Prayer Services-6pm. - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 3023 Proctor Rd. FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000091523871
I AM HEALING ARTS CENTER -(927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - Spiritual Education Center LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.) - SERVICE – Sat. 7pm & the 4th Sat. they also have some sort of activity afterwards - inspiring movie, music, or group discussion replaces the usual meditation and message format.
New Center (914-6526 / http://YourEmpoweredSpirit.com) - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 200 S. Washington Blvd at Adams; Suite 7-A)
RISING TIDE / Sarasota Sufi Center (923-7834 / htp://RisingTideInternational.org) - Following Sufi Guru - Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan. SERVICE - Sundays 10:30-11:30am, Open Meditation Class Mon. & Weds.6-7pm. Class on Spiritual Liberty and training of the ego - Tues. 7:30pm.
* 1st Tuesday evening of the month 7:30 PM, Dances of Universal Peace.
* Thursday evenings 7:30 PM, Zikr - Sufi pracitce of Remembrance through Sacred sounds.
* Thursday evenings 6:30PM, Gatha class, Readings from the writings and teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan
* Rumi Studies the 1st, 3rd and when available the 5th Sunday of the month. 4:30-6pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA – 5102 Swift Rd.
MCC - SunCoast Cathedral -Venice - VENICE - Rev. Sherry Kennedy
MCC - Church of the Trinity - Rev. Lisa Heilig
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
PUBLICATION:
NATURAL AWAKENINGS (351-3740 / http://NASRQ.com). They are THE publication for these types of articles/ads/connections. They have a CALENDAR & even their own NATURAL CHOICE AWARDS (in their June issue with an Awards Roast in May). Join their Facebook page - http://facebook.com/pages/Sarasota-FL/Natural-Awakenings-SarasotaManatee/172801349401?ref=ts
MISC.
ELYSIAN FIELDS (http://ElysianFieldsOnline.com / 361-3006) - This is THE New Age-y type store for the area. It’s a nice size filled with all sorts of tools plus they have intuitive readers to a variety of events, massage therapists, seminars, speakers, and book signings. They have a NEWSLETTER (paper & online) – if you have something to add to their Calendar go to - http://nasrq.com/dotnetnuke/Advertising/OnlineCalendarSubmission/tabid/60/Default.aspx HOURS: Mon.-Sat:. 10am-6pm, Sun: noon-5pm. LOCATION: Sarasota - 1273 Tamiami Trail South at Bahia Vista – Midtown Plaza
I AM HEALING ARTS (927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - Spiritual Education Center LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.
ASTROLOGER (Business) - TIM BOST (953-3545-w 941/544-5475-c / http://TimBost.com / Tim@TimBost.com) - He’s an AWESOME, world recognized Financial Astrologer & he’s in SARASOTA!!!
FUN!!! SEGWAY TOURS!!! Florida Ever-Glides (http://FloridaEver-Glides.com/miami/tours.html / 363-9556 / Info@FloridaEver-Glides.com) - Sarasota Bay, St. Armand's Circle,and Lido Beach 9-11:30am with snack & drink, max 4 people - $88. Meet 15 minutes early in front of the "Tall, Red, Metal Sculpture" at the North end of Marina Jack Marina parking lot. Look for our enclosed trailer.
(http://PleasureFlorida.com) - PURE FUN!! Venice –Mon.Thurs. & Sun. 9-11:30am & 1-2:30pm. Sarasota Bay – Tues., Fri. & Sat.9-11:30am. Siesta Key - Tues., Fri. & Sat.1-3:30pm
WELLNESS / HEALING
CHIROPRACTOR – DR. DAN BUSCH (412-3800) - HANDS DOWN TO ME – THE BEST IN THE AREA!! He’s not just a bone cracker!! He has LOTS of toys for physical therapy & he TALKS TO YOU & EXPLAINS THINGS!!! His front office staff insists you MUST have xrays but if you have serious issues around that, he’s workable (I’m sure that’s to cover his tusch but he is VERY THOROUGH!!). He’s also quite spiritual evolved I believe. Venice
MASSAGE - Ed Ruhl (426-9740 / 915-8928 / leo59aug1@verizon.net) - He is a Licensed Massage Therapist (Sarasota School of Massage) that has the ability to silently “tune-in” to the needs of your body. TECHNIQUES: CranioSacral Therapy (Cranial Sacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body, comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protect the brain and spinal cord) - $55; 1⁄2 hour massage includes, neck, shoulders and back - $30; 1 hour massage entire body / deep tissue (if necessary) - $55; Neuromuscular Therapy (Jim Cane Method - alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm) - $60; Reiki (a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows though us, which causes us to be alive) - $40. Reiki Master Teacher
Jo Amy Owen (378-2232) – Sarasota
MASSAGE TOOLS - Massage Market (365- 9118 / http://MassageMarket.com / Facebook - http://facebook.com/pages/diversityvillagecom/159193994084?v=wall#/pages/Sarasota-FL/Massage-Market/62552233179?v=info&ref=nf) - HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-6pm, Sat. 9:30am-3:30pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 5891 Whitfield Ave.
ACUPUNCTURIST - Glenn Eichenauer (926-4711 / http://AcupaltMedCenter.com / dr_eichenauer@AcupaltMedCenter.com) - Glen does anEXCELLENT job!! He also does # Kinesiology - muscle testing - tap into the wisdom of your subconscious & Body, Cupping, Tui Na, Gua Sha. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 7061 S Tamiami Trail, #104
RAY BEHM DDS – Natural Dentristy (1-727-446-6747 / http://SaveYourTeeth.com) - He specializes in Holistic Dentistry including safe amalgam removal, metal-free crowns, bridges, partials & dentures, Holistic Extractions, Kinesiology, non-surgical gum treatment. Clearwater
CHAKRA ALIGNING CRYSTAL BED (from “John of God” at Casa de Dominacio in Brazil) for Chakra Clearing, Energy Balancing, Aura Repair for emotional, physical & Spiritual needs before your Chakra Alignment - Experience Intended Spiritual Guidance from REV. DUFFY (I LOVE HER!!!). $25/session (926-7828 / CSANews@hotmail.com)
REIKI / TUNING FORK THERAPY - Francine Milford (497-7795 / http://FrancineMilford.com / FrancineMilford@cs.com) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 101 W. Venice Ave #31-7.
WARM MINERAL SPRINGS (seems they’re just calling it "The Springs" now - http://WarmMineralSprings.com ) - Ponce de Leon's fabled "Original Fountain of Youth". The water is around 87ª. They have Water Aerobics for FREE. HOURS: Daily 9am-5pm (closed on New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) (weather permitting but if it starts to lightening, they close down immediatelyl). ENTRANCE: $20 (AAA $18). 10 Day Pass $150.
SPIRIT OF EDEN (921-3108 / http://TheSpiritOfEden.com) - Everything from acupuncture to prolotherapy, mesotherapy, craniosacral, hot stone, pre-natal, reflexology, Hawaiian massage, detoxification. They even have a PH Miracle Program. FREE SEMINARS – THURS. noon-1pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA – 5766 Bronx Ave. (at Clark Rd)
MARKETS
RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM (377-6266-corp) – not as big as Whole Foods but MY experience has been it’s more personal!
LOCATIONS - (http://RichardsWholeFoods.com/ret_store_locator.asp?storeID=1FQSSEQX5CS92J2000AKHMCCQ259DGG9:
SARASOTA: University Park - 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd. (358-8011) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
3226 Clark Road (925-9726) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
2856 Ringling Blvd (316-0546) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
VENICE: On the Island -105 East Milan Avenue ) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
593 US 41 Bypass North ) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
OSPREY: 1092 S. Tamiami Trail ) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
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AREAS / NEIGHBORHOODS:
CASEY KEY: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/casey.php - I LOVE this island (it is what "drew" me to this area in the first place)
VENICE: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/venice.php / http://VeniceMainStreet.com / http://VeniceFlorida.com / http://VeniceGov.com / http://CoastalLiving.com/lifestyle/so-you-want-to-live-in/want-live-venice-florida-00400000000318
http:// google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl=http://pics2.city-data.com/city/maps/fr2748.png&imgrefurl=http://www.city-data.com/city/South-Venice-Florida.html&h=359&w=422&sz=4&tbnid=daJteKxJlG4h_M:&tbnh=107&tbnw=126&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvenice%2Bflorida&usg=__R9UJG98BZVN16O5knOg2r6NmGNU=&ei=kXniSvveNo6Y8AbukNXyAQ&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=8&ct=image&ved=0CCsQ9QewBw
SARASOTA: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/mainland.php / http://SarasotaDowntown.com/farmers_market.html / http://SarasotaGov.com / http://Sarasota.com
SIESTA KEY: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/siesta.php
NORTHPORT: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/northport.php - home to Warm Mineral Springs (seems they’re just calling it "The Springs" now - http://WarmMineralSprings.com ) - Ponce de Leon's fabled "Original Fountain of Youth"
MESSAGE BOARDS & WEBSITES:
http://VeniceFlorida.com/messageboard
http://community.coastalliving.com
http://FindSarasota.com
http://SarasotaHistoryAlive.com/walking-tours/sarasota-county-history-center-stroll
HERE ARE SOME CONTACTS/INFO I GATHERED WHILE LIVING IN VENICE & OSPREY:
COUNTY - Call center for ALL of the county (MAIN # for County for ALL departments. They know what is happening around county) - 861-5000
ALCOHOL / DRUG DETOX - HOME DETOX (412-3869 / http://HomeDetoxInc.com / HomeDetoxInc@aol.com) - Norm does a GREAT JOB detoxing people!! LOCATION – VENICE -530 US 41 Bypass South (Brickyard Plaza)
AUCTIONS - Venice Auction Company (485-4964 / http://VeniceAuction.com) - Phyllis - Joe – AUCTION: Thurs. 5:45pm, VIEWING 1pm+. BREAK: 70% if you bring in. 60% if they pick up + $15 pu fee. BRING IN: Mon. & Tues. BY 4pm. LOCATION: Venice - 601 Spur St.
Suncoast Auction (918-1439 / http://SunCoastAuction.com / SunCoastAuction@aol.com) - LOCATION: Osprey - 846 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota Auctions (485-3141/ http://SarasotaAuctionOnline.com) - LOCATION: Nokomis - 625 Tamiami Trail North #E
PJ’s Hometown Auctions (244-2382 / http://PJsAuctions.com / pjs-inc@live.com) - I’ve seen 3 locations – Holiday House (formerly the Holiday Inn on the Bypass 41, next to the Burger King); King Solomon's Treasures - Venice - 1250 US Hwy 41 Bypass South & The Dome Flea Market now has LIVE AUCTIONS in the rear building. LOCATION: Venice - 5115 State Rd 776. WHEN: Tuesdays – PREVIEW – 4pm, BIDDING – 5pm
Private Collections Auctions (966-3255 / http://PrivateCollections.net) - They buy coins, broken jewelry+. LOCATION: Nokomis - 2301 Tamiami Trail North #H.
BIKES - Bob - 3-wheeler (497-6944) – Venice - 182 Argus
BOAT DONATIONS (727-638-4685 / 800-488-6745) - organization health & fitness - for special needs kids & adults – Dennis
BOOKS ON THE VENICE/SARASOTA AREA -
Books Produced by Historic Venice Press (Kim Cool – tell her Vicki in Costa Rica referred you) - http://HistoricVenicePress.com
Ghost Stories of Venice Old & New - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2008/09/15/ghost-stories-of-venice-old-new / http:/HistoricVenicePress.com/2002/07/01/ghostvenice
Venice History Ilustrated (coffee table photo book) - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2006/08/01/venice-history-illustrated
Circus Days in Sarasota & Venice - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2004/04/01/circus
Cool Trip in Central Florida - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2005/07/01/swroadtrips
Ghost Stories of Sarasota - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2003/06/06/ghost-stories-of-sarasota
CAR: Repairs: Jacob Motors (923-7405 / 923-7397-shop) / (Benny & Christine 925-1145-h 284-7168-c.) / Mike Warfield w/ Car Doc of Venice
Upholstery - Unique Upholstery (484-4227) - Did the Hood for my convertible. LOCATION: 629 E. Venice Ave. - Brian
Dents - Jerry Linse - Venice Auto Body 493-8600 480-9490
CARPETS - TOP HAT (966-2597) $45 one room
CROC SHOES - H2 Only Bait - 488-8229 - 121 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis 34275 7a-7p - Dawn (tell Dawn that Vicki - now in Costa Rica [who bought WELL over 25 Crocs there] & with the biz in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [where her ex is from] said "Hola"!!)
DOG - DOG GROOMER: Personal Touch 486-1958 (near Puss & Pups (485-7110 - 773 US 41 By-Pass S, Venice - Michelle &
VET (Lynn Duffy - Island Animal Hospital - 484-9908 157 E. Miami Ave., Venice) - per Patty & Arlene
DOG SHOTS - HEALTHY PET 888-738-9355, Venice
DOG BEACHES /PARK (on a leash)
BEACH - Venice –
Sarasota - Bird Key Park on the John Ringling Causeway.
Sarasota - Ken Thompson Park - 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway. On City Island, by Mote Marine Lab.
Sarasota - Bay Front Park. U.S. 41 and Ringling. Next to Marina Jack Restaurant. (Some water)
PARK - Sarasota - Gillespie Park. 710 N. Osprey Avenue. Downtown at Gillespie and N. Osprey.
Sarasota - Arlington Park. 2650 Waldemere Street. Near Tamiami Trail.
Sarasota - Paw Parks (Animals can be let off leashes):
Sarasota - 17th Street Park. 4570 17th Street. East of Beneva Rd & West of Honore Ave.
Sarasota - Woodmere Park. On Jacaranda Blvd., two blocks north of U.S. 41.
DOLLAR STORES - There are MANY places that CALL themselves a “Dollar Store” but not everything in them is $1. VICKI’S FAV is the one ON VENICE ISLAND – where the Publix Market is (on the South end of the island)
DRY CLEANERS - The GREENER CLEANER (483-3976) - They’re the first cleaner in SouthWest Florida to use a revolutionary new process - Green Earth® cleaning. They do Alterations & Repairs, Leather & Suedes, Wedding Gown Preservation, Bulk Laundry+. FREE PICK-UP/DELIVERY. LOCATION: Venice:- 442 US Hwy 41 Bypass North – in the TJ Maxx Plaza
ELECTRICIAN - Terry 497-2234 terrysonet192@aol.com Judge Electrician - DON 924-9393
EMBROIDERY - Judy Davis 492-5237
EXTERMINATOR - MACY’S (412-9610) - They specialize in ORGANIC PEST CONTROL – using GREEN TECHNOLOGY & Pet-Friendly Products
FACIALS / ESTATICIANS - NANCY HOLMES (416-7409 / NancyHeals@aol.com) LOCATION: VENICE - 389 Commercial Ct. #B
FILM SOCIETY 955-3456 X3 (box office. 1-showtimes) - emails Robert 941-779-0762 x22
FIND A PLACE TO LIVE - Hubert Steinbacker - Gulf Realty (per Skeeter/Sharon) • Library • Pelican • Realtors • Security Companies (ADT Security, K9 Sentry Services, Safeguard) • Contractors • Casey Key Assoc.
FLEA MARKET - Venice – The Dome – LOCATION: South Venice. Bradenton – Red Barn or something like that??? BIG/GOOD!!!
GAS (house) - Ferrell 488-2458
GAY - http://GaySarasota.com 3/29-5/3/09 - http://EmbracingOurDifferences.org Sarasota Bayfront
HAIR - Rene 941/223-2148-c 941/918-0333-h 941/925-0533-w
HAPPY HAVEN (the mobile home park Vicki rented a house in ON the Intra Coastal Waterway in Osprey) - CONNIE (MANAGER) 955-8338 685-9276-c 485-1778-h
HAZARDOUS WASTE (donate paint, microwaves, etc.) 861-1531 VENICE - L-Venice Ave. Pass Jacaranda. 2nd R-Jackson Rd.. Tues., Thurs. & 2nd & 4th Sat. of month
HEATER - ??2/04 - Aqua Plumbing & Air = Roger 366-7677 (
HELP - “FIRST CALL FOR HELP” 485-1880 - people in crisis/need
MEALS ON WHEELS - Arden (trained me) 488-4223
SHARE - helps people in financial need with groceries (you pay a certain amount & volunteer) - Christ Methodist - 1475 Center - 497-1659, Epiphany - 310 Sarasota St. 484-3505,
HOUSE CLEANING - Randi (488-5895 / 650-1641-c) – she cleaned my place moving out of Patty’s place & she did a GOOD DETAILED JOB (per Rev. Pat) • GRO GREEN INC. (927-2999 / 373-5607 / http:GroGreenServices.com) – They ONLY use non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe cleaning products. Home, office, carpet, tile, air ducts, upholstery, windows, construction cleanup, protector deodorizers & even do Pet Sitting & Property Management.
JEWELER - Harry Roa 941/266-5146 800-416-4820 Ocean Lily • CARIBBEAN GOLD - 7650 S. Tamiami Tr. #11, Sarasota 927-1691 - Buddy Hill
LAWN - NANCY’S LAWN (Rich Carol) 485-0773
LIMO - Executive Limousines 360-6670 www.ExecutiveLimousines.com (did the NICE van for recycle tour)
MAC HELP - VENICE 460-0100 dwb@ewol.com - Derrick Brown
MEDICAL - INTERNIST - Dr. Sharmer 475-8291 - per Rev. Pat - english doctor - Englewood
NATURPATH? Dr. Robert Friedman 321-2011 641 E. Venice = Dr. Robert’s Herbal Pharmacy - drrobert.com
MOLD: Bill Fricke 922-5555 (test for). Damex Mold Remediation 624-3100
MOVER - KEITH & DIXIE 321-4498-C 506-0173-pg (tell them Vicki - now in Costa Rica [formerly in Osprey in the house on the water in the mobile home park)
MULCH - FREE mulch & compost/soil at the very end (east) of Bee Ridge !
NAILS - METRO -488-1015 – Venice
NETWORKING - Power Networking Lunch of Venice (http://PNLOfVenice.com / 484-8106 / PNLOfVenice@yahoo.com) - Every Monday at 11:30am-1:15pm (except on the Monday the Venice Chamber Commerce holds it's monthly luncheon) - $15.
Venice Chamber of Commerce (for Venice, South Venice, Laurel, Nokomis & Osprey) (http://VeniceChamber.com / 488-2236 / VChamber@VeniceChamber.com) - Network Luncheon - 4th Mon. of month – 11:30am-1pm. Consumer Expo -Fri..Oct. 23 – 10am-4pm & Sat. Oct. 24 9am-3pm – Venice Community Center. Wake Up Venice – 3rd Wed. 7:30-9am - Venice Regional Medical Center - 540 The Rialto. Free for members. Business After 5 – Last Thurs. 5:30-7pm ($5-members/$10-future members)
Siesta Key Chamber (349-3800)
NEW TO VENICE? 485-6971 http://AWarmWelcome.org
OFFICE DEPOT – Venice (408-0078)
OFFICE FURNITURE - Office Outfitters 485-7015 - Venice Bucko’s/Sarasota Braxtons/Bradenton
ORGANIC FOODS: Jessica’s Stand, 4180 47th St., Sarasota Fri. noon-7:30 & Sat. 8a-5p 351-4121
Directions: Tuttle - R-DeSoto (past Lockwood Ridge), R-Mink, L-47th
PAPERS - HERALD TRIB (Toni) 953-5555/4 Venice GONDALER (207-1200 / http://VeniceGondolier.com)
PLACE TO FIND CARS - Mobile Home Parks, RV World - Bruce Biegel (per Johnna)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD (953-4060 / http://PlannedParenthood.org/ppswcf) - Sarasota HOURS: Mon & Fri. 9am-4pm, Tues. & Thurs. 11am-7pm, Wed. 9am-2pm, Sat. 10am-2pm
PLUMBER - TRENT - Union Plumbing 966-7473 / Aqua 366-7676
PO BOX 497-1157 – UPS Store, 1532 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, FL 34293
POLICE - SHERIFF - 861-5800 (non-emergency)
PRINTING NEEDS - First Edition Printing (492-6393 / FstEdprint@aol.com) – Linda Spence Printing & Graphics needs (tell her Vicki in Costa Rica referred ya!!)
RELOCATION INFORMATION: http://FindSarasota.com/relocation.htm
SATELLITE TV - DISH TV - PO 105013, Atlanta 30348-5013 8255909106992321 1-800-333-3474 - I LOVE LOVE LOVE this service (though I'm not seeing my fav old channels like the one that had Democracy Now & the other that had all these Self Empowerment shows)
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER - Venice - Shirley Armstrong
SEPTIC - AM.PM Plumbing 358-3355 (Karen)
SEWING - Precision Tailoring 484-3356 (M-Th 9-5, Fri-Sat 9-4) - 225 W. Miami Ave #5, Venice - Yaroslav & Zina
SIERRA CLUB - 925-9000. Treas-Don Kirkley 493-3085.
TANNING - Tanning Den 925-9998 2300 Bee Ridge, Sarasota Airbrush $45
THRIFT SHOPS: ON Venice Island - there are a BUNCH together on the same street - a block behind the main one. St. Marks - 203 Miami (488-3219). St. Francis - 1925 Tamiami (492-6210). Good Shepard - 5371 Venice (484-1159). Elephant Walk - 595 Tamiami (483-3056)
TUPPERWARE - Jan Donovan 941-488-8956 jandonovan@comcast.net www.my.tupperware.com/jandonovan
Venice Community Center - 326 Nokomis Ave
VOTE: House District 70 and Senate Dist. 23.
WATER - I have mine delivered monthly by Crystal Springs - Ben Anderson 928-5692 Lamar 928-5936 #1230212 (old 0438542) Spring 800-444-7873 941-379-3440
Here's another resource that was CRUCIAL to me as I haven't drank tap water in 20+ years (I won't injest chlorine, strictnine or flouride - ALL of which are in TOOOO HIGH doses & DANGEROUS for our bodies!!)!! Their BEST water is their MOUNTAIN SPRING water from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia for $9.75 bottle (they have it cheaper than that for other things). If you ask, you can often get a special through your new driver. I got a Free case of mountain bottles (16 oz). Buy one 5 gal. bottle - get 3 free with 1 year contract
WATER - Dyko Water Systems 378-5533
WATSU - Minakshi - Marathon www.minakshiwatsu.com 305-743-2624
WEB SITES - www.veniceflorida.com/discboard http://boards.creative-pages.com/
WINDOW WASHERS - Gulf Coast Windows 966-6385 (per Pat Houston $80)
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER 485-9724 - Beth - Venice
YMCA Sarasota - 922-9622 Venice - 493-6130 Jacuzzi - Mon.-Thu. 7am-8:30p, Fri. 7a-7p, Sat. 9a-4:30, Sun. noon-4:30
ACCOMMODATIONS:
GULF SANDS BEACH MOTEL & RESORT (488-7272) - 1-bd, $125-$160/n, 2-bd $175-$195/n. LOCATION: 4333 Casey Key Rd. - Beachfront ON Casey Key
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Feel free to contact me at SarongGoddess@gmail.com - 1-941-312-7569 (my new Skype number I got [perhaps in some preparation for a pending move in the near future though it might just be a 3 months in Florida/9 months in Costa Rica type move as I LOVE LOVE LOVE my life in Costa Rica - for now. Ahhhhh the challenges of being a Gemini!!]).
Vicki Skinner
THE FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE in Escazu (ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club), COSTA RICA
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
The HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Workshop, Holistic Wellness (including some GREAT Massage Therapists!!!), Retreat Property, Event Space & Activities Calendar
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
We're also home to the NEW House of Self Empowerment, Unity, Science of Mind & Gracias Costa Rica
"SELF EMPOWERMENT / Metaphysical / Health/Healing / Relationship / Spiritual / Learn Spanish / Cook Book, Parenting, Relationship, Costa Rica Resources / Games LENDING LIBRARY"
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com
GRACIAS COSTA RICA
Our home is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
Gracias Costa Rica is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.
http://GraciasCostaRica.com
VICKI'S BLOG OF LISTS/INFO: http://CostaRicaResourceGuide.com
.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Travel/VENICE-OSPREY-SARASOTA-FLORIDA/NokomisDrumming1/679810535_952nW-Ti.jpg "VENICE, OSPREY, SARASOTA - FLORIDA : http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/VENICE-OSPREY-SARASOTA-FLORIDA/9954000_3CbcE
I left the Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Sarasota - Florida area July 2005 but I as getting \"signs\" from the Universe that I was to move to Costa Rica for some \"Bigger Purpose\" (boy has the growth here been BIG with LOTS MORE to do!!) but I was & am VERY MUCH STILL IN LOVE with the area & Goddess forbid IF I HAD to go back to the States, I'd go back to the Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Sarasota area in a heartbeat.
Unfortunately, when I lived there, that was in my pre-digital camera days - heck - any camera days so I don't have lots of pictures (other than many of those below that were taken with a regular camera & later taken with a digital camera) but here are some photos & my friends Danae & Michael (that used to live in Costa Rica till they said \"NO MORE!!\") are now sharing pictures to help make me more homesick (interesting one might think considering I am FROM Southern California - grew up 10 minutes from Disneyland & the beach, lived in the San Fernando Valley, San Francisco for 17 years & San Diego [near the Zoo] for 4 1/2 years that my heart at this point would still be in this area I only lived in for 3 1/2 years but it was TOTALLY a \"Spirit Driven\" move that brought me here & I LOVE this area!!
I hear times are VERY CHALLENGING (EVERYWHERE) & LOTS of things are closing down but maybe you might find this photo album interesting if you're going to visit or move there.
CLOSED: Albertson’s, Kmart (ALL), Day’s Inn, Holiday Inn
I've been BIG TIME missin' Pat at Angel Ministries, my FAV \"new agey\" type store Serenity Gardens (booo - they're no longer there!! Pam made her transition & Patti is taking time off), my fav herb store Cathy's Sweet Sage (booo - no longer there), Crow's Nest, M&D in Osprey (YUMMMM Greek dishes & strawberry waffles & their rice pudding), Frankies, Mi Pueblo, Thailand, Marco Polo Chinese Buffet, Ichiban Sushi & ESPECIALLY Casey Key Fish Restaurant!!! Also, Wed. & Sun. Sunset Drumming Circle on Casey Key (& Sat. night on Siesta Key in Sarasota [more party atmosphere though] - http://Sarasotafl.org/cms/d/and_the_beat_goes_on.php )! H2Only Bait for my 18+ pairs of Crocs, Dr. Dan the Chiropractor, Volunteering for Meals on Wheels, The Flying Gaono Brothers (I was friends with Richie back in Calif in high school & re-aquainted with him [Richie] when I moved to Venice]), Jessica's Stand (organic market on Fri. & Sat. in Sarasota), Warm Mineral Springs, that FABULOUS place for homemade Ice Cream (ESPECIALLY peppermint stick!!) I think in Northport, Oscar Scherrer State Park & Native American Pow Wow’s, Rev. Duffy & Kathy at the Science of Mind Center of Spiritual Awareness & LOTS MORE!!
FLORIDA COUPON NETWORK: http://ForidaCouponNetwork.com
UPCOMING EVENTS / CALENDAR:
http://woman-spirit.com - has many Spiritual-type events.
Nov. 14 (Sat.) - 8am-4pm - SARASOTA NATURALLY (351-3740) - People in Celebration of Natural Living. LOCATION: Main Street & 5 Points Park - it coincides with the Downtown Farmer’s Market
Dec. 5 – 2009 BOAT PARADE
SOME OF VICKI’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA (no promises that they’re still open) – Note – Florida has a NO-SMOKING LAW!!
CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE (http://CaseyKeyFishHouse.com / 966-1901) - Vicki's FAVORITE RESTAURANT in the area!! They RE-OPENED their FABULOUS WATERFRONT TIKI BAR which is quite the place on the weekends (nightly IN Season!!). Give a BIG HUG to bartender Skeeter [a SWEET & Spiritual Dolly Parton-ish look-a-like] & owner Jimmy [who LOVES Costa Rica]). HOURS: Daily 11:30am-9pm (Note: The restaurant usually closes right after Labor Day, through the end of September, for end of summer vacation). LOCATION: CASEY KEY - Off Tamiami Trail - turn West onto Blackburn Point Road & they're just over the North Swing/Hanging Bridge onto Casey Key [off Tamiami Trail]
M&D COUNTRY KITCHEN (966-2068 / http://MAndDCountryKitchen.com / info@MAndDCountryKitchen.com) - A REAL Down Home COUNTRY KITCHEN!!! I LOVE this place!! & I LOVE to site ALFRESCO on their outdoor patio!! So NON-pretentious where the emphasis is on GOOD HOME COOKIN’ & GOOD Service!! MY FAV dishes here - their BELGIUM STRAWBERRY WAFFLES (when in season), GYROS ($6.75) & ALL of their GREEK dishes (ESPECIALLY the MOUSAKA as well as their SOUVLAKA & SPANAKOPITA) & LAMB SHANK (with Spaghetti ($11.95)!!! They also have tasty MEATLOAF, Fresh Roast Turkey & Pork, Grilled Pork Chops, LIVER & ONIONS, numerous fish dishes++++++. SANDWICHES: Patty Melt on RYE, REUBEN, Hot Open-Faced Roast Beef or Turkey (with mashed potatoes & gravy ($7.50), SOUVLAKA Sandwich & all the standards & LOTS MORE!! They also have burgers++++!! They have quite a few SALADS from Greek to a Chicken or Salmon Caesar!! They even have numerous SOUP & SANDWICH COMBO SPECIALS ($6.75)!! DESSERTS: MY FAV – RICE PUDDING & their BAKLAVA & PIE!! DAILY SPECIALS ($1 cheaper for lunch though dinner has more [soup, salad, potato & dessert!!]) – examples of things not normally on the menu - Thurs. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE-$7.50/$8.50. BREAKFAST (a large selection including EGGS BENEDICT [you can even get a 1/2 order of Ebs!!], BISCUITS ‘n GRAVY, GRITS & GOOD HOME FRIES!!) is served ALL DAY!! Service was always REALLY GOOD in this \"Diner\" style restaurant (though I preferred to) where I felt like I was part of the \"family\" - always greeted with a BIG Hello & hug to Jimmy & Pam from Vicki (the gal that used to live in Osprey but moved to Costa Rica & always went crazy over the gyros with EXTRA EXTRA Tzatzki sauce, & I ALWAYS asked for EXTRA EXTRA strawberry’s & whipped cream on the waffles!! HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 7am-7pm, Sat.-Mon. 7am-3pm. LOCATION: OSPREY – 115 S. Tamiami Trail - on the corner where the Super WalMart is.
KINGFISH CAFE - (484-1840) - ALL food I've EVER had here was REALLY GOOD though I'm VERY partial to their PopPop Dessert!! Send a BIG HUG to owner/chef Alan & his mom Sue Laskowski! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 625 S. Tamiami Trail - near the Southern Bridge ON Venice Island
FRANKIE’S ITALIAN (coming soon - http://FrankiesPizzaSarasota.com / http://pizza.restaurantsinsarasota.com/frankies http://pizza.restaurantsinsarasota.com/frankies / 966-4453) - I ESPECIALLY LOVED their VEAL PICCATA & Garlic Bread Their New York PIZZA is also REALLY GOOD! They have a nice size SEAFOOD menu & a large Hot SANDWICH menu. A real casual Italian feeling place with GOOD service (have Shalane take care of you [not sure if she’d remember Vicki that moved to Costa Rica but almost always ordered the Veal Piccata with EXTRA lemons & capers!!]). HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm LOCATION: OSPREY – 1072 S Tamiami Trail
MARCO POLO BUFFET & GRILL (412-3988) – My FAV CHINESE BUFFET!! LOCATION: VENICE – 549 US US 41 – Bypass North (in same mall as Big Lots)
ICHIBAN SUSHI (924-1611 / http://IchibanSarasota.com) - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SUSHI OFF the menu - made-to-order!! [not buffet] with 50 items for JUST $19 GOOD SUSHI & JAPANESE food!!! Give a BIG “Hola” to TONY & his Asian wife [might her name also be Vicki?] from Vicki in Costa Rica. HOURS: Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm, Sat. 4-9:30pm, Closed Sun. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 2724 Stickney Point Rd. - Gateway Center.
WEE BLEW INN (484-5616) - A total “diner” type place with a good Friday night All-You-Can-Eat FISH FRY - $7.99. LOCATION: VENICE - on the Bypass – 590 US US 41 – Bypass S - just south of the Brickyard - home to Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM - Sweet Scoops (624-3051) – REALLY DELISH HOMEMADE ICE CREAM!!! Sarong Goddess Vicki’s FAV FAV in the WHOLE WORLD is their Peppermint Stick!!! HOURS: LOCATION: PORT CHARLOTTE (though closer to North Port) - 171 Tamiami Trl - WELL worth the drive about 20 min. South.
WAFFLE HOUSE (412-0335) – I REALLY LOVE their Strawberry Waffle with Whipped Cream!!! LOCATION: VENICE - 370 Commercial Ct
THE SODA FOUNTAIN (488-7600 / 412-9860) - A REAL old fashioned Soda Fountain Feel with Cherry Cokes & MORE!!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 349 W Venice Ave (main street)
Lonjevity (http://Lonjevity.net) - SUPERFOOD FUSION (By using fresh and healthy ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, fish and meat we are able to eliminate unnecessary junk food without sacfricing great taste. Superfoods, high in antioxidants, fiber, protein, beneficial oils, vitamins and minerals provide the building blocks toward a healthy diet and lifestyle) – HEALTHY EATING!! SPECIALS: Vegan & Vegetarian Pizza Night – Tuesdays 7-9pm EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm. Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 4-9pm, Late Night Happy Hour (food) – Mon.-Sat. 9-11pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 1737 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239. Across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital
GOLD RUSH BBQ (483-3137 / http://GoldRushBbq.com) - Tasty BBQ food!! SPECIALS – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT – Tues.-Baby Back Ribs $17.99, Thurs.-Spare Ribs $15.99, Fri.-Catfish $12.99, Sun.-Chicken $9.99. Wed.-Fried Chicken Special. FREE DINNER on your BIRTHDAY!!! HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-9:30pm. VENICE - 661 Tamiami Trail South
UPPER CRUST ORGANIC CAFE & BAKERY (244-0430 / http://UpperCrustOrganic.ning.com) - ORGANIC!!! SCONES (even with Devonshire Cream), STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, PIES – BANANA CREAM, Lemon Meringue, Mixed Berry, Peanut Butter, Pecan, Pumpkin; NY CHEESECAKE, FRESH BREADS, BAGELS (10), Muffins, Turnovers,CINNAMON ROLLS. Entrees $16.95-$20.95, Sandwiches $8.95-$10.95. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Fri. & Sat. 4-8pm – Appetizers $7.95, Entrees (MANY) $10.95. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 213 W Venice Ave.
iHOP (International House of Pancakes) (492-2318 / http://Ihop.com) - LOCATION: VENICE - 4369 Tamiami Trail South
MI PUEBLO MEXICAN (486-0005 / http://MiPuebloMexican.com / info@MiPuebloMexican.com) - LOCATION: VENICE - on the Bypass - in the Brick Yard - 530 US 41 ByPass South. Also SARASOTA at Palm Plaza - 4436 Bee Ridge Rd (379-2880) & also University Walk Plaza - 8405 Tuttle Ave. (359-9303) where they also have an ORGANIC MENU!!
LEFT COAST SEAFOOD (485-5064 / http://LeftCoastSeafood.com) - BIG Menu! LOTS of SEAFOOD!!! SPECIALS: EARLY BIRD - 3-5:30pm, 10-15 DAILY SPECIALS, Tues. (all day) -ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP. $12.99, Wed. - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH $7.99, Thurs. 30¢ oysters in bar (only), Thurs.-Itswich Clams - $18.99. HAPPY HOUR-11am-6pm. Join their VIP Club & get a $20 Gift Certificate for your BIRTHDAY!!! HOURS: Daily 11am-8:30pm. LOCATION: VENICE - 750 US 41 Bypass North (just north of Big Lots)
STIR THE SOUL Coffee House () - (I THINK THEY’RE CLOSED) LOCATION: VENICE - 525 E Venice Ave. (just before the North bridge) – closed?? I hope not as this was a REALLY Nice Coffee House that had good drinks & LIVE MUSIC many nights!!
SNOOK HAVEN (484-2553 / http://SnookHavenFL.com) - This is a MUST EXPERIENCE thing I never did do but WILL next time I’m back!! Quite the lively place ON a creek, LIVE MUSIC (I think they even have them mid-week/mid-day), I think Sunday is/used to be Biker Day. They have canoes & kayaks you can rent (self-guided - $15/11/2 hr) & offer Terry’s River Tour (http://TerrysRiverTour.com) BOAT RAMP. HOURS: Sun. 11am-5pm, Wed. 11am-4pm, Thurs. 11am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-8:30pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). LOCATION: VENICE – 5000 Venice Ave. – Exit 191 off I-75 (take exit 191- River Rd. Turn Left at the 1st traffic light onto a dirt road. Follow until the road ends. From Venice: Travel East on River Rd. and turn Right when you see our sign at the corner of River Rd. and Venice Ave. from points North travel Venice Ave heading South as far as the road goes)
AQUA RESTAURANT & LITTLE WET BAR (918-8041 / http://Aqua576.com) - Entrees run $22.95-$29.95. SPECIALS: HAPPY HOUR (Wet Bar) – Daily 2-7pm - $1-draft, $2-wells, $3-calls. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Daily 5-6:30pm - $19.95 – a 3 course meal (with choices) & a glass of wine. Mon.-Sat. 3-6pm & all day Sun. - $1 Burger Sliders. LIVE MUSIC – Jazz- Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm (upstairs in their casual Little Web Bar). NOTE: They penalize you if you ask for separate checks –adding 18% tip to the bill. HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm, Sun. 11am-2pm. LOCATION: OSPREY – 576 Blackburn Point Rd. / Marker 33 if coming by boat (dock).
RENDEZVOUS CAFÉ (492-3663 / http://rdvs-cafe.com) - HOURS: 24/7 (& you can get the WHOLE menu 24/7!!)!! Breakfasts start at $3.99, Dinners $6.99. Some of their special items - The Frito Pie -- Frito® chips topped with chili, onions & cheese, in a crispy tortilla bowl * The Duganator -- A meal-sized quesadilla, \"stuft\" with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, Pepper jack, & cheddar cheeses with salsa and sour cream on the side * The Spicy Bleu Buffalo Salad -- Crispy buffalo-style breaded chicken strips, with bleu cheese crumbles, tomato, mushroom, & bacon, on a large bed of lettuce. BREAKFAST Specialties - EGGS BENEDICT, CORN BEEF HASH, GRITS, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed French Toast – Hand-dipped French Toast stuffed with bananas and peanut butter. REUBEN, PHILLY CHEESE STEAK, BLUE CHEESE BURGERS, VEGGIE BURGER, CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPPERS, POT ROAST, LIVER & ONIONS, SHEPHERDS PIE, BEEF STEW. SCONES (blueberry, apple or raspberry-white chocolate), a BUNCH of different flavored Cheesecakes & other DESSERTS. A BUNCH of COFFEE DRINKS. SPECIALS – Daily 2-4pm – CHEAP CHEAP CHEESEBURGERS - $1.99. FRI. 11am-10pm - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY (Grouper) - $9.99. WIFI (plus 2 computer you can use). LOCATION: VENICE – 2115 South Tamiami Trail (in Galleria Plaza, next to Frank’s Theater)
Amore's Restaurant (493-3595) - LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT? LOCATION: VENICE - 2357 Tamiami Trail South
Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery (497-1154 / http://PerkinsRestaurant.com) - Kinda like a Marie Calendars with tasty PIES/bakery items. LOCATION: VENICE -1331 US 41 Bypass South
Sharky's On The Pier (488-1456 / http://SharkysOnThePier.com) - Sharky's is a MUST DO - PARTY place, the ONLY BEACHFRONT restaurant in Venice, live music often on the weekends in Peak Season but tourist prices & so-so food. See if Peter is still working there!! LIVE MUSIC – Thurs., Fri. (6pm), Sat. & Sun. (8pm), Tues. Trivia. SPECIALS: Thurs. Seafood Steampots – Chef-on-Deck – Spin the “Wheel of Lobster” for special prices!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 1600 Harbor Dr S - at the pier at the southern end of Venice Island.
Pop’s Sunset Grill (488-3177 / http://PopsSunsetGrillToGo.com / PopsSunsetGrill@yahoo.com) - This WATERFRONT (watch the dolphins swim by!!) restaurant has dining ALFRESCO & is at Marker ____ so drive your boat up & ENJOY!! They specialize in SEAFOOD!! A large Appetizer Menu with the standards plus even Fried Pickles!! Burgers, lots of sandwiches from Mahi Reuben, Bbq Pork, Cuban Panini Wrap, Cheese Steak, Big Fish Sandwich++. Fry Baskets range from $9.99 (Fish & Chips) to $12.99 – FRIED OYSTERS & CRAB CAKES. SPECIALS: Mon. – 50% Burgers, Wed. – 25% off Fry Baskets, Fri. – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY. HAPPY HOUR: Daily 3-7pm, SPORTS BAR. LIVE MUSIC (varies). LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 112 Circuit Rd. (off Albee Rd.)
Rosebud’s (918-8771 / http://RosebudsSarasota.com) - VEAL PICCATA - $17.99, PRIME RIB-$17.99-$23.99; T-BONE LAMB CHOPS-$22.99; BLACK ANGUS STEAKS; FRIED OYSTERS $15.99; Shrimp ala Vodka Pasta $16.99; DUCK Bigarade $16.99+++!!! Entrees come with tossed or a tasty CAESAR SALAD, baked potatoes, steak fries, linguine Marinara or veges. If memory serves me, I think they even have CRÈME BRULEE!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS: at least a dozen specials – 4-5:30pm. HAPPY HOUR: 4-7pm – 2x1 well & house wine. They are open most major HOLIDAYS. HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 4-10pm. LOCATION: OSPREY - 2215 S. Tamiami Trail
Anita’s ( 4 8 5 - 3 8 5 9 ) - We LOVE this place – especially for BREAKFAST (though usually packed – especially on the weekend)!! Down Home Cookin’ Comfort food!! MALTS!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 441 Tamiami Trail South
Crow's Nest (484-9551 / http://CrowsNest-venice.com) - WATERFRONT dining. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - north end - 1968 Tarpon Center Dr.
SaltWater Café (http://SaltwaterCafe.com / 488-3775) - They have the LARGEST MENU I’ve EVER seen!! Bake Brie \"Petit Patre\", Oyster Romanoff with Caviar, they even sell US-Belgua, Caspian Sea Osetra Golden or Sevruga CAVIAR, Chicken & Alligator Gumbo, Cold Gazpacho with Shrimp, Shrimp & Lobster Bisque, BIG SALAD menu, HUGE APPETIZER menu, LOTS of SEAFOOD (their speciaty – especially OYSTERS & CLAMS & LARGE SEA SCALLOPS - $13.99-$39.99 [12 oz. Broiled Florida Lobster Tail]), PRIME RIB-$14.99, Maple Leaf Farms Duck a la Orange-$19.99, 10 oz. Black Angus Sirloin \"Cafe de Paris\"-$14.99, Wiener Schnitzel-$17.99, Black Angus Steaks & Lamb-14 oz. Australian Rack of Lamb-$24.99, Pastas-$13.99-$19.99, BURGERS (including Blue Cheese) - $7.99-$9.99, Meat Loaf-$12.99, LOTS of PIZZAS+++!!! SUMMER SPECIAL – 3-Course meal - $39.99/2. COUPONS (on their website): FREE Mimosa or Champagne with Sunday Brunch – 11am-2:30pm; RAW BAR, LADIES NIGHT Wed. 8pm – FREE DRINK; 2x1 Drink – all day Mon. HAPPY HOUR – Daily noon-7pm & 9:30pm to close & all day Mon. - $4 martinis, 2x1 Well & Happy Hour Wines, House draft – Saltwater Brew 99¢, 4-5:30pm – Wings or Raw Oysters 29¢/ea. WIFI. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 1071 Tamiami Trail N (U.S. 41 & Laurel Road)
Le Petit Jardin (485-4449) - One of the nices, beautiful, trendy, high-end cafes. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND – 218 Tampa Ave. West
Phillipi Creek Village Oyster Bar & Restaurant (925-4444 / http://CreekSeafood.com) - A hot spot to go for SEAFOOD - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 5353 S Tamiami Tr
Frosted Mug (497-1611) - A&W Rootbeer Floats & tasty hot dogs & Chili burgers at this little stand. LOCATION: VENICE -1856 Tamiami Trail South
Lattitudes - SUNDAY BUFFET BRUNCH – REALLY GOOD - $14 (+$1 for unlimited Rogets sparkling wine). ALFRESCO - WATERFRONT. LOCATION: NORTH SARASOTA -
Ophelia (349-2212 / http://OpheliasOnTheBay.net) - ALFRESCO. SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET – 11am-2pm. LOCATION: SIESTA KEY - 9105 Midnight Pass Road
Beckham's Osprey Grill (918-8900 / http://BeckhamsOspreyGrill.net / Annie@BeckhamsOspreyGrill.net) - ALFRESCO. BEEF STROGANOFF-$13.95, POT ROAST, many SEAFOOD dishes. Many DESSERTS. SPECIALS: DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS, Wed. 4pm+ - Chef Tatum’s Steak Out – 16oz. Steak $15.95, Thurs. 6pm+ – TAPAS $6.95/ea., Sun. Brunch comes with a FREE Mimosa or Bloody Mary AND, they DONATE 15% of your check total back to your church!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - 4-6pm - Blackened Catfish with Cajun Cream Sauce, Grilled Pork Chop, Pasta Selva, Chicken Caesar, our famous Fish n Chips, Tenderloin Steak Tips, Penne Pasta with a rich 3-meat sauce, all served with your choice of soup of the day or salad - $9.95. LOCATION: OSPREY - 1272 South Tamiami Trail in Southbay Shopping Center.
Thai Spice & Sushi (485-3981) - LOCATION: VENICE - 531 US 41 Bypass North
Checker’s Drive-In (497-5445 / http://Checkers.com) - FAST FOOD – I like their Chili Burger!! LOCATION: VENICE – 1721 Tamiami Trail South
ARBY’S (485-9381 / http://Arbys.com) - LOCATION: VENICE – 430 US 41, Bypass N
Taste of Asia - Peter feels it’s the BEST Lao/Thai restaurant in SARASOTA
Althea’s (484-5187) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND – 220 Miami Ave. W.
Applebee’s (497-7740 / http://Applebees.com) - Though it’s a mega chain, I actually REALLY LIKE their BURGERS & STEAKS!!! LOCATION: VENICE - 4329 Tamiami Trail South. SARASOTA – 5490 Clark Rd. (925-2595), 5550 Fruitville Rd. (379-2260), 1991 Main St. (955-7234)
Twenty Four Seven of Venice Coffee House - 24/7 (486-1191) - LOCATION: VENICE - 533 US 41 Bypass North
Curry Creek Café (485-6560 / http://CurryCreekCafe.com) - A real INTERNATIONAL menu includes INDONESIAN, MEXICAN, SOUTHWEST, ANGUS BURGERS++. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 920 Tamiami Trl S
Melting Pot (306-3149) - They specialize in FONDUE. QUITE pricy with special 3-course meals for $78-$94/COUPLE. Traditional Cheese Fondues $16/1-2 + $8/pp.Other fondues $18-$25/pot. Dessert Fondues $16-small, $32-reg. Come with Fresh strawberries, bananas, cheesecake, Rice Krispies Treats®, marshmallows, pound cake and brownie Dippers. A VERY extensive fru-fru/pricy Drink Menu. HOURS. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5-11pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 1949 Ringling Blvd.
Dino's Pizza (371-3333) - PIZZA BUFFET - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 4290 Bee Ridge Rd
If Tea Cups Could Talk Tea & Coffee House (488-4400) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 239 Miami Ave West
Java Jo's Coffee House (484-6000) - LOCATION: 918 US 41 Bypass South
44th Aero Squadron (486-1729) - LOCATION: 222 Airport Ave West
China Jade (488-8898) – LOCATION: VENICE - 521 Tamiami Trail South
PAD THAI (365-7799) - THAI - HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 501 N. Beneva Rd.
THAILAND (927-8424) - THAI - LOCATION: SARASOTA
Luna Ristorante - The BEST PIZZA Danae’s had in her LIFE!!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - St Augustine Ave - 1 block from the main drag
RESTAURANT WEBSITES:
http://SunState.com/venice/rest.htm
http://DineSarasota.com - They have a “20 Hottest Places to Dine in Sarasota” list - http://DineSarasota.com/The%20List%20Page.htm
http://SunnyFloridaVacationRentals.com/venice-vacation-rentals/venice-dining.htm
http://TropicalFloridaProperty.com/default.asp_Q_f_E_cpg_A_pg_E_SouthwestFloridaRestaurants
http://RestaurantsInSarasota.com
http://SeeARoom.com/ve/venice/restaurants-florida-cheap-fine-best-hotels.htm -
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ACTIVITIES
ON-GOING
50 Fun And Free Things To Do In Sarasota Florida - http://SimplySarasota.com/FunAndFree.html
SARASOTA HISTORY ALIVE - http://SarasotaHistoryAlive.com/events
NATURAL AWAKENINGS has a newsletter that has a CALENDAR - http://nasrq.com/dotnetnuke/Resources/tabid/55/Default.aspx
http://SarasotaFl.org/events
Wed. – 4-7pm – Energetic Healings (Reiki) – FREE - at Angel Ministries - Venice - http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com/healingcenter.htm
Fri. & Sat. - Jessica's Stand - organic market – Sarasota
1st Friday of month – 6-9pm - Art Walks on Palm Avenue hosted by the Palm Avenue Arts Alliance – Sarasota (373-9660) – Galleries & restaurants in the area are open & they often have live performances, FREE!!
2nd Saturday of month - 10am-3pm - PSYCHIC FAIRE at Angel Ministries - Venice (http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com/psychicfair.htm) - Readings -$15/15 minutes
Sat. – gathering between 6-7pm-ish (it’s VERY spontaneous!!) –SUNSET DRUMMING CIRCLE on the beach - Casey Key / Nokomis (Wed. also in Peak Season – I think that’s about U.S.Thanksgiving to Easter). This Is one of the activities I MISS THE MOST living in Costa Rica!!! Bring a drum or some sort of musical instrument & just join in (I put kidney beans in a plastic bottle & called it an instrument) or get in the middle & just move!!! It’s a WILD looking group of people! JUST BE!! VERY MUCH individuals!! Hence you have lots of people that WISH they could be more free surrounding them watching – OCCASIONALLY joining in (that’s SOOOO COOL!!!!). Watch VERY CAREFULLY for the “Green Flash” that few people are blessed to see (not me yet) that happens JUST as the sun hits the horizon. People then cheer/bless the day off!! This is NOT the party place that I’ve observed the times I’ve been to the Sarasota circle so even kids are welcome (I think it’s GREAT to bring kids not used to being around “different” types of people as it opens their eyes/hearts to see people that are different are just that – different – NO threat & maybe they’ll feel inspired to be more free in their world!! See pics at http://escape-to-sarasota.com/nokomis-beach.htm / http://NokomisBeachDrumCircle.com There’s a publication - Bay Area Drumming that you can get a free internet copy of at BayAreaDrumming@TampaBay.rr.com
Sat. - Downtown Farmer’s Market – HOURS: 7am-1pm (I’ve also seen noon). LOCATION: Sarasota - Main St & N Lemon Ave. http://SarasotaDowntown.com/farmers_market.html
Sat. 7pm - Spiritual Message & on the 4th Sat. of each month they also have some sort of activity afterwards - inspiring movie, music, or group discussion replaces the usual meditation and message format. I AM HEALING ARTS CENTER -(927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.)
Sun. – Siesta Key Public Beach – Sarasota http://SiestaDrumCrcle.com / http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWFLDrumCircles/) WHEN: About an hour or 2 before Sunset. To me, this one is LOTS more of a party place (especially with onlookers drinking). It’s one of the largest ongoing drumming circles in the country.
Last Sunday of Month - SUNSET MEDITATION & DRUMMING FOR PEACE – Sarasota – North end of Turtle Beach
ANNUAL EVENTS
Oct. 16-18 - Sun Fiesta - Venice (223-4046) - Venice Island - Hosted by the Venice Women’s Sertoma
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CONSCIOUS / HOLISTIC / HEALING LIVING
SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT:
CENTER OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://CenterOfSpiritualAwareness.com / 926-7828) - Rev. Duffy Rutledge (I REALLY REALLY LOVED HER!!!) & Rev. Kathi Bruscemi. SERVICE: Sun. 10:30am. After the service join in community for a tasty lunch prepared by Rev. Duffy (donation). LOCATION: SARASOTA - 3590 S. Tuttle Ave. – in the Sarasota Board of Realtors Building.
ANGEL MINISTRIES (http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com / 486-8532-w / 492-4995-church). – Angel Ministries is more woo-woo/esoteric [psychic-y) & MAGICAL – LOTS less “traditional”!!! Rev. Pat (I LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!) also does Cleansing of Negative Energies in your home/office, Hypnosis & Past Life Regressions++!! They have MANY members with some wonderful gifts/powers!! SERVICES: Thurs. 7pm, Sun. 10:30am & 7pm (healings given at 6:30pm). They also do a Psychic Fair on the 2nd Saturday of month from 10am-3pm (Readings -$15/15 minutes) & . FREE Weekly Energetic Healings (Reiki) on Wed. – 4-7pm. LOCATION: NEW LOCATION – VENICE - 2269 Tamiami Trail (just before the 776 turnoff)
SOM - Sarasota Celebration Center (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://CenterforSpiritualAwakening.com / 927-6212 / 1-800-440-9665) - Karen Wolfson - LOCATION: SARASOTA - South Gate Community Center - 3145 South Gate Circle. SERVICE: Sun. 10am.
SOM - Center for Positive Learning (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://SarasotaCPL.org / 366-0275 / CPLFla@aol.com) - David Owen Ritz. SERVICE: Sun. 10:15am & Coffee & Community afterwards. LOCATION: SARASOTA - Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail). Office: U.S. Garage Building, 330 S. Pineapple Ave., #210 (Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9am-4:30pm)
SOM - New Thoughts For Living - David Owen Ritz (http://sarasotacpl.org) SERVICE: Sun. 10:15am. LOCATION: Beatrice
UNITY of Sarasota (955-3301 / http://UnityOfSarasota.com / 955-3301) - Rev. Elizabeth. HOURS: Sunday-10am, Wed. Candlelight Healing and Prayer Services-6pm. - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 3023 Proctor Rd. FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000091523871
I AM HEALING ARTS CENTER -(927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - Spiritual Education Center LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.) - SERVICE – Sat. 7pm & the 4th Sat. they also have some sort of activity afterwards - inspiring movie, music, or group discussion replaces the usual meditation and message format.
New Center (914-6526 / http://YourEmpoweredSpirit.com) - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 200 S. Washington Blvd at Adams; Suite 7-A)
RISING TIDE / Sarasota Sufi Center (923-7834 / htp://RisingTideInternational.org) - Following Sufi Guru - Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan. SERVICE - Sundays 10:30-11:30am, Open Meditation Class Mon. & Weds.6-7pm. Class on Spiritual Liberty and training of the ego - Tues. 7:30pm.
* 1st Tuesday evening of the month 7:30 PM, Dances of Universal Peace.
* Thursday evenings 7:30 PM, Zikr - Sufi pracitce of Remembrance through Sacred sounds.
* Thursday evenings 6:30PM, Gatha class, Readings from the writings and teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan
* Rumi Studies the 1st, 3rd and when available the 5th Sunday of the month. 4:30-6pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA – 5102 Swift Rd.
MCC - SunCoast Cathedral -Venice - VENICE - Rev. Sherry Kennedy
MCC - Church of the Trinity - Rev. Lisa Heilig
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
PUBLICATION:
NATURAL AWAKENINGS (351-3740 / http://NASRQ.com). They are THE publication for these types of articles/ads/connections. They have a CALENDAR & even their own NATURAL CHOICE AWARDS (in their June issue with an Awards Roast in May). Join their Facebook page - http://facebook.com/pages/Sarasota-FL/Natural-Awakenings-SarasotaManatee/172801349401?ref=ts
MISC.
ELYSIAN FIELDS (http://ElysianFieldsOnline.com / 361-3006) - This is THE New Age-y type store for the area. It’s a nice size filled with all sorts of tools plus they have intuitive readers to a variety of events, massage therapists, seminars, speakers, and book signings. They have a NEWSLETTER (paper & online) – if you have something to add to their Calendar go to - http://nasrq.com/dotnetnuke/Advertising/OnlineCalendarSubmission/tabid/60/Default.aspx HOURS: Mon.-Sat:. 10am-6pm, Sun: noon-5pm. LOCATION: Sarasota - 1273 Tamiami Trail South at Bahia Vista – Midtown Plaza
I AM HEALING ARTS (927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - Spiritual Education Center LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.
ASTROLOGER (Business) - TIM BOST (953-3545-w 941/544-5475-c / http://TimBost.com / Tim@TimBost.com) - He’s an AWESOME, world recognized Financial Astrologer & he’s in SARASOTA!!!
FUN!!! SEGWAY TOURS!!! Florida Ever-Glides (http://FloridaEver-Glides.com/miami/tours.html / 363-9556 / Info@FloridaEver-Glides.com) - Sarasota Bay, St. Armand's Circle,and Lido Beach 9-11:30am with snack & drink, max 4 people - $88. Meet 15 minutes early in front of the \"Tall, Red, Metal Sculpture\" at the North end of Marina Jack Marina parking lot. Look for our enclosed trailer.
(http://PleasureFlorida.com) - PURE FUN!! Venice –Mon.Thurs. & Sun. 9-11:30am & 1-2:30pm. Sarasota Bay – Tues., Fri. & Sat.9-11:30am. Siesta Key - Tues., Fri. & Sat.1-3:30pm
WELLNESS / HEALING
CHIROPRACTOR – DR. DAN BUSCH (412-3800) - HANDS DOWN TO ME – THE BEST IN THE AREA!! He’s not just a bone cracker!! He has LOTS of toys for physical therapy & he TALKS TO YOU & EXPLAINS THINGS!!! His front office staff insists you MUST have xrays but if you have serious issues around that, he’s workable (I’m sure that’s to cover his tusch but he is VERY THOROUGH!!). He’s also quite spiritual evolved I believe. Venice
MASSAGE - Ed Ruhl (426-9740 / 915-8928 / leo59aug1@verizon.net) - He is a Licensed Massage Therapist (Sarasota School of Massage) that has the ability to silently “tune-in” to the needs of your body. TECHNIQUES: CranioSacral Therapy (Cranial Sacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body, comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protect the brain and spinal cord) - $55; 1⁄2 hour massage includes, neck, shoulders and back - $30; 1 hour massage entire body / deep tissue (if necessary) - $55; Neuromuscular Therapy (Jim Cane Method - alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm) - $60; Reiki (a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows though us, which causes us to be alive) - $40. Reiki Master Teacher
Jo Amy Owen (378-2232) – Sarasota
MASSAGE TOOLS - Massage Market (365- 9118 / http://MassageMarket.com / Facebook - http://facebook.com/pages/diversityvillagecom/159193994084?v=wall#/pages/Sarasota-FL/Massage-Market/62552233179?v=info&ref=nf) - HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-6pm, Sat. 9:30am-3:30pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 5891 Whitfield Ave.
ACUPUNCTURIST - Glenn Eichenauer (926-4711 / http://AcupaltMedCenter.com / dr_eichenauer@AcupaltMedCenter.com) - Glen does anEXCELLENT job!! He also does # Kinesiology - muscle testing - tap into the wisdom of your subconscious & Body, Cupping, Tui Na, Gua Sha. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 7061 S Tamiami Trail, #104
RAY BEHM DDS – Natural Dentristy (1-727-446-6747 / http://SaveYourTeeth.com) - He specializes in Holistic Dentistry including safe amalgam removal, metal-free crowns, bridges, partials & dentures, Holistic Extractions, Kinesiology, non-surgical gum treatment. Clearwater
CHAKRA ALIGNING CRYSTAL BED (from “John of God” at Casa de Dominacio in Brazil) for Chakra Clearing, Energy Balancing, Aura Repair for emotional, physical & Spiritual needs before your Chakra Alignment - Experience Intended Spiritual Guidance from REV. DUFFY (I LOVE HER!!!). $25/session (926-7828 / CSANews@hotmail.com)
REIKI / TUNING FORK THERAPY - Francine Milford (497-7795 / http://FrancineMilford.com / FrancineMilford@cs.com) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 101 W. Venice Ave #31-7.
WARM MINERAL SPRINGS (seems they’re just calling it \"The Springs\" now - http://WarmMineralSprings.com ) - Ponce de Leon's fabled \"Original Fountain of Youth\". The water is around 87ª. They have Water Aerobics for FREE. HOURS: Daily 9am-5pm (closed on New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) (weather permitting but if it starts to lightening, they close down immediatelyl). ENTRANCE: $20 (AAA $18). 10 Day Pass $150.
SPIRIT OF EDEN (921-3108 / http://TheSpiritOfEden.com) - Everything from acupuncture to prolotherapy, mesotherapy, craniosacral, hot stone, pre-natal, reflexology, Hawaiian massage, detoxification. They even have a PH Miracle Program. FREE SEMINARS – THURS. noon-1pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA – 5766 Bronx Ave. (at Clark Rd)
MARKETS
RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM (377-6266-corp) – not as big as Whole Foods but MY experience has been it’s more personal!
LOCATIONS - (http://RichardsWholeFoods.com/ret_store_locator.asp?storeID=1FQSSEQX5CS92J2000AKHMCCQ259DGG9:
SARASOTA: University Park - 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd. (358-8011) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
3226 Clark Road (925-9726) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
2856 Ringling Blvd (316-0546) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
VENICE: On the Island -105 East Milan Avenue ) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
593 US 41 Bypass North ) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
OSPREY: 1092 S. Tamiami Trail ) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
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AREAS / NEIGHBORHOODS:
CASEY KEY: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/casey.php - I LOVE this island (it is what \"drew\" me to this area in the first place)
VENICE: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/venice.php / http://VeniceMainStreet.com / http://VeniceFlorida.com / http://VeniceGov.com / http://CoastalLiving.com/lifestyle/so-you-want-to-live-in/want-live-venice-florida-00400000000318
http:// google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl=http://pics2.city-data.com/city/maps/fr2748.png&imgrefurl=http://www.city-data.com/city/South-Venice-Florida.html&h=359&w=422&sz=4&tbnid=daJteKxJlG4h_M:&tbnh=107&tbnw=126&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvenice%2Bflorida&usg=__R9UJG98BZVN16O5knOg2r6NmGNU=&ei=kXniSvveNo6Y8AbukNXyAQ&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=8&ct=image&ved=0CCsQ9QewBw
SARASOTA: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/mainland.php / http://SarasotaDowntown.com/farmers_market.html / http://SarasotaGov.com / http://Sarasota.com
SIESTA KEY: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/siesta.php
NORTHPORT: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/northport.php - home to Warm Mineral Springs (seems they’re just calling it \"The Springs\" now - http://WarmMineralSprings.com ) - Ponce de Leon's fabled \"Original Fountain of Youth\"
MESSAGE BOARDS & WEBSITES:
http://VeniceFlorida.com/messageboard
http://community.coastalliving.com
http://FindSarasota.com
http://SarasotaHistoryAlive.com/walking-tours/sarasota-county-history-center-stroll
HERE ARE SOME CONTACTS/INFO I GATHERED WHILE LIVING IN VENICE & OSPREY:
COUNTY - Call center for ALL of the county (MAIN # for County for ALL departments. They know what is happening around county) - 861-5000
ALCOHOL / DRUG DETOX - HOME DETOX (412-3869 / http://HomeDetoxInc.com / HomeDetoxInc@aol.com) - Norm does a GREAT JOB detoxing people!! LOCATION – VENICE -530 US 41 Bypass South (Brickyard Plaza)
AUCTIONS - Venice Auction Company (485-4964 / http://VeniceAuction.com) - Phyllis - Joe – AUCTION: Thurs. 5:45pm, VIEWING 1pm+. BREAK: 70% if you bring in. 60% if they pick up + $15 pu fee. BRING IN: Mon. & Tues. BY 4pm. LOCATION: Venice - 601 Spur St.
Suncoast Auction (918-1439 / http://SunCoastAuction.com / SunCoastAuction@aol.com) - LOCATION: Osprey - 846 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota Auctions (485-3141/ http://SarasotaAuctionOnline.com) - LOCATION: Nokomis - 625 Tamiami Trail North #E
PJ’s Hometown Auctions (244-2382 / http://PJsAuctions.com / pjs-inc@live.com) - I’ve seen 3 locations – Holiday House (formerly the Holiday Inn on the Bypass 41, next to the Burger King); King Solomon's Treasures - Venice - 1250 US Hwy 41 Bypass South & The Dome Flea Market now has LIVE AUCTIONS in the rear building. LOCATION: Venice - 5115 State Rd 776. WHEN: Tuesdays – PREVIEW – 4pm, BIDDING – 5pm
Private Collections Auctions (966-3255 / http://PrivateCollections.net) - They buy coins, broken jewelry+. LOCATION: Nokomis - 2301 Tamiami Trail North #H.
BIKES - Bob - 3-wheeler (497-6944) – Venice - 182 Argus
BOAT DONATIONS (727-638-4685 / 800-488-6745) - organization health & fitness - for special needs kids & adults – Dennis
BOOKS ON THE VENICE/SARASOTA AREA -
Books Produced by Historic Venice Press (Kim Cool – tell her Vicki in Costa Rica referred you) - http://HistoricVenicePress.com
Ghost Stories of Venice Old & New - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2008/09/15/ghost-stories-of-venice-old-new / http:/HistoricVenicePress.com/2002/07/01/ghostvenice
Venice History Ilustrated (coffee table photo book) - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2006/08/01/venice-history-illustrated
Circus Days in Sarasota & Venice - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2004/04/01/circus
Cool Trip in Central Florida - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2005/07/01/swroadtrips
Ghost Stories of Sarasota - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2003/06/06/ghost-stories-of-sarasota
CAR: Repairs: Jacob Motors (923-7405 / 923-7397-shop) / (Benny & Christine 925-1145-h 284-7168-c.) / Mike Warfield w/ Car Doc of Venice
Upholstery - Unique Upholstery (484-4227) - Did the Hood for my convertible. LOCATION: 629 E. Venice Ave. - Brian
Dents - Jerry Linse - Venice Auto Body 493-8600 480-9490
CARPETS - TOP HAT (966-2597) $45 one room
CROC SHOES - H2 Only Bait - 488-8229 - 121 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis 34275 7a-7p - Dawn (tell Dawn that Vicki - now in Costa Rica [who bought WELL over 25 Crocs there] & with the biz in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [where her ex is from] said \"Hola\"!!)
DOG - DOG GROOMER: Personal Touch 486-1958 (near Puss & Pups (485-7110 - 773 US 41 By-Pass S, Venice - Michelle &
VET (Lynn Duffy - Island Animal Hospital - 484-9908 157 E. Miami Ave., Venice) - per Patty & Arlene
DOG SHOTS - HEALTHY PET 888-738-9355, Venice
DOG BEACHES /PARK (on a leash)
BEACH - Venice –
Sarasota - Bird Key Park on the John Ringling Causeway.
Sarasota - Ken Thompson Park - 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway. On City Island, by Mote Marine Lab.
Sarasota - Bay Front Park. U.S. 41 and Ringling. Next to Marina Jack Restaurant. (Some water)
PARK - Sarasota - Gillespie Park. 710 N. Osprey Avenue. Downtown at Gillespie and N. Osprey.
Sarasota - Arlington Park. 2650 Waldemere Street. Near Tamiami Trail.
Sarasota - Paw Parks (Animals can be let off leashes):
Sarasota - 17th Street Park. 4570 17th Street. East of Beneva Rd & West of Honore Ave.
Sarasota - Woodmere Park. On Jacaranda Blvd., two blocks north of U.S. 41.
DOLLAR STORES - There are MANY places that CALL themselves a “Dollar Store” but not everything in them is $1. VICKI’S FAV is the one ON VENICE ISLAND – where the Publix Market is (on the South end of the island)
DRY CLEANERS - The GREENER CLEANER (483-3976) - They’re the first cleaner in SouthWest Florida to use a revolutionary new process - Green Earth® cleaning. They do Alterations & Repairs, Leather & Suedes, Wedding Gown Preservation, Bulk Laundry+. FREE PICK-UP/DELIVERY. LOCATION: Venice:- 442 US Hwy 41 Bypass North – in the TJ Maxx Plaza
ELECTRICIAN - Terry 497-2234 terrysonet192@aol.com Judge Electrician - DON 924-9393
EMBROIDERY - Judy Davis 492-5237
EXTERMINATOR - MACY’S (412-9610) - They specialize in ORGANIC PEST CONTROL – using GREEN TECHNOLOGY & Pet-Friendly Products
FACIALS / ESTATICIANS - NANCY HOLMES (416-7409 / NancyHeals@aol.com) LOCATION: VENICE - 389 Commercial Ct. #B
FILM SOCIETY 955-3456 X3 (box office. 1-showtimes) - emails Robert 941-779-0762 x22
FIND A PLACE TO LIVE - Hubert Steinbacker - Gulf Realty (per Skeeter/Sharon) • Library • Pelican • Realtors • Security Companies (ADT Security, K9 Sentry Services, Safeguard) • Contractors • Casey Key Assoc.
FLEA MARKET - Venice – The Dome – LOCATION: South Venice. Bradenton – Red Barn or something like that??? BIG/GOOD!!!
GAS (house) - Ferrell 488-2458
GAY - http://GaySarasota.com 3/29-5/3/09 - http://EmbracingOurDifferences.org Sarasota Bayfront
HAIR - Rene 941/223-2148-c 941/918-0333-h 941/925-0533-w
HAPPY HAVEN (the mobile home park Vicki rented a house in ON the Intra Coastal Waterway in Osprey) - CONNIE (MANAGER) 955-8338 685-9276-c 485-1778-h
HAZARDOUS WASTE (donate paint, microwaves, etc.) 861-1531 VENICE - L-Venice Ave. Pass Jacaranda. 2nd R-Jackson Rd.. Tues., Thurs. & 2nd & 4th Sat. of month
HEATER - ??2/04 - Aqua Plumbing & Air = Roger 366-7677 (
HELP - “FIRST CALL FOR HELP” 485-1880 - people in crisis/need
MEALS ON WHEELS - Arden (trained me) 488-4223
SHARE - helps people in financial need with groceries (you pay a certain amount & volunteer) - Christ Methodist - 1475 Center - 497-1659, Epiphany - 310 Sarasota St. 484-3505,
HOUSE CLEANING - Randi (488-5895 / 650-1641-c) – she cleaned my place moving out of Patty’s place & she did a GOOD DETAILED JOB (per Rev. Pat) • GRO GREEN INC. (927-2999 / 373-5607 / http:GroGreenServices.com) – They ONLY use non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe cleaning products. Home, office, carpet, tile, air ducts, upholstery, windows, construction cleanup, protector deodorizers & even do Pet Sitting & Property Management.
JEWELER - Harry Roa 941/266-5146 800-416-4820 Ocean Lily • CARIBBEAN GOLD - 7650 S. Tamiami Tr. #11, Sarasota 927-1691 - Buddy Hill
LAWN - NANCY’S LAWN (Rich Carol) 485-0773
LIMO - Executive Limousines 360-6670 www.ExecutiveLimousines.com (did the NICE van for recycle tour)
MAC HELP - VENICE 460-0100 dwb@ewol.com - Derrick Brown
MEDICAL - INTERNIST - Dr. Sharmer 475-8291 - per Rev. Pat - english doctor - Englewood
NATURPATH? Dr. Robert Friedman 321-2011 641 E. Venice = Dr. Robert’s Herbal Pharmacy - drrobert.com
MOLD: Bill Fricke 922-5555 (test for). Damex Mold Remediation 624-3100
MOVER - KEITH & DIXIE 321-4498-C 506-0173-pg (tell them Vicki - now in Costa Rica [formerly in Osprey in the house on the water in the mobile home park)
MULCH - FREE mulch & compost/soil at the very end (east) of Bee Ridge !
NAILS - METRO -488-1015 – Venice
NETWORKING - Power Networking Lunch of Venice (http://PNLOfVenice.com / 484-8106 / PNLOfVenice@yahoo.com) - Every Monday at 11:30am-1:15pm (except on the Monday the Venice Chamber Commerce holds it's monthly luncheon) - $15.
Venice Chamber of Commerce (for Venice, South Venice, Laurel, Nokomis & Osprey) (http://VeniceChamber.com / 488-2236 / VChamber@VeniceChamber.com) - Network Luncheon - 4th Mon. of month – 11:30am-1pm. Consumer Expo -Fri..Oct. 23 – 10am-4pm & Sat. Oct. 24 9am-3pm – Venice Community Center. Wake Up Venice – 3rd Wed. 7:30-9am - Venice Regional Medical Center - 540 The Rialto. Free for members. Business After 5 – Last Thurs. 5:30-7pm ($5-members/$10-future members)
Siesta Key Chamber (349-3800)
NEW TO VENICE? 485-6971 http://AWarmWelcome.org
OFFICE DEPOT – Venice (408-0078)
OFFICE FURNITURE - Office Outfitters 485-7015 - Venice Bucko’s/Sarasota Braxtons/Bradenton
ORGANIC FOODS: Jessica’s Stand, 4180 47th St., Sarasota Fri. noon-7:30 & Sat. 8a-5p 351-4121
Directions: Tuttle - R-DeSoto (past Lockwood Ridge), R-Mink, L-47th
PAPERS - HERALD TRIB (Toni) 953-5555/4 Venice GONDALER (207-1200 / http://VeniceGondolier.com)
PLACE TO FIND CARS - Mobile Home Parks, RV World - Bruce Biegel (per Johnna)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD (953-4060 / http://PlannedParenthood.org/ppswcf) - Sarasota HOURS: Mon & Fri. 9am-4pm, Tues. & Thurs. 11am-7pm, Wed. 9am-2pm, Sat. 10am-2pm
PLUMBER - TRENT - Union Plumbing 966-7473 / Aqua 366-7676
PO BOX 497-1157 – UPS Store, 1532 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, FL 34293
POLICE - SHERIFF - 861-5800 (non-emergency)
PRINTING NEEDS - First Edition Printing (492-6393 / FstEdprint@aol.com) – Linda Spence Printing & Graphics needs (tell her Vicki in Costa Rica referred ya!!)
RELOCATION INFORMATION: http://FindSarasota.com/relocation.htm
SATELLITE TV - DISH TV - PO 105013, Atlanta 30348-5013 8255909106992321 1-800-333-3474 - I LOVE LOVE LOVE this service (though I'm not seeing my fav old channels like the one that had Democracy Now & the other that had all these Self Empowerment shows)
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER - Venice - Shirley Armstrong
SEPTIC - AM.PM Plumbing 358-3355 (Karen)
SEWING - Precision Tailoring 484-3356 (M-Th 9-5, Fri-Sat 9-4) - 225 W. Miami Ave #5, Venice - Yaroslav & Zina
SIERRA CLUB - 925-9000. Treas-Don Kirkley 493-3085.
TANNING - Tanning Den 925-9998 2300 Bee Ridge, Sarasota Airbrush $45
THRIFT SHOPS: ON Venice Island - there are a BUNCH together on the same street - a block behind the main one. St. Marks - 203 Miami (488-3219). St. Francis - 1925 Tamiami (492-6210). Good Shepard - 5371 Venice (484-1159). Elephant Walk - 595 Tamiami (483-3056)
TUPPERWARE - Jan Donovan 941-488-8956 jandonovan@comcast.net www.my.tupperware.com/jandonovan
Venice Community Center - 326 Nokomis Ave
VOTE: House District 70 and Senate Dist. 23.
WATER - I have mine delivered monthly by Crystal Springs - Ben Anderson 928-5692 Lamar 928-5936 #1230212 (old 0438542) Spring 800-444-7873 941-379-3440
Here's another resource that was CRUCIAL to me as I haven't drank tap water in 20+ years (I won't injest chlorine, strictnine or flouride - ALL of which are in TOOOO HIGH doses & DANGEROUS for our bodies!!)!! Their BEST water is their MOUNTAIN SPRING water from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia for $9.75 bottle (they have it cheaper than that for other things). If you ask, you can often get a special through your new driver. I got a Free case of mountain bottles (16 oz). Buy one 5 gal. bottle - get 3 free with 1 year contract
WATER - Dyko Water Systems 378-5533
WATSU - Minakshi - Marathon www.minakshiwatsu.com 305-743-2624
WEB SITES - www.veniceflorida.com/discboard http://boards.creative-pages.com/
WINDOW WASHERS - Gulf Coast Windows 966-6385 (per Pat Houston $80)
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER 485-9724 - Beth - Venice
YMCA Sarasota - 922-9622 Venice - 493-6130 Jacuzzi - Mon.-Thu. 7am-8:30p, Fri. 7a-7p, Sat. 9a-4:30, Sun. noon-4:30
ACCOMMODATIONS:
GULF SANDS BEACH MOTEL & RESORT (488-7272) - 1-bd, $125-$160/n, 2-bd $175-$195/n. LOCATION: 4333 Casey Key Rd. - Beachfront ON Casey Key
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Feel free to contact me at SarongGoddess@gmail.com - 1-941-312-7569 (my new Skype number I got [perhaps in some preparation for a pending move in the near future though it might just be a 3 months in Florida/9 months in Costa Rica type move as I LOVE LOVE LOVE my life in Costa Rica - for now. Ahhhhh the challenges of being a Gemini!!]).
Vicki Skinner
THE FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE in Escazu (ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club), COSTA RICA
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
The HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Workshop, Holistic Wellness (including some GREAT Massage Therapists!!!), Retreat Property, Event Space & Activities Calendar
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
We're also home to the NEW House of Self Empowerment, Unity, Science of Mind & Gracias Costa Rica
\"SELF EMPOWERMENT / Metaphysical / Health/Healing / Relationship / Spiritual / Learn Spanish / Cook Book, Parenting, Relationship, Costa Rica Resources / Games LENDING LIBRARY\"
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com
GRACIAS COSTA RICA
Our home is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
Gracias Costa Rica is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.
http://GraciasCostaRica.com
VICKI'S BLOG OF LISTS/INFO: http://CostaRicaResourceGuide.com
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![ESCAZU (San Rafael), COSTA RICA - Enjoy our Photo Tour - located just 7 min. West of San Jose - in the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - in the middle of the Concrete Jungle with EVERYTHING you could need!!! : Sorry - we JUST lost the organized order of this which we'll be fixing in the next week along with adding descriptions of many of the businesses/restaurants! Bookmark this & keep checking back.
Welcome to our Photo Tour of pictures & info on the SAN RAFAEL DE ESCAZU, Costa Rica area - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Enjoy-our-Photo-Tour-of/6000968_BGf7u
Soon this will be changing to -http://EscazuCostaRicaGuide.com
See pictures of CENTRO ESCAZU & the SAN ANTONIO DE ESCAZU, COSTA RICA areas (located up the hill from San Rafael de Escazu) can be found at - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/ESCAZUCentroCR/9377332_9VGJL
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SAN RAFAEL DE ESCAZU, COSTA RICA is located just 7 min. West of Sabana Park (Parque la Sabana [without traffic]) - San Jose.
Escazu is often referred to as "The Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" or "The Concrete Jungle". Yes, there is LOTS of $$ in this area, just about EVERY modern convenience you could need and MANY NICE homes, BUT, EVERY TIME I've gone into ANY of the restaurant or business here and 98 % of the time, it's Tico/Nationals and other Latins (all be many of them wealthier/more educated to be able to afford the restaurants which often are lots more expensive than in other areas).
On that note, part of why things are higher in Escazu is the rents are often higher. The Escazu area is often one of the first areas to get any new improvements/techniques!! I've also found you have MANY restaurants of higher quality and/or more unique ingredients in their dishes than you find in a Typico Tico Restaurant and we have LOTS more International Restaurants here!!
In this area we have over 50 Restaurants!!!! Everything from:
Italian - The fav or most of our guests is Sale e Pepe in the strip mall behind POPS! Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio.!
Mexican - Los Antojitos on Calle Vieja is our FAV (make sure to have Alexander serve you!!) and La Fonda Mexicana on the North side of the street across from the church is tasty also and BOTH DELIVER!!
Chinese -
Vegetarian -
Sushi -
International -
Fastfood like Subway -
Israeli
& MORE
For more details on Restaurants and Food Related info, check out our "Costa Rica Eats" Restaurant Guide at http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com)
Markets - 7 blocks to the East of The Fountains Guesthouse is Mas x Menos Market
Shops,
Gyms,
Dentists,
Doctors,
All forms of Transportation (just one Bus into San Jose's CocaCola Building or Santa Ana/Pieadades, LOTS of Taxis including many English-speaking & VERY service-oriented drivers & we are just minutes to the Pista/highway],
5 minutes to CIMA Hospital (the BEST & only U.S.-owned hospital in Costa Rica) & more!
THINGS TO DO IN/AROUND THE ESCAZU AREA:
MOVIE THEATRES:
Multiplaza Escazu – Cinemark - near the Food Court – on the South Side of the mall (2-201-5050 / http://cinemarkca.com [for movies & times - go here & towards the top right corner under Cartelera/Horarios – go to Costa Rica & which theatre) - 8 theatres. Movies don’t start till around 2pm weekdays & noon-ish on weekends.
TYPICAL TICO DINNER (CHEAP!!) - Depending on when you arrive, usually the first and/or last night(s) we usually go to dinner at LA CASONA DE LALY - Located in a 200 year old pueblo home with a cool open, VERY tipico interior, big aquarium and a bunch of caged birds located in Centro Escazu - the heart of the REAL part of Escazu!! It is CONSISTANTLY HANDS DOWN THE BEST TICO RESTAURANT I’VE FOUND and BY FAR my FAV spot to go for Tipico Tico food as it’s GOOD and REALLY REALLY CHEAP with food like REALLY TASTY CASADAS like fish (I LOVE mine La Plancha/grilled with LOTS of Ajo/garlic for ONLY 1,500-c [UNDER $3!!]!!), chicken or beef or pork chops grilled, fried or with garlic – YUMMMMM – and here they’re only 1,300-1,800-c!! I LOVE their CEVICHE (1,600-c). They have a BIG menu ranging from Bocas/appitizers starting at 880-c to 4,000 (averaging 1100-1500-c). I’m not a fan of their guacamole (I don’t believe they use Haas which to me makes a good guac but I’ve known others that really like it). Recently I treated a friend for her birthday (big spender me!!!) & she had one beer, I had a club soda, we split an order of YUMMMM ceviche and one of patagonias, I had the casada with chicken (rice, rice, beans, salad, platano!!) and she had the chile relleno PLUS they gave her a nice size piece of b'day cake!! $14!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! EVERYTHING I’ve had here was been REALLY TASTY!!!!!! Check out the fun painted wall in the women’s bathroom (I haven’t checked out the men’s so maybe they have something). HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 11am-11pm., Sun. 11am–6pm.
Local Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Sat. from 5am till around 1pm (though many leave around noon) – Here you can mingle with the locals, experience/see LOTS of new things (try MY FAV Agua de Pipa – young coconut water – GREAT for high blood pressure & dehydration & the pork on a stick at the booth next to him – my Sat. morning ritual!!), buy FRESH fruits & veges for REALLY CHEAP!! This is just a small Feria so if you’re wanting the REAL experience, the BEST is in Guadalupe (about a 30 min. taxi ride [about 15 on Sat. early morning).
Organic Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Wed. from 8-11am BUT they’re often sold out or limited things by 10am so best to get there early! They have the BEST organic things I’ve EVER seen!! More beautiful than most produce you find at the regular market.
Vege & Watch/Rent Videos/DVD’s - We’ve had some people donate some oldies (including LOTS of Barbra Streisand ones!), some modern, some Spiritual Cinema ! MANY video stores in CR pirate movies hence often carry things before they hit the stores. We have a few in the area or have it delivered!
DINE OUT (or have it Delivered!!) - Within 15 blocks any direction of us we have 50 Restaurants & MANY even deliver (including Goddess forbid – McDonald’s, Bagelman’s, Burger King, Domino’s, Pizza Hut & Papa John’s)!! CR is not really known as a culinary hot spot but our area has LOTS of variety to choose from with everything from Vegetarian (with an Asian spin), Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Continental, Americana, Steaks, Sushi, Jewish, Subway, Typico/Tipical CR fare !
NIGHTLIFE -
BARS - Just 3 1/2 blocks from us is Henry’s Bar/Restaurant – basically TGIFridays for Ticos (hence TOTALLY generic food & drinks at high prices). In the same plaza (Plaza San Rafael) is the new R&C’s Coffee & Lounge – A cozy place with NICE (cute) owners. 5 blocks up the hill we have Time Out Tavern – a TASTY (though not cheap) Gringo Sports Bar with the most screens we’ve found so far. Across the street at Café Torino (only till 8pm) they have a nice little bar in their back area with tasty pastries & gellato! Café Te Con Te across the street also has a small selection of drinks (both in Plaza del Rio ain’t cheap because you’re paying for the ambiance/high rent district). In a strip mall by the Pista are a few dance clubs & bars.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=11087706&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=uEmta&rand=162 "ESCAZU (San Rafael), COSTA RICA - Enjoy our Photo Tour - located just 7 min. West of San Jose - in the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - in the middle of the Concrete Jungle with EVERYTHING you could need!!! : Sorry - we JUST lost the organized order of this which we'll be fixing in the next week along with adding descriptions of many of the businesses/restaurants! Bookmark this & keep checking back.
Welcome to our Photo Tour of pictures & info on the SAN RAFAEL DE ESCAZU, Costa Rica area - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Enjoy-our-Photo-Tour-of/6000968_BGf7u
Soon this will be changing to -http://EscazuCostaRicaGuide.com
See pictures of CENTRO ESCAZU & the SAN ANTONIO DE ESCAZU, COSTA RICA areas (located up the hill from San Rafael de Escazu) can be found at - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/ESCAZUCentroCR/9377332_9VGJL
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SAN RAFAEL DE ESCAZU, COSTA RICA is located just 7 min. West of Sabana Park (Parque la Sabana [without traffic]) - San Jose.
Escazu is often referred to as \"The Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" or \"The Concrete Jungle\". Yes, there is LOTS of $$ in this area, just about EVERY modern convenience you could need and MANY NICE homes, BUT, EVERY TIME I've gone into ANY of the restaurant or business here and 98 % of the time, it's Tico/Nationals and other Latins (all be many of them wealthier/more educated to be able to afford the restaurants which often are lots more expensive than in other areas).
On that note, part of why things are higher in Escazu is the rents are often higher. The Escazu area is often one of the first areas to get any new improvements/techniques!! I've also found you have MANY restaurants of higher quality and/or more unique ingredients in their dishes than you find in a Typico Tico Restaurant and we have LOTS more International Restaurants here!!
In this area we have over 50 Restaurants!!!! Everything from:
Italian - The fav or most of our guests is Sale e Pepe in the strip mall behind POPS! Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio.!
Mexican - Los Antojitos on Calle Vieja is our FAV (make sure to have Alexander serve you!!) and La Fonda Mexicana on the North side of the street across from the church is tasty also and BOTH DELIVER!!
Chinese -
Vegetarian -
Sushi -
International -
Fastfood like Subway -
Israeli
& MORE
For more details on Restaurants and Food Related info, check out our \"Costa Rica Eats\" Restaurant Guide at http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com)
Markets - 7 blocks to the East of The Fountains Guesthouse is Mas x Menos Market
Shops,
Gyms,
Dentists,
Doctors,
All forms of Transportation (just one Bus into San Jose's CocaCola Building or Santa Ana/Pieadades, LOTS of Taxis including many English-speaking & VERY service-oriented drivers & we are just minutes to the Pista/highway],
5 minutes to CIMA Hospital (the BEST & only U.S.-owned hospital in Costa Rica) & more!
THINGS TO DO IN/AROUND THE ESCAZU AREA:
MOVIE THEATRES:
Multiplaza Escazu – Cinemark - near the Food Court – on the South Side of the mall (2-201-5050 / http://cinemarkca.com [for movies & times - go here & towards the top right corner under Cartelera/Horarios – go to Costa Rica & which theatre) - 8 theatres. Movies don’t start till around 2pm weekdays & noon-ish on weekends.
TYPICAL TICO DINNER (CHEAP!!) - Depending on when you arrive, usually the first and/or last night(s) we usually go to dinner at LA CASONA DE LALY - Located in a 200 year old pueblo home with a cool open, VERY tipico interior, big aquarium and a bunch of caged birds located in Centro Escazu - the heart of the REAL part of Escazu!! It is CONSISTANTLY HANDS DOWN THE BEST TICO RESTAURANT I’VE FOUND and BY FAR my FAV spot to go for Tipico Tico food as it’s GOOD and REALLY REALLY CHEAP with food like REALLY TASTY CASADAS like fish (I LOVE mine La Plancha/grilled with LOTS of Ajo/garlic for ONLY 1,500-c [UNDER $3!!]!!), chicken or beef or pork chops grilled, fried or with garlic – YUMMMMM – and here they’re only 1,300-1,800-c!! I LOVE their CEVICHE (1,600-c). They have a BIG menu ranging from Bocas/appitizers starting at 880-c to 4,000 (averaging 1100-1500-c). I’m not a fan of their guacamole (I don’t believe they use Haas which to me makes a good guac but I’ve known others that really like it). Recently I treated a friend for her birthday (big spender me!!!) & she had one beer, I had a club soda, we split an order of YUMMMM ceviche and one of patagonias, I had the casada with chicken (rice, rice, beans, salad, platano!!) and she had the chile relleno PLUS they gave her a nice size piece of b'day cake!! $14!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! EVERYTHING I’ve had here was been REALLY TASTY!!!!!! Check out the fun painted wall in the women’s bathroom (I haven’t checked out the men’s so maybe they have something). HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 11am-11pm., Sun. 11am–6pm.
Local Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Sat. from 5am till around 1pm (though many leave around noon) – Here you can mingle with the locals, experience/see LOTS of new things (try MY FAV Agua de Pipa – young coconut water – GREAT for high blood pressure & dehydration & the pork on a stick at the booth next to him – my Sat. morning ritual!!), buy FRESH fruits & veges for REALLY CHEAP!! This is just a small Feria so if you’re wanting the REAL experience, the BEST is in Guadalupe (about a 30 min. taxi ride [about 15 on Sat. early morning).
Organic Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Wed. from 8-11am BUT they’re often sold out or limited things by 10am so best to get there early! They have the BEST organic things I’ve EVER seen!! More beautiful than most produce you find at the regular market.
Vege & Watch/Rent Videos/DVD’s - We’ve had some people donate some oldies (including LOTS of Barbra Streisand ones!), some modern, some Spiritual Cinema ! MANY video stores in CR pirate movies hence often carry things before they hit the stores. We have a few in the area or have it delivered!
DINE OUT (or have it Delivered!!) - Within 15 blocks any direction of us we have 50 Restaurants & MANY even deliver (including Goddess forbid – McDonald’s, Bagelman’s, Burger King, Domino’s, Pizza Hut & Papa John’s)!! CR is not really known as a culinary hot spot but our area has LOTS of variety to choose from with everything from Vegetarian (with an Asian spin), Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Continental, Americana, Steaks, Sushi, Jewish, Subway, Typico/Tipical CR fare !
NIGHTLIFE -
BARS - Just 3 1/2 blocks from us is Henry’s Bar/Restaurant – basically TGIFridays for Ticos (hence TOTALLY generic food & drinks at high prices). In the same plaza (Plaza San Rafael) is the new R&C’s Coffee & Lounge – A cozy place with NICE (cute) owners. 5 blocks up the hill we have Time Out Tavern – a TASTY (though not cheap) Gringo Sports Bar with the most screens we’ve found so far. Across the street at Café Torino (only till 8pm) they have a nice little bar in their back area with tasty pastries & gellato! Café Te Con Te across the street also has a small selection of drinks (both in Plaza del Rio ain’t cheap because you’re paying for the ambiance/high rent district). In a strip mall by the Pista are a few dance clubs & bars.")
Sorry - we JUST lost the organized order of this which we'll be fixing ...
Updated: Mar 10, 2010 7:43pm PST
TODAY ONLY NOV. 26 - ALL SHOES 1/2 PRICE!!! MAJOR SEXY DESIGNER S ...
Updated: Mar 10, 2010 11:45am PST
![UNITY CHURCH / SPIRITUAL CENTER COSTA RICA - http://UnityInCostaRica.com : UNITY CHURCH / SPIRITUAL CENTER COSTA RICA
Juan Enrique Toro leads Unity Church / Spiritual Center - located in Piedades de Santa Ana, Costa Rica
DIRECTIONS ARE TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OR THIS DESCRIPTION.
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SUNDAY
9:30am - Spanish Service
11am - English Service
12:15pm - Lunch - 2,500-colones (is this your first time at Unity Costa Rica - get a FREE lunch!!! [though a Love Offering/Donation is welcome).
1-3pm - Workshop
EVERYONE is invited!!!
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THIS WEEK - SUN. - Feb. 28 -11am-12:15pm
At press time Spirit's message has not yet been fully downloaded to human consciousness.
I am holding a joyously expectant space for the
Essential call.
Join us for Inspiration, Connection & JOY!!!!
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UPCOMING AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
ON-GOING AFTER EACH SERVICE:
Right after each English Service,
Juan Enrique & Jeannie Alvin are available for
ONENESS DEEKSHA BLESSINGS
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THIS WEEK - Sun. FEB. 28
4 Agreements
SWAMI JOHN
returns speaking about
"Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism"
(author of "The Concept of Enlightenment"
http://Amazon.com/Concept-Enlightenment-Swami-John/dp/1430327693/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240082438&sr=1-2
8-359-6453 / BioSpaGroup@yahoo.com
INVESTMENT IN YOUR SPIRIT: Love Offering/Donation basis.
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LUNCH & CONNECTION
Reyna & Arnulfo
are preparing a
Delicious Surprise!
As always this is accompanied by the salad bar, which this week will include a salad & fresh fruit bar & natural drink.
Lunch is 2,500-c
(we gift 1st timers with lunch [though
Love Offerings are appreciated])
It's a nice way to connect with some nice folk!
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Unity / House of Self Empowerment
SELF EMPOWERMENT, METAPHYSICAL, RELATIONSHIPS, PARENTING, LEARN SPANISH, GAMES, BOOKS ON COSTA RICA, HEALTH, COOKBOOKS (including healthy eating) &
SPIRITUALITY
LENDING LIBRARY
in Escazu!
Now OVER 2,000 (& growing) resources available!! Come enjoy this MAGICAL space located ON Calle Vieja/Old Road where you're welcome to just stop by (occasionally there may be a workshop going on but it's still usually ok to come on in), browse through the Lending Library, a sanctuary to escape to, check something out or just grab it & go lay out in one of the many hammocks that surround the 2 acre tranquil oasis or come in & watch The Secret, make FREE phone calls to the U.S/Canada, hook up to the free WiFi, come play (or borrow) on of the many FUN games (including an orange & green chess set!!) or come hang out, meditate &/or just BE!
Do YOU have any Self Empowerment, Metaphysical & Spiritual-minded resources like books, tapes, workshop manuals, cd's, videos, dvds+ that are just sitting on your shelves not being used/collecting dust?
Any old bookcases (or wood we can make some)?
SHARE!! Donate!!
Donate resources & you can earn a
FREE MEMBERSHIP!!!
For DIRECTIONS/More Info go to
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com
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UNITY COMMUNITY
THINGS FOR SALE
We are still receiving new donations in to raise $ for Unity much of which is now
MAKE US AN OFFER
(on most things)
Feel free at any time to bring by things YOU would like to donate to Unity that we'll be selling online.
Check out our NEWEST things for sale at:
http://Things4SaleCostaRica.com
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UNITY WEBSITE
Unity is in the process of restructuring our website (any volunteers out there??), but in the meantime, we have created a "shell" site where you can get current & more detailed information including Upcoming Events & pictures at: http://UnityInCostaRica.com
See pictures of your Unity friends at:
http://UnityFriendsCostaRica.com
(the REAL/in process Unity website is/will one day return to http://UnityCostaRica.org
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We welcome you to share this information with EVERYONE you know that may be interested & please forward the email address of anyone you know that would like to receive this email (please indicate if they would like it in English or Spanish) to jet@UnityCostaRica.org
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We welcome you to share this information with EVERYONE you know that may be interested & please forward the email address of anyone you know that would like to receive this email (please indicate if they would like it in English or Spanish) to jet@UnityCostaRica.org
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INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC & MESSAGES!
"Be Still and Know that I Am God" ~
inspirational poetry & music by Mary Hession
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3_ey9US2dn8
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To me, this message isn't as much about the "Predictions" for the new year as much as it is just a
REAL POSITIVE MESSAGE!!
One to help you feel HOPE!!
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=Q3zJm98UXzQ
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Previous Links:
I welcome you to crank up your speakers & start your day with this INSPIRING SONG - the Black Eyed Peas
"I GOT A FEELING"
(I'm sharing the Oprah Season Opening version which is a BEAUTIFUL example of people coming together for one cause!!!)
http://BlackEyedPeas.dipdive.com/media/76361
Eric Bibb's "Spirit I AM!!!"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9LTYmFMQ-4A
(imagine how your week/day will be playing these songs over & over!!)
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ON-GOING IMMEDIATE NEED!!
Gail Nystrom with the
Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation http://CRHF.org, is in BIG need for gently used & new SHOES as well as unused MEDICATIONS (including vitamins, etc.)for the MANY people/groups she helps!
Gail ESPECIALLY now needs FOOD STAPLES (rice, beans, oil, tomato sauce, tuna, salt+) for a
NEW FOOD BANK she's started!!!
Please bring them to Unity or the House of Self Empowerment in Escazu asap!!
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With a Smiling Heart,
Juan Enrique Toro
Unity-Costa Rica
jet@UnityCostaRica.org
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
UNITY COSTA RICA
(506) 2-203-4411 / 8-381-5147 / jet@UnityCostaRica.org
COMING SOON - . .http://UnityCostaRica.org (their website is in transition and looking for someone to gift them to create it. Know anyone interested??])
SUNDAY SERVICE - Piedades de Santa Ana:
Spanish: 9:30am
English: 11am
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DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE PISTA (the Prospero Fernandez #27 Highway) on the West end of the Central Valley: The highway reduces from 4 lanes to 2 lanes (so you feel like the highway has ended). Go to the first blinking yellow light & turn LEFT (there's a SMALL sign with an arrow there that says "Piedades"). It goes up a hill (south) about a mile to the "T" where you MUST go left or right. Turn LEFT & an IMMEDIATE RIGHT at the Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant.
VIA BUS: From the Coca-Cola Building in San Jose - Take the BLUE "Santa Ana - Calle Vieja Bus" that goes down Calle Vieja through Escazu & Santa Ana to the aformentioned Chinese restaurant.
CALLE VIEJA (Escazu & Santa Ana) - Head West on Calle Vieja past the catholic church, to the chinese restaurant. See below for details from there.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS AT THE CHINESE RESTAURANT:
At the Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant head South UP the hill through this Tico neighborhood - about 350 meters - & look for the big green entrance gate on your RIGHT & the blue with white writing “Unity” sign. Park where you can & walk up the driveway/hill.
About 2/3 of the way up the driveway, there are some stairs. Go up there & around the exterior of the building to "Friendship Hall."
Most meetings are now held around back outside under the new green awning "Friendship Hall" (see pictures below).
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SATURDAY SPANISH SERVICE - San Pedro - Cultural Center Alforja
Spanish only: 5pm
DIRECTIONS: Cultural Center Alforja - 100mts South & 175mts East of the Catholic Church. Look for the Blue & white "UNITY" banner
From the San Pedro Mall, head East through the fountain Rotunda towards the university. (clearer directions coming on Sat. night)
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WHAT IS UNITY?
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UNITY go to: http://Unity.org
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DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES FROM UNITY SERVICES, MEETINGS, GATHERINGS?? Share them with us.
If you can't figure it out, email Vicki at SarongGoddess@gmail.com
MORE PICTURES:
Faces of Unity Church / Spiritual Center Costa Rica http://SarongGoddess.smugmug.com/gallery/5552984_XMsvf
Unity Church / Spiritual Center Costa Rica - Grounds
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5611948_NYLts
Website Contact: UnityInCostaRica@gmail.com / JET@UnityCostaRica.org
.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Spirituality/UNITY-CHURCH-SPIRITUAL/JuanEnriqueVickiA/415346503_bUpCp-Ti-1.jpg "UNITY CHURCH / SPIRITUAL CENTER COSTA RICA - http://UnityInCostaRica.com : UNITY CHURCH / SPIRITUAL CENTER COSTA RICA
Juan Enrique Toro leads Unity Church / Spiritual Center - located in Piedades de Santa Ana, Costa Rica
DIRECTIONS ARE TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OR THIS DESCRIPTION.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
SUNDAY
9:30am - Spanish Service
11am - English Service
12:15pm - Lunch - 2,500-colones (is this your first time at Unity Costa Rica - get a FREE lunch!!! [though a Love Offering/Donation is welcome).
1-3pm - Workshop
EVERYONE is invited!!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
THIS WEEK - SUN. - Feb. 28 -11am-12:15pm
At press time Spirit's message has not yet been fully downloaded to human consciousness.
I am holding a joyously expectant space for the
Essential call.
Join us for Inspiration, Connection & JOY!!!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
UPCOMING AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
ON-GOING AFTER EACH SERVICE:
Right after each English Service,
Juan Enrique & Jeannie Alvin are available for
ONENESS DEEKSHA BLESSINGS
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
THIS WEEK - Sun. FEB. 28
4 Agreements
SWAMI JOHN
returns speaking about
\"Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism\"
(author of \"The Concept of Enlightenment\"
http://Amazon.com/Concept-Enlightenment-Swami-John/dp/1430327693/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240082438&sr=1-2
8-359-6453 / BioSpaGroup@yahoo.com
INVESTMENT IN YOUR SPIRIT: Love Offering/Donation basis.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
LUNCH & CONNECTION
Reyna & Arnulfo
are preparing a
Delicious Surprise!
As always this is accompanied by the salad bar, which this week will include a salad & fresh fruit bar & natural drink.
Lunch is 2,500-c
(we gift 1st timers with lunch [though
Love Offerings are appreciated])
It's a nice way to connect with some nice folk!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Unity / House of Self Empowerment
SELF EMPOWERMENT, METAPHYSICAL, RELATIONSHIPS, PARENTING, LEARN SPANISH, GAMES, BOOKS ON COSTA RICA, HEALTH, COOKBOOKS (including healthy eating) &
SPIRITUALITY
LENDING LIBRARY
in Escazu!
Now OVER 2,000 (& growing) resources available!! Come enjoy this MAGICAL space located ON Calle Vieja/Old Road where you're welcome to just stop by (occasionally there may be a workshop going on but it's still usually ok to come on in), browse through the Lending Library, a sanctuary to escape to, check something out or just grab it & go lay out in one of the many hammocks that surround the 2 acre tranquil oasis or come in & watch The Secret, make FREE phone calls to the U.S/Canada, hook up to the free WiFi, come play (or borrow) on of the many FUN games (including an orange & green chess set!!) or come hang out, meditate &/or just BE!
Do YOU have any Self Empowerment, Metaphysical & Spiritual-minded resources like books, tapes, workshop manuals, cd's, videos, dvds+ that are just sitting on your shelves not being used/collecting dust?
Any old bookcases (or wood we can make some)?
SHARE!! Donate!!
Donate resources & you can earn a
FREE MEMBERSHIP!!!
For DIRECTIONS/More Info go to
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
UNITY COMMUNITY
THINGS FOR SALE
We are still receiving new donations in to raise $ for Unity much of which is now
MAKE US AN OFFER
(on most things)
Feel free at any time to bring by things YOU would like to donate to Unity that we'll be selling online.
Check out our NEWEST things for sale at:
http://Things4SaleCostaRica.com
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
UNITY WEBSITE
Unity is in the process of restructuring our website (any volunteers out there??), but in the meantime, we have created a \"shell\" site where you can get current & more detailed information including Upcoming Events & pictures at: http://UnityInCostaRica.com
See pictures of your Unity friends at:
http://UnityFriendsCostaRica.com
(the REAL/in process Unity website is/will one day return to http://UnityCostaRica.org
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
We welcome you to share this information with EVERYONE you know that may be interested & please forward the email address of anyone you know that would like to receive this email (please indicate if they would like it in English or Spanish) to jet@UnityCostaRica.org
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
We welcome you to share this information with EVERYONE you know that may be interested & please forward the email address of anyone you know that would like to receive this email (please indicate if they would like it in English or Spanish) to jet@UnityCostaRica.org
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC & MESSAGES!
\"Be Still and Know that I Am God\" ~
inspirational poetry & music by Mary Hession
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3_ey9US2dn8
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
To me, this message isn't as much about the \"Predictions\" for the new year as much as it is just a
REAL POSITIVE MESSAGE!!
One to help you feel HOPE!!
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=Q3zJm98UXzQ
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Previous Links:
I welcome you to crank up your speakers & start your day with this INSPIRING SONG - the Black Eyed Peas
\"I GOT A FEELING\"
(I'm sharing the Oprah Season Opening version which is a BEAUTIFUL example of people coming together for one cause!!!)
http://BlackEyedPeas.dipdive.com/media/76361
Eric Bibb's \"Spirit I AM!!!\"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=9LTYmFMQ-4A
(imagine how your week/day will be playing these songs over & over!!)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
ON-GOING IMMEDIATE NEED!!
Gail Nystrom with the
Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation http://CRHF.org, is in BIG need for gently used & new SHOES as well as unused MEDICATIONS (including vitamins, etc.)for the MANY people/groups she helps!
Gail ESPECIALLY now needs FOOD STAPLES (rice, beans, oil, tomato sauce, tuna, salt+) for a
NEW FOOD BANK she's started!!!
Please bring them to Unity or the House of Self Empowerment in Escazu asap!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
With a Smiling Heart,
Juan Enrique Toro
Unity-Costa Rica
jet@UnityCostaRica.org
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
CONTACT INFORMATION:
UNITY COSTA RICA
(506) 2-203-4411 / 8-381-5147 / jet@UnityCostaRica.org
COMING SOON - . .http://UnityCostaRica.org (their website is in transition and looking for someone to gift them to create it. Know anyone interested??])
SUNDAY SERVICE - Piedades de Santa Ana:
Spanish: 9:30am
English: 11am
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DIRECTIONS:
FROM THE PISTA (the Prospero Fernandez #27 Highway) on the West end of the Central Valley: The highway reduces from 4 lanes to 2 lanes (so you feel like the highway has ended). Go to the first blinking yellow light & turn LEFT (there's a SMALL sign with an arrow there that says \"Piedades\"). It goes up a hill (south) about a mile to the \"T\" where you MUST go left or right. Turn LEFT & an IMMEDIATE RIGHT at the Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant.
VIA BUS: From the Coca-Cola Building in San Jose - Take the BLUE \"Santa Ana - Calle Vieja Bus\" that goes down Calle Vieja through Escazu & Santa Ana to the aformentioned Chinese restaurant.
CALLE VIEJA (Escazu & Santa Ana) - Head West on Calle Vieja past the catholic church, to the chinese restaurant. See below for details from there.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS AT THE CHINESE RESTAURANT:
At the Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant head South UP the hill through this Tico neighborhood - about 350 meters - & look for the big green entrance gate on your RIGHT & the blue with white writing “Unity” sign. Park where you can & walk up the driveway/hill.
About 2/3 of the way up the driveway, there are some stairs. Go up there & around the exterior of the building to \"Friendship Hall.\"
Most meetings are now held around back outside under the new green awning \"Friendship Hall\" (see pictures below).
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SATURDAY SPANISH SERVICE - San Pedro - Cultural Center Alforja
Spanish only: 5pm
DIRECTIONS: Cultural Center Alforja - 100mts South & 175mts East of the Catholic Church. Look for the Blue & white \"UNITY\" banner
From the San Pedro Mall, head East through the fountain Rotunda towards the university. (clearer directions coming on Sat. night)
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WHAT IS UNITY?
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UNITY go to: http://Unity.org
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DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES FROM UNITY SERVICES, MEETINGS, GATHERINGS?? Share them with us.
If you can't figure it out, email Vicki at SarongGoddess@gmail.com
MORE PICTURES:
Faces of Unity Church / Spiritual Center Costa Rica http://SarongGoddess.smugmug.com/gallery/5552984_XMsvf
Unity Church / Spiritual Center Costa Rica - Grounds
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5611948_NYLts
Website Contact: UnityInCostaRica@gmail.com / JET@UnityCostaRica.org
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![The MANY FACES / PHASES & SPECIAL PEOPLE / TIMES of VICKI SKINNER's Life (so far!!)!! : The MANY FACES / PHASES & SPECIAL PEOPLE / TIMES of VICKI SKINNER's Life (so far!!)!!
Forever the Gemini (6/9 - June 9 [in case you desire to send B'day greets!!]) - CONSTANTLY CHANGING!!!!
The first batch is PROOF that I am THE "ORIGINAL" "Sarong Goddess!!" The first 3 pics were taken when I was in COLLEGE!!! Then in the 80's in San Francisco & NOW!!!
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Forever the Gemini (6/9 - June 9 [in case you desire to send B'day greets!!]) - CONSTANTLY CHANGING!!!!
The first batch is PROOF that I am THE \"ORIGINAL\" \"Sarong Goddess!!\" The first 3 pics were taken when I was in COLLEGE!!! Then in the 80's in San Francisco & NOW!!!
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![ESCAZU (San Rafael), COSTA RICA - Enjoy our Photo Tour - located just 7 min. West of San Jose - in the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - in the middle of the Concrete Jungle with EVERYTHING you could need!!! . . . . : Welcome to our Photo Tour of pictures & info on the SAN RAFAEL DE ESCAZU, Costa Rica area - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Enjoy-our-Photo-Tour-of/6000968_BGf7u
Soon this will be changing to - http://EscazuCostaRicaGuide.com
See pictures of CENTRO ESCAZU & the SAN ANTONIO DE ESCAZU, COSTA RICA areas (located up the hill from San Rafael de Escazu) can be found at - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/ESCAZUCentroCR/9377332_9VGJL
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SAN RAFAEL DE ESCAZU, COSTA RICA is located just 7 min. West of Sabana Park (Parque la Sabana [without traffic]) - San Jose.
Escazu is often referred to as "The Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" or "The Concrete Jungle". Yes, there is LOTS of $$ in this area, just about EVERY modern convenience you could need and MANY NICE homes, BUT, EVERY TIME I've gone into ANY of the restaurant or business here and 98+% of the time, it's Tico/Nationals and other Latins (all be many of them wealthier/more educated to be able to afford the restaurants which often are lots more expensive than in other areas).
On that note, part of why things are higher in Escazu is the rents are often higher. The Escazu area is often one of the first areas to get any new improvements/techniques!! I've also found you have MANY restaurants of higher quality and/or more unique ingredients in their dishes than you find in a Typico Tico Restaurant and we have LOTS more International Restaurants here!!
In this area we have over 50 Restaurants!!!! Everything from:
Italian - The fav or most of our guests is Sale e Pepe in the strip mall behind POPS! Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio.!
Mexican - Los Antojitos on Calle Vieja is our FAV (make sure to have Alexander serve you!!) and La Fonda Mexicana on the North side of the street across from the church is tasty also and BOTH DELIVER!!
Chinese -
Vegetarian -
Sushi -
International -
Fastfood like Subway -
Israeli
& MORE
For more details on Restaurants and Food Related info, check out our "Costa Rica Eats" Restaurant Guide at http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com)
Markets - 7 blocks to the East of The Fountains Guesthouse is Mas x Menos Market
Shops,
Gyms,
Dentists,
Doctors,
All forms of Transportation (just one Bus into San Jose's CocaCola Building or Santa Ana/Pieadades, LOTS of Taxis including many English-speaking & VERY service-oriented drivers & we are just minutes to the Pista/highway],
5 minutes to CIMA Hospital (the BEST & only U.S.-owned hospital in Costa Rica) & more!
THINGS TO DO IN/AROUND THE ESCAZU AREA:
MOVIE THEATRES:
Multiplaza Escazu – Cinemark - near the Food Court – on the South Side of the mall (2-201-5050 / http://cinemarkca.com [for movies & times - go here & towards the top right corner under Cartelera/Horarios – go to Costa Rica & which theatre) - 8 theatres. Movies don’t start till around 2pm weekdays & noon-ish on weekends.
TYPICAL TICO DINNER (CHEAP!!) - Depending on when you arrive, usually the first and/or last night(s) we usually go to dinner at LA CASONA DE LALY - Located in a 200 year old pueblo home with a cool open, VERY tipico interior, big aquarium and a bunch of caged birds located in Centro Escazu - the heart of the REAL part of Escazu!! It is CONSISTANTLY HANDS DOWN THE BEST TICO RESTAURANT I’VE FOUND and BY FAR my FAV spot to go for Tipico Tico food as it’s GOOD and REALLY REALLY CHEAP with food like REALLY TASTY CASADAS like fish (I LOVE mine La Plancha/grilled with LOTS of Ajo/garlic for ONLY 1,500-c [UNDER $3!!]!!), chicken or beef or pork chops grilled, fried or with garlic – YUMMMMM – and here they’re only 1,300-1,800-c!! I LOVE their CEVICHE (1,600-c). They have a BIG menu ranging from Bocas/appitizers starting at 880-c to 4,000 (averaging 1100-1500-c). I’m not a fan of their guacamole (I don’t believe they use Haas which to me makes a good guac but I’ve known others that really like it). Recently I treated a friend for her birthday (big spender me!!!) & she had one beer, I had a club soda, we split an order of YUMMMM ceviche and one of patagonias, I had the casada with chicken (rice, rice, beans, salad, platano!!) and she had the chile relleno PLUS they gave her a nice size piece of b'day cake!! $14!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! EVERYTHING I’ve had here was been REALLY TASTY!!!!!! Check out the fun painted wall in the women’s bathroom (I haven’t checked out the men’s so maybe they have something). HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 11am-11pm., Sun. 11am–6pm.
Local Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Sat. from 5am till around 1pm (though many leave around noon) – Here you can mingle with the locals, experience/see LOTS of new things (try MY FAV Agua de Pipa – young coconut water – GREAT for high blood pressure & dehydration & the pork on a stick at the booth next to him – my Sat. morning ritual!!), buy FRESH fruits & veges for REALLY CHEAP!! This is just a small Feria so if you’re wanting the REAL experience, the BEST is in Guadalupe (about a 30 min. taxi ride [about 15 on Sat. early morning).
Organic Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Wed. from 8-11am BUT they’re often sold out or limited things by 10am so best to get there early! They have the BEST organic things I’ve EVER seen!! More beautiful than most produce you find at the regular market.
Vege & Watch/Rent Videos/DVD’s - We’ve had some people donate some oldies (including LOTS of Barbra Streisand ones!), some modern, some Spiritual Cinema+! MANY video stores in CR pirate movies hence often carry things before they hit the stores. We have a few in the area or have it delivered!
DINE OUT (or have it Delivered!!) - Within 15 blocks any direction of us we have 50+++ Restaurants & MANY even deliver (including Goddess forbid – McDonald’s, Bagelman’s, Burger King, Domino’s, Pizza Hut & Papa John’s)!! CR is not really known as a culinary hot spot but our area has LOTS of variety to choose from with everything from Vegetarian (with an Asian spin), Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Continental, Americana, Steaks, Sushi, Jewish, Subway, Typico/Tipical CR fare+++!
NIGHTLIFE -
BARS - Just 3 1/2 blocks from us is Henry’s Bar/Restaurant – basically TGIFridays for Ticos (hence TOTALLY generic food & drinks at high prices). In the same plaza (Plaza San Rafael) is the new R&C’s Coffee & Lounge – A cozy place with NICE (cute) owners. 5 blocks up the hill we have Time Out Tavern – a TASTY (though not cheap) Gringo Sports Bar with the most screens we’ve found so far. Across the street at Café Torino (only till 8pm) they have a nice little bar in their back area with tasty pastries & gellato! Café Te Con Te across the street also has a small selection of drinks (both in Plaza del Rio ain’t cheap because you’re paying for the ambiance/high rent district). In a strip mall by the Pista are a few dance clubs & bars.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Travel/ESCAZU-San-Rafael-COST-RICA/RestAnjoHottie/650687199_WeC46-Ti.jpg "ESCAZU (San Rafael), COSTA RICA - Enjoy our Photo Tour - located just 7 min. West of San Jose - in the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - in the middle of the Concrete Jungle with EVERYTHING you could need!!! . . . . : Welcome to our Photo Tour of pictures & info on the SAN RAFAEL DE ESCAZU, Costa Rica area - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Enjoy-our-Photo-Tour-of/6000968_BGf7u
Soon this will be changing to - http://EscazuCostaRicaGuide.com
See pictures of CENTRO ESCAZU & the SAN ANTONIO DE ESCAZU, COSTA RICA areas (located up the hill from San Rafael de Escazu) can be found at - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/ESCAZUCentroCR/9377332_9VGJL
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SAN RAFAEL DE ESCAZU, COSTA RICA is located just 7 min. West of Sabana Park (Parque la Sabana [without traffic]) - San Jose.
Escazu is often referred to as \"The Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" or \"The Concrete Jungle\". Yes, there is LOTS of $$ in this area, just about EVERY modern convenience you could need and MANY NICE homes, BUT, EVERY TIME I've gone into ANY of the restaurant or business here and 98+% of the time, it's Tico/Nationals and other Latins (all be many of them wealthier/more educated to be able to afford the restaurants which often are lots more expensive than in other areas).
On that note, part of why things are higher in Escazu is the rents are often higher. The Escazu area is often one of the first areas to get any new improvements/techniques!! I've also found you have MANY restaurants of higher quality and/or more unique ingredients in their dishes than you find in a Typico Tico Restaurant and we have LOTS more International Restaurants here!!
In this area we have over 50 Restaurants!!!! Everything from:
Italian - The fav or most of our guests is Sale e Pepe in the strip mall behind POPS! Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio.!
Mexican - Los Antojitos on Calle Vieja is our FAV (make sure to have Alexander serve you!!) and La Fonda Mexicana on the North side of the street across from the church is tasty also and BOTH DELIVER!!
Chinese -
Vegetarian -
Sushi -
International -
Fastfood like Subway -
Israeli
& MORE
For more details on Restaurants and Food Related info, check out our \"Costa Rica Eats\" Restaurant Guide at http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com)
Markets - 7 blocks to the East of The Fountains Guesthouse is Mas x Menos Market
Shops,
Gyms,
Dentists,
Doctors,
All forms of Transportation (just one Bus into San Jose's CocaCola Building or Santa Ana/Pieadades, LOTS of Taxis including many English-speaking & VERY service-oriented drivers & we are just minutes to the Pista/highway],
5 minutes to CIMA Hospital (the BEST & only U.S.-owned hospital in Costa Rica) & more!
THINGS TO DO IN/AROUND THE ESCAZU AREA:
MOVIE THEATRES:
Multiplaza Escazu – Cinemark - near the Food Court – on the South Side of the mall (2-201-5050 / http://cinemarkca.com [for movies & times - go here & towards the top right corner under Cartelera/Horarios – go to Costa Rica & which theatre) - 8 theatres. Movies don’t start till around 2pm weekdays & noon-ish on weekends.
TYPICAL TICO DINNER (CHEAP!!) - Depending on when you arrive, usually the first and/or last night(s) we usually go to dinner at LA CASONA DE LALY - Located in a 200 year old pueblo home with a cool open, VERY tipico interior, big aquarium and a bunch of caged birds located in Centro Escazu - the heart of the REAL part of Escazu!! It is CONSISTANTLY HANDS DOWN THE BEST TICO RESTAURANT I’VE FOUND and BY FAR my FAV spot to go for Tipico Tico food as it’s GOOD and REALLY REALLY CHEAP with food like REALLY TASTY CASADAS like fish (I LOVE mine La Plancha/grilled with LOTS of Ajo/garlic for ONLY 1,500-c [UNDER $3!!]!!), chicken or beef or pork chops grilled, fried or with garlic – YUMMMMM – and here they’re only 1,300-1,800-c!! I LOVE their CEVICHE (1,600-c). They have a BIG menu ranging from Bocas/appitizers starting at 880-c to 4,000 (averaging 1100-1500-c). I’m not a fan of their guacamole (I don’t believe they use Haas which to me makes a good guac but I’ve known others that really like it). Recently I treated a friend for her birthday (big spender me!!!) & she had one beer, I had a club soda, we split an order of YUMMMM ceviche and one of patagonias, I had the casada with chicken (rice, rice, beans, salad, platano!!) and she had the chile relleno PLUS they gave her a nice size piece of b'day cake!! $14!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! EVERYTHING I’ve had here was been REALLY TASTY!!!!!! Check out the fun painted wall in the women’s bathroom (I haven’t checked out the men’s so maybe they have something). HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 11am-11pm., Sun. 11am–6pm.
Local Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Sat. from 5am till around 1pm (though many leave around noon) – Here you can mingle with the locals, experience/see LOTS of new things (try MY FAV Agua de Pipa – young coconut water – GREAT for high blood pressure & dehydration & the pork on a stick at the booth next to him – my Sat. morning ritual!!), buy FRESH fruits & veges for REALLY CHEAP!! This is just a small Feria so if you’re wanting the REAL experience, the BEST is in Guadalupe (about a 30 min. taxi ride [about 15 on Sat. early morning).
Organic Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Wed. from 8-11am BUT they’re often sold out or limited things by 10am so best to get there early! They have the BEST organic things I’ve EVER seen!! More beautiful than most produce you find at the regular market.
Vege & Watch/Rent Videos/DVD’s - We’ve had some people donate some oldies (including LOTS of Barbra Streisand ones!), some modern, some Spiritual Cinema+! MANY video stores in CR pirate movies hence often carry things before they hit the stores. We have a few in the area or have it delivered!
DINE OUT (or have it Delivered!!) - Within 15 blocks any direction of us we have 50+++ Restaurants & MANY even deliver (including Goddess forbid – McDonald’s, Bagelman’s, Burger King, Domino’s, Pizza Hut & Papa John’s)!! CR is not really known as a culinary hot spot but our area has LOTS of variety to choose from with everything from Vegetarian (with an Asian spin), Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Continental, Americana, Steaks, Sushi, Jewish, Subway, Typico/Tipical CR fare+++!
NIGHTLIFE -
BARS - Just 3 1/2 blocks from us is Henry’s Bar/Restaurant – basically TGIFridays for Ticos (hence TOTALLY generic food & drinks at high prices). In the same plaza (Plaza San Rafael) is the new R&C’s Coffee & Lounge – A cozy place with NICE (cute) owners. 5 blocks up the hill we have Time Out Tavern – a TASTY (though not cheap) Gringo Sports Bar with the most screens we’ve found so far. Across the street at Café Torino (only till 8pm) they have a nice little bar in their back area with tasty pastries & gellato! Café Te Con Te across the street also has a small selection of drinks (both in Plaza del Rio ain’t cheap because you’re paying for the ambiance/high rent district). In a strip mall by the Pista are a few dance clubs & bars.")
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Vicki Skinner's BOCAS DEL TORO, PANAMA
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4 SALE Unity Men's Clothes, predominately Mediums/16/32/34 (for charity) - 8-378-6679
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Updated: Dec 23, 2009 4:20pm PST
![HOC Bedrooms : SUPER DUPER SPECIAL starting at $40 at the HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS - ESCAZU (but ya gotta lock them in NOW!!!) -
OR
BUY "Credit" towards a Future Stay! Tell your friends!!!
SUPER DUPER SPECIAL RATES!!
SUITE 1 - $70*/n (reg. $90).
This suite is "SPACIOUS" (it's name and size!!) - Bedroom - 19 feet x 16 feet. Bathroom - 13' x 11'. Secluded Patio - 27' x 9'. It has cable tv (with MANY U.S./English channels from ABC, CBS, NBC, HGTV, Food Channel, CNN+++), cd boombox and a DVD player is available (for free when paying the FULL $90/n price - +$5/day or $20/week if discounted), BIG lockable closets. The Bathroom has a double sink, shower big enough for 2 and even a bidet!!! The secluded patio has a table & 2 chairs and we can bring in a chaise lounge if you'd like. There's a REALLY GOOD security gate so you can leave it open and get GREAT air flow!!
(discounted rate does NOT include the use of the bathtub [you can use the bathroom for an additional $10 the 1st FILL & $5 each addition FILL - if you're taking a long/hot bath]). This room is spacious enough to add an additional twin bed (if staying 5 nights), futon or cot (for fewer nights) - $15/per person.
ROOM 3 - $50*/n (reg. $65)
"INSPIRATION" - That's how guests describe this recently enhanced room with 2 windows looking out onto the sprawling gardens / grounds - bright, spacious, open, airy - a place that can REALLY INSPIRE you!! Can't you just see yourself waking up to this view? Or sitting at the table and chairs by the window writing your thoughts down? It's spacious (15 feet x 13 feet) room) and has 2 Twin beds that are typically pushed together and made into a King with a Memory foam mattress topper so you don't feel the separation and you bury yourself in the softness (or if one likes it harder & the other softer, we just take off one of the foam toppers for you). Whatever way YOU desire the bed, we'll do it for you! THIS & #1 ARE THE 2 FAVORITE BEDS where many people that normally don't sleep well or long tend to sleep REALLY WELL & LONG!!!! INSPIRATION has a Ceiling Fan, dimmer switch, nice size side tables & lamps, candle holder, lots of closet space (with lock [or bring your own really small lock if you feel the need]) & a pitcher of Water & 2 cups. There can sometimes be a little side street noise in this room (I haven't found many places in Latin countries that don't have much noise - whether it's the occasional neighborhood dog, rooster or car or piercing howler monkeys [not here!]) - mainly when you open the windows (to deal with this, we can provide you with free ear plugs [I'm hyper-sensitive to noise hence why I think of such features though few have been bothered by it] and a sleeping mask if you'd like to use one). This room is spacious enough to add an additional twin bed (if staying 5 nights), futon or cot (for fewer nights) - $15/per person.
This room shares a nice size Bathroom with a large shower for 2 and a bidet - with Awakening Room (& occasionally #6).
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ROOM 4 - $40*/n (reg. $65)
"AWAKENING" is another spacious room (15' x 13') with VERY SPECIAL energy with it's purple and fuscha decor! Can you see yourself propped against the sturdy headboard surrounded by LOTS of pillows - looking out onto the lush gardens / grounds? Wouldn't you LOVE to wake up here? A great time to go within and re-AWAKEN your Spirit as peace and calm is emphasized in this room. You can have the bed made up as 2 Twin beds OR push them together and make them into a King and add a king size foam mattress topper. AWAKENING has: Small Table & 2 Chairs, nice size End Tables and Lamps, Dimmer Switch, Nightlight (ever woke up in a strange place, confused on where you were??), Candle Holder, Ceiling Fan, Large Locked Closet with lots of shelves (bring your own padlock or borrow one of ours). Inspiration shares a nice size BATHROOM with Awakening. This is a pretty quiet room but if the occasional neighborhood dog, rooster or car bother you, we can provide ear plugs (I'm hyper-sensitive to noise hence why I think of such features though few have been bothered by it) and/or a sleeping mask if you'd like to use one.
This room is spacious enough to add an additional twin bed (if staying 5 nights), futon or cot (for fewer nights) - $15/per person. (not available till Dec. 5)
ROOM 5 - $45*/n (using the shower in Suite 2 or shared bathroom as this one is on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65).
"SECLUSION" is away from it all (hidden off the Kitchen/Laundry Room area) hence VERY PRIVATE. This smaller (14' x 9') room now has 2 Twin Beds that can push together with a strap around it and a foam topper (so you don't feel the crease) to make into a King bed. SECLUSION also has a detached spacious PRIVATE BATHROOM with large walk-in shower for at least 2. SECLUSION is Handicap Friendly/good for someone with minor Mobility issues and includes a bar in the shower** and by the toilet. It also has a: Ceiling Fan, End Tables and Lamps, Candle Holders (quite a few hanging and wall ones), Small Table & 2 Chairs, Dimmer Switch, Locked Closet with Locks (bring your own padlock or borrow one of ours)(note there is a bit of a musty smell in this room [which most people soooo don't notice it])
ROOM 6 - $25*/n (reg. $40)
On a tight budget? The "PUENTE" is our cheapest! The 9.6' x 18.7' room has a Full Size Futon (it's one of the cotton REAL ones that is REALLY firm OR we have a 2" foam topper for it) and a ceiling fan, table & 2 chairs. It shares the tiny bathroom with shower. This room isn't totally private as whomever is sleeping in #2 "Cubby Hole" must walk through The Puente to get to that bedroom. Also, occasionally, whomever is receiving a massage in the back massage room needs to walk through (normally in the day) hence this room must be kept neat.
Even with these outrageously LOW RATES, we still include
• ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair
• FREE WiFi throughout the house (usually)
• Up to 10 min. a day to check your emails
• FREE calls to/from the U.S./Canada
• A U.S. phone number for your friends, family & co-workers to call you at.
• While staying with us, guests get to use resources from our Self Empowerment Membership Lending Library (http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com)
• LOTS of assistance/support in just about every area you could need (& if we don't have the info, we'll seek it out amongst our many contacts!)
• A Guest Cell Phone you can rent & LOTS MORE!!
*CONDITIONS:
Discount is ONLY valid when prepaying in full IMMEDIATELY upon RESERVING & expires ON Jan. 2, '10.
4 night minimum [add $5/n to the rate if less].
Valid even if not traveling till April 1, '10 (if you don't have the exact dates you can buy credit for a specific room AND, if it's not available, we'll UPGRADE you to the next more expensive room at NO ADDITIONAL COST!!! You can even break the nights up).
IMPORTANT NOTE: These rates are with YOU CLEANING YOUR ROOM & BATHROOM when you check out (& you keeping your bathroom clean throughout). We collect a $20 deposit for each room to ensure that. If you don't clean up, we keep $10 of it ($5 if one night, $10/$15 for #1).
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Come stay in our MAGICAL, TRANQUIL OASIS - located in THE BEST, MOST CONVENIENT and Safest area we’ve found in Costa Rica - San Rafael de ESCAZU!!
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS (formerly known as the Fountains Guesthouse [we changed the name because CONNECTING is REALLY what the energy of the house, what happens with most guests /your hosts are about!!]) located ON THE main street on the South/West side of the Central Valley just 7 min. West of San Jose (depending on traffic of course) YET we’re set back 300' on nearly 2 acres of LUSH Tropical foliage with a CREEK running around part of the parameters!!!
MANY refer to our area as the HEART of the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - what many refer to as the "Gringo Area" because it has the MOST MODERN CONVENIENCES like OVER 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (& MANY deliver [note, from Dec. 26-Jan. 1 MOST things are closed as MOST people go to the beach!! It's nice & QUIET!!]) - including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Bagelmen's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Organic/Healthy, International cuisine, Sushi, Subway, Kosher/Jewish and LOTS MORE! Check out Vicki’s new COSTA RICA EATS Restaurant Guide [with a STRONG emphasis on the Escazu area] – http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com). On our corner is a Curves, a small but nice selection/priced “liquor store”. Our area also has everything from the best markets around, to Yoga Classes, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), tanning salon, the BEST butcher, gyms (World Gym and ArenaTrek), Pilates, a local feria/Farmer’s Market on Sat. and an organic feria Wed. morning, dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere! [usually around 40-60%]) and THE American-owned hospital - CIMA (U.S. owned). We're also ON the bus line that goes directly into San Jose (into the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal - THE MAIN bus terminal for Costa Rica!!)!! Need to go further? Just about whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
Because of this convenience and ease, you don’t need to rent an expensive car – you can walk to many things or use one of the many English-speaking (of varying levels) LEGAL Taxi Drivers/Guides we associate with to assist you (including with translation [for a NICE tip &/or extra fee])! This saves you a LOT of money & gives you a MUCH more relaxing & EASE FILLED vacation (not having to drive in a country with LITERALLY NO addresses & some challenging roads with MANY "challenged" drivers!!)!!
SJO Airport is just 20 minutes from us (you rarely get that noisy/sleep-wrecking airplane noise breaking your sleep throughout the night) and Pavas Airport (home to http://NatureAir.com - the ONLY airline we’d take for traveling within Costa Rica!!) is less than 10 minutes from us!!
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Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki KNOW what service is about!!
One of most SPECIAL Feature are our BEDS!!! Most of are beds are 2 Twin beds that we put a strap around (so they don’t separate) and put a Memory Foam Topper on top making our beds some of the MOST DELICIOUS most of our guests say they’ve slept in!! Like it hard? (MOST beds in Latin American countries are HARD as a rock [note – “orthopedic” usually means hard as a rock!!) We can remove the Topper!! One likes it hard and the other softer – we have Twin Memory Foam Toppers – whatever is best for your good night sleep, our intention is to accommodate it!!
Our home is a real "me casa - es su casa" kinda feel where you have complete access to our FULL Kitchen that includes everything from all sorts of kitchen toys, numerous juicers, a food dehydrator, ice cream maker, pop corn maker to a convection oven (you just get to clean up after yourself!!). Go hang out in the livingroom watching tv, workin' on your laptop (no need to coup yourself up!!), hang out in one of the MANY hammocks located around the property, read a book, play games - just BE!!!!
Thinking of moving to Costa Rica? We have LOTS of info & connections on the ins and outs of the area that we're HAPPY to share with our guests!!
We're also the HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT holding Self-Empowerment minded seminars (everything from Feng Shui to Vegetarian Cooking classes), have a have some Holistic Practitioners & Pamperers that see their clients here including http://RodrigoMassageCostaRica1.com & Lizette doing very detailed Manicures & Pedicures & others!! And we’ll be resuming our PERSONAL RETREAT/PAMPERING DAY after the first of the year (currently it’s being held on Fridays. See http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com)
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS is located less than 2-3 hours or less from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!! Even faster – catch a flight on http://NatureAir.com to get you to the places that would normally be a grueling 3-5 hour drive (and what an AWESOME way to see the country!)!!
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS
is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Friends usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT (the seminar division of House of Connections) AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica – 40-60% off. We can assist you with a connection to some of the wonderful medical professionals we share with others!!), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, seminar or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
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WANT TO USE THE BATHTUB & not renting Suite 1-Spacious?
IF it's available (we won't know till that day), you can pay $10 for the first FILL & $5 each additional if WE clean it & it INCLUDES some bubbles!!! - OR - YOU clean it spic & span - just $5 a FILL. (we have additional Bath Salts, Scrubbers, Oils, etc. available to purchase)
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To find out what Seminars & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
The House Of Connections is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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For LOTS more details & pics on the House Of Connections, check out our in-progress website at: http://HouseOfConnections.com
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@HouseOfConnections.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-941-312-7569
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/HOCBedrooms/10723730_dP6tJ
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=10723730&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=dP6tJ&rand=3396 "HOC Bedrooms : SUPER DUPER SPECIAL starting at $40 at the HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS - ESCAZU (but ya gotta lock them in NOW!!!) -
OR
BUY \"Credit\" towards a Future Stay! Tell your friends!!!
SUPER DUPER SPECIAL RATES!!
SUITE 1 - $70*/n (reg. $90).
This suite is \"SPACIOUS\" (it's name and size!!) - Bedroom - 19 feet x 16 feet. Bathroom - 13' x 11'. Secluded Patio - 27' x 9'. It has cable tv (with MANY U.S./English channels from ABC, CBS, NBC, HGTV, Food Channel, CNN+++), cd boombox and a DVD player is available (for free when paying the FULL $90/n price - +$5/day or $20/week if discounted), BIG lockable closets. The Bathroom has a double sink, shower big enough for 2 and even a bidet!!! The secluded patio has a table & 2 chairs and we can bring in a chaise lounge if you'd like. There's a REALLY GOOD security gate so you can leave it open and get GREAT air flow!!
(discounted rate does NOT include the use of the bathtub [you can use the bathroom for an additional $10 the 1st FILL & $5 each addition FILL - if you're taking a long/hot bath]). This room is spacious enough to add an additional twin bed (if staying 5 nights), futon or cot (for fewer nights) - $15/per person.
ROOM 3 - $50*/n (reg. $65)
\"INSPIRATION\" - That's how guests describe this recently enhanced room with 2 windows looking out onto the sprawling gardens / grounds - bright, spacious, open, airy - a place that can REALLY INSPIRE you!! Can't you just see yourself waking up to this view? Or sitting at the table and chairs by the window writing your thoughts down? It's spacious (15 feet x 13 feet) room) and has 2 Twin beds that are typically pushed together and made into a King with a Memory foam mattress topper so you don't feel the separation and you bury yourself in the softness (or if one likes it harder & the other softer, we just take off one of the foam toppers for you). Whatever way YOU desire the bed, we'll do it for you! THIS & #1 ARE THE 2 FAVORITE BEDS where many people that normally don't sleep well or long tend to sleep REALLY WELL & LONG!!!! INSPIRATION has a Ceiling Fan, dimmer switch, nice size side tables & lamps, candle holder, lots of closet space (with lock [or bring your own really small lock if you feel the need]) & a pitcher of Water & 2 cups. There can sometimes be a little side street noise in this room (I haven't found many places in Latin countries that don't have much noise - whether it's the occasional neighborhood dog, rooster or car or piercing howler monkeys [not here!]) - mainly when you open the windows (to deal with this, we can provide you with free ear plugs [I'm hyper-sensitive to noise hence why I think of such features though few have been bothered by it] and a sleeping mask if you'd like to use one). This room is spacious enough to add an additional twin bed (if staying 5 nights), futon or cot (for fewer nights) - $15/per person.
This room shares a nice size Bathroom with a large shower for 2 and a bidet - with Awakening Room (& occasionally #6).
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ROOM 4 - $40*/n (reg. $65)
\"AWAKENING\" is another spacious room (15' x 13') with VERY SPECIAL energy with it's purple and fuscha decor! Can you see yourself propped against the sturdy headboard surrounded by LOTS of pillows - looking out onto the lush gardens / grounds? Wouldn't you LOVE to wake up here? A great time to go within and re-AWAKEN your Spirit as peace and calm is emphasized in this room. You can have the bed made up as 2 Twin beds OR push them together and make them into a King and add a king size foam mattress topper. AWAKENING has: Small Table & 2 Chairs, nice size End Tables and Lamps, Dimmer Switch, Nightlight (ever woke up in a strange place, confused on where you were??), Candle Holder, Ceiling Fan, Large Locked Closet with lots of shelves (bring your own padlock or borrow one of ours). Inspiration shares a nice size BATHROOM with Awakening. This is a pretty quiet room but if the occasional neighborhood dog, rooster or car bother you, we can provide ear plugs (I'm hyper-sensitive to noise hence why I think of such features though few have been bothered by it) and/or a sleeping mask if you'd like to use one.
This room is spacious enough to add an additional twin bed (if staying 5 nights), futon or cot (for fewer nights) - $15/per person. (not available till Dec. 5)
ROOM 5 - $45*/n (using the shower in Suite 2 or shared bathroom as this one is on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65).
\"SECLUSION\" is away from it all (hidden off the Kitchen/Laundry Room area) hence VERY PRIVATE. This smaller (14' x 9') room now has 2 Twin Beds that can push together with a strap around it and a foam topper (so you don't feel the crease) to make into a King bed. SECLUSION also has a detached spacious PRIVATE BATHROOM with large walk-in shower for at least 2. SECLUSION is Handicap Friendly/good for someone with minor Mobility issues and includes a bar in the shower** and by the toilet. It also has a: Ceiling Fan, End Tables and Lamps, Candle Holders (quite a few hanging and wall ones), Small Table & 2 Chairs, Dimmer Switch, Locked Closet with Locks (bring your own padlock or borrow one of ours)(note there is a bit of a musty smell in this room [which most people soooo don't notice it])
ROOM 6 - $25*/n (reg. $40)
On a tight budget? The \"PUENTE\" is our cheapest! The 9.6' x 18.7' room has a Full Size Futon (it's one of the cotton REAL ones that is REALLY firm OR we have a 2\" foam topper for it) and a ceiling fan, table & 2 chairs. It shares the tiny bathroom with shower. This room isn't totally private as whomever is sleeping in #2 \"Cubby Hole\" must walk through The Puente to get to that bedroom. Also, occasionally, whomever is receiving a massage in the back massage room needs to walk through (normally in the day) hence this room must be kept neat.
Even with these outrageously LOW RATES, we still include
• ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair
• FREE WiFi throughout the house (usually)
• Up to 10 min. a day to check your emails
• FREE calls to/from the U.S./Canada
• A U.S. phone number for your friends, family & co-workers to call you at.
• While staying with us, guests get to use resources from our Self Empowerment Membership Lending Library (http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com)
• LOTS of assistance/support in just about every area you could need (& if we don't have the info, we'll seek it out amongst our many contacts!)
• A Guest Cell Phone you can rent & LOTS MORE!!
*CONDITIONS:
Discount is ONLY valid when prepaying in full IMMEDIATELY upon RESERVING & expires ON Jan. 2, '10.
4 night minimum [add $5/n to the rate if less].
Valid even if not traveling till April 1, '10 (if you don't have the exact dates you can buy credit for a specific room AND, if it's not available, we'll UPGRADE you to the next more expensive room at NO ADDITIONAL COST!!! You can even break the nights up).
IMPORTANT NOTE: These rates are with YOU CLEANING YOUR ROOM & BATHROOM when you check out (& you keeping your bathroom clean throughout). We collect a $20 deposit for each room to ensure that. If you don't clean up, we keep $10 of it ($5 if one night, $10/$15 for #1).
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Come stay in our MAGICAL, TRANQUIL OASIS - located in THE BEST, MOST CONVENIENT and Safest area we’ve found in Costa Rica - San Rafael de ESCAZU!!
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS (formerly known as the Fountains Guesthouse [we changed the name because CONNECTING is REALLY what the energy of the house, what happens with most guests /your hosts are about!!]) located ON THE main street on the South/West side of the Central Valley just 7 min. West of San Jose (depending on traffic of course) YET we’re set back 300' on nearly 2 acres of LUSH Tropical foliage with a CREEK running around part of the parameters!!!
MANY refer to our area as the HEART of the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - what many refer to as the \"Gringo Area\" because it has the MOST MODERN CONVENIENCES like OVER 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (& MANY deliver [note, from Dec. 26-Jan. 1 MOST things are closed as MOST people go to the beach!! It's nice & QUIET!!]) - including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Bagelmen's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Organic/Healthy, International cuisine, Sushi, Subway, Kosher/Jewish and LOTS MORE! Check out Vicki’s new COSTA RICA EATS Restaurant Guide [with a STRONG emphasis on the Escazu area] – http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com). On our corner is a Curves, a small but nice selection/priced “liquor store”. Our area also has everything from the best markets around, to Yoga Classes, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), tanning salon, the BEST butcher, gyms (World Gym and ArenaTrek), Pilates, a local feria/Farmer’s Market on Sat. and an organic feria Wed. morning, dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere! [usually around 40-60%]) and THE American-owned hospital - CIMA (U.S. owned). We're also ON the bus line that goes directly into San Jose (into the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal - THE MAIN bus terminal for Costa Rica!!)!! Need to go further? Just about whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
Because of this convenience and ease, you don’t need to rent an expensive car – you can walk to many things or use one of the many English-speaking (of varying levels) LEGAL Taxi Drivers/Guides we associate with to assist you (including with translation [for a NICE tip &/or extra fee])! This saves you a LOT of money & gives you a MUCH more relaxing & EASE FILLED vacation (not having to drive in a country with LITERALLY NO addresses & some challenging roads with MANY \"challenged\" drivers!!)!!
SJO Airport is just 20 minutes from us (you rarely get that noisy/sleep-wrecking airplane noise breaking your sleep throughout the night) and Pavas Airport (home to http://NatureAir.com - the ONLY airline we’d take for traveling within Costa Rica!!) is less than 10 minutes from us!!
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Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki KNOW what service is about!!
One of most SPECIAL Feature are our BEDS!!! Most of are beds are 2 Twin beds that we put a strap around (so they don’t separate) and put a Memory Foam Topper on top making our beds some of the MOST DELICIOUS most of our guests say they’ve slept in!! Like it hard? (MOST beds in Latin American countries are HARD as a rock [note – “orthopedic” usually means hard as a rock!!) We can remove the Topper!! One likes it hard and the other softer – we have Twin Memory Foam Toppers – whatever is best for your good night sleep, our intention is to accommodate it!!
Our home is a real \"me casa - es su casa\" kinda feel where you have complete access to our FULL Kitchen that includes everything from all sorts of kitchen toys, numerous juicers, a food dehydrator, ice cream maker, pop corn maker to a convection oven (you just get to clean up after yourself!!). Go hang out in the livingroom watching tv, workin' on your laptop (no need to coup yourself up!!), hang out in one of the MANY hammocks located around the property, read a book, play games - just BE!!!!
Thinking of moving to Costa Rica? We have LOTS of info & connections on the ins and outs of the area that we're HAPPY to share with our guests!!
We're also the HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT holding Self-Empowerment minded seminars (everything from Feng Shui to Vegetarian Cooking classes), have a have some Holistic Practitioners & Pamperers that see their clients here including http://RodrigoMassageCostaRica1.com & Lizette doing very detailed Manicures & Pedicures & others!! And we’ll be resuming our PERSONAL RETREAT/PAMPERING DAY after the first of the year (currently it’s being held on Fridays. See http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com)
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS is located less than 2-3 hours or less from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!! Even faster – catch a flight on http://NatureAir.com to get you to the places that would normally be a grueling 3-5 hour drive (and what an AWESOME way to see the country!)!!
The HOUSE OF CONNECTIONS
is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Friends usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT (the seminar division of House of Connections) AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica – 40-60% off. We can assist you with a connection to some of the wonderful medical professionals we share with others!!), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, seminar or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
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WANT TO USE THE BATHTUB & not renting Suite 1-Spacious?
IF it's available (we won't know till that day), you can pay $10 for the first FILL & $5 each additional if WE clean it & it INCLUDES some bubbles!!! - OR - YOU clean it spic & span - just $5 a FILL. (we have additional Bath Salts, Scrubbers, Oils, etc. available to purchase)
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To find out what Seminars & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
The House Of Connections is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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For LOTS more details & pics on the House Of Connections, check out our in-progress website at: http://HouseOfConnections.com
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@HouseOfConnections.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-941-312-7569
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/HOCBedrooms/10723730_dP6tJ
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COOL UNIQUE CHRISTMAS THINGS FOR SALE - located in Escazu
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![Christmas &/or New Years in Playa Grande, Costa Rica : AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS &/OR NEW YEARS (one holiday or the other)!!
Located in PLAYA GRANDE - JUST North of Tamarindo - in Guanacaste, Costa Rica!
NICE, NEW (just finished July ‘09), 1-BEDROOM stand-alone Loft HOUSE is located JUST 200 meters/about 2 blocks/a 3 min. walk from the normally very tranquil PLAYA GRANDE BEACH!!!
The holidays are the crazy/partiest time of the year - ESPECIALLY in the beach areas (”TamaGringo” is going to be INSANE!!!).
Do you prefer QUIET & CALM? THIS is the closest you’ll get to that as you don’t have neighbors on top of you & you’re surrounded by nature!!
The open Loft above has a Queen size bed plus downstairs in the livingroom you have a Double Sofabed so it can sleep up to 4 people (no extra fee).
The KITCHEN has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, electric stove, microwave, blender, coffee maker, no neighbors are close so your very much in nature.
The BATHROOM has a special tricked out shower with body sprayers!!!
There is a tv with MANY American programs like ABC, CBS, NBC, Food Network, HGTV, CNN+++, cd boombox, Wireless Internet/WiFi
A CLEANING PERSON comes to do VERY light cleaning (sweep, mop, light dusting. Bedding is changed once a week & towels every few days. She does NOT do your dishes or pick up after you) Mon.-Sat. (NOT on Christmas Day or New Years Day).
Bring your own beach towels & cd’s.
You are welcome to use the Swimming Pool & WONDERFUL RESTAURANT at Hotel Bula Bula just 200 meters away which can also arrange a Water Taxi for you to go over to Tamarindo (aka TamaGringo). (it’s the ONLY place I’d go for holiday meals!!).
ABOUT PLAYA GRANDE: Playa Grande is 3 solid miles of pristine beach located within the 4 beach city encompassing Marino las Baulas de Guanacaste National Park - an important Sea Turtle Nesting Site for the world’s largest turtles - the Leatherbacks as they come ashore mainly October/November-April/May-ish to lay their eggs (a MUST SEE tour/activity late night!! FYI - Removing eggs are HIGHLY ILLEGAL as is using a flashlight at night). It’s located on the Northern Pacific Coast of Guanacaste - JUST north of Playa Grande Bebach. It’s consistently rated one of the top beaches of Costa Rica & one of the top SURF SPOTS in Costa Rica. It’s just north of the much more developed party town of Tamarindo (aka “TamaGringo” because of it’s many gringo ammenities). At low tide, you can walk across the estuary rivermouth. Otherwise, boat taxis can ferry you across or deliver you right to Hotel Bula Bula where you’re just 200 meters (about 2 blocks) from your home!
LOCAL SPECIES: There are 4 different species of Howler Monkey (aka "congo monkey" in Costa Rica) in Costa Rica. Are you a light sleeper? You may want to bring your own ear plugs as these Howler Monkeys can be MILES away & their ROAR can sound like they’re next door!! They’re cool to watch swinging from tree to tree or just hangin’ around!! They eat canopy leaves, fruit, buds, flowers and nuts. An estuary tour makes for your best chance to see a howler.
The estuary serves as "Nature's Nursery" - providing an important spawning site for many fish and other marine creatures. Further back, the estuary looks pre-historic.
HOW TO GET BETWEEN PLAYA GRANDE & TAMARINDO: Playa Grande is a BEAUTIFUL CALM Water Taxi ride down the Tamarindo Estuary in a Panga - a small boat that you catch at the mouth of the Matapalo River that spills out to the Pacific Ocean. On this scenic “tour” you may see the protruding vertical roots (or pneumatophores. These short projections stick up out of the mud to help aerate the trees) of 5 species of mangrove trees, birds, crocodiles. The cost is about $2/person each direction (the price often depends on the amount of people it’s carrying). It is about a 5 minute ride down the estuary. Sundays in Costa Rica are for family, church and soccer, so boat service may not be readily available.
HOW TO GET TO PLAYA GRANDE: The closest airport is Liberia (airport code: LIA)-Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport - about an hour north/East of Playa Grande. We can help coordinate transportation.
The cheaper flights usually take you into San Jose/SJO-Juan SantaMaria Airport, BUT, it’s about at LEAST a 5 hour drive (most likely LOTS more than that during the BUSIEST weeks of the year) & you may have to spend your first & last night in the San Jose area. If you’re in Costa Rica, you can catch a flight to Tamarindo on http://NatureAir.com (the ONLY airline in the WORLD that leaves behind NO Carbon Footprint!!!! A WONDERFULLY CONSCIOUS company & their planes are TWIN-ENGINE [CRUCIAL to me coming from a family of pilots!!]) from Pavas Airport (if you have to overnight in the San Jose, stay at http://FountainsGuesthouse.com which is located in Escazu - only about 7 minutes from Pavas) or Sansa Airlines (tends to be more expensive & a single engine plane) from SJO airport BUT, they only have 3 flights a day on small puddle jumper about 18 or so passenger planes (an AWESOME way to see Costa Rica!!) which may be sold out if you wait too long. It’s about a 50-110 minute flight (it varies on if it stops off in Liberia first) & runs anywhere from $90ish-$130ish.
NOTE: This is NOT a party place!! Bring your own Beach Towel. Food/drinks not included. Telephone Not Included (but you have WiFi so you can sign up for our own http://Skype.com account).
INVESTMENT IN YOUR VACATION: $190/night. One holiday or the other. 5 night minimum.
PAYMENT: FULL AMOUNT due upon reserving/IMMEDIATELY. We take credit cards ONLY via http://PayPal.com (you don’t have to be a member now) or our USAA account (MasterCard only), a deposit (money order or cash since your traveling last minute) into our account at Bank of America (BY 2pm - otherwise it won’t show up till Tues.), or wired.
CONTACT: From the U.S. - 1-941-312-7569. From within Costa Rica - 8-378-6679. questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Christmas/10682296_3a5N2#743762144_SqK4Y
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=10682296&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=3a5N2&rand=1608 "Christmas &/or New Years in Playa Grande, Costa Rica : AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS &/OR NEW YEARS (one holiday or the other)!!
Located in PLAYA GRANDE - JUST North of Tamarindo - in Guanacaste, Costa Rica!
NICE, NEW (just finished July ‘09), 1-BEDROOM stand-alone Loft HOUSE is located JUST 200 meters/about 2 blocks/a 3 min. walk from the normally very tranquil PLAYA GRANDE BEACH!!!
The holidays are the crazy/partiest time of the year - ESPECIALLY in the beach areas (”TamaGringo” is going to be INSANE!!!).
Do you prefer QUIET & CALM? THIS is the closest you’ll get to that as you don’t have neighbors on top of you & you’re surrounded by nature!!
The open Loft above has a Queen size bed plus downstairs in the livingroom you have a Double Sofabed so it can sleep up to 4 people (no extra fee).
The KITCHEN has granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, electric stove, microwave, blender, coffee maker, no neighbors are close so your very much in nature.
The BATHROOM has a special tricked out shower with body sprayers!!!
There is a tv with MANY American programs like ABC, CBS, NBC, Food Network, HGTV, CNN+++, cd boombox, Wireless Internet/WiFi
A CLEANING PERSON comes to do VERY light cleaning (sweep, mop, light dusting. Bedding is changed once a week & towels every few days. She does NOT do your dishes or pick up after you) Mon.-Sat. (NOT on Christmas Day or New Years Day).
Bring your own beach towels & cd’s.
You are welcome to use the Swimming Pool & WONDERFUL RESTAURANT at Hotel Bula Bula just 200 meters away which can also arrange a Water Taxi for you to go over to Tamarindo (aka TamaGringo). (it’s the ONLY place I’d go for holiday meals!!).
ABOUT PLAYA GRANDE: Playa Grande is 3 solid miles of pristine beach located within the 4 beach city encompassing Marino las Baulas de Guanacaste National Park - an important Sea Turtle Nesting Site for the world’s largest turtles - the Leatherbacks as they come ashore mainly October/November-April/May-ish to lay their eggs (a MUST SEE tour/activity late night!! FYI - Removing eggs are HIGHLY ILLEGAL as is using a flashlight at night). It’s located on the Northern Pacific Coast of Guanacaste - JUST north of Playa Grande Bebach. It’s consistently rated one of the top beaches of Costa Rica & one of the top SURF SPOTS in Costa Rica. It’s just north of the much more developed party town of Tamarindo (aka “TamaGringo” because of it’s many gringo ammenities). At low tide, you can walk across the estuary rivermouth. Otherwise, boat taxis can ferry you across or deliver you right to Hotel Bula Bula where you’re just 200 meters (about 2 blocks) from your home!
LOCAL SPECIES: There are 4 different species of Howler Monkey (aka \"congo monkey\" in Costa Rica) in Costa Rica. Are you a light sleeper? You may want to bring your own ear plugs as these Howler Monkeys can be MILES away & their ROAR can sound like they’re next door!! They’re cool to watch swinging from tree to tree or just hangin’ around!! They eat canopy leaves, fruit, buds, flowers and nuts. An estuary tour makes for your best chance to see a howler.
The estuary serves as \"Nature's Nursery\" - providing an important spawning site for many fish and other marine creatures. Further back, the estuary looks pre-historic.
HOW TO GET BETWEEN PLAYA GRANDE & TAMARINDO: Playa Grande is a BEAUTIFUL CALM Water Taxi ride down the Tamarindo Estuary in a Panga - a small boat that you catch at the mouth of the Matapalo River that spills out to the Pacific Ocean. On this scenic “tour” you may see the protruding vertical roots (or pneumatophores. These short projections stick up out of the mud to help aerate the trees) of 5 species of mangrove trees, birds, crocodiles. The cost is about $2/person each direction (the price often depends on the amount of people it’s carrying). It is about a 5 minute ride down the estuary. Sundays in Costa Rica are for family, church and soccer, so boat service may not be readily available.
HOW TO GET TO PLAYA GRANDE: The closest airport is Liberia (airport code: LIA)-Daniel Oduber Quiros Airport - about an hour north/East of Playa Grande. We can help coordinate transportation.
The cheaper flights usually take you into San Jose/SJO-Juan SantaMaria Airport, BUT, it’s about at LEAST a 5 hour drive (most likely LOTS more than that during the BUSIEST weeks of the year) & you may have to spend your first & last night in the San Jose area. If you’re in Costa Rica, you can catch a flight to Tamarindo on http://NatureAir.com (the ONLY airline in the WORLD that leaves behind NO Carbon Footprint!!!! A WONDERFULLY CONSCIOUS company & their planes are TWIN-ENGINE [CRUCIAL to me coming from a family of pilots!!]) from Pavas Airport (if you have to overnight in the San Jose, stay at http://FountainsGuesthouse.com which is located in Escazu - only about 7 minutes from Pavas) or Sansa Airlines (tends to be more expensive & a single engine plane) from SJO airport BUT, they only have 3 flights a day on small puddle jumper about 18 or so passenger planes (an AWESOME way to see Costa Rica!!) which may be sold out if you wait too long. It’s about a 50-110 minute flight (it varies on if it stops off in Liberia first) & runs anywhere from $90ish-$130ish.
NOTE: This is NOT a party place!! Bring your own Beach Towel. Food/drinks not included. Telephone Not Included (but you have WiFi so you can sign up for our own http://Skype.com account).
INVESTMENT IN YOUR VACATION: $190/night. One holiday or the other. 5 night minimum.
PAYMENT: FULL AMOUNT due upon reserving/IMMEDIATELY. We take credit cards ONLY via http://PayPal.com (you don’t have to be a member now) or our USAA account (MasterCard only), a deposit (money order or cash since your traveling last minute) into our account at Bank of America (BY 2pm - otherwise it won’t show up till Tues.), or wired.
CONTACT: From the U.S. - 1-941-312-7569. From within Costa Rica - 8-378-6679. questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Christmas/10682296_3a5N2#743762144_SqK4Y
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Christmas &/or New Years in Playa Grande, Costa Rica
AVAILABLE FOR CHRISTMAS &/OR NEW YEARS (one holiday or the other)!! L ...
Updated: Dec 18, 2009 12:47am PST
![CARS 4 Sale Costa Rica : I have some friends looking to get rid of their cars so I'm sharin' it with ya'll here in case you know of anyone looking for one.
If YOU have a car for sale, I'll be happy to share it here (of course I get a Referral Fee) OR if you don't want the hassle of selling it yourself (especially the wrap up legalities) &/or don't speak Spanish or don't want to be showing it each time - have I got a guy for you that can help with ALL that for $400 (that includes him creating some sort of web presence & getting the word out amongst his peeps). Let me know!!
I do NOT guarantee ANYTHING with these cars - just SHARIN' INFO (I'm BEYOND clueless when it comes to cars not having one in CR for 4 1/2 years & having gone 20 years while in San Francisco & San Diego [thank Goddess for taxis, working from home, intentionally choosing to live within 15 blocks of just about everything I could need & having been in the travel industry & getting CHEAP rental cars & going out & doing "Efficient Time/Showin' my LOVE for Mother Earth" consciousness!!]).
WHAT WE KNOW OF:
'90 MAZDA 929
Good Engine / perfecto estado (I've NEVER seen a cleaner engine - let alone in an older car)
AUTOMATIC
AIR CONDITIONING / Aire Acondicionado
Mirror ELECTRIC / Espejos Electricos
NEW TIRES
ELECTRIC Windows
4-Doors
6 Cylinders
SUNROOF / Quema Cocos Electrico
POWER STEERING / Direccion Medrailica
ALARM for the keys / Alarma de Fabrica
Large Trunk
Fuel Injected / Injectado
Overdrive
MILES: 74,000km
PRICE: $3,300
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'93 - SUZUKI SIDEKICK JS
AUTOMATIC (RARE in CR!!)
4x4
SOFT TOP (convertible!!)
4 Cylinder
HAS the current ('09) Reteve & Marchamo hence HAS passed inspections!
Great runner/engine. 1600cc. It likes Super Gasoline
Exterior Color: Turquoise. Interior Color: Grey
2 doors. Capacity: 5 people
MILES: 133,424
PRICE: $6,000 (or best offer)
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'90 ISUZU TROOPER
4x4
GREAT OFF ROAD TIRES!
5 doors, manual, likes Super Gasoline, in GOOD condition, 6 cylinder
MILEAGE: 150,000km. COLOR: Wine
Reteve good till Aug. 2010, '10 Marchamo paid.
PRICE: JUST $4,000
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Call me at 8-378-6679 or email me at SarongGoddess@gmail.com (though note that SOME people say they've sent me an email & it comes back to them or I don't get it [usually Racsa, hotmail or yahoo peeps]).
Location: ESCAZU, San Jose, COSTA RICA
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=10571666&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=vk3VE&rand=7439 "CARS 4 Sale Costa Rica : I have some friends looking to get rid of their cars so I'm sharin' it with ya'll here in case you know of anyone looking for one.
If YOU have a car for sale, I'll be happy to share it here (of course I get a Referral Fee) OR if you don't want the hassle of selling it yourself (especially the wrap up legalities) &/or don't speak Spanish or don't want to be showing it each time - have I got a guy for you that can help with ALL that for $400 (that includes him creating some sort of web presence & getting the word out amongst his peeps). Let me know!!
I do NOT guarantee ANYTHING with these cars - just SHARIN' INFO (I'm BEYOND clueless when it comes to cars not having one in CR for 4 1/2 years & having gone 20 years while in San Francisco & San Diego [thank Goddess for taxis, working from home, intentionally choosing to live within 15 blocks of just about everything I could need & having been in the travel industry & getting CHEAP rental cars & going out & doing \"Efficient Time/Showin' my LOVE for Mother Earth\" consciousness!!]).
WHAT WE KNOW OF:
'90 MAZDA 929
Good Engine / perfecto estado (I've NEVER seen a cleaner engine - let alone in an older car)
AUTOMATIC
AIR CONDITIONING / Aire Acondicionado
Mirror ELECTRIC / Espejos Electricos
NEW TIRES
ELECTRIC Windows
4-Doors
6 Cylinders
SUNROOF / Quema Cocos Electrico
POWER STEERING / Direccion Medrailica
ALARM for the keys / Alarma de Fabrica
Large Trunk
Fuel Injected / Injectado
Overdrive
MILES: 74,000km
PRICE: $3,300
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'93 - SUZUKI SIDEKICK JS
AUTOMATIC (RARE in CR!!)
4x4
SOFT TOP (convertible!!)
4 Cylinder
HAS the current ('09) Reteve & Marchamo hence HAS passed inspections!
Great runner/engine. 1600cc. It likes Super Gasoline
Exterior Color: Turquoise. Interior Color: Grey
2 doors. Capacity: 5 people
MILES: 133,424
PRICE: $6,000 (or best offer)
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'90 ISUZU TROOPER
4x4
GREAT OFF ROAD TIRES!
5 doors, manual, likes Super Gasoline, in GOOD condition, 6 cylinder
MILEAGE: 150,000km. COLOR: Wine
Reteve good till Aug. 2010, '10 Marchamo paid.
PRICE: JUST $4,000
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Call me at 8-378-6679 or email me at SarongGoddess@gmail.com (though note that SOME people say they've sent me an email & it comes back to them or I don't get it [usually Racsa, hotmail or yahoo peeps]).
Location: ESCAZU, San Jose, COSTA RICA
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I have some friends looking to get rid of their cars so I'm sharin' it ...
Updated: Dec 08, 2009 7:29am PST
Villas Playa Grande, Costa Rica
For more details & information on our 3-bedroom condo in Playa Grande, ...
Updated: Dec 04, 2009 10:30am PST
SAN JUAN DEL SUR #2, NICARAGUA Aug. 09
Welcome to PAGE 2 of the PHOTO PAGES for my newly forming "Info Site" ...
Updated: Nov 27, 2009 1:00am PST
![DON SNEDEKER : . . .
TUESDAYS from 8:30-10am with
DON SNEDEKER
Join Don in a WELLNESS CLASS blending QiGong · Flow Yoga · Tai-Chi · Breath/Energy Work
Wellness is the conscious pursuit of living life to its fullest potential. To achieve wellness human beings have to meet physical, emotional, intellectual & spiritual needs.
This blend of BREATH/ENERGY work or skill which is QIGONG & TAI-CHI combined with FLOW YOGA, cultivates unity of a CALM MIND, a relaxed & exercised body, & a rejuvenated spirit.
The structure of the 90 minute class includes a:
15 minute warm-up & centering
30 minute standing QiGong movement in meditation
45 minutes of standing, seated, & laying down Yoga with elements of body-sculpting Pilates.
The class ends with final relaxation & seated meditation.
WHY: The class cultivates presence & a feeling of well-being or conscious happiness. Try it, you’ll like it!
WHEN: ON-GOING on TUESDAYS from 8:30-9:50am (date/time subject to change based on the groups interest!!)
INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY/MIND/SOUL: 1st class to people honestly interested in potentially taking the class with Don – FREE
Thereafter: 5,000-c or $10 (if money is an issue, contact Don to potentially make other arrangements)
WHERE: Vicki Skinner's - HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT - ON Calle Vieja – 75 Meters East of Calle Country Club (on the Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus route [between the inside the Coca-Cola but terminal & Piedades]) - San Rafael de Escazu.
The rock column driveway/entrance DIRECTLY across from Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio (home also to Cafe Te Con Te. The one closest to Calle Country Club [the other one is parking for Embrujo Floresteria. Don’t blink or you’ll miss this AMAZING space/quinta!!]). Enter the bad dirt road – go straight back 100 meters to the split/fork & veer right to the Orange House (Casa Naranja). If you’re taking a taxi, call Vicki for a # to Taxi’s Escazu who have a LOT of taxi’s (including many that speak English) that know the house which can be challenging to find if ya blink!!
INSTRUCTOR / WHO IS DON SNEDEKER
Don Snedeker - is a bilingual Costa Rican resident & U.S. citizen with a Masters Degrees in Teaching & Business Administration. He has been an educator for 30 years & a practitioner of spiritual, mindful exercises for over 15 years. He currently is working as an editor/writer for Costa Rica MD, which is an online health tourism services company.
REQUIREMENTS: Wear comfortable clothes; bring a yoga or pilates mat (we have a couple to lend if needed) & an open mind!
Bilingual (English/Spanish) and & classes available depending on demand.
CONTACT: Vicki / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com / 8-378-6679
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Don also does a similar WELLNESS CLASS in CIUDAD COLON on Mondays & Thursdays from 8:30-10am. Contact him for more info - Don Snedeker / don.snedeker@gmail.com / 2- 249-4847
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HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Right after the class, you’re welcome to join us for our weekly SCIENCE OF MIND STUDY / MID-WEEK PICK-ME UP / CONNECTION GROUP from 10am-noon – http://ScienceOfMindInCostaRica.com
Check out other upcoming classes at the HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT at http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
(a bunch more details are being added tomorrow/Tues.)
THIS Sat. July 25 on the WONDERFUL singer/speaker Alba Molina giving a workshop/concert on “SELF IMAGE & RELATIONSHIPS”
Aug. 1 – REIKI LEVEL 1 & 2 PRACTITIONER TRAINING with Robin Jones.
Aug. 15 – TANTRA workshop.with Penelope & Nick
EVERY SATURDAY we have a TAI CHI workshop with Frank Toomes
Sept. 4-5 – An EXCITING WEEKEND WELLNESS RETREAT – AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO HEALTH & WELLNESS AT LUNA NUEVA LODGE, Conference Center, Ginger & Turmeric Farm, Holistic (http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com) near Arenal!!
INCLUDES all organic meals mainly grown on their property, accommodations & roundtrip transportation from the House of Self Empowerment for friends of the House of Self Empowerment & Unity.
PRICE: $99/pp / 58,000-c when booked/pre-paid (via Paypal, BCR, Banco Nacional, CitiBank or $/colones to the House of Self Empowerment) in full BY Aug. 5 (thereafter $150/pp).
COMING UP: VEGETARIAN COOKING with Marco Gonzalez,
FENG SHUI workshops with Viento y Agua Tienda de Armonía / Radio Elixir / Living Spaces - Iside Sarmiento
FUN, MUI BASICO CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES FOR NEWBIES & TOURISTS (where much of the learning is happening in practical settings like at the market, feria, restaurants, naming household things, dealing with home employees, dealing with electrical companies, etc.+++!!
& MORE!!
Check out the new http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com at the House of Self Empowerment
(we welcome/receive ANY/ALL resources you no longer need/are using!!)
Want to join me on my visa run or desire to check out SAN JUAN DEL SUR, NICARAGUA Aug. 28-31?? Check out http://SanJuanDelSurNI.com
Vicki
8-378-6679
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8985386_pPwQG
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Don is doing a WELLNESS WORKSHOP
WHEN: SUN. AUG. 23 - 1-3pm
Wellness or well-being is the conscious pursuit of living life to its fullest potential. Optimal health is our natural birthright; it can be easily cultivated. This workshop offers a spectrum of simple practices that can help reclaim our inherit wellness and balance in life.
The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active process through which people become aware of, and make choices towards, a more successful existence.” Dr. Bill Hettler developed the Six Dimensional Model of Wellness which includes Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual, Occupational, and Spiritual Wellness as the elements of Wellness or Total Health or Optimal Well-Being.
Although wellness and happiness are about living in simple, yet profound being, there are practices and activities that we can do to help us be more fully present in the here and now of the eternal moment where wellness and happiness dwell.
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 balance 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 cultivates presence, a feeling of well-being or happiness, and unity consciousness through a variety of easy mindfulness techniques and spiritual practices
Where: Unity Costa Rica, 350 meters South of the Restaurant Shang Hai (Chinese restaurant), Piedades de Santa Ana (2-203-4411 / http://UnityInCostaRica.com)
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. (2-249-4847 / don.snedeker@gmail.com)
REQUIREMENTS: Wear comfortable clothes; bring a mat or blanket and an open mind.
INVESTMENT: Love Offering.
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=8985386&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=pPwQG&rand=1617 "DON SNEDEKER : . . .
TUESDAYS from 8:30-10am with
DON SNEDEKER
Join Don in a WELLNESS CLASS blending QiGong · Flow Yoga · Tai-Chi · Breath/Energy Work
Wellness is the conscious pursuit of living life to its fullest potential. To achieve wellness human beings have to meet physical, emotional, intellectual & spiritual needs.
This blend of BREATH/ENERGY work or skill which is QIGONG & TAI-CHI combined with FLOW YOGA, cultivates unity of a CALM MIND, a relaxed & exercised body, & a rejuvenated spirit.
The structure of the 90 minute class includes a:
15 minute warm-up & centering
30 minute standing QiGong movement in meditation
45 minutes of standing, seated, & laying down Yoga with elements of body-sculpting Pilates.
The class ends with final relaxation & seated meditation.
WHY: The class cultivates presence & a feeling of well-being or conscious happiness. Try it, you’ll like it!
WHEN: ON-GOING on TUESDAYS from 8:30-9:50am (date/time subject to change based on the groups interest!!)
INVESTMENT IN YOUR BODY/MIND/SOUL: 1st class to people honestly interested in potentially taking the class with Don – FREE
Thereafter: 5,000-c or $10 (if money is an issue, contact Don to potentially make other arrangements)
WHERE: Vicki Skinner's - HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT - ON Calle Vieja – 75 Meters East of Calle Country Club (on the Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus route [between the inside the Coca-Cola but terminal & Piedades]) - San Rafael de Escazu.
The rock column driveway/entrance DIRECTLY across from Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio (home also to Cafe Te Con Te. The one closest to Calle Country Club [the other one is parking for Embrujo Floresteria. Don’t blink or you’ll miss this AMAZING space/quinta!!]). Enter the bad dirt road – go straight back 100 meters to the split/fork & veer right to the Orange House (Casa Naranja). If you’re taking a taxi, call Vicki for a # to Taxi’s Escazu who have a LOT of taxi’s (including many that speak English) that know the house which can be challenging to find if ya blink!!
INSTRUCTOR / WHO IS DON SNEDEKER
Don Snedeker - is a bilingual Costa Rican resident & U.S. citizen with a Masters Degrees in Teaching & Business Administration. He has been an educator for 30 years & a practitioner of spiritual, mindful exercises for over 15 years. He currently is working as an editor/writer for Costa Rica MD, which is an online health tourism services company.
REQUIREMENTS: Wear comfortable clothes; bring a yoga or pilates mat (we have a couple to lend if needed) & an open mind!
Bilingual (English/Spanish) and & classes available depending on demand.
CONTACT: Vicki / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com / 8-378-6679
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Don also does a similar WELLNESS CLASS in CIUDAD COLON on Mondays & Thursdays from 8:30-10am. Contact him for more info - Don Snedeker / don.snedeker@gmail.com / 2- 249-4847
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HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Right after the class, you’re welcome to join us for our weekly SCIENCE OF MIND STUDY / MID-WEEK PICK-ME UP / CONNECTION GROUP from 10am-noon – http://ScienceOfMindInCostaRica.com
Check out other upcoming classes at the HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT at http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
(a bunch more details are being added tomorrow/Tues.)
THIS Sat. July 25 on the WONDERFUL singer/speaker Alba Molina giving a workshop/concert on “SELF IMAGE & RELATIONSHIPS”
Aug. 1 – REIKI LEVEL 1 & 2 PRACTITIONER TRAINING with Robin Jones.
Aug. 15 – TANTRA workshop.with Penelope & Nick
EVERY SATURDAY we have a TAI CHI workshop with Frank Toomes
Sept. 4-5 – An EXCITING WEEKEND WELLNESS RETREAT – AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO HEALTH & WELLNESS AT LUNA NUEVA LODGE, Conference Center, Ginger & Turmeric Farm, Holistic (http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com) near Arenal!!
INCLUDES all organic meals mainly grown on their property, accommodations & roundtrip transportation from the House of Self Empowerment for friends of the House of Self Empowerment & Unity.
PRICE: $99/pp / 58,000-c when booked/pre-paid (via Paypal, BCR, Banco Nacional, CitiBank or $/colones to the House of Self Empowerment) in full BY Aug. 5 (thereafter $150/pp).
COMING UP: VEGETARIAN COOKING with Marco Gonzalez,
FENG SHUI workshops with Viento y Agua Tienda de Armonía / Radio Elixir / Living Spaces - Iside Sarmiento
FUN, MUI BASICO CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES FOR NEWBIES & TOURISTS (where much of the learning is happening in practical settings like at the market, feria, restaurants, naming household things, dealing with home employees, dealing with electrical companies, etc.+++!!
& MORE!!
Check out the new http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com at the House of Self Empowerment
(we welcome/receive ANY/ALL resources you no longer need/are using!!)
Want to join me on my visa run or desire to check out SAN JUAN DEL SUR, NICARAGUA Aug. 28-31?? Check out http://SanJuanDelSurNI.com
Vicki
8-378-6679
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8985386_pPwQG
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Don is doing a WELLNESS WORKSHOP
WHEN: SUN. AUG. 23 - 1-3pm
Wellness or well-being is the conscious pursuit of living life to its fullest potential. Optimal health is our natural birthright; it can be easily cultivated. This workshop offers a spectrum of simple practices that can help reclaim our inherit wellness and balance in life.
The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as “the active process through which people become aware of, and make choices towards, a more successful existence.” Dr. Bill Hettler developed the Six Dimensional Model of Wellness which includes Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual, Occupational, and Spiritual Wellness as the elements of Wellness or Total Health or Optimal Well-Being.
Although wellness and happiness are about living in simple, yet profound being, there are practices and activities that we can do to help us be more fully present in the here and now of the eternal moment where wellness and happiness dwell.
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 balance 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 cultivates presence, a feeling of well-being or happiness, and unity consciousness through a variety of easy mindfulness techniques and spiritual practices
Where: Unity Costa Rica, 350 meters South of the Restaurant Shang Hai (Chinese restaurant), Piedades de Santa Ana (2-203-4411 / http://UnityInCostaRica.com)
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. (2-249-4847 / don.snedeker@gmail.com)
REQUIREMENTS: Wear comfortable clothes; bring a mat or blanket and an open mind.
INVESTMENT: Love Offering.
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. . . TUESDAYS from 8:30-10am with DON SNEDEKER Join Don in a WELL ...
Updated: Nov 26, 2009 10:47pm PST
![FOUNTAINS (the House of CONNECTIONS) & THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT Workshop/Retreat Space/Charity Donation Drop-Off Point for Gracias Costa Rica (collecting donations for MANY charities throughout CR) - Escazu, Costa Rica (an EASY 7 minutes West of San : .
Welcome to the FOUNTAINS in Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica!!
SUPER DUPER SPECIAL RATES (this even covers Peak Season!!!)
(for ease - see JUST the bedrooms at http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9456506_H593K)
Suite 1 - $75/n (reg. $90 - this rate does NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use it for an additional $5 a FILL for the hot water]) ($70/n if 8+ nights)
Room 3 - $55/n (reg. $65) ($50/n if 8+ nights)
Room 4 - $45/n (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8+ nights)
Room 5 - $50/n (use the shower in Suite 2 & pay only $45/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8+ nights)
Room 6 - $30/n (reg. $40) ($25/n if 8+ nights - 1 person)
(Discount is ONLY when prepaying in full IMMEDIATELY upon reserving. 3 night minimum (add $5 to the rate otherwise). Valid even if not traveling till March '10. Your room is only cleaned when you arrive [these super discounted rates are normally only with YOU cleaning up afterwards but we're waving that for THIS PROMO ONLY!! BUT, you can save an additional $5 if YOU clean up your room/bathroom!!). We still include morning tea/coffee (the coffee that we offer for free these days is a gourmet organic coffee with cacao, honey, vanilla & cayane pepper. If you desire regular coffee, you're welcome to purchase it/bring it in yourself) & ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair, free WiFi throughout the house (usually), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, make/receive free calls from the U.S.)
This special expires BY Oct. 31, '09 and FULL payment MUST be in immediately upon booking - NO EXCEPTIONS for these rates [subject to change until full payment is in]. No additional discounts.
Payment is either by depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 5% fee they charge us!)
After Oct. 31, add $5/n to each rate for our SUPER SPECIAL.
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Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - what many refer to as the "Gringo Area" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Friends usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is +$15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
LAST MINUTE RATES: We often can be workable with last minuters in certain rooms! Inquire!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL time? We have special Locals Rates - inquire!!
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at: 1-941-312-7569 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Friends get to borrow resources from http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.
http://GraciasCostaRica.com
.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Other/HOUSE-OF-CONNECTIONS/1MAINFountainsEntrance/426426329_ELtwW-Ti.jpg "FOUNTAINS (the House of CONNECTIONS) & THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT Workshop/Retreat Space/Charity Donation Drop-Off Point for Gracias Costa Rica (collecting donations for MANY charities throughout CR) - Escazu, Costa Rica (an EASY 7 minutes West of San : .
Welcome to the FOUNTAINS in Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica!!
SUPER DUPER SPECIAL RATES (this even covers Peak Season!!!)
(for ease - see JUST the bedrooms at http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9456506_H593K)
Suite 1 - $75/n (reg. $90 - this rate does NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use it for an additional $5 a FILL for the hot water]) ($70/n if 8+ nights)
Room 3 - $55/n (reg. $65) ($50/n if 8+ nights)
Room 4 - $45/n (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8+ nights)
Room 5 - $50/n (use the shower in Suite 2 & pay only $45/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8+ nights)
Room 6 - $30/n (reg. $40) ($25/n if 8+ nights - 1 person)
(Discount is ONLY when prepaying in full IMMEDIATELY upon reserving. 3 night minimum (add $5 to the rate otherwise). Valid even if not traveling till March '10. Your room is only cleaned when you arrive [these super discounted rates are normally only with YOU cleaning up afterwards but we're waving that for THIS PROMO ONLY!! BUT, you can save an additional $5 if YOU clean up your room/bathroom!!). We still include morning tea/coffee (the coffee that we offer for free these days is a gourmet organic coffee with cacao, honey, vanilla & cayane pepper. If you desire regular coffee, you're welcome to purchase it/bring it in yourself) & ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair, free WiFi throughout the house (usually), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, make/receive free calls from the U.S.)
This special expires BY Oct. 31, '09 and FULL payment MUST be in immediately upon booking - NO EXCEPTIONS for these rates [subject to change until full payment is in]. No additional discounts.
Payment is either by depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 5% fee they charge us!)
After Oct. 31, add $5/n to each rate for our SUPER SPECIAL.
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Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - what many refer to as the \"Gringo Area\" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Friends usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is +$15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
LAST MINUTE RATES: We often can be workable with last minuters in certain rooms! Inquire!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL time? We have special Locals Rates - inquire!!
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at: 1-941-312-7569 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Friends get to borrow resources from http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.
http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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Updated: Nov 23, 2009 8:29am PST
![VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS - CHRISTMAS GOODIES with Iliana Cabañas : VEGETARIAN CHRISTMAS COOKING WORKSHOP - With Iliana Cabañas (http://ColoreandoAuras.com - in English y Español)
WHEN: THIS Saturday - NOVEMBER 21 - 9am-2pm
WHERE: House of Self Empowerment - Escazu
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/VEGETARIAN-COOKING-CLASS/10370526_kE6PA#717991893_nZXhW
Taking traditional cooking to gourmet. Creating colors, textures and flavors in a variety and economic way (& you get to EAT THEM!!!):
Gluhwein Beverage
Zuchini Candles with Dried Tomatoes
Hot Pecans
Celery and Pears with Macadamias
Apricot and Carrot Puree
Mushrooms Pâté
Sweets: Filled figs and honey sweets
BRING: Your knife, cutting board and apron!
For more details watch the video “Processed People” go to - http://ichikung.com/costarica/html/talleres.php
INVESTMENT IN YOUR JOY: ¢30,000 Colones
(FULL PRE-PAYMENT MUST be made to Banco Nacional, CitiBank or Paypal (you pay the 4% fee) (inquire for account info) or to the House of Self Empowerment BY noon Fri. Nov. 20 in order to reserve your space [because groceries will be purchased Fri. a.m.])
RESERVE: 8-355-1609 / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com
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Español
Curso de Cocina Navideña con Iliana Cabañas (http://ColoreandoAuras.com)
(in English y Español)
Cocine deliciosos platos vegetarianos para Navidad para alcanzar SALUD y GOZO!
TALLER DE COCINA VEGETARIANA NAVIDEÑA
con Iliana Cabañas en House of Self-Empowerment, Escazú
Cocine deliciosos platos vegetarianos para Navidad
para alcanzar SALUD y GOZO!
TALLER DE COCINA VEGETARIANA NAVIDEÑA
con Iliana Cabañas en House of Self-Empowerment, Escazú
SÁBADO NOVIEMBRE 21, 2009, 9am-2 pm
Ensaladas, boquitas, plato fuerte, dulces y refrescos
Llevando la cocina de lo Tradicional a lo Gourmet
Creando con colores, texturas y sabores
De una forma variada y económica
Bebida Gluhwein
Entrada Candelas de Zuchini con Tomate seco y Pecanas picantes
Ensalada de Peras y Apio con Macadamias
Puré de Zanahoria con Durazno y Paté de Hongos
Higos asados y Caramelos de Miel
Traer tabla de picar, cuchillo con buen filo, y delantal!
Para más detalles sobre el taller
y ver el video “Processed People” - http://ichikung.com/costarica/html/talleres.php
Taller Completo –¢30,000 Colones, inscripción hasta Noviembre 20
Deposito BN 200-02-149-008268-0 Iliana Cabañas
Confirme su depósito al teléfono: 8-346-8913-Español
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=10370526&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=kE6PA&rand=3962 "VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS - CHRISTMAS GOODIES with Iliana Cabañas : VEGETARIAN CHRISTMAS COOKING WORKSHOP - With Iliana Cabañas (http://ColoreandoAuras.com - in English y Español)
WHEN: THIS Saturday - NOVEMBER 21 - 9am-2pm
WHERE: House of Self Empowerment - Escazu
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/VEGETARIAN-COOKING-CLASS/10370526_kE6PA#717991893_nZXhW
Taking traditional cooking to gourmet. Creating colors, textures and flavors in a variety and economic way (& you get to EAT THEM!!!):
Gluhwein Beverage
Zuchini Candles with Dried Tomatoes
Hot Pecans
Celery and Pears with Macadamias
Apricot and Carrot Puree
Mushrooms Pâté
Sweets: Filled figs and honey sweets
BRING: Your knife, cutting board and apron!
For more details watch the video “Processed People” go to - http://ichikung.com/costarica/html/talleres.php
INVESTMENT IN YOUR JOY: ¢30,000 Colones
(FULL PRE-PAYMENT MUST be made to Banco Nacional, CitiBank or Paypal (you pay the 4% fee) (inquire for account info) or to the House of Self Empowerment BY noon Fri. Nov. 20 in order to reserve your space [because groceries will be purchased Fri. a.m.])
RESERVE: 8-355-1609 / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com
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Español
Curso de Cocina Navideña con Iliana Cabañas (http://ColoreandoAuras.com)
(in English y Español)
Cocine deliciosos platos vegetarianos para Navidad para alcanzar SALUD y GOZO!
TALLER DE COCINA VEGETARIANA NAVIDEÑA
con Iliana Cabañas en House of Self-Empowerment, Escazú
Cocine deliciosos platos vegetarianos para Navidad
para alcanzar SALUD y GOZO!
TALLER DE COCINA VEGETARIANA NAVIDEÑA
con Iliana Cabañas en House of Self-Empowerment, Escazú
SÁBADO NOVIEMBRE 21, 2009, 9am-2 pm
Ensaladas, boquitas, plato fuerte, dulces y refrescos
Llevando la cocina de lo Tradicional a lo Gourmet
Creando con colores, texturas y sabores
De una forma variada y económica
Bebida Gluhwein
Entrada Candelas de Zuchini con Tomate seco y Pecanas picantes
Ensalada de Peras y Apio con Macadamias
Puré de Zanahoria con Durazno y Paté de Hongos
Higos asados y Caramelos de Miel
Traer tabla de picar, cuchillo con buen filo, y delantal!
Para más detalles sobre el taller
y ver el video “Processed People” - http://ichikung.com/costarica/html/talleres.php
Taller Completo –¢30,000 Colones, inscripción hasta Noviembre 20
Deposito BN 200-02-149-008268-0 Iliana Cabañas
Confirme su depósito al teléfono: 8-346-8913-Español
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VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASS - CHRISTMAS GOODIES with Iliana Cabañas
VEGETARIAN CHRISTMAS COOKING WORKSHOP - With Iliana Cabañas (http:// ...
Updated: Nov 19, 2009 5:22am PST
TODAY ONLY NOV. 26 - BIG DISCOUNTS!!! FOR SALE - CLOTHES - Charity
NICE QUALITY / UNIQUE CLOTHES FOR SALE AS A BENEFIT FOR UNITY COSTA RI ...
Updated: Nov 08, 2009 6:43am PST
![FOUNTAINS - LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES - Bedrooms : LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES at the Fountains in Escazu, Costa Rica - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We are not a hotel or bed and breakfast. We are your home away from home - a private home that we open to our "friends"!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL TIME (a "LOCAL") but further away & need to come in to San Jose / the Central Valley for a Shopping Spree? Need a place to Park your Car? Need to visit the Doctor or a Cultural Fix?
We offer even cheaper LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES when booking just a couple days in advance.
(proof that you live her full time [like your passport showing entry stamps] is required for Locals Rates)
NOTE: ALL "Local's Rates" listed below are with YOU cleaning the room & bathroom spic & span when you leave (& keeping the bathroom clean at all times if you're sharing it).
Don't want to clean up? Add +$5/night if 1-2 nights or +$10 if 3+ (+$10/night if 1-2 nights or +$10 if 3+ for Rooms #1 & #2 or if you leave it really dirty).
# 1 - $70/n (reg. $90 - discounted rates do NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use the bathroom for an additional $10 a FILL we clean it - or just $5 a FILL if YOU clean it spic & span]. YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [if you don't desire to do it, add $5/1 night or $10/2+ nights])
# 3 - $50/n (reg. $65) (YOU keep the shared bathroom neat at all times & YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 4 - $40/n (reg. $65) (YOU keep the shared bathroom neat at all times & YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 5 - $45/n (use the shower in Suite 2 or shared bathroom & pay only $40/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) (YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 6 - SOMETIMES we can make available for our budget oriented friends #6 - $25/n (reg. $40) (YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
These rates are valid when booked LESS than 3 days in advance & when paying cash upon arrival. Rooms are based upon availability & are not assigned till you arrive (unless it backs up to another reservation).
We require a $20 Refundable Deposit for each room. If you don't clean up, we get to keep $10+ of it].
We still include tea & coffee (the ONLY coffee we provide is an organic coffee with organic cacoa, organic honey & organic cayenne pepper) & ONE Free Spin on our FABULOUS Massage Chair, FREE WiFi/Wireless Internet (usually - it's Costa Rica), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, FREE calls to the U.S./Canada, total use of the kitchen (with everything from a convection oven to a Vita Mix & Dehydrator!!) as long as YOU clean up WELL immediately.
Click on the picture to see the VERY Description of each room.
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WANT TO USE THE BATHTUB & not renting Suite 1-Spacious?
IF it's available (we won't know till that day), you can pay $10 for the first FILL & $5 each additional if WE clean it & it INCLUDES some bubbles!!! - OR - YOU clean it spic & span - just $5 a FILL. (we have additional Bath Salts, Scrubbers, Oils, etc. available to purchase)
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For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-941-312-7569
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For LOTS more details & pics on the Fountains, check out our website at: -
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
While staying with us, friends get to borrow resources from - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9537246&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=y5avr&rand=7937 "FOUNTAINS - LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES - Bedrooms : LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES at the Fountains in Escazu, Costa Rica - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We are not a hotel or bed and breakfast. We are your home away from home - a private home that we open to our \"friends\"!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL TIME (a \"LOCAL\") but further away & need to come in to San Jose / the Central Valley for a Shopping Spree? Need a place to Park your Car? Need to visit the Doctor or a Cultural Fix?
We offer even cheaper LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES when booking just a couple days in advance.
(proof that you live her full time [like your passport showing entry stamps] is required for Locals Rates)
NOTE: ALL \"Local's Rates\" listed below are with YOU cleaning the room & bathroom spic & span when you leave (& keeping the bathroom clean at all times if you're sharing it).
Don't want to clean up? Add +$5/night if 1-2 nights or +$10 if 3+ (+$10/night if 1-2 nights or +$10 if 3+ for Rooms #1 & #2 or if you leave it really dirty).
# 1 - $70/n (reg. $90 - discounted rates do NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use the bathroom for an additional $10 a FILL we clean it - or just $5 a FILL if YOU clean it spic & span]. YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [if you don't desire to do it, add $5/1 night or $10/2+ nights])
# 3 - $50/n (reg. $65) (YOU keep the shared bathroom neat at all times & YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 4 - $40/n (reg. $65) (YOU keep the shared bathroom neat at all times & YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 5 - $45/n (use the shower in Suite 2 or shared bathroom & pay only $40/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) (YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 6 - SOMETIMES we can make available for our budget oriented friends #6 - $25/n (reg. $40) (YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
These rates are valid when booked LESS than 3 days in advance & when paying cash upon arrival. Rooms are based upon availability & are not assigned till you arrive (unless it backs up to another reservation).
We require a $20 Refundable Deposit for each room. If you don't clean up, we get to keep $10+ of it].
We still include tea & coffee (the ONLY coffee we provide is an organic coffee with organic cacoa, organic honey & organic cayenne pepper) & ONE Free Spin on our FABULOUS Massage Chair, FREE WiFi/Wireless Internet (usually - it's Costa Rica), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, FREE calls to the U.S./Canada, total use of the kitchen (with everything from a convection oven to a Vita Mix & Dehydrator!!) as long as YOU clean up WELL immediately.
Click on the picture to see the VERY Description of each room.
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WANT TO USE THE BATHTUB & not renting Suite 1-Spacious?
IF it's available (we won't know till that day), you can pay $10 for the first FILL & $5 each additional if WE clean it & it INCLUDES some bubbles!!! - OR - YOU clean it spic & span - just $5 a FILL. (we have additional Bath Salts, Scrubbers, Oils, etc. available to purchase)
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For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-941-312-7569
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For LOTS more details & pics on the Fountains, check out our website at: -
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
While staying with us, friends get to borrow resources from - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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FOUNTAINS - LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES - Bedrooms
LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES at the Fountains in Escazu, Costa Rica - just ...
Updated: Oct 23, 2009 8:12am PST
![TRADE WORK FOR STAY - Escazu, Costa Rica : (SORRY - SOMETHING TWEEKED OUT IN THIS & I'M FIXING IT THIS WEEKEND)
T R A D E Y O U R T i m e / S e r v i c e s / S k i l l s f o r F R E E N I G H T S i n m y h o m e !
T h i s i s a n I M M E D I A T E S A Y S O N L Y ! ! P L E A S E d o N O T c o n t a c t i f y o u a r e n o t a r r i v i n g f o r m o r e t h a n 1 w e e k o u t ( w e w o n ' t k n o w w h a t w e n e e d t h a t f a r o u t h e n c e c a n ' t p l a n t h a t f a r ) .
E x a m p l e s o f s o m e o f t h e p r o j e c t s t o p o t e n t i a l l y d o :
M O S T I M P O R T A N T / I M M E D I A T E :
D o y o u k n o w a b i t a b o u t vegetable gardens ? C a n y o u h e l p m e s t a r t a v e g e g a r d e n ( f r o m s e e d [ p e r h a p s y o u c a n b r i n g m e s o m e c o o l s c e n t e d h e r b s e e d s l i k e l a v e n d e r & t h i n g s l i k e t h a t ) ? ? ? ! ! !
Add dirt to our originally leaves type compost pile?
Clean our planters/pots (they have dirt splatters from the mud/rain)?
Can you switch sides of a protruding power outlet (so I can fit cords on better)?
Are you Mr/Ms Handiperson type to do/complete a few projects?
Any good at working with bamboo to MAKE A BOOKCASE for our Healing/Wellness Books in our Well-Being Sanctuary?
Create/put up a few wood shelves on the wall?
NOT AS Important at the moment:
A r e y o u R E A L L Y C O N S C I O U S & D E T A I L E D ? D o y o u h a v e y o u r o w n l a p t o p w i t h E x c e l A N D M S W o r d a l r e a d y i n i t ( p r e f e r a b l y a M a c ) ( t h e s e p o i n t s t o t h i s o n e a r e M A N D A T O R Y ! ! ! ) ? H a v e y o u e v e r d o n e a n " I n v e n t o r y " & / o r g o o d a t o r g a n i z i n g ? I n e e d t o m a k e a l i s t o f E V E R Y T H I N G I h a v e ( f o r i n s u r a n c e p u r p o s e s [ t i r e d o f p u t t i n g i t o f f ] ) i n m y 5 - b e d r o o m G u e s t H o u s e i n U L T R A C O N V E N I E N T L Y l o c a t e d i n E s c a z u
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T R A D E P E O P L E ' s R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S : Y O U a r e r e s p o n s i b l e t o k e e p y o u r r o o m c l e a n ( t h i s i n c l u d e s y o u w a s h y o u r s h e e t s [ a t y o u r e x p e n s e ] ) . Y o u g e t f r e s h t o w e l s o n c e e v e r y 4 d a y s ( a d d i t i o n a l t o w e l s a r e $ 1 e a c h / e a c h t i m e [ y o u m i g h t w a n t t o h a n g t h e m o v e r t h e s h o w e r t o d r y o u t b e t t e r ] ) . A L L T r a d e s / P a r t i a l T r a d e s a r e r e s p o n s i b l e t o k e e p t h e b a t h r o o m t h e y a r e u s i n g c l e a n a t a l l t i m e s ( t h i s i n c l u d e s k e e p i n g t h e c o u n t e r s w i p e d o f f , t h e m i r r o r s p o t l e s s , e m p t y t h e t r a s h e v e r 2 d a y s , c l e a n t h e s h o w e r e v e r y c o u p l e d a y s , t h e f l o o r m o p e d / s p o t f r e e ) .
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Updated: Sep 24, 2009 5:53pm PST
![THAI VEGETARIANA COOKING CLASSES / Clase Comida - in English / en Españo with Marco Gonzalez - Friday - Nov. 21 - 6:30-9:30pm : THAI VEGETARIANA COOKING CLASSES / Clase Comida - in English / en Españo
with Marco Gonzalez
Friday - Nov. 21 - 6:30-9:30pm - en Español & English
http://SarongGoddess.com/Events/THAI-VEGETARIAN-COOKINGCLASSES/9660040_nuMeA
ENGLISH
THAI VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES
with Marco Gonzalez
Learn how to make (& eat)
Curry Pastes: Green, Red, Yellow & Mussaman
Thai Green Mango (Papaya) Salad
Thai Curry of Mushrooms & Veggies in coconut served with Jasmine Rice
Thai Iced Tea
Banana Wontons with Mango caramel
INVESTMENT IN YOUR JOY/TASTE BUDS:
$45 per person with recipes and tasting (pre-paid reservations a MUST - BY Sept. 30)
Bring 2 friends and yours is 1/2 off!
RSVP: 8-378-6679 / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com
(Note: We have a NEW SIDE ENTRANCE!!! It is CRUCIAL that you do NOT use our regular entrance!!! Please email us for instructions)
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ESPANOL
CLASE COMIDA THAI VEGETIANA - en Español & English
with Marco Gonzalez
en Español & English
Clase Comida Thai Vegetariana
House of Self Empowerment (Vicki's), Escazú
Taller de Tres Horas
Menu a desarrollar:
Pastas de Curry: Verde, Roja, Amarilla, Mussaman
Ensalada de Mango (papaya) Verde Thai
Curry Thai de Hongos y Vegetales en leche de coco con Arroz de Jazmín
Thai Iced Tea
Banana Wontons con Caramelo de Mango
Valor: $45 por persona con recetario y degustación
Traiga 2 amigos y pague solo la mitad del suyo!
RSVP al 8-393-1179 (Marco) / 8-378-6679 (Vicki [no Español])
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MARCO GONZALEZ
Chef/Escritor/Consultor
Chef Marco has been Featured in/a Featured Writer for:
NatureAir's "Nature Landings" travel magazine (sample - http://NatureLandings.com/articles.php?article=170)
Mucho Gusto Cooking Magazine #75 - August
Sabores Magazine's Healthy Eating issue (June '09)
Tico Times - http://TicoTimes.net/daily_paid/dailynewsarchive/2007_02/021507.htm
http://tourism.co.cr/costa-rica-tourism-news/costa-rica-tourism-news/el-silencio-lodge-spa-bajos-del-toro-in-conde-nast-traveler-worlds-top-new-hotels-list.html
He does Cooking Demonstrations at Tips & Mas x Menos
& is also a Consultant & available for private events/catering
He's the former owner of Earthly Delights in Ciudad Colon
http://TicoChef.blogspot.com / 8-393-1179 / MarcoAGonzalezM@gmail.com
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Don't live in the area?
Vicki is offering Super Duper Last Minute Rates at
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com - inquire!!!
1-941-312-7569 (from U.S.) / SKYPE: VallartaVicki / 8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
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Please share this info with EVERYONE you feel may be interested!!
We also have a HINDU/INDIAN VEGETARIANO CLASS DE COMIDA
con Lucy Lucrecia Melero
Sat. AND Sun. - Oct. 3 & 4 in Spanish & Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 - English!! Email for more details!!
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.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Events/THAI-VEGETARIAN-COOKINGCLASSES/ThaiCookingNoLightsFlash/659404387_hqoXi-Ti.jpg "THAI VEGETARIANA COOKING CLASSES / Clase Comida - in English / en Españo with Marco Gonzalez - Friday - Nov. 21 - 6:30-9:30pm : THAI VEGETARIANA COOKING CLASSES / Clase Comida - in English / en Españo
with Marco Gonzalez
Friday - Nov. 21 - 6:30-9:30pm - en Español & English
http://SarongGoddess.com/Events/THAI-VEGETARIAN-COOKINGCLASSES/9660040_nuMeA
ENGLISH
THAI VEGETARIAN COOKING CLASSES
with Marco Gonzalez
Learn how to make (& eat)
Curry Pastes: Green, Red, Yellow & Mussaman
Thai Green Mango (Papaya) Salad
Thai Curry of Mushrooms & Veggies in coconut served with Jasmine Rice
Thai Iced Tea
Banana Wontons with Mango caramel
INVESTMENT IN YOUR JOY/TASTE BUDS:
$45 per person with recipes and tasting (pre-paid reservations a MUST - BY Sept. 30)
Bring 2 friends and yours is 1/2 off!
RSVP: 8-378-6679 / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com
(Note: We have a NEW SIDE ENTRANCE!!! It is CRUCIAL that you do NOT use our regular entrance!!! Please email us for instructions)
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ESPANOL
CLASE COMIDA THAI VEGETIANA - en Español & English
with Marco Gonzalez
en Español & English
Clase Comida Thai Vegetariana
House of Self Empowerment (Vicki's), Escazú
Taller de Tres Horas
Menu a desarrollar:
Pastas de Curry: Verde, Roja, Amarilla, Mussaman
Ensalada de Mango (papaya) Verde Thai
Curry Thai de Hongos y Vegetales en leche de coco con Arroz de Jazmín
Thai Iced Tea
Banana Wontons con Caramelo de Mango
Valor: $45 por persona con recetario y degustación
Traiga 2 amigos y pague solo la mitad del suyo!
RSVP al 8-393-1179 (Marco) / 8-378-6679 (Vicki [no Español])
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MARCO GONZALEZ
Chef/Escritor/Consultor
Chef Marco has been Featured in/a Featured Writer for:
NatureAir's \"Nature Landings\" travel magazine (sample - http://NatureLandings.com/articles.php?article=170)
Mucho Gusto Cooking Magazine #75 - August
Sabores Magazine's Healthy Eating issue (June '09)
Tico Times - http://TicoTimes.net/daily_paid/dailynewsarchive/2007_02/021507.htm
http://tourism.co.cr/costa-rica-tourism-news/costa-rica-tourism-news/el-silencio-lodge-spa-bajos-del-toro-in-conde-nast-traveler-worlds-top-new-hotels-list.html
He does Cooking Demonstrations at Tips & Mas x Menos
& is also a Consultant & available for private events/catering
He's the former owner of Earthly Delights in Ciudad Colon
http://TicoChef.blogspot.com / 8-393-1179 / MarcoAGonzalezM@gmail.com
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Don't live in the area?
Vicki is offering Super Duper Last Minute Rates at
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com - inquire!!!
1-941-312-7569 (from U.S.) / SKYPE: VallartaVicki / 8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
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Please share this info with EVERYONE you feel may be interested!!
We also have a HINDU/INDIAN VEGETARIANO CLASS DE COMIDA
con Lucy Lucrecia Melero
Sat. AND Sun. - Oct. 3 & 4 in Spanish & Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 - English!! Email for more details!!
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THAI VEGETARIANA COOKING CLASSES / Clase Comida - in English / en Espa ...
Updated: Sep 24, 2009 12:05am PST
![SEGWAYS In Sabana Park, Costa Rica : Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Iris for a spin at the FUNNEST THING in Sabana Park - riding a SEGWAY!!!!
First off, in the 5 years I've been coming to Costa Rica & living here - I'd NEVER actually gone INSIDE of Sabana Park!!
I'd seen SEGWAYs in Sarasota, FL & San Diego & had REALLY wanted to do them but in the States, they're often around $100 - out of my budget so when Chappell & her daughter Tammy gave us the opportunity to take a sample spin on the Segway I JUMPED on it in a heartbeat!!
I was AWESOME FUN for EVERYONE (over 8) on these eco-friendly electric scooters!!! & EASY!!! I was concerned since, as many of you know, I'm not to stable just walking - but it was a BREEZE!!!!
Sebastian was our Guide EXTRAORDINAIRE!! He spoke good English & was FUN!!!
It's the BEST (& laziest) way to see Sabana Park - Costa Rica's version of Central or Golden Gate Park that's had LOTS of improvements like a new Roller Skating Rink & the new Power Aide Jogging Trails plus all the other FUN in the park like Kite Flying, horseback riding, the mini-Zip Line/Canopy Tour (GREAT for someone unsure if they can handle it!!), the lake, LOTS of sports being played & picnicing & various other things happening (LOTS of concerts/events). In Feb. the Museo de Arte Costarricense should be re-opening!!
This is a TOTAL MUST CHECK OUT this TOTALLY FUN activity!! Get a group of friends/family together to do a Day in the Park!! (they have a picnic table right in front).
SPECIAL PRICING FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN CR (bring proof you live here like your Cedula or your passport showing you living here full time):
15 min. for 4,000-colones &
30 min. for 7,000-c
(ALL Discounted rates are CASH ONLY) (sorry for the last minute of this but we JUST threw this together!)
NON-LOCALS RATES (currently - subject to change): $69-April-Nov. for an hour
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WHERE CAN WE FIND SEGWAY:
In Sabana Park - near the NORTH / EAST corner - behind the Museo de Arte Costarricense (formerly the air terminal) - look for the BIG statue of Leon Cortez - across the street from Banco Nacional. They're located behind those. Look for their Cream colored TENT & the FABULOUS Chappell and/or her daughter!!!
MAP: http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours/graphics/map-tour.gif
WHEN DO SEGWAY TOURS RUN: Currently just Sundays 9am-5pm (or until the rain comes. Lunch time tends to be the quietest time) but if you can get a group of at least 4 people (at the FULL rate), they can accommodate you!!!
AGE MINIMUM: 8 (ish) and 40 pounds (ish)
RESERVATIONS/MORE INFORMATION: Call Chappell at 2-232-4822 /http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours / ecotours@SegwayCostaRica.com
Facebook: Segway Costa Rica
Twitter: Segway Costa Rica
(make sure to tell them that Vicki [aka the Sarong Goddess] referred ya!!)
(THANX Elena for turning us onto them!!)
Our FACEBOOK BLURB: http://facebook.com/album.php?aid=2036807&id=1364767178&l=b59e4242c3
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/SEGWAYS-In-Sabana-Park-CR/9738289_C2B9j](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9738289&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=C2B9j&rand=7114 "SEGWAYS In Sabana Park, Costa Rica : Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Iris for a spin at the FUNNEST THING in Sabana Park - riding a SEGWAY!!!!
First off, in the 5 years I've been coming to Costa Rica & living here - I'd NEVER actually gone INSIDE of Sabana Park!!
I'd seen SEGWAYs in Sarasota, FL & San Diego & had REALLY wanted to do them but in the States, they're often around $100 - out of my budget so when Chappell & her daughter Tammy gave us the opportunity to take a sample spin on the Segway I JUMPED on it in a heartbeat!!
I was AWESOME FUN for EVERYONE (over 8) on these eco-friendly electric scooters!!! & EASY!!! I was concerned since, as many of you know, I'm not to stable just walking - but it was a BREEZE!!!!
Sebastian was our Guide EXTRAORDINAIRE!! He spoke good English & was FUN!!!
It's the BEST (& laziest) way to see Sabana Park - Costa Rica's version of Central or Golden Gate Park that's had LOTS of improvements like a new Roller Skating Rink & the new Power Aide Jogging Trails plus all the other FUN in the park like Kite Flying, horseback riding, the mini-Zip Line/Canopy Tour (GREAT for someone unsure if they can handle it!!), the lake, LOTS of sports being played & picnicing & various other things happening (LOTS of concerts/events). In Feb. the Museo de Arte Costarricense should be re-opening!!
This is a TOTAL MUST CHECK OUT this TOTALLY FUN activity!! Get a group of friends/family together to do a Day in the Park!! (they have a picnic table right in front).
SPECIAL PRICING FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN CR (bring proof you live here like your Cedula or your passport showing you living here full time):
15 min. for 4,000-colones &
30 min. for 7,000-c
(ALL Discounted rates are CASH ONLY) (sorry for the last minute of this but we JUST threw this together!)
NON-LOCALS RATES (currently - subject to change): $69-April-Nov. for an hour
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WHERE CAN WE FIND SEGWAY:
In Sabana Park - near the NORTH / EAST corner - behind the Museo de Arte Costarricense (formerly the air terminal) - look for the BIG statue of Leon Cortez - across the street from Banco Nacional. They're located behind those. Look for their Cream colored TENT & the FABULOUS Chappell and/or her daughter!!!
MAP: http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours/graphics/map-tour.gif
WHEN DO SEGWAY TOURS RUN: Currently just Sundays 9am-5pm (or until the rain comes. Lunch time tends to be the quietest time) but if you can get a group of at least 4 people (at the FULL rate), they can accommodate you!!!
AGE MINIMUM: 8 (ish) and 40 pounds (ish)
RESERVATIONS/MORE INFORMATION: Call Chappell at 2-232-4822 /http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours / ecotours@SegwayCostaRica.com
Facebook: Segway Costa Rica
Twitter: Segway Costa Rica
(make sure to tell them that Vicki [aka the Sarong Goddess] referred ya!!)
(THANX Elena for turning us onto them!!)
Our FACEBOOK BLURB: http://facebook.com/album.php?aid=2036807&id=1364767178&l=b59e4242c3
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/SEGWAYS-In-Sabana-Park-CR/9738289_C2B9j")
SEGWAYS In Sabana Park, Costa Rica
Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Ir ...
Updated: Sep 23, 2009 9:51pm PST
![A Day in the Life of Vicki Skinner in Costa RIca : Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Iris for a spin at the FUNNEST THING in Sabana Park - riding a SEGWAY!!!!
First off, in the 5 years I've been coming to Costa Rica & living here - I'd NEVER actually gone INSIDE of Sabana Park!!
I'd seen SEGWAYs in Sarasota, FL & San Diego & had REALLY wanted to do them but in the States, they're often around $100 - out of my budget so when Chappell & her daughter Tammy gave us the opportunity to take a sample spin on the Segway I JUMPED on it in a heartbeat!!
I was AWESOME FUN for EVERYONE (over 8) on these eco-friendly electric scooters!!! & EASY!!! I was concerned since, as many of you know, I'm not to stable just walking - but it was a BREEZE!!!!
Sebastian was our Guide EXTRAORDINAIRE!! He spoke good English & was FUN!!!
It's the BEST (& laziest) way to see Sabana Park - Costa Rica's version of Central or Golden Gate Park that's had LOTS of improvements like a new Roller Skating Rink & the new Power Aide Jogging Trails plus all the other FUN in the park like Kite Flying, horseback riding, the mini-Zip Line/Canopy Tour (GREAT for someone unsure if they can handle it!!), the lake, LOTS of sports being played & picnicing & various other things happening (LOTS of concerts/events). In Feb. the Museo de Arte Costarricense should be re-opening!!
This is a TOTAL MUST CHECK OUT this TOTALLY FUN activity!! Get a group of friends/family together to do a Day in the Park!! (they have a picnic table right in front).
SPECIAL PRICING FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN CR (bring proof you live here like your Cedula or your passport showing you living here full time):
15 min. for 4,000-colones &
30 min. for 7,000-c
(ALL Discounted rates are CASH ONLY) (sorry for the last minute of this but we JUST threw this together!)
NON-LOCALS RATES (currently - subject to change): $69-April-Nov. for an hour
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WHERE CAN WE FIND SEGWAY:
In Sabana Park - near the NORTH / EAST corner - behind the Museo de Arte Costarricense (formerly the air terminal) - look for the BIG statue of Leon Cortez - across the street from Banco Nacional. They're located behind those. Look for their Cream colored TENT & the FABULOUS Chappell and/or her daughter!!!
MAP: http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours/graphics/map-tour.gif
WHEN DO SEGWAY TOURS RUN: Currently just Sundays 9am-5pm (or until the rain comes. Lunch time tends to be the quietest time) but if you can get a group of at least 4 people (at the FULL rate), they can accommodate you!!!
AGE MINIMUM: 8 (ish) and 40 pounds (ish)
RESERVATIONS/MORE INFORMATION: Call Chappell at 2-232-4822 / http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours / ecotours@SegwayCostaRica.com
Facebook: Segway Costa Rica
Twitter: Segway Costa Rica
(make sure to tell them that Vicki [aka the Sarong Goddess] referred ya!!)
(THANX Elena for turning us onto them!!)
Our FACEBOOK BLURB: http://facebook.com/album.php?aid=2036807&id=1364767178&l=b59e4242c3](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Travel/SEGWAYS-In-Sabana-Park-CR/1006769/656086476_hyFkm-Ti.jpg "A Day in the Life of Vicki Skinner in Costa RIca : Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Iris for a spin at the FUNNEST THING in Sabana Park - riding a SEGWAY!!!!
First off, in the 5 years I've been coming to Costa Rica & living here - I'd NEVER actually gone INSIDE of Sabana Park!!
I'd seen SEGWAYs in Sarasota, FL & San Diego & had REALLY wanted to do them but in the States, they're often around $100 - out of my budget so when Chappell & her daughter Tammy gave us the opportunity to take a sample spin on the Segway I JUMPED on it in a heartbeat!!
I was AWESOME FUN for EVERYONE (over 8) on these eco-friendly electric scooters!!! & EASY!!! I was concerned since, as many of you know, I'm not to stable just walking - but it was a BREEZE!!!!
Sebastian was our Guide EXTRAORDINAIRE!! He spoke good English & was FUN!!!
It's the BEST (& laziest) way to see Sabana Park - Costa Rica's version of Central or Golden Gate Park that's had LOTS of improvements like a new Roller Skating Rink & the new Power Aide Jogging Trails plus all the other FUN in the park like Kite Flying, horseback riding, the mini-Zip Line/Canopy Tour (GREAT for someone unsure if they can handle it!!), the lake, LOTS of sports being played & picnicing & various other things happening (LOTS of concerts/events). In Feb. the Museo de Arte Costarricense should be re-opening!!
This is a TOTAL MUST CHECK OUT this TOTALLY FUN activity!! Get a group of friends/family together to do a Day in the Park!! (they have a picnic table right in front).
SPECIAL PRICING FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN CR (bring proof you live here like your Cedula or your passport showing you living here full time):
15 min. for 4,000-colones &
30 min. for 7,000-c
(ALL Discounted rates are CASH ONLY) (sorry for the last minute of this but we JUST threw this together!)
NON-LOCALS RATES (currently - subject to change): $69-April-Nov. for an hour
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
WHERE CAN WE FIND SEGWAY:
In Sabana Park - near the NORTH / EAST corner - behind the Museo de Arte Costarricense (formerly the air terminal) - look for the BIG statue of Leon Cortez - across the street from Banco Nacional. They're located behind those. Look for their Cream colored TENT & the FABULOUS Chappell and/or her daughter!!!
MAP: http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours/graphics/map-tour.gif
WHEN DO SEGWAY TOURS RUN: Currently just Sundays 9am-5pm (or until the rain comes. Lunch time tends to be the quietest time) but if you can get a group of at least 4 people (at the FULL rate), they can accommodate you!!!
AGE MINIMUM: 8 (ish) and 40 pounds (ish)
RESERVATIONS/MORE INFORMATION: Call Chappell at 2-232-4822 / http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours / ecotours@SegwayCostaRica.com
Facebook: Segway Costa Rica
Twitter: Segway Costa Rica
(make sure to tell them that Vicki [aka the Sarong Goddess] referred ya!!)
(THANX Elena for turning us onto them!!)
Our FACEBOOK BLURB: http://facebook.com/album.php?aid=2036807&id=1364767178&l=b59e4242c3")
A Day in the Life of Vicki Skinner in Costa RIca
Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Ir ...
Updated: Sep 23, 2009 9:45pm PST
![CHARITY - GRACIAS COSTA RICA - Gifting Back to the people of Costa Rica Group : EVERY DAY I bless the opportunity I have been given to live in Costa Rica! I feel as guests in this country either living here or visiting as a tourist, it’s REALLY IMPORTANT to show our gratitude by GIVING BACK in whatever way we can to the wonderful people & land of this AWESOME country!
There are MANY ways to do that:
Volunteering, giving financially or giving things that are needed or things that you no longer need/are using.
This belief has created the start of “Gracias Costa Rica” http://GraciasCostaRica.com – a sort of clearing house where people can at least give back on the material donation level.
Money raised from it will go into a sort of "Emergency Reserve" for when small needs come up from various charities (though "things" are needed the most). This is also a program working
[note, this is NOT a hand-out program. Groups that benefit from this MUST have in place programs where the recipients MUST do something to give back either to their own program, others or pay a small fee for items which is more empowering for the recipient]).
HOW IT WORKS:
My home in Escazu (conveniently located ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club) has become a Donation Drop-Off Point for many charities/groups around Costa Rica.
Depending on how YOU designate the, items will either be donated to various groups which we will give to people in their organization that somehow give SOMETHING be it a small payment, time or something (the intention is NOT to give handouts as that is VERY dis-empowering/enabling to people).
The nicer things will be available for sale to create an Emergency Reserve to help meet needs as they come up from for LOTS of different charities in Costa Rica.
Tour Guides/Drivers with Enjoying Costa Rica Tours can pick things up at hotels when they are in the area (designated hotels throughout the country coming in the future)
The nicer things are kept here (unless you desire them to go specifically towards an organization/cause) and set up at my place (with the dream one day of setting up an official Consignment Shop where someone donates the space and recipients and volunteers can run and sell to the public) where you/the public are invited to come see what we have for sale (by appointment only).
Every few months we do a Yard Sale. What is left over goes to various groups around Costa Rica (we work in conjunction with Enjoying Costa Rica Tours who delivers/picks up
they sell what they received to their people for nominal fees (200-colones, etc.) so they can feel good/empowered that they contributed somehow, or they do some sort of volunteer work to earn the items.
We then start over with collecting items.
(in time our intention is to create Drop-Off Points at various conveniently located hotels in key cities throughout Costa Rica to make it easier for you to get things to us)
The list of needs is endless (I'm working on a more detailed list and will add that when it's done)!! A few examples are:
Shoes
School Supplies (HUMONGOUSLY needed!!)
Food (especially the staples rice, beans, oil, salt, pasta, tomato sauce, tuna)
Household items including appliances and furniture
Medical related supplies/equipment
Books (in Spanish especially but also in English)
Clothes
Learning English books and tapes
Educationally oriented items
Games
Toys (non-battery operated ideally since batteries are expensive)
Baby supplies, office supplies (especially fax machines as even very few of the police stations even have them), computers, building materials (especially roofing nails for the metal roofs they have here), umbrellas, rain ponchos, coats, boots, tarps (rainy season is in process - WHATEVER (as long as it works)!!!
Here are a few sources for the other donations that we’ll be working with:
Helping Hands Costa Rica http://www.HelpingHandsCR.com - A clearing house
Costa Rica Humanitarian Foundation http://www.CRHF.org - Gail Nystrom – MS Volunteer Costa Rica – an AMAZING woman that at any given time is involved on some level with at least 50 different projects throughout CR! They are the benefactors of HHCR’s “Walk a Mile In Their Shoes” program)
For now, what then happens is the nicer items will be at my home (in Escazu, on Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club) where the you/the general public can call and make an appointment to see them to buy. I am also
DONATIONS: If, while in Costa Rica, you'd like to go out & purchase new things for people - I feel your money will go further buying at stores such as Pequeño Mundo (GREAT for clothes [especially for kids & baby's], some toys, household staples, EXCELLENT for Blankets [like $7 for a blanket which keeps someone warm at night] & Raingear when they have them in, household goods like basic tools, lightbulbs, laundry detergent, pots/pans, dishes, etc.). Buy fresh fruits/veges at one of the BIG ferias/farmers markets, buy rice/beans & other such staples at
Vicki Skinner
8-378-6679 or GraciasCostaRica@gmail.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=4950504&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=v682A&rand=7966 "CHARITY - GRACIAS COSTA RICA - Gifting Back to the people of Costa Rica Group : EVERY DAY I bless the opportunity I have been given to live in Costa Rica! I feel as guests in this country either living here or visiting as a tourist, it’s REALLY IMPORTANT to show our gratitude by GIVING BACK in whatever way we can to the wonderful people & land of this AWESOME country!
There are MANY ways to do that:
Volunteering, giving financially or giving things that are needed or things that you no longer need/are using.
This belief has created the start of “Gracias Costa Rica” http://GraciasCostaRica.com – a sort of clearing house where people can at least give back on the material donation level.
Money raised from it will go into a sort of \"Emergency Reserve\" for when small needs come up from various charities (though \"things\" are needed the most). This is also a program working
[note, this is NOT a hand-out program. Groups that benefit from this MUST have in place programs where the recipients MUST do something to give back either to their own program, others or pay a small fee for items which is more empowering for the recipient]).
HOW IT WORKS:
My home in Escazu (conveniently located ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club) has become a Donation Drop-Off Point for many charities/groups around Costa Rica.
Depending on how YOU designate the, items will either be donated to various groups which we will give to people in their organization that somehow give SOMETHING be it a small payment, time or something (the intention is NOT to give handouts as that is VERY dis-empowering/enabling to people).
The nicer things will be available for sale to create an Emergency Reserve to help meet needs as they come up from for LOTS of different charities in Costa Rica.
Tour Guides/Drivers with Enjoying Costa Rica Tours can pick things up at hotels when they are in the area (designated hotels throughout the country coming in the future)
The nicer things are kept here (unless you desire them to go specifically towards an organization/cause) and set up at my place (with the dream one day of setting up an official Consignment Shop where someone donates the space and recipients and volunteers can run and sell to the public) where you/the public are invited to come see what we have for sale (by appointment only).
Every few months we do a Yard Sale. What is left over goes to various groups around Costa Rica (we work in conjunction with Enjoying Costa Rica Tours who delivers/picks up
they sell what they received to their people for nominal fees (200-colones, etc.) so they can feel good/empowered that they contributed somehow, or they do some sort of volunteer work to earn the items.
We then start over with collecting items.
(in time our intention is to create Drop-Off Points at various conveniently located hotels in key cities throughout Costa Rica to make it easier for you to get things to us)
The list of needs is endless (I'm working on a more detailed list and will add that when it's done)!! A few examples are:
Shoes
School Supplies (HUMONGOUSLY needed!!)
Food (especially the staples rice, beans, oil, salt, pasta, tomato sauce, tuna)
Household items including appliances and furniture
Medical related supplies/equipment
Books (in Spanish especially but also in English)
Clothes
Learning English books and tapes
Educationally oriented items
Games
Toys (non-battery operated ideally since batteries are expensive)
Baby supplies, office supplies (especially fax machines as even very few of the police stations even have them), computers, building materials (especially roofing nails for the metal roofs they have here), umbrellas, rain ponchos, coats, boots, tarps (rainy season is in process - WHATEVER (as long as it works)!!!
Here are a few sources for the other donations that we’ll be working with:
Helping Hands Costa Rica http://www.HelpingHandsCR.com - A clearing house
Costa Rica Humanitarian Foundation http://www.CRHF.org - Gail Nystrom – MS Volunteer Costa Rica – an AMAZING woman that at any given time is involved on some level with at least 50 different projects throughout CR! They are the benefactors of HHCR’s “Walk a Mile In Their Shoes” program)
For now, what then happens is the nicer items will be at my home (in Escazu, on Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club) where the you/the general public can call and make an appointment to see them to buy. I am also
DONATIONS: If, while in Costa Rica, you'd like to go out & purchase new things for people - I feel your money will go further buying at stores such as Pequeño Mundo (GREAT for clothes [especially for kids & baby's], some toys, household staples, EXCELLENT for Blankets [like $7 for a blanket which keeps someone warm at night] & Raingear when they have them in, household goods like basic tools, lightbulbs, laundry detergent, pots/pans, dishes, etc.). Buy fresh fruits/veges at one of the BIG ferias/farmers markets, buy rice/beans & other such staples at
Vicki Skinner
8-378-6679 or GraciasCostaRica@gmail.com
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CHARITY - GRACIAS COSTA RICA - Gifting Back to the people of Costa Rica Group
EVERY DAY I bless the opportunity I have been given to live in Costa R ...
Updated: Sep 18, 2009 5:53pm PST
![1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $50/night in #3 - Inspiration - in Escazu!!! : 1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $50/night in #3 - Inspiration in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a "Recovery Home" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE calls to the U.S. & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
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#3 - INSPIRATION -
$50/night (reg. $65)
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Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY Sept. 30, '09.
You MUST purchase 5 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
NOTE: If the room you pre-pay for is booked your dates, you'd automatically get the next category up - no additional cost!
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OTHER SPECIALS:
#1 - SPACIOUS / MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$65/night (reg. $90)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$40/night (reg. $65)
#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night/1 person, $25/2 (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-941-312-7569-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
OTHER PROMOS:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261225_5LqSC](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9261906&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=x3T4M&rand=9414 "1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $50/night in #3 - Inspiration - in Escazu!!! : 1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $50/night in #3 - Inspiration in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a \"Recovery Home\" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE calls to the U.S. & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
#3 - INSPIRATION -
$50/night (reg. $65)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY Sept. 30, '09.
You MUST purchase 5 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
NOTE: If the room you pre-pay for is booked your dates, you'd automatically get the next category up - no additional cost!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
OTHER SPECIALS:
#1 - SPACIOUS / MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$65/night (reg. $90)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$40/night (reg. $65)
#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night/1 person, $25/2 (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-941-312-7569-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
OTHER PROMOS:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261225_5LqSC")
1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $50/night in #3 - Inspiration - in Escazu!!!
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $50/night in #3 - Inspiration in ou ...
Updated: Sep 14, 2009 5:50pm PST
![FINCA LUNA NUEVO WELL-BEING RETREAT : FINCA LUNA NUEVO 2-Night WELL-BEING RETREAT
THANX for EVERYTHING Finca Luna Nueva gang!! We ALL had an AWESOME TIME!!
Here's what I have so far with more to come (I'm separating them to bring them back together more organized):
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/WELL-BEING-RETREAT-at-LUNA/9106583_qpfCq
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-INTERIOR/9542329_jEMfH
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-INTERIOR/9542329_jEMfH
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-AREA/9542338_xgsVt
Feel free to use whatever pics you like!!!
Wake up to the tropical jungles sounds of lots of birds, walk through well groomed rainforest trails, eat DELICIOUS natural & organic gourmet meals prepared from their own fresh organic garden/farm, enjoy Natural Spring-fed pool & the solar semi-heated Jacuzzi, learn about this Sustainable • Organic • Ginger/Tumeric Farm • Biodynamic • Permaculture Property MAGICAL - VERY Conscious property located in San Isidro de Peñas Blancas in San Ramon - about 30 minutes south of Arenal! - http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com
FINCA LUNA NUEVO is owned by Steve Farrell, a visionary with decades of experience in organic farming & permaculture in Costa Rica! As well as a beautiful rusticy+ natural Retreat Property, FINCA LUNA NUEVO is a Sustainable, Biodynamic - http://NewChapter.com/page/organic--biodynamic), Working Farm & Education Center specializing in growing Ginger - http://NewChapter.com/research/view/ginger) & Turmeric http://NewChapter.com/research/view/turmeric) for NEW CHAPTER Vitamins & Supplements - http://New-Chapter.com / - http://New-Chapter.com/page/our-farm-a-world-model). The farm & gardens provide an example of how self-sufficient organic communities can work!
Note: This CAN be an overnighter BUT, having done this before (ours was the first group they did this package with), we HIGHLY feel to REALLY get the FULL effects & the opportunity to REALLY chill - 2 nights is HIGHLY suggested!!! It's an AMAZING TIME!!!!
DAY 1:
8am - Pick in Escazu (ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club [an EASY bus ride in from San Jose on the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus from inside the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal]) (FREE parking).
11am-ish - Arrive a Luna Nueava Lodge - Welcome by Steven & Robin
Volcano Observation Tower (about 120 steps)
noon-ish-1pm-ish - LUNCH
1-4pm - OPTIONAL TOURS (Farm 1 Tour is FREE for people on the Well-Being Package):
The following is little sample of of some of the tours you can choose from (for a more detailed description & prices go to: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj )
• FARM TOUR 1: This FREE Farm Tour (Hotel Guests only on THIS tour) gives you a taste of everything we have to offer at the farm, from our lush organic spice & vegetable gardens, to the rainforest in which the farm resides.
• Farm Tour 2: This tour takes you on a detailed tour of our dairy, cheese making facilities, & pond purification system. For those adventurous early risers, we invite you to help our farm hands Yeudy & Fernando milk the cows.
• Rainforest Mysteries Tour: This beautiful tour takes you through our handicap accessible rainforest trail, where our expert guides will reveal the secrets of our private rainforest reserve. Afterwards you will be lead through our organic biodynamic garden, where you will see the fresh food that you will soon be eating for lunch. http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com/costa-rica-day-tours.html)
• Sacred Seeds Garden: Take a tour through our dynamic collection of 275 traditional medicinal plants & enjoy the stunning botanical wealth while helping to preserve this important cultural knowledge.
• Secret Waterfall Hike: Our secret waterfall hike, is a beautiful climb up the back hills of the Costa Rican countryside. This rigorous hike gives you amazing views of the surrounding area. The final destination is a magnificent waterfall & swimming hole that has a natural beauty that defies description.
• Cavalanga Trail Hike: This wonderful hike takes you through beautiful rainforest on well groomed trails. Enjoy the pristine & untouched rainforest, on a hike that begins just steps from your room.
• Corridor Reforestation Project: Come plant a tree in our biological corridor, an area of former rainforest that we are currently reforesting. With your help we will connect our rainforest property to the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, increasing the roaming grounds for the forest’s larger animals, & allowing them to return to healthy numbers.
• Tres Lunas Hike: This hike takes you up a shallow stream, through the densest rainforest on our property. Make sure to take in every last detail, from the giant trees that tower over your head to the trills of tropical birds.
• Esplendor River Waterfall Hike: Come visit our 50 foot waterfall & swimming hole, located in the thick of the jungle.
• Massage or other Spa Options:
- http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o
4-6pm - FREE TIME
Get a massage, relax by the pool, hop in our solar heated Jaccuzi, wander the gardens, or just relax & enjoy the beautiful views!
6pm – DINNER
DAY 2:
5:30-8am - Optional Bird Watching Tour
7:30-9am - BREAKFAST
Whatever YOU Desire to do!!
Selection from one of the MANY OPTIONAL TOURS: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj (note: Some tours have a minimum to go out)
Choose one of the indulging SPA SERVICES: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o
Hang out by the natural water pool or in the solar powered jacuzzi?
Wander/explore the grounds on your own?
Go into the Arenal area & do things like Zipline/Canopy Tour, their Hanging Bridge, White Water Rafting & LOTS MORE!!
12:30-1:30pm - LUNCH
6pm - Dinner
DAY 3:
5:30-8am - Optional Bird Watching Tour
7:30-9am - BREAKFAST
9:30am-noon - OPTIONAL TOURS: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
12:30-1:30pm - LUNCH
2-6ish-pm - Departure / Drive Back to House of Self Empowerment - Escazu
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TOUR OPTIONS:
- http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
SPA, RELAXATION & HEALING TREATMENTS:
. http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o):
Massage, Guided Meditation, Hypnotherapy sessions, Reiki, Soft Low Light Laser, EFT, Ionic Detox Foot Bath, Manicures & Pedicures.
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INVESTMENT IN YOUR WELL-BEING: SUPER SPECIAL (Price)!!
Pre-pay in full 2 weeks in advance - JUST $112 + tips/per person-double occupancy (includes the 13% tax) (solo, we can connect you with another solo traveler & you can share a room. though you can share a room if you're a solo as there are 2 beds [each room can sleep up to 3])
(thereafter the Regular Rate - $169.50 + tips])
INCLUDES:
FREE Parking in Escazu, 1 night Accommodations, the Farm Tour 1 & 4 Meals (90% of their food is created from fruits & veges from their garden & they have their own goats & cows producing their own yogurt & cheeses & they bake their own breads).
NOT INCLUDED: Tips & Transportation. Price of that will vary on how many people are going but the van is $260/round trip or people can volunteer to drive & we pay the driver for gas & wear & tear on their car.
(Optional Tours & Spa features NOT included)
RESERVATIONS: 8-378-6679 / EnjoyingCostaRicaTravelGroup@gmail.com
Sarong Goddess
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9106583&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=qpfCq&rand=3529 "FINCA LUNA NUEVO WELL-BEING RETREAT : FINCA LUNA NUEVO 2-Night WELL-BEING RETREAT
THANX for EVERYTHING Finca Luna Nueva gang!! We ALL had an AWESOME TIME!!
Here's what I have so far with more to come (I'm separating them to bring them back together more organized):
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/WELL-BEING-RETREAT-at-LUNA/9106583_qpfCq
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-INTERIOR/9542329_jEMfH
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-INTERIOR/9542329_jEMfH
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-AREA/9542338_xgsVt
Feel free to use whatever pics you like!!!
Wake up to the tropical jungles sounds of lots of birds, walk through well groomed rainforest trails, eat DELICIOUS natural & organic gourmet meals prepared from their own fresh organic garden/farm, enjoy Natural Spring-fed pool & the solar semi-heated Jacuzzi, learn about this Sustainable • Organic • Ginger/Tumeric Farm • Biodynamic • Permaculture Property MAGICAL - VERY Conscious property located in San Isidro de Peñas Blancas in San Ramon - about 30 minutes south of Arenal! - http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com
FINCA LUNA NUEVO is owned by Steve Farrell, a visionary with decades of experience in organic farming & permaculture in Costa Rica! As well as a beautiful rusticy+ natural Retreat Property, FINCA LUNA NUEVO is a Sustainable, Biodynamic - http://NewChapter.com/page/organic--biodynamic), Working Farm & Education Center specializing in growing Ginger - http://NewChapter.com/research/view/ginger) & Turmeric http://NewChapter.com/research/view/turmeric) for NEW CHAPTER Vitamins & Supplements - http://New-Chapter.com / - http://New-Chapter.com/page/our-farm-a-world-model). The farm & gardens provide an example of how self-sufficient organic communities can work!
Note: This CAN be an overnighter BUT, having done this before (ours was the first group they did this package with), we HIGHLY feel to REALLY get the FULL effects & the opportunity to REALLY chill - 2 nights is HIGHLY suggested!!! It's an AMAZING TIME!!!!
DAY 1:
8am - Pick in Escazu (ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club [an EASY bus ride in from San Jose on the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus from inside the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal]) (FREE parking).
11am-ish - Arrive a Luna Nueava Lodge - Welcome by Steven & Robin
Volcano Observation Tower (about 120 steps)
noon-ish-1pm-ish - LUNCH
1-4pm - OPTIONAL TOURS (Farm 1 Tour is FREE for people on the Well-Being Package):
The following is little sample of of some of the tours you can choose from (for a more detailed description & prices go to: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj )
• FARM TOUR 1: This FREE Farm Tour (Hotel Guests only on THIS tour) gives you a taste of everything we have to offer at the farm, from our lush organic spice & vegetable gardens, to the rainforest in which the farm resides.
• Farm Tour 2: This tour takes you on a detailed tour of our dairy, cheese making facilities, & pond purification system. For those adventurous early risers, we invite you to help our farm hands Yeudy & Fernando milk the cows.
• Rainforest Mysteries Tour: This beautiful tour takes you through our handicap accessible rainforest trail, where our expert guides will reveal the secrets of our private rainforest reserve. Afterwards you will be lead through our organic biodynamic garden, where you will see the fresh food that you will soon be eating for lunch. http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com/costa-rica-day-tours.html)
• Sacred Seeds Garden: Take a tour through our dynamic collection of 275 traditional medicinal plants & enjoy the stunning botanical wealth while helping to preserve this important cultural knowledge.
• Secret Waterfall Hike: Our secret waterfall hike, is a beautiful climb up the back hills of the Costa Rican countryside. This rigorous hike gives you amazing views of the surrounding area. The final destination is a magnificent waterfall & swimming hole that has a natural beauty that defies description.
• Cavalanga Trail Hike: This wonderful hike takes you through beautiful rainforest on well groomed trails. Enjoy the pristine & untouched rainforest, on a hike that begins just steps from your room.
• Corridor Reforestation Project: Come plant a tree in our biological corridor, an area of former rainforest that we are currently reforesting. With your help we will connect our rainforest property to the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, increasing the roaming grounds for the forest’s larger animals, & allowing them to return to healthy numbers.
• Tres Lunas Hike: This hike takes you up a shallow stream, through the densest rainforest on our property. Make sure to take in every last detail, from the giant trees that tower over your head to the trills of tropical birds.
• Esplendor River Waterfall Hike: Come visit our 50 foot waterfall & swimming hole, located in the thick of the jungle.
• Massage or other Spa Options:
- http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o
4-6pm - FREE TIME
Get a massage, relax by the pool, hop in our solar heated Jaccuzi, wander the gardens, or just relax & enjoy the beautiful views!
6pm – DINNER
DAY 2:
5:30-8am - Optional Bird Watching Tour
7:30-9am - BREAKFAST
Whatever YOU Desire to do!!
Selection from one of the MANY OPTIONAL TOURS: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj (note: Some tours have a minimum to go out)
Choose one of the indulging SPA SERVICES: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o
Hang out by the natural water pool or in the solar powered jacuzzi?
Wander/explore the grounds on your own?
Go into the Arenal area & do things like Zipline/Canopy Tour, their Hanging Bridge, White Water Rafting & LOTS MORE!!
12:30-1:30pm - LUNCH
6pm - Dinner
DAY 3:
5:30-8am - Optional Bird Watching Tour
7:30-9am - BREAKFAST
9:30am-noon - OPTIONAL TOURS: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
12:30-1:30pm - LUNCH
2-6ish-pm - Departure / Drive Back to House of Self Empowerment - Escazu
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TOUR OPTIONS:
- http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
SPA, RELAXATION & HEALING TREATMENTS:
. http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o):
Massage, Guided Meditation, Hypnotherapy sessions, Reiki, Soft Low Light Laser, EFT, Ionic Detox Foot Bath, Manicures & Pedicures.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
INVESTMENT IN YOUR WELL-BEING: SUPER SPECIAL (Price)!!
Pre-pay in full 2 weeks in advance - JUST $112 + tips/per person-double occupancy (includes the 13% tax) (solo, we can connect you with another solo traveler & you can share a room. though you can share a room if you're a solo as there are 2 beds [each room can sleep up to 3])
(thereafter the Regular Rate - $169.50 + tips])
INCLUDES:
FREE Parking in Escazu, 1 night Accommodations, the Farm Tour 1 & 4 Meals (90% of their food is created from fruits & veges from their garden & they have their own goats & cows producing their own yogurt & cheeses & they bake their own breads).
NOT INCLUDED: Tips & Transportation. Price of that will vary on how many people are going but the van is $260/round trip or people can volunteer to drive & we pay the driver for gas & wear & tear on their car.
(Optional Tours & Spa features NOT included)
RESERVATIONS: 8-378-6679 / EnjoyingCostaRicaTravelGroup@gmail.com
Sarong Goddess
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FINCA LUNA NUEVO WELL-BEING RETREAT
FINCA LUNA NUEVO 2-Night WELL-BEING RETREAT THANX for EVERYTHING Finc ...
Updated: Sep 06, 2009 6:26pm PST
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Updated: Sep 06, 2009 6:20pm PST
House of CONNECTIONS - Bedrooms
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EL MODENA HIGH '75, Orange, California
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![MAIA & SAHAYAK : MAIA & SAHAYAK (http://samjjana.com / maia@InspirationUnlimited.com.au, Sahayak@InspirationUnlimited.com.au) - aka samjjana are returning to their homeland of Australia THIS Tuesday.
Didn't make their Sacred Sound Spa Concert at the Sat Yoga Institute with Alba tonight?
You have one more chance to say goodbye to Maia & Sahayak with samjjana
TOMORROW - SUNDAY - AUG. 23
A FAREWELL TO MAIA & SAHAYAK - OPEN HOUSE
They have LOTS of people to see before they leave Tues. but not lots of time so they've decided to come hang out at the HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
(http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / 8-378-6679 / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com [to get on our email blitz list]) in ESCAZU from 3-5pm OR
you can CALL THEM here during those hours at 2-228-1984
(let's hope they bring their magical instruments so we have one last chance to be the presence! This is just a real casual stop in & say "Bye" type of thing - no food or anything)
DIRECTIONS TO THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT: Escazu (San Rafael de) - ON Calle Vieja
COMING FROM SANTA ANA • CALLE COUNTRY CLUB:
We're the FIRST DRIVEWAY EAST of/after the street light (75 meters East of Calle Country Club)
COMING FROM SAN JOSE:
700 meters East of the Scotia Split/Mas x Menos
On the North side of Calle Vieja (the Old Road). It is LITERALLY - DIRECTLY IN FRONT of CAFE TORINO (in Plaza del Rio) & the SMALL Plaza del Rio SIGN (also home to Cafe Te Con Te).
There are 3 columns of rocks with 2 entrances. One will be a locked gate (the parking lot for Embrujo Floresteria) & the other the entrance down a BAD dirt driveway onto the LUSH MAGICAL grounds/ Quinta where Vicki's House of Self Empowerment is.
Go STRAIGHT BACK 100 meters/300 feet to the split/fork in the driveway/grass & veer to the RIGHT - to the ORANGE HOUSE (aka Casa Naranja / Casa de Vicki which is what local taxi's know it as).
Cross over the broken bamboo bridge & park on the grass - with your nose facing forward, making as much room for other cars.
TAKING A BUS:
FROM SAN JOSE: Take the BLUE "Santa Ana-Calle Vieja" bus from inside the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal & get off at Calle Country Club. Walk back 75 meters, crossing over the little yellow bridge. There's an iron trash box & then our driveway.
COMING FROM SANTA ANA: Take the same bus to the Calle Country Club stop. Go straight 50 meters, cross over the little yellow bridge, then cross the street & I'm the FIRST driveway (on the NORTH side of the street).
NOTE: We're no longer allowed to put balloons out on the street (this is a hidden paradise where we have NO shut gate, NO guard - nada!! Where the neighbors feel safe with that but since more "things" are happenin' these days - for our safety, the owners are wanting to keep it that way hence the descretion so it's REALLY IMPORTANT that YOU stay REAL conscious to these directions!!
I'll put a BIG YELLOW BAG on top of the trash box (hopefully it will still be there).
Call 8-378-6679 if you need help &/or are taking a taxi & we can have one of the many drivers that know the place (& MANY of them speak English) come pick you up!!
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Below is the program from their Aug. 17, '09 concert with the video clips & pictures below.
Welcome to ‘A Celebration of Harmony’
…a concert that offers peace, joy and harmony through music to enhance these qualities within ourselves, with each other, with Mother Earth. We celebrate that we can choose this!
Having played minimally together and with the music primarily intuitive & improvised, what is required of the musicians is to step out to the edge with open hearted trust, surrender & presence. The reward is adventure, freedom, joy & pure magic.
We ask for cell phones to be turned off, also please no applause once the performance has begun until indicated at the very end. This powerfully enhances what we are creating here tonight (and beyond).
We wish to offer our appreciation to Leonardo Cordero for his vision to combine samjjana with Costa Rican musicians for the benefit of audiences here. This concert has grown out of that original inspired vision.
10% of tonight’s profits goes towards the purchase of much needed physiotherapy equipment for the brain damaged children at Magdala orphanage. Further donations needed. Eckart 8-834-7924 / Maribel 2-271-4337.
The slide presentation features photo-art images of Costa Rican nature, taken by Sahayak.
This evening is about unity & harmony - & each of you is an integral part of what we create together, so thank you for being here. Enjoy…
Thank you to SPONSORS:
Leonardo - http://TerapiaAlternativa.net
Marco & Adriana - http://911LaRadio.com
Iside - http://TiendaDeArmonia.com
Editus Academia de las Artes - http://EditusCR.com
Thank you to SUPPORTERS:
Vicki - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Alba Molina - http://am-int.com
Everyone - http://SatYogaInstitute.org
Erick - Zona Aura (101.5 FM)
Juan Manuel Fernandez, Antonio Yglesias, Pierre Baldie
PERFORMERS & THEIR MUSIC:
Visit these websites for information about the musicians, CDs & coming events
Manuel Obregón - http://ManuelObregon.com / http://GrupoMalpais.com
Marianela & Juan Pablo - http://YogaLamat.com
samjjana (Maia & Sahayak) - http://samjjana.com
Carlos ‘Tapado’ Vargas - http://GrupoMalpais.com / http://EditusCR.com
SONGS WE'LL DID IN UNISON:
MEANINGS IN SANSKRIT
Om
The sound of the universe
Om namah shivaya
I bow to the supreme reality
Om shanti Peace
Aad Guray Namay
Jugaad Guray Namay
Saad Guray Namay
Siri Guru Devay Namay
(I bow to the Primal Guru
I bow to the Guru woven throughout time
I bow to the True Guru, the true identity of the Self
I bow to the great Guru whose Great Glory will always be.)
Om bodhana, jivan mukti,
Om bodhana Om
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/MAIA-SAHAYAK/7814653_FKPv7
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=7814653&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=FKPv7&rand=1677 "MAIA & SAHAYAK : MAIA & SAHAYAK (http://samjjana.com / maia@InspirationUnlimited.com.au, Sahayak@InspirationUnlimited.com.au) - aka samjjana are returning to their homeland of Australia THIS Tuesday.
Didn't make their Sacred Sound Spa Concert at the Sat Yoga Institute with Alba tonight?
You have one more chance to say goodbye to Maia & Sahayak with samjjana
TOMORROW - SUNDAY - AUG. 23
A FAREWELL TO MAIA & SAHAYAK - OPEN HOUSE
They have LOTS of people to see before they leave Tues. but not lots of time so they've decided to come hang out at the HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
(http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / 8-378-6679 / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com [to get on our email blitz list]) in ESCAZU from 3-5pm OR
you can CALL THEM here during those hours at 2-228-1984
(let's hope they bring their magical instruments so we have one last chance to be the presence! This is just a real casual stop in & say \"Bye\" type of thing - no food or anything)
DIRECTIONS TO THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT: Escazu (San Rafael de) - ON Calle Vieja
COMING FROM SANTA ANA • CALLE COUNTRY CLUB:
We're the FIRST DRIVEWAY EAST of/after the street light (75 meters East of Calle Country Club)
COMING FROM SAN JOSE:
700 meters East of the Scotia Split/Mas x Menos
On the North side of Calle Vieja (the Old Road). It is LITERALLY - DIRECTLY IN FRONT of CAFE TORINO (in Plaza del Rio) & the SMALL Plaza del Rio SIGN (also home to Cafe Te Con Te).
There are 3 columns of rocks with 2 entrances. One will be a locked gate (the parking lot for Embrujo Floresteria) & the other the entrance down a BAD dirt driveway onto the LUSH MAGICAL grounds/ Quinta where Vicki's House of Self Empowerment is.
Go STRAIGHT BACK 100 meters/300 feet to the split/fork in the driveway/grass & veer to the RIGHT - to the ORANGE HOUSE (aka Casa Naranja / Casa de Vicki which is what local taxi's know it as).
Cross over the broken bamboo bridge & park on the grass - with your nose facing forward, making as much room for other cars.
TAKING A BUS:
FROM SAN JOSE: Take the BLUE \"Santa Ana-Calle Vieja\" bus from inside the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal & get off at Calle Country Club. Walk back 75 meters, crossing over the little yellow bridge. There's an iron trash box & then our driveway.
COMING FROM SANTA ANA: Take the same bus to the Calle Country Club stop. Go straight 50 meters, cross over the little yellow bridge, then cross the street & I'm the FIRST driveway (on the NORTH side of the street).
NOTE: We're no longer allowed to put balloons out on the street (this is a hidden paradise where we have NO shut gate, NO guard - nada!! Where the neighbors feel safe with that but since more \"things\" are happenin' these days - for our safety, the owners are wanting to keep it that way hence the descretion so it's REALLY IMPORTANT that YOU stay REAL conscious to these directions!!
I'll put a BIG YELLOW BAG on top of the trash box (hopefully it will still be there).
Call 8-378-6679 if you need help &/or are taking a taxi & we can have one of the many drivers that know the place (& MANY of them speak English) come pick you up!!
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Below is the program from their Aug. 17, '09 concert with the video clips & pictures below.
Welcome to ‘A Celebration of Harmony’
…a concert that offers peace, joy and harmony through music to enhance these qualities within ourselves, with each other, with Mother Earth. We celebrate that we can choose this!
Having played minimally together and with the music primarily intuitive & improvised, what is required of the musicians is to step out to the edge with open hearted trust, surrender & presence. The reward is adventure, freedom, joy & pure magic.
We ask for cell phones to be turned off, also please no applause once the performance has begun until indicated at the very end. This powerfully enhances what we are creating here tonight (and beyond).
We wish to offer our appreciation to Leonardo Cordero for his vision to combine samjjana with Costa Rican musicians for the benefit of audiences here. This concert has grown out of that original inspired vision.
10% of tonight’s profits goes towards the purchase of much needed physiotherapy equipment for the brain damaged children at Magdala orphanage. Further donations needed. Eckart 8-834-7924 / Maribel 2-271-4337.
The slide presentation features photo-art images of Costa Rican nature, taken by Sahayak.
This evening is about unity & harmony - & each of you is an integral part of what we create together, so thank you for being here. Enjoy…
Thank you to SPONSORS:
Leonardo - http://TerapiaAlternativa.net
Marco & Adriana - http://911LaRadio.com
Iside - http://TiendaDeArmonia.com
Editus Academia de las Artes - http://EditusCR.com
Thank you to SUPPORTERS:
Vicki - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Alba Molina - http://am-int.com
Everyone - http://SatYogaInstitute.org
Erick - Zona Aura (101.5 FM)
Juan Manuel Fernandez, Antonio Yglesias, Pierre Baldie
PERFORMERS & THEIR MUSIC:
Visit these websites for information about the musicians, CDs & coming events
Manuel Obregón - http://ManuelObregon.com / http://GrupoMalpais.com
Marianela & Juan Pablo - http://YogaLamat.com
samjjana (Maia & Sahayak) - http://samjjana.com
Carlos ‘Tapado’ Vargas - http://GrupoMalpais.com / http://EditusCR.com
SONGS WE'LL DID IN UNISON:
MEANINGS IN SANSKRIT
Om
The sound of the universe
Om namah shivaya
I bow to the supreme reality
Om shanti Peace
Aad Guray Namay
Jugaad Guray Namay
Saad Guray Namay
Siri Guru Devay Namay
(I bow to the Primal Guru
I bow to the Guru woven throughout time
I bow to the True Guru, the true identity of the Self
I bow to the great Guru whose Great Glory will always be.)
Om bodhana, jivan mukti,
Om bodhana Om
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/MAIA-SAHAYAK/7814653_FKPv7
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MAIA & SAHAYAK (http://samjjana.com / maia@InspirationUnlimited.com.au ...
Updated: Aug 22, 2009 7:48am PST
![HUGE Unity Community BOOK SALE BENEFIT - ESCAZU : THIS Sat. & Sun. (July 4 & 5) Unity of Costa Rica is doing a big Charity YARD & BOOK SALE to help out their community!!! BUT, you can help us get ride of some of the LITERALLY TONS of books (I'd bet we already have WELL OVER a 2,000!!) we have to make way for new things that are coming in daily & SAVE LOTS OF $$$$!!!
Most books are in English (with a few in Spanish [including a bunch of Daniel Steele ones in Spanish!!]). We have everything from "trash novels" old & new, classics, picture books, encyclopedias, fix it books, to text books (on MANY levels including university [in English])!!!
TONS of BOOKS (available NOW!!)!!!!
We literally have TONS of books (I'd bet we already have WELL OVER a 2,000!!)
Most books are in English (some of the new ones are in Spanish [including a bunch of Daniel Steele ones in Spanish!!]). We have everything from "trash novels" old & new, classics, picture books, encyclopedias, fix it books, to text books (on MANY levels including university [in English])!!!
Come by NOW & get TOP CHOICES (call for appointment & directions as you'll enter at a different gate)!!
BUY 3 - GET 1 FREE (in the same price category/value)
Paperbacks - START at 500-c each
Hardbacks - START at 1,000-c each
Videos - START at 1,000-c each
Cassettes - START at 500-c each
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LAST DAY BOOK BAG SALE - TAKE IT AWAY!!!
SUNDAY starting at 11am - Whatever you can fit in a little white grocery bag (please bring your own bag as we may be out) - JUST 500-c/bag (paperback, hardback & Videos!!)
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HAVE ANY SELF EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES??
DONATE THEM!! For every 10 SPECIFICALLY - SELF EMPOWERMENT related materials [books, tapes, cd's, dvd's, workbooks ] you can get 2 FREE (non-Self Empowerment) books
OR a FREE ONE YEAR Membership to our new SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARYhttp://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com)
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HAVE LOTS OF BOOKS SITTING AROUND COLLECTING DUST/MOLD (& making you sneeze??)?
BOOK DONATIONS are NEEDED! Bring them on over!!!
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Do NOT contact us if you are not IN COSTA RICA at THIS moment!!! (we will NOT mail ANYTHING to ANYONE!!! [like the bogus people out there that keep emailing us])
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(PLEASE share this link with ALL of your book fan buddies!!)
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OTHER NON-BOOK THINGS FOR SALE:
Check out other things for sale (most are also available now) at - http://UnityCRNews.com
(a private sale of new/newer/COOL/Unique things is at -
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
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PLEASE do NOT contact us if you do not at THIS second LIVE IN COSTA RICA!!! (we will NOT mail ANYTHING to ANYONE!!! [like the bogus people out there that keep emailing us])
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($ raised from this will go towards various Unity community projects)
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UnityYardSale@gmail.com / 8-378-6679 (for fastest results CALL)
WHERE WE'RE LOCATED: Escazu (San Rafael)
[ON Calle Vieja - the old road - just east of Calle Country Club - right ON the blue Santa Ana-CALLE VIEJA bus line that starts INSIDE the Coca-Cola])
Call for appointment & separate directions if coming before the day of the sale.
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8457044_rEmD9
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=8457044&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=rEmD9&rand=403 "HUGE Unity Community BOOK SALE BENEFIT - ESCAZU : THIS Sat. & Sun. (July 4 & 5) Unity of Costa Rica is doing a big Charity YARD & BOOK SALE to help out their community!!! BUT, you can help us get ride of some of the LITERALLY TONS of books (I'd bet we already have WELL OVER a 2,000!!) we have to make way for new things that are coming in daily & SAVE LOTS OF $$$$!!!
Most books are in English (with a few in Spanish [including a bunch of Daniel Steele ones in Spanish!!]). We have everything from \"trash novels\" old & new, classics, picture books, encyclopedias, fix it books, to text books (on MANY levels including university [in English])!!!
TONS of BOOKS (available NOW!!)!!!!
We literally have TONS of books (I'd bet we already have WELL OVER a 2,000!!)
Most books are in English (some of the new ones are in Spanish [including a bunch of Daniel Steele ones in Spanish!!]). We have everything from \"trash novels\" old & new, classics, picture books, encyclopedias, fix it books, to text books (on MANY levels including university [in English])!!!
Come by NOW & get TOP CHOICES (call for appointment & directions as you'll enter at a different gate)!!
BUY 3 - GET 1 FREE (in the same price category/value)
Paperbacks - START at 500-c each
Hardbacks - START at 1,000-c each
Videos - START at 1,000-c each
Cassettes - START at 500-c each
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
LAST DAY BOOK BAG SALE - TAKE IT AWAY!!!
SUNDAY starting at 11am - Whatever you can fit in a little white grocery bag (please bring your own bag as we may be out) - JUST 500-c/bag (paperback, hardback & Videos!!)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
HAVE ANY SELF EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES??
DONATE THEM!! For every 10 SPECIFICALLY - SELF EMPOWERMENT related materials [books, tapes, cd's, dvd's, workbooks ] you can get 2 FREE (non-Self Empowerment) books
OR a FREE ONE YEAR Membership to our new SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARYhttp://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com)
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HAVE LOTS OF BOOKS SITTING AROUND COLLECTING DUST/MOLD (& making you sneeze??)?
BOOK DONATIONS are NEEDED! Bring them on over!!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Do NOT contact us if you are not IN COSTA RICA at THIS moment!!! (we will NOT mail ANYTHING to ANYONE!!! [like the bogus people out there that keep emailing us])
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
(PLEASE share this link with ALL of your book fan buddies!!)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
OTHER NON-BOOK THINGS FOR SALE:
Check out other things for sale (most are also available now) at - http://UnityCRNews.com
(a private sale of new/newer/COOL/Unique things is at -
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
PLEASE do NOT contact us if you do not at THIS second LIVE IN COSTA RICA!!! (we will NOT mail ANYTHING to ANYONE!!! [like the bogus people out there that keep emailing us])
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
($ raised from this will go towards various Unity community projects)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
UnityYardSale@gmail.com / 8-378-6679 (for fastest results CALL)
WHERE WE'RE LOCATED: Escazu (San Rafael)
[ON Calle Vieja - the old road - just east of Calle Country Club - right ON the blue Santa Ana-CALLE VIEJA bus line that starts INSIDE the Coca-Cola])
Call for appointment & separate directions if coming before the day of the sale.
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8457044_rEmD9
.")
HUGE Unity Community BOOK SALE BENEFIT - ESCAZU
THIS Sat. & Sun. (July 4 & 5) Unity of Costa Rica is doing a big Chari ...
Updated: Aug 19, 2009 12:07pm PST
. . . . . . . . . . . . A TASTE OF TANTRA with Penelope & Nick Love
. AHHHHH ... who wouldn't relish "A Taste of Tantra"? Enjoy this in ...
Updated: Aug 17, 2009 1:23pm PST
![1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in Escazu!!! : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261225_5LqSC
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a "Recovery Home" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
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Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY TODAY / THURS. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
NOTE: If the room you pre-pay for is booked your dates, you'd automatically get the next category up - no additional cost!
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SPECIALS:
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION - - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261906_x3T4M
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9261225&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=5LqSC&rand=8306 "1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in Escazu!!! : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261225_5LqSC
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a \"Recovery Home\" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY TODAY / THURS. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
NOTE: If the room you pre-pay for is booked your dates, you'd automatically get the next category up - no additional cost!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
SPECIALS:
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION - - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261906_x3T4M
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
.")
1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in Escazu!!!
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261225_5LqSC 1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONL ...
Updated: Aug 13, 2009 12:29am PST
![1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $40 in #5 - SECLUSION - in Escazu!!! : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
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#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a "Recovery Home" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY TODAY / THURS. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
SPECIALS:
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION -
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9261080&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=hHVhR&rand=2145 "1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $40 in #5 - SECLUSION - in Escazu!!! : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
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#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a \"Recovery Home\" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY TODAY / THURS. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
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SPECIALS:
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION -
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica")
1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $40 in #5 - SECLUSION - in Escazu!!!
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ ...
Updated: Aug 12, 2009 11:00pm PST
![1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $35/night in Escazu in #4 - AWAKENING!!! : 1 DAY SALE - on a few of our rooms in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu!!!
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Category 2
#4 - AWAKENING SPECIAL: $35/night (reg. $65)
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We're your Home-Away-From-Home - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a "Recovery Home" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
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1 DAY ONLY BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY Thurs. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION -
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#5 - SECLUSION -
$40/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9260385&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=YMsAc&rand=2011 "1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $35/night in Escazu in #4 - AWAKENING!!! : 1 DAY SALE - on a few of our rooms in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu!!!
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Category 2
#4 - AWAKENING SPECIAL: $35/night (reg. $65)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
We're your Home-Away-From-Home - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a \"Recovery Home\" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
1 DAY ONLY BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY Thurs. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION -
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#5 - SECLUSION -
$40/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
.")
1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $35/night in Escazu in #4 - AWAKENING!!!
1 DAY SALE - on a few of our rooms in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in E ...
Updated: Aug 12, 2009 9:02pm PST
![1 DAY ONLY - our HUGE MASTER SUITE SPECIAL - JUST $60/night at the FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - Escazu, COSTA RICA : ONE DAY BEYOND SUPER DUPER SPECIAL!!
Our VERY SPACIOUS (Bedroom - 19 feet x 16 feet. Bathroom - 13 feet x 11 feet. Secluded Patio - 27 feet x 9 feet) MASTER SUITE - normally $90/night - JUST $60/night (NO additional taxes)
ONLY when booked/paid BY Thurs. Aug. 13!!!
(7 night minimum)
CATEGORY 1
#1 - SPACIOUS - The MASTER SUITE
Enjoy your SPACIOUS Suite!!
You have a KING size bed with a
LUSCIOUS MEMORY FOAM topper (with a strap around it so you don't separate and rubber cups so you don’t go sliding. One person like a hard bed and the other softer? We can just put a foam piece on one side! Need 2 beds? We can separate them!!!! NOW that's paying attention to YOUR needs).
We also give you multiple pillows of varying firmnesses!
When paying the full/non-discounted rate you receive sheets that are at LEAST 400 tc!! (I'd bet most people's beds at home aren't so inviting!!)
The Master Suite includes a:
Small cable TV
CD/Cassette Boombox and a
DVD player is also available (for free when paying the full price).
The Fountains Guesthouse gives you some of the MOST SPECIAL TOUCHES/AMENITIES we've ever found (especially in Costa Rica!!)!!
Tranquil Fountain
Dimmer Switch in the Bedroom AND the Bathroom (for ambiance!!!)
Wayyyy cool Light Switches from Haiti
Ceiling Fan
Night Lite (so you don’t go stubbing your toe in the middle of the night or open your eyes to wake up!)
Candle Holder with one set of tea candles
Clock Radio
Table and 2 Chairs
Closet locks (IF you feel the need though hardly anyone has used it! Bring your own small padlock or borrow one of ours)
LOTS of Locked Closet Space and colorful matching hangers!
Bottle of Filtered Water & 2 cups
The Spacious SECLUDED PATIO has a Bench, Chaise Lounge and you can bring your table out to enjoy the fresh air!
Even your Private Bathroom is even REALLY SPACIOUS!! You have a:
BIDET (do not know how to use a bidet? Go tohttp://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Bidet)
BATHTUB (use of bathtub NOT included in special rates but is available for $5 a fill)
Separate LARGE SHOWER (big enough for 2!!) with
Liquid Soap and a Shampoo/Conditioner Combo Dispenser
Shower Mat (heck, most people don't even have that in their homes and go slippin' and sliding away!), as well as a few
Floor Mats.
There is lots of lighting and a large bamboo framed mirror (Oscar did an AWESOME job at that didn't he?!?!).
We even give you a colored plastic cup for your toothbrush/toothpaste!
You even have not one but 2 sinks and LOTS of counter space!!
Desiring PRIVACY? Especially because of the spaciousness of this suite, you could have your meals delivered from nearby restaurants and not come out for days!!
Even though it's overall quite tranquil here - it IS Costa Rica and you'll have your occasional neighborhood rooster or dogs or the national bird – the yigüirro – the traditionally comes out singing its lungs out what feels like 24/7 (though normally it starts around 3am outside your window [especially if you’re the type like me that is a REALLY light sleeper!!]). Because your host Vicki is hyper-sensitive to noise and a light sleeper she likes thinking of you - we can provide you with FREE ear plugs (though so far no one's taken us up on the offer) and even have Sleeping Masks you can use if you like to siesta in the day or don't like getting woken at the crack of dawn (around 5am in Costa Rica!!). We're thinking about YOU!!!
(inquire for our Mini Spa Experience Packages!)
REGULAR RATE: $90 (1-2 people. $15/n for 3 )
(we can bring in a Twin Futon)
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Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - what many refer to as the "Gringo Area" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Guests usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains Guesthouse AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
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PAYMENT: By depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 5% fee they charge us!)
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For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go tohttp://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Guests get to borrow resources fromhttp://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains Guesthouse is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-619-819-2726
IN CR-506-8-378-6679
.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Vacation/1-DAY-ONLY-our-HUGE-MASTER/Bdrm1Door/421198740_FJbkg-Ti.jpg "1 DAY ONLY - our HUGE MASTER SUITE SPECIAL - JUST $60/night at the FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - Escazu, COSTA RICA : ONE DAY BEYOND SUPER DUPER SPECIAL!!
Our VERY SPACIOUS (Bedroom - 19 feet x 16 feet. Bathroom - 13 feet x 11 feet. Secluded Patio - 27 feet x 9 feet) MASTER SUITE - normally $90/night - JUST $60/night (NO additional taxes)
ONLY when booked/paid BY Thurs. Aug. 13!!!
(7 night minimum)
CATEGORY 1
#1 - SPACIOUS - The MASTER SUITE
Enjoy your SPACIOUS Suite!!
You have a KING size bed with a
LUSCIOUS MEMORY FOAM topper (with a strap around it so you don't separate and rubber cups so you don’t go sliding. One person like a hard bed and the other softer? We can just put a foam piece on one side! Need 2 beds? We can separate them!!!! NOW that's paying attention to YOUR needs).
We also give you multiple pillows of varying firmnesses!
When paying the full/non-discounted rate you receive sheets that are at LEAST 400 tc!! (I'd bet most people's beds at home aren't so inviting!!)
The Master Suite includes a:
Small cable TV
CD/Cassette Boombox and a
DVD player is also available (for free when paying the full price).
The Fountains Guesthouse gives you some of the MOST SPECIAL TOUCHES/AMENITIES we've ever found (especially in Costa Rica!!)!!
Tranquil Fountain
Dimmer Switch in the Bedroom AND the Bathroom (for ambiance!!!)
Wayyyy cool Light Switches from Haiti
Ceiling Fan
Night Lite (so you don’t go stubbing your toe in the middle of the night or open your eyes to wake up!)
Candle Holder with one set of tea candles
Clock Radio
Table and 2 Chairs
Closet locks (IF you feel the need though hardly anyone has used it! Bring your own small padlock or borrow one of ours)
LOTS of Locked Closet Space and colorful matching hangers!
Bottle of Filtered Water & 2 cups
The Spacious SECLUDED PATIO has a Bench, Chaise Lounge and you can bring your table out to enjoy the fresh air!
Even your Private Bathroom is even REALLY SPACIOUS!! You have a:
BIDET (do not know how to use a bidet? Go tohttp://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Bidet)
BATHTUB (use of bathtub NOT included in special rates but is available for $5 a fill)
Separate LARGE SHOWER (big enough for 2!!) with
Liquid Soap and a Shampoo/Conditioner Combo Dispenser
Shower Mat (heck, most people don't even have that in their homes and go slippin' and sliding away!), as well as a few
Floor Mats.
There is lots of lighting and a large bamboo framed mirror (Oscar did an AWESOME job at that didn't he?!?!).
We even give you a colored plastic cup for your toothbrush/toothpaste!
You even have not one but 2 sinks and LOTS of counter space!!
Desiring PRIVACY? Especially because of the spaciousness of this suite, you could have your meals delivered from nearby restaurants and not come out for days!!
Even though it's overall quite tranquil here - it IS Costa Rica and you'll have your occasional neighborhood rooster or dogs or the national bird – the yigüirro – the traditionally comes out singing its lungs out what feels like 24/7 (though normally it starts around 3am outside your window [especially if you’re the type like me that is a REALLY light sleeper!!]). Because your host Vicki is hyper-sensitive to noise and a light sleeper she likes thinking of you - we can provide you with FREE ear plugs (though so far no one's taken us up on the offer) and even have Sleeping Masks you can use if you like to siesta in the day or don't like getting woken at the crack of dawn (around 5am in Costa Rica!!). We're thinking about YOU!!!
(inquire for our Mini Spa Experience Packages!)
REGULAR RATE: $90 (1-2 people. $15/n for 3 )
(we can bring in a Twin Futon)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - what many refer to as the \"Gringo Area\" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Guests usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains Guesthouse AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
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PAYMENT: By depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 5% fee they charge us!)
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For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go tohttp://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Guests get to borrow resources fromhttp://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains Guesthouse is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-619-819-2726
IN CR-506-8-378-6679
.")
ONE DAY BEYOND SUPER DUPER SPECIAL!! Our VERY SPACIOUS (Bedroom - 19 ...
Updated: Aug 12, 2009 8:09pm PST
http://SarongGoddess..com/gallery/9255190_PKpPX Luna Nuevo Optional ...
Updated: Aug 12, 2009 12:37pm PST
SPA OPTIONS . http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9254545_SV65o LUNA ...
Updated: Aug 12, 2009 12:35pm PST
Here are a few Tropically household things for sale. We are LOCATED ...
Updated: Aug 09, 2009 8:04am PST
![. . . . . . . . "MAMMA MIA" - Join us for a FUN Sing & Dance-along watching the movie!! Mon. Aug. 10 - 6pm : Join us for a FUN Sing & Dance-a-Long watching "MAMMA MIA" - the "Sing-Along Edition"!!!
WHEN: Mon. Aug. 10 - 6pm (movie starting around 6:30pm)
WHERE: Vicki's HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT/Fountains Guesthouse - Escazu
WHAT THE HECK IS MAMMA MIA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)
CLIPPETS FROM IT (hold on to your chairs - it's FUN!!!)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yzhxHsqQvsI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FKx_14vJNZg
BUT I SAW MAMMA MIA IN COSTA RICA. WHY SHOULD I COME OVER & WATCH THIS VERSION WITH YA'LL???
I first saw Mamma Mia it was in Ft. Lauderdale with the Sing-Along version that had the words at the bottom (like Karaoke)!!! It was SOOOOO MUCH FUN & most of the audience was playin', singin', & dancin' along!!! When I saw in in CR, it had the movies words at the bottom - in Spanish - so, like most of us, we didn't know the words to the songs (I was shocked at how MUCH I sang "la la la" to the words!!)
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS???
Since Katrina is coming over every other Monday now to do Metamorphic Technique (10am Mon. if ya want to join us), we may just start doing some sort of on-going FUN or empowering movie night on Monday nights!!
COST:
We're asking everyone that desires to bring some sort of movie JUNK FOOD to share with at least 10+ people & whatever you're drinking (this tends not to be an alcohol crowd [there may be kids here]). I'll provide water.
NOTE: Does anyone have the ENGLISHH "Sing-Along Edition" with the words at the bottom of the screen that we can borrow.
The screens not that huge but what the heck - we'll make due!!
Please feel free to bring ANYONE you feel is FUN & that will PARTICIPATE/Get Into it!!!
Vicki
8-378-6679 / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9141602&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=L7z86&rand=3218 ". . . . . . . . \"MAMMA MIA\" - Join us for a FUN Sing & Dance-along watching the movie!! Mon. Aug. 10 - 6pm : Join us for a FUN Sing & Dance-a-Long watching \"MAMMA MIA\" - the \"Sing-Along Edition\"!!!
WHEN: Mon. Aug. 10 - 6pm (movie starting around 6:30pm)
WHERE: Vicki's HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT/Fountains Guesthouse - Escazu
WHAT THE HECK IS MAMMA MIA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)
CLIPPETS FROM IT (hold on to your chairs - it's FUN!!!)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yzhxHsqQvsI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FKx_14vJNZg
BUT I SAW MAMMA MIA IN COSTA RICA. WHY SHOULD I COME OVER & WATCH THIS VERSION WITH YA'LL???
I first saw Mamma Mia it was in Ft. Lauderdale with the Sing-Along version that had the words at the bottom (like Karaoke)!!! It was SOOOOO MUCH FUN & most of the audience was playin', singin', & dancin' along!!! When I saw in in CR, it had the movies words at the bottom - in Spanish - so, like most of us, we didn't know the words to the songs (I was shocked at how MUCH I sang \"la la la\" to the words!!)
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS???
Since Katrina is coming over every other Monday now to do Metamorphic Technique (10am Mon. if ya want to join us), we may just start doing some sort of on-going FUN or empowering movie night on Monday nights!!
COST:
We're asking everyone that desires to bring some sort of movie JUNK FOOD to share with at least 10+ people & whatever you're drinking (this tends not to be an alcohol crowd [there may be kids here]). I'll provide water.
NOTE: Does anyone have the ENGLISHH \"Sing-Along Edition\" with the words at the bottom of the screen that we can borrow.
The screens not that huge but what the heck - we'll make due!!
Please feel free to bring ANYONE you feel is FUN & that will PARTICIPATE/Get Into it!!!
Vicki
8-378-6679 / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com")
Join us for a FUN Sing & Dance-a-Long watching "MAMMA MIA" - the "Sing ...
Updated: Aug 03, 2009 6:35am PST
PURSES FOR SALE in Escazu - 378-6679 / SarongGoddess@gmail.com
PURSES FOR SALE in Escazu Most new! 8-378-6679 / SarongGoddess@gmai ...
Updated: Aug 02, 2009 6:19pm PST
![CAMERA THINGS FOR SALE : THANX to all that volunteered, donated & came to the Unity Community YARD & BOOK SALE BENEFIT! http://UnityCRNews.com this PAST July 4 & 5!!!
Below are pictures of things we STILL have available & we are still getting donations so keep checking back!!
WHERE / DIRECTIONS: Escazu (San Rafael) - ON Calle Vieja - East of Calle Country Club
We have some BEAUTIFUL furniture, MANY RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (everything from an Industrial Freezer, Industrial Deep Freeze, Shelf, flatware, ice thongs ), a bunch of CAMERA LENSES, a LOT of CHOP STICKS, PASTA MAKING ATTACHMENT), Teach/Learn Spanish books (a benefit for the Academy for Peace of Costa Rica/Rasur Foundation) & LOTS MORE!!!
Most things are "OBO" - Or Best Offer so make us an offer!!
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Please do NOT contact us if you are not IN COSTA RICA at THIS moment & ready to come over NOW to buy if you like!!! (we will NOT mail/deliver ANYTHING to ANYONE!!! [Sorry for the bitchieness with this but there are some bogus people out there that keep emailing us])
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The first person that buys at least $200 in Restaurant Equipment (& wants it) can receive a copy of "Restaurant Management - A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Owning & Running a Restaurant" by John James & Dan Baldwin
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PAYMENT:
Colones, Dollars, bank transfer into HSBC or Bank of America & Credit card available if you are withhttp://Paypal.com
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To make an appointment to view what you see listed here, call 8-378-6679 or email - UnityYardSale@gmail.com
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Check out other individual/privately owned new/newer things for sale (with 10% going to Unity) at:http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
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Check out other individual/privately owned new/newer things for sale at:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
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(for more info on Unity Costa Rica go to - http://UnityInCostaRica.com)
CONTACT: 8-378-6679 / UnityYardSale@gmail.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9132962&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=FmLrk&rand=9090 "CAMERA THINGS FOR SALE : THANX to all that volunteered, donated & came to the Unity Community YARD & BOOK SALE BENEFIT! http://UnityCRNews.com this PAST July 4 & 5!!!
Below are pictures of things we STILL have available & we are still getting donations so keep checking back!!
WHERE / DIRECTIONS: Escazu (San Rafael) - ON Calle Vieja - East of Calle Country Club
We have some BEAUTIFUL furniture, MANY RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (everything from an Industrial Freezer, Industrial Deep Freeze, Shelf, flatware, ice thongs ), a bunch of CAMERA LENSES, a LOT of CHOP STICKS, PASTA MAKING ATTACHMENT), Teach/Learn Spanish books (a benefit for the Academy for Peace of Costa Rica/Rasur Foundation) & LOTS MORE!!!
Most things are \"OBO\" - Or Best Offer so make us an offer!!
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Please do NOT contact us if you are not IN COSTA RICA at THIS moment & ready to come over NOW to buy if you like!!! (we will NOT mail/deliver ANYTHING to ANYONE!!! [Sorry for the bitchieness with this but there are some bogus people out there that keep emailing us])
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The first person that buys at least $200 in Restaurant Equipment (& wants it) can receive a copy of \"Restaurant Management - A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Owning & Running a Restaurant\" by John James & Dan Baldwin
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PAYMENT:
Colones, Dollars, bank transfer into HSBC or Bank of America & Credit card available if you are withhttp://Paypal.com
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To make an appointment to view what you see listed here, call 8-378-6679 or email - UnityYardSale@gmail.com
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Check out other individual/privately owned new/newer things for sale (with 10% going to Unity) at:http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
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Check out other individual/privately owned new/newer things for sale at:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
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(for more info on Unity Costa Rica go to - http://UnityInCostaRica.com)
CONTACT: 8-378-6679 / UnityYardSale@gmail.com
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![UNITY COMMUNITY YARD & BOOK SALE BENEFIT - THINGS FOR SALE!! (new) : Unity Community YARD & BOOK SALE BENEFIT!
http://UnityCRNews.com
Below are pictures of things currently available for sale. MORE items are being added regularly so keep checking back!!
WHEN: THIS Sat. & Sun. JULY 4 & 5 from 8am-1pm
WHERE: Escazu (San Rafael) - OFF Calle Vieja - 100 meters East of Calle Country Club OR 700 meters West of Scotia Bank/Mas x Menos. Turn North on the side street where Dr Bitter & Banco Premier are. Go down about 75 meters on your LEFT (you'll see the park-like setting) to the BIG GREEN GATE. Look for the balloons!!
(this is the SIDE ENTRANCE to Vicki's House of Self Empowerment. Please DO NOT enter at Vicki's regular entrance the day of the sale as it will be blocked off)
We have MANY items from LOTS of BOOKS, RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (everything from an Industrial Freezer, Industrial Deep Freeze, Shelf, flatware, trays, ice thongs ), a bunch of CAMERA LENSES, a LOT of CHOP STICKS, a bunch of MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SUSHI ROLLERS, PASTA MAKING ATTACHMENT), ARTWORK, Teach/Learn Spanish books (a benefit for the Rasur Foundation) & LOTS MORE!!!
Most things are "OBO" - Or Best Offer so make us an offer!!
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TONS of BOOKS (available NOW!!)!!!!
We literally have TONS of books (I'd bet we already have WELL OVER a 2,000!!)
Most books are in English (some of the new ones are in Spanish [including a bunch of Daniel Steele ones in Spanish!!]). We have everything from "trash novels" old & new, classics, picture books, encyclopedias, fix it books, to text books (on MANY levels including university [in English])!!!
Come by NOW & get TOP CHOICES (call for appointment & directions as you'll enter at a different gate)!!
BUY 3 - GET 1 FREE (in the same price category/value)
Paperbacks - START at 500-c each
Hardbacks - START at 1,000-c each
Videos - START at 1,000-c each
Cassettes - START at 500-c each
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LAST DAY BOOK BAG SALE - TAKE IT AWAY!!!
SUNDAY starting at 11am - Whatever you can fit in a little white grocery bag (please bring your own bag as we may be out) - JUST 500-c/bag (paperback, hardback & Videos!!)
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HAVE ANY SELF EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES??
DONATE THEM!! For every 10 SPECIFICALLY - SELF EMPOWERMENT related materials [books, tapes, cd's, dvd's, workbooks+] you can get 2 FREE (non-Self Empowerment) books
OR a FREE ONE YEAR Membership to our new SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARY http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com)
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HAVE LOTS OF BOOKS SITTING AROUND COLLECTING DUST/MOLD (& making you sneeze??)?
DONATE THEM to us!!!!
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(PLEASE share this link with ALL of your book fan buddies!!)
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Do NOT contact us if you are not IN COSTA RICA at THIS moment & ready to come over NOW to buy if you like!!! (we will NOT mail/deliver ANYTHING to ANYONE!!! [like the bogus people out there that keep emailing us])
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The first person that buys at least $200 in Restaurant Equipment (& wants it) can receive a copy of "Restaurant Management - A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Owning & Running a Restaurant" by John James & Dan Baldwin
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PAYMENT:
DAY OF SALE: Colones please & PLEASE bring SMALL bills!!
BEFORE THE SALE: Credit card available if you are with http://Paypal.com. Otherwise - bank transfer into HSBC or Bank of America & of course cash!!
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To make an appointment to view what you see listed here, call 8-378-6679 or email - UnityYardSale@gmail.com
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Check out other individual/privately owned new/newer things for sale (with 10% going to Unity) at:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
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DONATIONS NEEDED!!!
Do you have some "stuff" sitting around gathering dust/not being used (if you're a Unity member/into Self Empowerment you know that when you let go/clear/clean out you're also opening yourselves up to RECEIVING New Things!!!)?? Gift them to this sale!!!
BOOKS ARE NEEDED!!
CLOTHES ARE NEEDED!!
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DO YOU HAVE THINGS FOR SALE THAT YOU'D LIKE TO GET RID OF/MAKE THAT YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE SOME $$ FROM?
HOW IT WORKS:
YOU SELL IT: YOU come & sell it at the Unity Community Yard/Book+ Sale on July 4 & 5 (whatever hours YOU choose) - YOU bring your own table/blanket since it will be outside/uncovered on the yard (make sure to bring your own change as we will not have that for you)
INVESTMENT: YOU GIFT/donate to Unity 10% of EVERYTHING that is sold those days as well as EVERYTHING that sells later as a result of leads you got from this event/efforts/contact.
WE SELL IT FOR YOU: We can add pictures of your item(s) on our http://UnityCRNews.com site (which I'm blitzing out daily so send me pics asap) to TRY to Pre-Sell things (NO guarantees).
YOU provide pictures & VERY DETAILED descriptions/info (model #s, sizes, etc. +) along with price (your "Ultimately we'd like to get $___ but our LOWEST price we'll take is $___" [this is the GROSS price - BEFORE the Unity Donation]).
We can either put YOUR DIRECT contact info OR ours (if it's our contact info, you'll need to get the item to us asap for Pre-Sale so we're not playing "catch ya!!").
Doing it this way (WE promote/sell it for you) you Gift/Donate to Unity 25%.
Note we are NOT responsible for items that "walk away" & YOU are responsible to pick things up within a few days if it's left for the sale.
HAVE BIGGER TICKET ITEMS TO SELL NOW OR IN THE FUTURE?
Let us help you unload it!!!
Have a car, home, place for rent, furniture, art, etc. to sell? We can help promote it on the internet & within our community for you (NO guarantees though)!!
(because of the time & effort of doing this, nothing under $50 please)
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU (NO exceptions!!) - YOU email us Digital Photos of the item(S) along with a DETAILED description (model numbers, brands, condition, description) along with the answer to this question - "Ultimately we'd like to get $___ but the lowest we'd take is $____" & BE REALISTIC with the price as MOST people are not wanting to part with their pennies right now. The lower you're willing to go, the better your chance of getting rid of it. We can provide YOUR contact information (ultimately!! Email us your email, phone # & city also).
We will help promote it on the internet for up to a month or so. If it is a HIGH ticket item (like a car), we can work out a lower %.
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NOTE: We do NOT assume responsibility if someone walks off with/damages your item (which evidently isn't all that uncommon here).
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
We can use volunteers in advance to create a flier, get them out around the community, pass this info on to your family/friends/associates, help sort through & price things (the Fri. before & Sat.), help set-up Sat. (be here BY 7am), help sale (or play guard), help clean up Sun.
YOUR REWARD: (other than doing something good) - BOOKS!!! For every hour you volunteer you can have 2 books!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
GROCERY BAGS ARE NEEDED!!!
Do you have ANY of those little white standard sized plastic bags you get at the grocery store? We REALLY REALLY REALLY need a TON of those ASAP. ANY amount of bags you have would be GREATLY appreciated (please start dropping them off asap at Vicki's REGULAR entrance).
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Things not sold will be distributed to a few groups via http://GraciasCostaRica.com which is a Donation Drop Off Point for MANY charities/good causes throughout Costa Rica!! ANY time you have ANYTHING (working) to release/clear out - drop it by (call for an appointment/directions through the main entrance).
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Check out other individual/privately owned new/newer things for sale at:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
(for more info on Unity Costa Rica go to - http://UnityInCostaRica.com)
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=8774196&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=5ASQf&rand=6518 "UNITY COMMUNITY YARD & BOOK SALE BENEFIT - THINGS FOR SALE!! (new) : Unity Community YARD & BOOK SALE BENEFIT!
http://UnityCRNews.com
Below are pictures of things currently available for sale. MORE items are being added regularly so keep checking back!!
WHEN: THIS Sat. & Sun. JULY 4 & 5 from 8am-1pm
WHERE: Escazu (San Rafael) - OFF Calle Vieja - 100 meters East of Calle Country Club OR 700 meters West of Scotia Bank/Mas x Menos. Turn North on the side street where Dr Bitter & Banco Premier are. Go down about 75 meters on your LEFT (you'll see the park-like setting) to the BIG GREEN GATE. Look for the balloons!!
(this is the SIDE ENTRANCE to Vicki's House of Self Empowerment. Please DO NOT enter at Vicki's regular entrance the day of the sale as it will be blocked off)
We have MANY items from LOTS of BOOKS, RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (everything from an Industrial Freezer, Industrial Deep Freeze, Shelf, flatware, trays, ice thongs ), a bunch of CAMERA LENSES, a LOT of CHOP STICKS, a bunch of MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SUSHI ROLLERS, PASTA MAKING ATTACHMENT), ARTWORK, Teach/Learn Spanish books (a benefit for the Rasur Foundation) & LOTS MORE!!!
Most things are \"OBO\" - Or Best Offer so make us an offer!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
TONS of BOOKS (available NOW!!)!!!!
We literally have TONS of books (I'd bet we already have WELL OVER a 2,000!!)
Most books are in English (some of the new ones are in Spanish [including a bunch of Daniel Steele ones in Spanish!!]). We have everything from \"trash novels\" old & new, classics, picture books, encyclopedias, fix it books, to text books (on MANY levels including university [in English])!!!
Come by NOW & get TOP CHOICES (call for appointment & directions as you'll enter at a different gate)!!
BUY 3 - GET 1 FREE (in the same price category/value)
Paperbacks - START at 500-c each
Hardbacks - START at 1,000-c each
Videos - START at 1,000-c each
Cassettes - START at 500-c each
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
LAST DAY BOOK BAG SALE - TAKE IT AWAY!!!
SUNDAY starting at 11am - Whatever you can fit in a little white grocery bag (please bring your own bag as we may be out) - JUST 500-c/bag (paperback, hardback & Videos!!)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
HAVE ANY SELF EMPOWERMENT RESOURCES??
DONATE THEM!! For every 10 SPECIFICALLY - SELF EMPOWERMENT related materials [books, tapes, cd's, dvd's, workbooks+] you can get 2 FREE (non-Self Empowerment) books
OR a FREE ONE YEAR Membership to our new SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARY http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
HAVE LOTS OF BOOKS SITTING AROUND COLLECTING DUST/MOLD (& making you sneeze??)?
DONATE THEM to us!!!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
(PLEASE share this link with ALL of your book fan buddies!!)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Do NOT contact us if you are not IN COSTA RICA at THIS moment & ready to come over NOW to buy if you like!!! (we will NOT mail/deliver ANYTHING to ANYONE!!! [like the bogus people out there that keep emailing us])
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
The first person that buys at least $200 in Restaurant Equipment (& wants it) can receive a copy of \"Restaurant Management - A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Owning & Running a Restaurant\" by John James & Dan Baldwin
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
PAYMENT:
DAY OF SALE: Colones please & PLEASE bring SMALL bills!!
BEFORE THE SALE: Credit card available if you are with http://Paypal.com. Otherwise - bank transfer into HSBC or Bank of America & of course cash!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
To make an appointment to view what you see listed here, call 8-378-6679 or email - UnityYardSale@gmail.com
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Check out other individual/privately owned new/newer things for sale (with 10% going to Unity) at:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
DONATIONS NEEDED!!!
Do you have some \"stuff\" sitting around gathering dust/not being used (if you're a Unity member/into Self Empowerment you know that when you let go/clear/clean out you're also opening yourselves up to RECEIVING New Things!!!)?? Gift them to this sale!!!
BOOKS ARE NEEDED!!
CLOTHES ARE NEEDED!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
DO YOU HAVE THINGS FOR SALE THAT YOU'D LIKE TO GET RID OF/MAKE THAT YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE SOME $$ FROM?
HOW IT WORKS:
YOU SELL IT: YOU come & sell it at the Unity Community Yard/Book+ Sale on July 4 & 5 (whatever hours YOU choose) - YOU bring your own table/blanket since it will be outside/uncovered on the yard (make sure to bring your own change as we will not have that for you)
INVESTMENT: YOU GIFT/donate to Unity 10% of EVERYTHING that is sold those days as well as EVERYTHING that sells later as a result of leads you got from this event/efforts/contact.
WE SELL IT FOR YOU: We can add pictures of your item(s) on our http://UnityCRNews.com site (which I'm blitzing out daily so send me pics asap) to TRY to Pre-Sell things (NO guarantees).
YOU provide pictures & VERY DETAILED descriptions/info (model #s, sizes, etc. +) along with price (your \"Ultimately we'd like to get $___ but our LOWEST price we'll take is $___\" [this is the GROSS price - BEFORE the Unity Donation]).
We can either put YOUR DIRECT contact info OR ours (if it's our contact info, you'll need to get the item to us asap for Pre-Sale so we're not playing \"catch ya!!\").
Doing it this way (WE promote/sell it for you) you Gift/Donate to Unity 25%.
Note we are NOT responsible for items that \"walk away\" & YOU are responsible to pick things up within a few days if it's left for the sale.
HAVE BIGGER TICKET ITEMS TO SELL NOW OR IN THE FUTURE?
Let us help you unload it!!!
Have a car, home, place for rent, furniture, art, etc. to sell? We can help promote it on the internet & within our community for you (NO guarantees though)!!
(because of the time & effort of doing this, nothing under $50 please)
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU (NO exceptions!!) - YOU email us Digital Photos of the item(S) along with a DETAILED description (model numbers, brands, condition, description) along with the answer to this question - \"Ultimately we'd like to get $___ but the lowest we'd take is $____\" & BE REALISTIC with the price as MOST people are not wanting to part with their pennies right now. The lower you're willing to go, the better your chance of getting rid of it. We can provide YOUR contact information (ultimately!! Email us your email, phone # & city also).
We will help promote it on the internet for up to a month or so. If it is a HIGH ticket item (like a car), we can work out a lower %.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
NOTE: We do NOT assume responsibility if someone walks off with/damages your item (which evidently isn't all that uncommon here).
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
We can use volunteers in advance to create a flier, get them out around the community, pass this info on to your family/friends/associates, help sort through & price things (the Fri. before & Sat.), help set-up Sat. (be here BY 7am), help sale (or play guard), help clean up Sun.
YOUR REWARD: (other than doing something good) - BOOKS!!! For every hour you volunteer you can have 2 books!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
GROCERY BAGS ARE NEEDED!!!
Do you have ANY of those little white standard sized plastic bags you get at the grocery store? We REALLY REALLY REALLY need a TON of those ASAP. ANY amount of bags you have would be GREATLY appreciated (please start dropping them off asap at Vicki's REGULAR entrance).
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Things not sold will be distributed to a few groups via http://GraciasCostaRica.com which is a Donation Drop Off Point for MANY charities/good causes throughout Costa Rica!! ANY time you have ANYTHING (working) to release/clear out - drop it by (call for an appointment/directions through the main entrance).
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Check out other individual/privately owned new/newer things for sale at:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/4400413_vY6tE
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
(for more info on Unity Costa Rica go to - http://UnityInCostaRica.com)
.")
UNITY COMMUNITY YARD & BOOK SALE BENEFIT - THINGS FOR SALE!! (new)
Unity Community YARD & BOOK SALE BENEFIT! http://UnityCRNews.com Bel ...
Updated: Jul 03, 2009 6:59am PST
![Vicki Skinner's Childhood Home - an Eichler Home in Orange, Calif. (the Fairhaven Tract) used in the lates "Meet the Volkswagen Family" commercials!!! : This is the COOL house I (Vicki Skinner & my brothers Michael, Billy & JB) grew up in - an Eichler Home in Orange, California - the Fairhaven Tract. They are TOTALLY "BITCHEN" homes!!
Ours was 3/4 glass, U-shaped with a big atrium in the middle of it!! In the middle, it was like one long open room divided by sections - living room, dining room & family room (like a loft in a way). It was REALLY BRIGHT (with floor to ceiling windows!!) & the heating/air conditioning vents were under the floors so your feet were always warm!!
I think my mom bought the house back in '63 for around $37,000. At the time we sold it upon her death in '04, it was one of the highest sold Eichler homes BECAUSE it was in mint/original condition & a hot property at the time & was again when we sold it for $675,000!! (I LOVE the guy that bought it because he [like MANY that LOVE Eichler's] has such respect for the energy & importance of our family home!! Which is why it was VERY important for me for him to get it!!).
For more info on Eichler homes go to the Facebook group I've started:
http://facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=47057359807&ref=ts
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EXCITING NEWS!!!
In April '09, the exterior of my mom's old Eichler House (that I was raised in from '63-'75) was used in a VW "Talking Max" Commercial!!! Here's the report from our old next door neighbors, the Creager's (pics below)!!
HERE'S THE COMMERCIAL!!!
Here's are the Volkswagen/VW commercial they filmed a couple of months ago in the Eichler home I grew up in:
Meet The Volkswagens - Jetta TDi Meets The Prius (they also used the Duntley's & Creager's house) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JXK63kvUi6U
Meet VWs-Carefree Maintenance HD (the Bob's home) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dm32lpm4eyY
Meet VWs-Top Safety (they also used the Duntley/Creager home) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tp9X7QOxB_o
Meet VWs-Routan Meets Odyssey (they also used the Duntley/Creager home) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6q0yr056daY
Meet VWs-Routan Housewives (Jeff Schoenberg's childhood home is at the end of the block) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6q0yr056daY
http://oneighturbo.com/2009/05/04/volkswagen-launches-new-meet-the-volkswagen-campaign
HERE'S THE FINAL STORY OF VW USING MY MOM'S OLD FAIRHAVEN EICHLER (though on Oakwood) HOME FOR A COMMERCIAL 4/09:
Filming of the Volkswagen TV Commercial
(by our next door neighbor Bruce Creager)
This is a story of the filming the Volkswagen TV commercial in front of our house. I have sent most of this by e-mail to you. This is just dragging it all together in one place.
This is the story line of "Max the Talking VW" as Bruce understands it:
The house next door to ours (the Skinner's old house) has been bought by a 1968 Volkswagen Bug. My understanding is that he has a wife (a 1968 Volkswagen Bus) and four children (2009 or 2010 Volkswagen cars). He wanted a house where all of his children could have their own garage. He liked the Eichler houses but could not find any with four garages. Therefore, he bought the house next door to us and had it remodeled to fit his family’s needs.
On Wednesday April 15, 2009 a crew of about 20 people showed up and started building a façade in front of the house.
By Wednesday or Thursday evening the modification was well under way,
By Friday evening the transformation was complete.
You will note that the front door is the center where the car port was. The extra wide garage door is now the front door. A family of Volkswagens has no need for a small 3 foot wide door.
Bright and early (7AM) Saturday morning a crew of about 60 people showed up on our door steps (we don’t actually have any door steps) and shooting of the commercials started.
The actual shooting of the ad started on Saturday and continued through the next Wednesday.
On Thursday a crew came in and took still pictures.
Friday the facade was in the trash and the painters started repainting the whole house.
Monday the painters were finished.
Tuesday a crew rotor tilled the front yard.
Wednesday the yard was all in.
The house was restored on Wednesday 4/29/09 with new paint and new yard.
On Sunday morning they had an SUV with a long boom and camera on the front. One of the cars was racing down the street going backwards about as fast as it could go in reverse. About 20 feet in front of the car was this SUV going the same speed in reverse taking pictures. This camera had a transmitter on the video output so the director could see what the camera saw without actually riding in the SUV. Good driving!!!
One thing I saw that I thought was particularly funny. One day they were shooting a scene where a car was driven away from the house and down the street. I noted that after the car was driven into the street, the driver got out of the car, another driver got in and backed the car back into the driveway. This happened several times. How is that for specialization?
It was all very exciting and rewarding. Bruce wrote "They paid us $1,000 a day for the use of our driveway and front yard. I’m not sure how they count days. I think they intended to use our driveway and yard for only two days, they paid us $2,000. They used our driveway for only one day and used the side yard almost every day they were shooting. Both of our cars were out of our garage and I allow them to store their equipment there at night. In the end they brought us an additional check for $1,000. This was the easiest money I ever made. I told them I had enough fun that they didn’t need to pay us anything.
HERE ARE SOME SITES EXPLAINING THE CONCEPT OF THE "MAX THE TALKING VW" COMMERCIAL WHICH HAS BEEN GOING ON NOW A BIT:
http://adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/client/e3ifcdf91a54bfcc659aa8d9631694c2b12 - the concept
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NhIYJs_acEc&feature=related - "The Making of Max"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Le5Rx2xy8Y4&feature=related - the David Hasselhoff commercial
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RtHaWApyC5I&feature=related - the Heidi Klum commercial
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lXEaYAaaLuo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=L_Fd3nS7Ayc&feature=related
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Vick Skinner - now ENJOYING life in Costa Rica!!!!
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com / http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
,](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Other/Vicki-Skinners-Childhood-Home/MomsHomeBarAtrium/425947540_t8yaB-Ti.jpg "Vicki Skinner's Childhood Home - an Eichler Home in Orange, Calif. (the Fairhaven Tract) used in the lates \"Meet the Volkswagen Family\" commercials!!! : This is the COOL house I (Vicki Skinner & my brothers Michael, Billy & JB) grew up in - an Eichler Home in Orange, California - the Fairhaven Tract. They are TOTALLY \"BITCHEN\" homes!!
Ours was 3/4 glass, U-shaped with a big atrium in the middle of it!! In the middle, it was like one long open room divided by sections - living room, dining room & family room (like a loft in a way). It was REALLY BRIGHT (with floor to ceiling windows!!) & the heating/air conditioning vents were under the floors so your feet were always warm!!
I think my mom bought the house back in '63 for around $37,000. At the time we sold it upon her death in '04, it was one of the highest sold Eichler homes BECAUSE it was in mint/original condition & a hot property at the time & was again when we sold it for $675,000!! (I LOVE the guy that bought it because he [like MANY that LOVE Eichler's] has such respect for the energy & importance of our family home!! Which is why it was VERY important for me for him to get it!!).
For more info on Eichler homes go to the Facebook group I've started:
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EXCITING NEWS!!!
In April '09, the exterior of my mom's old Eichler House (that I was raised in from '63-'75) was used in a VW \"Talking Max\" Commercial!!! Here's the report from our old next door neighbors, the Creager's (pics below)!!
HERE'S THE COMMERCIAL!!!
Here's are the Volkswagen/VW commercial they filmed a couple of months ago in the Eichler home I grew up in:
Meet The Volkswagens - Jetta TDi Meets The Prius (they also used the Duntley's & Creager's house) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JXK63kvUi6U
Meet VWs-Carefree Maintenance HD (the Bob's home) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=dm32lpm4eyY
Meet VWs-Top Safety (they also used the Duntley/Creager home) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=tp9X7QOxB_o
Meet VWs-Routan Meets Odyssey (they also used the Duntley/Creager home) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6q0yr056daY
Meet VWs-Routan Housewives (Jeff Schoenberg's childhood home is at the end of the block) - .
http://youtube.com/watch?v=6q0yr056daY
http://oneighturbo.com/2009/05/04/volkswagen-launches-new-meet-the-volkswagen-campaign
HERE'S THE FINAL STORY OF VW USING MY MOM'S OLD FAIRHAVEN EICHLER (though on Oakwood) HOME FOR A COMMERCIAL 4/09:
Filming of the Volkswagen TV Commercial
(by our next door neighbor Bruce Creager)
This is a story of the filming the Volkswagen TV commercial in front of our house. I have sent most of this by e-mail to you. This is just dragging it all together in one place.
This is the story line of \"Max the Talking VW\" as Bruce understands it:
The house next door to ours (the Skinner's old house) has been bought by a 1968 Volkswagen Bug. My understanding is that he has a wife (a 1968 Volkswagen Bus) and four children (2009 or 2010 Volkswagen cars). He wanted a house where all of his children could have their own garage. He liked the Eichler houses but could not find any with four garages. Therefore, he bought the house next door to us and had it remodeled to fit his family’s needs.
On Wednesday April 15, 2009 a crew of about 20 people showed up and started building a façade in front of the house.
By Wednesday or Thursday evening the modification was well under way,
By Friday evening the transformation was complete.
You will note that the front door is the center where the car port was. The extra wide garage door is now the front door. A family of Volkswagens has no need for a small 3 foot wide door.
Bright and early (7AM) Saturday morning a crew of about 60 people showed up on our door steps (we don’t actually have any door steps) and shooting of the commercials started.
The actual shooting of the ad started on Saturday and continued through the next Wednesday.
On Thursday a crew came in and took still pictures.
Friday the facade was in the trash and the painters started repainting the whole house.
Monday the painters were finished.
Tuesday a crew rotor tilled the front yard.
Wednesday the yard was all in.
The house was restored on Wednesday 4/29/09 with new paint and new yard.
On Sunday morning they had an SUV with a long boom and camera on the front. One of the cars was racing down the street going backwards about as fast as it could go in reverse. About 20 feet in front of the car was this SUV going the same speed in reverse taking pictures. This camera had a transmitter on the video output so the director could see what the camera saw without actually riding in the SUV. Good driving!!!
One thing I saw that I thought was particularly funny. One day they were shooting a scene where a car was driven away from the house and down the street. I noted that after the car was driven into the street, the driver got out of the car, another driver got in and backed the car back into the driveway. This happened several times. How is that for specialization?
It was all very exciting and rewarding. Bruce wrote \"They paid us $1,000 a day for the use of our driveway and front yard. I’m not sure how they count days. I think they intended to use our driveway and yard for only two days, they paid us $2,000. They used our driveway for only one day and used the side yard almost every day they were shooting. Both of our cars were out of our garage and I allow them to store their equipment there at night. In the end they brought us an additional check for $1,000. This was the easiest money I ever made. I told them I had enough fun that they didn’t need to pay us anything.
HERE ARE SOME SITES EXPLAINING THE CONCEPT OF THE \"MAX THE TALKING VW\" COMMERCIAL WHICH HAS BEEN GOING ON NOW A BIT:
http://adweek.com/aw/content_display/news/client/e3ifcdf91a54bfcc659aa8d9631694c2b12 - the concept
http://youtube.com/watch?v=NhIYJs_acEc&feature=related - \"The Making of Max\"
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Le5Rx2xy8Y4&feature=related - the David Hasselhoff commercial
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RtHaWApyC5I&feature=related - the Heidi Klum commercial
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lXEaYAaaLuo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=L_Fd3nS7Ayc&feature=related
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As we age, most of us acquire faulty breathing & restrictive movement habits resulting in stiffness, soreness, & tension. This is totally unnecessary with this amazing method as you learn how to move easily, self-correct your posture, maximize your breathing potential, increase energy, flexibility & more. What was once harder is now easier & more exciting.
At this Workshop you will learn the secrets of:
* Intelligent movements to naturally Look & Feel Younger
* Enhanced Sexual Sensitivity, Longevity & Increased Mental Clarity
* Pain Reduction for Neck, Back, & Shoulder Pain
* Deep Relaxation & Addictive-urge Release
* A Gentle Aerobic Breathing Technique which Burns Fat &Toxins
Paul Tank has explored preventative methods of healing in Eastern & Western thought for over 30 years. He graduated in 1983 as a Certified Movement Teacher from the 4-year training course under the guidance of famed movement expert & author, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais. Based on his work & other body/mind modalities, Paul created “The Breathing & Movement Miracle” with a unique breathing technique, “The Breath Flutter”. This process is gentle, easy-to-do, produces profound results for people of any age or ability. No experience is necessary.
DATE: Saturday, June 13th - 9am-1pm
INVESTMENT IN YOUR SPIRIT/GROWTH: 10,000-c / $20
PRE-register (pay) BY Fri. June 12 at 5pm - SAVE 10%!!
(payment can be made at The House Of Self Empowerment, credit card through http://PayPal.com [you pay the 4% fee] or a deposit into Banco Nacional, CitiBank or transfer to Bank of America [if you have a BofA account])
(Limit of 10 persons)
WHERE: HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT - Escazu (San Rafael) - ON Calle Vieja (Old Road [the main road between San Jose & Piedades]). 75 meters East of the Calle Country Club light/Plaza (directions given upon registration).
REGISTRATION: HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com / 8-378-6679 / http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Please Remember! Dress Comfortable & Bring a Mat to Lie On
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![MANUEL ANTONIO, COSTA RICA : I haven't updated this info lately but here's what I've gathered:
GETTING TO MANUEL ANTONIO / QUEPOS
If you are considering the driving route to M.A. - I HIGHLY welcome you to consider hiring a driver (to me this is the BEST BEST BEST way to see Costa Rica - especially on your first trip as if you are driving yourself – if you take a bus or fly, you will only get about 5% of the experience as you would hiring a Guide/Driver [CR does NOT have addresses & few street signs & VERY FEW road signs, the roads are OFTEN crappy if not worse - Many filled with BIG potholes, sometimes SUDDENLY missing manhole covers, etc. - to say nothing about the “fun” (NOT) rickety bridges you get to cross over that when you look down between the open WOOD slats - you will see the alligator infested water below. There is NO WAY I will be owning a car in CR as I drive like Mario Andretti which you can NOT do here & I would have ulcers & kill people. Taxi's keep me sane, happy, not having to worry about the car getting broken into or worse, etc.).
To me, the BEST experience is to hire a Guide/Driver to take you TO Manuel Antonio (or wherever) & fly BACK on NatureAir (below). Not only is it an AWESOME way to fly/see C.R. but it is only a 20 min. flight (vs. a 3++ hour, not so fun at times drive)! (if you’re limited in time, you can fly down to M.A. & meet up with the driver there & have him bring you back so you get some touring time/to see things. NOTE though – it gets dark around 5:30-6pm here.
FLY - Flying to Quepos (that’s the airport you’d fly into to go to Manuel Antonio & take a bus, taxi or a shuttle into MA) is just 25 minutes by air from the San Jose area (vs. 3-4++ hours driving). It’s an AWESOME way to see CR. Need to get an ocean/beach fix &/or don’t have much time? This is a NICE QUICK way to get there!!
NATUREAIR (http://NatureAir.com / 1-800-235-9272-US / 2-299-6000-within CR). MY #1 CHOICE! #1 - You fly in/out of Pavas Airport (WAY better/easier than the main Santamaria/SJO airport, ESPECIALLY if you’re in San Jose or the South/West end of the Central Valley (like Escazu, Santa Ana, etc.) & it’s just 7 min. from the Fountains Guesthouse (with no traffic). #2 - I also LOVE this airline because they’re the FIRST (& to date, the only) Carbon Neutral Airline http://NatureAir.com/why-fly-nature-air-costa-rica.aspx #3 - Customer Service has been GREAT EVERY TIME I’ve called them!! #4 – They have the coolest design on their airplanes!! LAST MINUTE - check their web site for last minute specials (especially the day before. Once I got a Guest a $27 one-way & $45 return going the next day – just for the day!). Their planes are 19 passenger twin-engine puddle jumpers (personally I feel VERY SAFE in them!! Especially compared to the other airline option with a single engine). NOTE: In rainy season I wouldn’t fly in the afternoon unless I had to (AROUND June-beginning of Nov. being the peak of it) & ESPECIALLY in windy season (about Dec./Jan.). If you book your flight through NatureVacations ONLY, you can purchase a pretty cheap transfer to wherever you’re going (which you can’t booking air only through the regular ticket line). Make sure to ask for Leanne (LHuntley@NatureAir.com) & tell her Vicki referred you!! Currently in Green/low season they from FROM Pavas at 9am or 2:30pm & return at 7:50am, 10:45am & 3pm
SANSA - Flies from Santamaria/SJO (the main) airport. This is great if you’re arriving in/out of SJO airport immediately if you can connect properly and if you’re staying on the north side of the Central Valley (like Alajuela) but if you’re in San Jose or on the West end, factor in another $20 or so dollars each way to get to/from. NOTE: Sansa planes only have ONE engine (for the love of Goddess, I just can not figure out their website) (2-221-9414 / http://flysansa.com)
DRIVER/GUIDE - Oscar is the BEST driver/guide I’ve found ANYWHERE!! He’s actually gone and LIVED in the jungle for periods of time to study the animals/flora/fauna!! If he takes you into Manuel Antonio Park, you will often find many of the “official” Park Guides latching onto Oscar’s tour as he has so much knowledge on things++!
Another REALLY GOOD one is Carlos (in his off time he’s also a Forest Ranger & is a driver/guide in his off time).
DRIVER/TRANSPORTATION ONLY - Just need a driver/transportation – I use Frank Chicas’ Enjoying Costa Rica Tours. He has quite a few English-speaking drivers & 8 LEGAL Tourism vans – many less than a year old (& he can hook you up with larger buses+).
Nella at Exotur (http://exotur.com / info@exotur.com / 011-506-8-384-7403) - GO
To connect with all of these, email me at CostaRicaResourceGuide@gmail.com or call – from the U.S./Canada call on my San Diego # - 1-619-819-2726 or within Costa Rica – 8-378-6679
BUS - Transportes Morales (SJ-2-223-5567, Quepos-2-777-0263) - Route 613 Quepos & Manuel Antonio Express departs daily from the Coco Cola Terminal (Calle 16 & Avenida 1- Avenida 3) in San Jose (the CocaCola Terminal is where you’d catch the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus to come to the Fountains Guesthouse). The DIRECT Bus leaves from SJ at 6am, 9am (Mon.-Sat.), noon, 2:30pm & 5pm and takes 3 3/4 hours. It returns FROM Quepos at 4am (Mon.-Sat.), 6am, 9:30am, noon, 2:30pm & 5pm. PRICE: around $5. REGULAR/COLECTIVO (slow boat to China/making LOTS of stops) leaves at 7am, 10am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm (Mon.-Fri.) & returns at 5, 8am, 2pm & 4pm & takes ABOUT 4 1/2 hours.
Transportes Unidos la Costanera - REGULAR service – Route 639 which goes to Playa Dominical/Uvita but drops people off in Quepos. It leaves SJ at 7am, 11:30am & 1:30pm (Sat. & Sun.). 4 hours to Quepos.
From Quepos you catch a Route 653 Shuttle Bus that runs every 20 min.
(note buses do NOT have bathrooms so you get to stop when THEY tell you to stop/go!! [not good if you have a small bladder])
SHUTTLE - INTERBUS - Picks up in Sabana Norte - In front of Crowne Plaza Corabisi Hotel AT the Oxydental Torre Molino (in front of Mas x Menos) - HOURS: SJ to M.A.-8:15am or 2:30pm / Returns 7:45am / 1:45pm. - $39 each way.
WEBSITES
www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/english/photogallery.html - PICS www.manuelantoniocostarica.com/cr/default.asp
www.vacationcity.com/costa-rica/destinations/manuel-antonio www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/default.asp
www.manuelantoniobeach.com/manuelantoniobeach.com/nightlife.html http://MAQBeach.com
www.VisitManuelAntonio.com - Tourism/Chamber site http://ManuelAntonioToday.com
MAPS
www.cupotico.com/maps/Manuel%20Antonio%20maps.html www.costaricamap.com/ing/biopmanuel.html
THINGS TO DO DURING THE DAY
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK is a MUST MUST MUST SEE/DO!!! You WILL see all sorts of wildlife here – ESPECIALLY if you’re with the right guide!! Hire your own Personal Guide – I hear GREAT things about Gama (8-818-8207 / HolaGama@yahoo.com) who’s $45/per person(includes tickets, water and fruit) for about 3 hours (discounts for groups). Hire a Tour Guide within the park for about 2 hours - $25 (I’ve also seen $39) + $7 ticket/per person (2 person minimum). It's high but WELL worth it!! HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 7am-4pm (you MUST leave BY 4pm as often the incoming tide cuts off the park’s exit and in come the crocodiles!) - CLOSED on Mon. PRICE: $7 entrance. It’s at the Southern end of this area. Better yet – hire Oscar with Enjoying Costa Rica Tours (871-2900) to drive you from wherever to Manuel Antonio and get an EARLY start so he can lead you into the park. I’ve had MANY Guests do this and each time they said that the OTHER “official” park guides were jumping in on Oscars tours!!! He has AMAZING knowledge (but if you go every so often to live in the jungles to learn more – you’d be pretty darn AMAZING also!!!).
BEACHES - WARNING!!! This area has MANY TREACHEROUS WATERS and there are NO LIFEGUARDS on the beach!! I GOT CAUGHT IN A RIP-TIDE HERE!!!!!! BE CAREFUL AND NEVER SWIM WITHOUT OTHERS IN THE WATER AND ON THE BEACH.
Playa Manuel Antonio
Playa Espidillas Sur
Playa Escondido
Playitta (the nude/gay beach is no longer either)
SPICE TOUR - Rainforest Spices (www.RainForestSpices.com / 8-839-2721 / 2-779-1155-farm / vanilla@racsa. co. cr ) - Owner/Manager Henry Karczynski conducts tours of his Organic/Biodynamic spice Farm featuring Vanilla Beans, Cinnamon Sticks, and some other spices/goodies! I’ve heard Henry speak and he’s VERY informative!!
FISHING - There’s some GOOD fishing in this area.
FISHING EQUIPMENT - Quepos – AsoproQuepos
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SURFING - Quepos is perfectly positioned for experiencing a number of internationally celebrated surf breaks. Jaco, Hermosa, Esterillos and Dominical are all accessible. The little-known and spectacular Playa del Rey is nearby, and the local Playitas and Bajo breaks are just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. The water is a warm 78-82 degrees year-round. The biggest surf occurs June through August, however the surf is generally consistent at other times. There are a couple of excellent breaks on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, with Salsa Brava at Puerto Viejo being the most famous.
SURFING LESSONS - Playa Espadilla - Head down to the beach just outside Manuel Antonio National Park where you will meet your bilingual instructor and choose just the right board for your size and skill level. Instructors for these Estrella Tour surf lessons are genuine, kind, and good natured souls who share their knowledge and experience in a supportive and caring atmosphere. Local lifeguards, competitive surfers and visiting instructors provide a dynamic learning experience. Instruction is one-on-one and students are often able to stand up and ride a wave by the end of their very first day. A loaner board is provided for 2 hours after each surfing lesson to further hone your skills. Class schedules depend on the local tides. A half day surfing class lasts approximately 3 hours. 1/2 Day Class $55. 3 Days+ $45/day
SURF SHOPS - Burro
ISLA (Island) Damas Estuary (between Jaco and Quepos) Caimans, Sloths, Crocodiles, Boas, White face monkeys, egrets, Mangroves, Birds, Sea Kayaking (1/2 day tour $70/pp), Swamps (BRING GOOD STRONG mosquito spray!!). 1/2 day Boat Tour - $60-$65 (includes lunch or dinner, transportation and boat/guide). Time varies by tide. Passive activity.
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HIKE - Walk the hour-long hike from Playa Espidillas to the top of Punta Catedral enjoying Tide Pools and looking for monkeys and other animals (please do NOT feed the animals!!).
BIOLOGICAL RESERVE - rioSPAraiso Biological Reserve (293-5465 - near Quepos) has a couple tour packages - Their 3-in-1 Tour entails a Canopy Tour, Hot Springs (102ª water) and Horseback Riding (though I heard it could get rather steep!!). The 5-in-1 Tour adds Lunch at Pecari Lodge.
SEA KAYAKING - $65/pp
COASTAL PADDLE - A more challenging open ocean paddle along one of CRs most beautiful coastlines. Nearby islands are nesting sites for boobies and frigate birds. We stop for a swim and snacks in isolated Biesanz Bay and we lunch at the end of the trip, near the National Park of Manuel Antonio. Requirements :Some experience or reasonable fitness as waves and surf are common TOUR HOURS: 8am-noon OR 1-5pm. $65
DOLPHIN WATCH Coast Tour - Marvel At the mysterious islands with their jagged rock formation, towering cliffs and nesting grounds with numerous species of marine birds and their young. Listen to the blowholes; whistle with each surge of the waves. Help us count the varies types of dolphins, and whales that frolic just beyond the islands. Learn interesting facts about the National Park and history of Quepos Indians. Join us and witness those unforgettable offshore sunsets, taking a moment to relax and enjoy another beautiful afternoon in paradise. HOURS: 8:30am-noon, 1-6:30pm or 2pm-sunset. $70
TOCORI WATERFALLS and HORSEBACK RIDING - This horseback riding tour is a half day, through a typical Costa Rican area called Villa Nueva, where you will have a good opportunity to see the local country side and jungle. This excellent tour is 30 minutes driving from Quepos, and includes 1 hour riding, also don’t forget your bathing suit to take a swim in a beautiful waterfall on the way. For birdwatchers we recommend going in the afternoon for a better chance to see toucans and some other exotic birds. HOURS: 8am-1pm and 1:30-5:30pm. Transportation, guide, snacks and lunch or dinner. Requirements : Ability to ride for 1 hour approx. Easy ride. $60
WALK through RANCHO Don Gilberto - An excellent way to explore the plants and animals in the mountainous jungles near Manuel Antonio National. This walk takes you on partly shaded trails, allowing you to explore and discover. Snacks and refreshments are offered during the trip. HOURS: 7:30am-noon. Requirements : None, easy walk. Recommendations: Walking shoes, mosquito repellent hat or visor, and binoculars. $55
ATV TOURS - Drive your own fully-equipped ATV into the rugged mountains of Quepos, where your professional bilingual guides lead you through rustic tropical settings, unpaved roads, giant African Palm Plantations, working cattle farms, and typical Costa Rican towns like Naranjito and Villanueva. Savor the adventure as you ride through muddy trails, crystal clear streams, and winding mountain paths – all surrounded by Costa Rica´s diverse tropical rainforest. Then reward yourself by indulging in two breathtaking waterfalls, where you can swim in refreshing, crystalline waters. End your exotic journey with a delicious Tico-style meal at our private Finca Anita. Relax and unwind in pure tranquility, watching lively birds swoop overhead all while viewing stunning mountain vistas and Costa Rica´s unique tropical rain forest ecosystem. Overall, this is a Costa Rican adventure not to be missed! $95/1, $120/double (2 on one atv).
SAIL TOURS - Your adventure aboard our sail ships begins as you sail down the scenic coast, past the beautiful beaches and islands of Manuel Antonio Park. As the boats glides quietly under sail you’ll probably see dolphins which frequently swim in the boat’s bow wake. Occasional whales and giant sea turtles are a special thrill, and the ever present abundance of sea birds are enjoyed by even the most avid wildlife enthusiast. Our professional crew will guide you through this aquatic paradise while attending to your safety and comfort. They will personally serve you plentiful portions of delicious food, in the tradition of the great cruise ships but with a homemade touch. Good cooled beer, long drinks and soft drinks are included. On the morning and sunset cruise you will stop in a scenic jungle bay where you can swim or snorkel in the calm, refreshing water. All of your snorkel gear is provided just bring a towel and your swim dress with you. Also necessary is, that you have a good sun protection crème. On the sunset sail, after dinner, you may view one of the often spectacular sunsets. It is truly a romantic ending to a memorable day in paradise. $69.
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SCUBA DIVING Trip - For clients taking our Discover Scuba Diving Course or involved with other courses, Pick up time may be as early as 7am. The dive shop is the first stop: all divers must complete some simple paperwork. This is a PADI guideline. At this time we also get equipment sizing if it wasn’t taken on the reservation phone call. Within a few minutes the divers will be on their way to the pier where the dive team will welcome them on the boat. All gear will be prepared and ready for the divers. The first dive site is within 15 to 25 minutes. As we leave the pier the PADI Certified Dive master or Instructor onboard will brief the divers as to where the dive site is and their expectations. Divers begin to suit up, and go down for their first dive. Upon completion of the first dive the divers have fruits, juices and water during the surface interval, along with a fresh water shower. Surface time is spent cruising the Manuel Antonio waters, visiting with the Dolphins and the Whales, as we cruise around the park. Within 30 to 45 minutes we are ready for dive #2 at a different dive site. Once again the divers will get a briefing from the Divemaster. Upon completion of dive #2 the boat begins its return to the pier; transportation will be waiting for the clients. There will be a brief stop at the dive shop for divers to complete logbooks, then back to your hotel.
Fun Dive: for certified divers, includes total equipment package. 2-tank dive. $100
Discover Scuba Diving Course: 5 hours with instruction and dives, includes scuba lesson at the pool, with 2 ocean dives. Must dive with dive instructor no deeper then 40ft/12mtr. All equipment included. $175
HOURS dive times are 8am and 1pm (Pick up times are scheduled 45 minutes prior to the dive time).
SHOPS
MANUEL ANTONIO - On beach next to sidewalk (near Mono Loco and Marlin) - street artists. Souvenirs - Cay Costa. Art Gallery at Se Como No.
QUEPOS (downtown) - BEST area for Souvenirs – L’Aventura (in front of Hotel Kanuk – 2-777-1019 / 2-777-2472). Italian Clothes (men and women) - La Dolce Vita. Italian Clothes (male, female, kids) - Jungle Avenue. Lots of small Art Galleries.
RESTAURANTS
FAV RESTAURANTS:
ITALIAN Gato Negro at Tutu's Gay Bar (open to everyone). Aromas de Luz Hamburgo - They also have Movie Night every night at 9pm.
BREAKFAST Cafe Milagro. Condominiums Tulemar have a DELISH Breakfast BUFFET for $10 and spectacular ocean views (open to the public)
BURGERS Agua Azul
GRILL Steakhouse & seafood on the grill - La Cantina.
Barba Roja - REALLY good - also great for sunset & they have the BEST Nachos
INTERNATIONAL Bamboo Jam (the BEST restaurant in town, classier crowd. Live Latin Music on Tues. & Fri. 9pm-1am)(FRENCH).
ITALIAN / PIZZA Escalo Frio.
LIVE MUSIC Dos Locos (Quepos) - Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm
LIVE DANCING Salsa & Merengue Music for Dancing - Rio Azul (Quepos?)
LUNCH Marlin's on the Beach.
SEAFOOD Mar y Luna
Barba Roja - REALLY good - also great for sunset & they have the BEST Nachos.
Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel.
TAPAS Salsipuedes.
TEX MEX Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel
VIEWS - Agua Azul - AMAZING VIEWS
PLACES THAT WILL COOK THE FISH YOU CATCH - El Gran Escape, Banco Bar, Dos Locos
OTHER RESTAURANTS:
2x1 Pizza (2-777-4236) - PIZZA, buy one pizza – get the 2nd one FREE! ITALIAN. EXPRESS (800-621-2121). HOURS: Daily 7am-11pm.
Agua Azul - AMAZING VIEWS
Bamboo Jam - I’ve heard a few people refer to it as the BEST restaurant in town with a classier crowd. FRENCH / INTERNATIONAL. LIVE MUSIC (Latin) on Tues. & Fri. 9pm-1am.
Banco Bar - Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you!!!
Barba Roja Restaurant & Bar (2-777-0331) - GREAT for SUNSET VIEWS! BEST Nacho’s I’ve heard!! Great fish specials. Closed now for low/green season. GF
DIRECTIONS: in front of Casino Divisamar
Billy Beach’s Karolas (2-777-1557) - SEAFOOD. Award winning Bourbon Molasses BBQ Baby Back RIBS!! They claim they invented the original Coconut Margarita!! Nestled in the jungle el Fresco (open-air). Relaxing music in the background.
DIRECTIONS: in front of Café Milagro
B.S. Bar & Grill (2-77-5280) - AMERICANA, SPORTS BAR, BURGERS, great VIEWS - Across from Latitude 9 Realty
Cafe Milagro - Good for BREAKFAST
Coconuts on the Beach
Condominiums Tulemar has a DELISH Breakfast BUFFET for $10 and spectacular ocean views (open to the public)
Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - QUEPOS – MEXICAN. Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you – COOK YOUR CATCH!!! LIVE MUSIC Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm
El Gran Escape (2-777-0395) - QUEPOS – Oceanfront in the center. Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you – COOK YOUR CATCH!!! FRESH SEAFOOD. Tropical Sushi popular
Escalo Frio - ITALIAN / PIZZA
Gato Negro Restaurant & Bar (2-777-0408) - Get`s busy every night around midnight. GF
DIRECTIONS: in front of the airplane
La Cantina - STEAK house & SEAFOOD on the grill
La Hacienda Restaurant (2-777-3473) - GF.
DIRECTIONS: Plaza Yara
Latin Lounge - On the Hill side of the road north of Café Milagro. VERY good food and it is a good value!! YUMMM Fish Sandwich with freshly-made plantain chips!! On Thurs. night they have something Jwatson referred to as “a great dinner table for gays” saying it’s a great way to meet locals and other gay visitors and to ask Jim or Eric for details.
Mar Luna Restaurant (2-777-5107) - SEAFOOD and meat specialties. Claim to have the tastiest Mariscada? Tropical Acoustic Music. GF
DIRECTIONS: Near the School of Manuel Antonio on the main road. 150 mts North of the school
Marlin's on the Beach - Especially good for Lunch
Mono Loco - a rancho at the end of the beach - opening soon. If the rumored new manager takes over - this is going to be THE HOT SPOT on the weekends for sunset!!! (for gay & straight!!).
Salsipuedes Cantina (2-777-5019) - Great prices on "bocas"/TAPAS that you can make into meals. AWESOME ocean views!! GF
Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel has TexMex
QUEPOS
MEXICAN - Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - LIVE MUSIC Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm (coupon for free margarita with dinner at http://cupotico.com/coupons/business/coupon50/coupon50.html
OTHER RESTAURANTS:
Coconuts on the Beach
Billy Beach’s Karolas - Nestled in the jungle el Fresco (open-air) (2-777-1557) – in front of Café Milagro Relaxing music in the background.
Mono Loco - a rancho at the end of the beach - opening soon. If the rumored new manager takes over - this is going to be THE HOT SPOT on the weekends for sunset!!! (for gay and straight!!).
QUEPOS
MEXICAN - Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - LIVE MUSIC Wed. and Fri. 7-10pm (coupon for free margarita with dinner at www.cupotico.com/coupons/business/coupon50/coupon50.html
HAPPY HOUR
Barba Roja
Salsi Puedas
NIGHTLIFE
Mon. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Ladies Night - Byblos Casino
Tues. 10am - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Ladies Night - The Lounge
Live Latin Music - Bamboo Jam
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Wed. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
7-10pm - LIVE MUSIC - Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant in Quepos (2-777-1526) (coupon for free margarita with dinner at
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Reggae Night - The Lounge
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Thurs. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
GAY - Latin Lounge has something Jwatson referred to as “a great dinner table for gays” saying it’s a great way to meet locals and other gay visitors and to ask Jim or Eric for details. He said the food is very good and it is a good value
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
DJ playing Gringo Dance and Ladies Night - The Lounge
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Fri. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
7-10pm - LIVE MUSIC - Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant in Quepos (2-777-1526) (coupon for free margarita with dinner at
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Live Latin Music - Bamboo Jam
Latin Night (DJ) - Barba Roja
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Sat. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Latin Night (DJ) - Barba Roja
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Sun. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
QUEPOS
Arco Iris - truly a locals club, and you might only see a handful of gringos if you go there. NOTE: It’s pretty dead before 11pm.
For info on GAY MANUEL ANTONIO see: http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8166460_MzizE
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GETTING TO MANUEL ANTONIO / QUEPOS
If you are considering the driving route to M.A. - I HIGHLY welcome you to consider hiring a driver (to me this is the BEST BEST BEST way to see Costa Rica - especially on your first trip as if you are driving yourself – if you take a bus or fly, you will only get about 5% of the experience as you would hiring a Guide/Driver [CR does NOT have addresses & few street signs & VERY FEW road signs, the roads are OFTEN crappy if not worse - Many filled with BIG potholes, sometimes SUDDENLY missing manhole covers, etc. - to say nothing about the “fun” (NOT) rickety bridges you get to cross over that when you look down between the open WOOD slats - you will see the alligator infested water below. There is NO WAY I will be owning a car in CR as I drive like Mario Andretti which you can NOT do here & I would have ulcers & kill people. Taxi's keep me sane, happy, not having to worry about the car getting broken into or worse, etc.).
To me, the BEST experience is to hire a Guide/Driver to take you TO Manuel Antonio (or wherever) & fly BACK on NatureAir (below). Not only is it an AWESOME way to fly/see C.R. but it is only a 20 min. flight (vs. a 3++ hour, not so fun at times drive)! (if you’re limited in time, you can fly down to M.A. & meet up with the driver there & have him bring you back so you get some touring time/to see things. NOTE though – it gets dark around 5:30-6pm here.
FLY - Flying to Quepos (that’s the airport you’d fly into to go to Manuel Antonio & take a bus, taxi or a shuttle into MA) is just 25 minutes by air from the San Jose area (vs. 3-4++ hours driving). It’s an AWESOME way to see CR. Need to get an ocean/beach fix &/or don’t have much time? This is a NICE QUICK way to get there!!
NATUREAIR (http://NatureAir.com / 1-800-235-9272-US / 2-299-6000-within CR). MY #1 CHOICE! #1 - You fly in/out of Pavas Airport (WAY better/easier than the main Santamaria/SJO airport, ESPECIALLY if you’re in San Jose or the South/West end of the Central Valley (like Escazu, Santa Ana, etc.) & it’s just 7 min. from the Fountains Guesthouse (with no traffic). #2 - I also LOVE this airline because they’re the FIRST (& to date, the only) Carbon Neutral Airline http://NatureAir.com/why-fly-nature-air-costa-rica.aspx #3 - Customer Service has been GREAT EVERY TIME I’ve called them!! #4 – They have the coolest design on their airplanes!! LAST MINUTE - check their web site for last minute specials (especially the day before. Once I got a Guest a $27 one-way & $45 return going the next day – just for the day!). Their planes are 19 passenger twin-engine puddle jumpers (personally I feel VERY SAFE in them!! Especially compared to the other airline option with a single engine). NOTE: In rainy season I wouldn’t fly in the afternoon unless I had to (AROUND June-beginning of Nov. being the peak of it) & ESPECIALLY in windy season (about Dec./Jan.). If you book your flight through NatureVacations ONLY, you can purchase a pretty cheap transfer to wherever you’re going (which you can’t booking air only through the regular ticket line). Make sure to ask for Leanne (LHuntley@NatureAir.com) & tell her Vicki referred you!! Currently in Green/low season they from FROM Pavas at 9am or 2:30pm & return at 7:50am, 10:45am & 3pm
SANSA - Flies from Santamaria/SJO (the main) airport. This is great if you’re arriving in/out of SJO airport immediately if you can connect properly and if you’re staying on the north side of the Central Valley (like Alajuela) but if you’re in San Jose or on the West end, factor in another $20 or so dollars each way to get to/from. NOTE: Sansa planes only have ONE engine (for the love of Goddess, I just can not figure out their website) (2-221-9414 / http://flysansa.com)
DRIVER/GUIDE - Oscar is the BEST driver/guide I’ve found ANYWHERE!! He’s actually gone and LIVED in the jungle for periods of time to study the animals/flora/fauna!! If he takes you into Manuel Antonio Park, you will often find many of the “official” Park Guides latching onto Oscar’s tour as he has so much knowledge on things++!
Another REALLY GOOD one is Carlos (in his off time he’s also a Forest Ranger & is a driver/guide in his off time).
DRIVER/TRANSPORTATION ONLY - Just need a driver/transportation – I use Frank Chicas’ Enjoying Costa Rica Tours. He has quite a few English-speaking drivers & 8 LEGAL Tourism vans – many less than a year old (& he can hook you up with larger buses+).
Nella at Exotur (http://exotur.com / info@exotur.com / 011-506-8-384-7403) - GO
To connect with all of these, email me at CostaRicaResourceGuide@gmail.com or call – from the U.S./Canada call on my San Diego # - 1-619-819-2726 or within Costa Rica – 8-378-6679
BUS - Transportes Morales (SJ-2-223-5567, Quepos-2-777-0263) - Route 613 Quepos & Manuel Antonio Express departs daily from the Coco Cola Terminal (Calle 16 & Avenida 1- Avenida 3) in San Jose (the CocaCola Terminal is where you’d catch the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus to come to the Fountains Guesthouse). The DIRECT Bus leaves from SJ at 6am, 9am (Mon.-Sat.), noon, 2:30pm & 5pm and takes 3 3/4 hours. It returns FROM Quepos at 4am (Mon.-Sat.), 6am, 9:30am, noon, 2:30pm & 5pm. PRICE: around $5. REGULAR/COLECTIVO (slow boat to China/making LOTS of stops) leaves at 7am, 10am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm (Mon.-Fri.) & returns at 5, 8am, 2pm & 4pm & takes ABOUT 4 1/2 hours.
Transportes Unidos la Costanera - REGULAR service – Route 639 which goes to Playa Dominical/Uvita but drops people off in Quepos. It leaves SJ at 7am, 11:30am & 1:30pm (Sat. & Sun.). 4 hours to Quepos.
From Quepos you catch a Route 653 Shuttle Bus that runs every 20 min.
(note buses do NOT have bathrooms so you get to stop when THEY tell you to stop/go!! [not good if you have a small bladder])
SHUTTLE - INTERBUS - Picks up in Sabana Norte - In front of Crowne Plaza Corabisi Hotel AT the Oxydental Torre Molino (in front of Mas x Menos) - HOURS: SJ to M.A.-8:15am or 2:30pm / Returns 7:45am / 1:45pm. - $39 each way.
WEBSITES
www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/english/photogallery.html - PICS www.manuelantoniocostarica.com/cr/default.asp
www.vacationcity.com/costa-rica/destinations/manuel-antonio www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/default.asp
www.manuelantoniobeach.com/manuelantoniobeach.com/nightlife.html http://MAQBeach.com
www.VisitManuelAntonio.com - Tourism/Chamber site http://ManuelAntonioToday.com
MAPS
www.cupotico.com/maps/Manuel%20Antonio%20maps.html www.costaricamap.com/ing/biopmanuel.html
THINGS TO DO DURING THE DAY
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK is a MUST MUST MUST SEE/DO!!! You WILL see all sorts of wildlife here – ESPECIALLY if you’re with the right guide!! Hire your own Personal Guide – I hear GREAT things about Gama (8-818-8207 / HolaGama@yahoo.com) who’s $45/per person(includes tickets, water and fruit) for about 3 hours (discounts for groups). Hire a Tour Guide within the park for about 2 hours - $25 (I’ve also seen $39) + $7 ticket/per person (2 person minimum). It's high but WELL worth it!! HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 7am-4pm (you MUST leave BY 4pm as often the incoming tide cuts off the park’s exit and in come the crocodiles!) - CLOSED on Mon. PRICE: $7 entrance. It’s at the Southern end of this area. Better yet – hire Oscar with Enjoying Costa Rica Tours (871-2900) to drive you from wherever to Manuel Antonio and get an EARLY start so he can lead you into the park. I’ve had MANY Guests do this and each time they said that the OTHER “official” park guides were jumping in on Oscars tours!!! He has AMAZING knowledge (but if you go every so often to live in the jungles to learn more – you’d be pretty darn AMAZING also!!!).
BEACHES - WARNING!!! This area has MANY TREACHEROUS WATERS and there are NO LIFEGUARDS on the beach!! I GOT CAUGHT IN A RIP-TIDE HERE!!!!!! BE CAREFUL AND NEVER SWIM WITHOUT OTHERS IN THE WATER AND ON THE BEACH.
Playa Manuel Antonio
Playa Espidillas Sur
Playa Escondido
Playitta (the nude/gay beach is no longer either)
SPICE TOUR - Rainforest Spices (www.RainForestSpices.com / 8-839-2721 / 2-779-1155-farm / vanilla@racsa. co. cr ) - Owner/Manager Henry Karczynski conducts tours of his Organic/Biodynamic spice Farm featuring Vanilla Beans, Cinnamon Sticks, and some other spices/goodies! I’ve heard Henry speak and he’s VERY informative!!
FISHING - There’s some GOOD fishing in this area.
FISHING EQUIPMENT - Quepos – AsoproQuepos
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SURFING - Quepos is perfectly positioned for experiencing a number of internationally celebrated surf breaks. Jaco, Hermosa, Esterillos and Dominical are all accessible. The little-known and spectacular Playa del Rey is nearby, and the local Playitas and Bajo breaks are just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. The water is a warm 78-82 degrees year-round. The biggest surf occurs June through August, however the surf is generally consistent at other times. There are a couple of excellent breaks on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, with Salsa Brava at Puerto Viejo being the most famous.
SURFING LESSONS - Playa Espadilla - Head down to the beach just outside Manuel Antonio National Park where you will meet your bilingual instructor and choose just the right board for your size and skill level. Instructors for these Estrella Tour surf lessons are genuine, kind, and good natured souls who share their knowledge and experience in a supportive and caring atmosphere. Local lifeguards, competitive surfers and visiting instructors provide a dynamic learning experience. Instruction is one-on-one and students are often able to stand up and ride a wave by the end of their very first day. A loaner board is provided for 2 hours after each surfing lesson to further hone your skills. Class schedules depend on the local tides. A half day surfing class lasts approximately 3 hours. 1/2 Day Class $55. 3 Days+ $45/day
SURF SHOPS - Burro
ISLA (Island) Damas Estuary (between Jaco and Quepos) Caimans, Sloths, Crocodiles, Boas, White face monkeys, egrets, Mangroves, Birds, Sea Kayaking (1/2 day tour $70/pp), Swamps (BRING GOOD STRONG mosquito spray!!). 1/2 day Boat Tour - $60-$65 (includes lunch or dinner, transportation and boat/guide). Time varies by tide. Passive activity.
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HIKE - Walk the hour-long hike from Playa Espidillas to the top of Punta Catedral enjoying Tide Pools and looking for monkeys and other animals (please do NOT feed the animals!!).
BIOLOGICAL RESERVE - rioSPAraiso Biological Reserve (293-5465 - near Quepos) has a couple tour packages - Their 3-in-1 Tour entails a Canopy Tour, Hot Springs (102ª water) and Horseback Riding (though I heard it could get rather steep!!). The 5-in-1 Tour adds Lunch at Pecari Lodge.
SEA KAYAKING - $65/pp
COASTAL PADDLE - A more challenging open ocean paddle along one of CRs most beautiful coastlines. Nearby islands are nesting sites for boobies and frigate birds. We stop for a swim and snacks in isolated Biesanz Bay and we lunch at the end of the trip, near the National Park of Manuel Antonio. Requirements :Some experience or reasonable fitness as waves and surf are common TOUR HOURS: 8am-noon OR 1-5pm. $65
DOLPHIN WATCH Coast Tour - Marvel At the mysterious islands with their jagged rock formation, towering cliffs and nesting grounds with numerous species of marine birds and their young. Listen to the blowholes; whistle with each surge of the waves. Help us count the varies types of dolphins, and whales that frolic just beyond the islands. Learn interesting facts about the National Park and history of Quepos Indians. Join us and witness those unforgettable offshore sunsets, taking a moment to relax and enjoy another beautiful afternoon in paradise. HOURS: 8:30am-noon, 1-6:30pm or 2pm-sunset. $70
TOCORI WATERFALLS and HORSEBACK RIDING - This horseback riding tour is a half day, through a typical Costa Rican area called Villa Nueva, where you will have a good opportunity to see the local country side and jungle. This excellent tour is 30 minutes driving from Quepos, and includes 1 hour riding, also don’t forget your bathing suit to take a swim in a beautiful waterfall on the way. For birdwatchers we recommend going in the afternoon for a better chance to see toucans and some other exotic birds. HOURS: 8am-1pm and 1:30-5:30pm. Transportation, guide, snacks and lunch or dinner. Requirements : Ability to ride for 1 hour approx. Easy ride. $60
WALK through RANCHO Don Gilberto - An excellent way to explore the plants and animals in the mountainous jungles near Manuel Antonio National. This walk takes you on partly shaded trails, allowing you to explore and discover. Snacks and refreshments are offered during the trip. HOURS: 7:30am-noon. Requirements : None, easy walk. Recommendations: Walking shoes, mosquito repellent hat or visor, and binoculars. $55
ATV TOURS - Drive your own fully-equipped ATV into the rugged mountains of Quepos, where your professional bilingual guides lead you through rustic tropical settings, unpaved roads, giant African Palm Plantations, working cattle farms, and typical Costa Rican towns like Naranjito and Villanueva. Savor the adventure as you ride through muddy trails, crystal clear streams, and winding mountain paths – all surrounded by Costa Rica´s diverse tropical rainforest. Then reward yourself by indulging in two breathtaking waterfalls, where you can swim in refreshing, crystalline waters. End your exotic journey with a delicious Tico-style meal at our private Finca Anita. Relax and unwind in pure tranquility, watching lively birds swoop overhead all while viewing stunning mountain vistas and Costa Rica´s unique tropical rain forest ecosystem. Overall, this is a Costa Rican adventure not to be missed! $95/1, $120/double (2 on one atv).
SAIL TOURS - Your adventure aboard our sail ships begins as you sail down the scenic coast, past the beautiful beaches and islands of Manuel Antonio Park. As the boats glides quietly under sail you’ll probably see dolphins which frequently swim in the boat’s bow wake. Occasional whales and giant sea turtles are a special thrill, and the ever present abundance of sea birds are enjoyed by even the most avid wildlife enthusiast. Our professional crew will guide you through this aquatic paradise while attending to your safety and comfort. They will personally serve you plentiful portions of delicious food, in the tradition of the great cruise ships but with a homemade touch. Good cooled beer, long drinks and soft drinks are included. On the morning and sunset cruise you will stop in a scenic jungle bay where you can swim or snorkel in the calm, refreshing water. All of your snorkel gear is provided just bring a towel and your swim dress with you. Also necessary is, that you have a good sun protection crème. On the sunset sail, after dinner, you may view one of the often spectacular sunsets. It is truly a romantic ending to a memorable day in paradise. $69.
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SCUBA DIVING Trip - For clients taking our Discover Scuba Diving Course or involved with other courses, Pick up time may be as early as 7am. The dive shop is the first stop: all divers must complete some simple paperwork. This is a PADI guideline. At this time we also get equipment sizing if it wasn’t taken on the reservation phone call. Within a few minutes the divers will be on their way to the pier where the dive team will welcome them on the boat. All gear will be prepared and ready for the divers. The first dive site is within 15 to 25 minutes. As we leave the pier the PADI Certified Dive master or Instructor onboard will brief the divers as to where the dive site is and their expectations. Divers begin to suit up, and go down for their first dive. Upon completion of the first dive the divers have fruits, juices and water during the surface interval, along with a fresh water shower. Surface time is spent cruising the Manuel Antonio waters, visiting with the Dolphins and the Whales, as we cruise around the park. Within 30 to 45 minutes we are ready for dive #2 at a different dive site. Once again the divers will get a briefing from the Divemaster. Upon completion of dive #2 the boat begins its return to the pier; transportation will be waiting for the clients. There will be a brief stop at the dive shop for divers to complete logbooks, then back to your hotel.
Fun Dive: for certified divers, includes total equipment package. 2-tank dive. $100
Discover Scuba Diving Course: 5 hours with instruction and dives, includes scuba lesson at the pool, with 2 ocean dives. Must dive with dive instructor no deeper then 40ft/12mtr. All equipment included. $175
HOURS dive times are 8am and 1pm (Pick up times are scheduled 45 minutes prior to the dive time).
SHOPS
MANUEL ANTONIO - On beach next to sidewalk (near Mono Loco and Marlin) - street artists. Souvenirs - Cay Costa. Art Gallery at Se Como No.
QUEPOS (downtown) - BEST area for Souvenirs – L’Aventura (in front of Hotel Kanuk – 2-777-1019 / 2-777-2472). Italian Clothes (men and women) - La Dolce Vita. Italian Clothes (male, female, kids) - Jungle Avenue. Lots of small Art Galleries.
RESTAURANTS
FAV RESTAURANTS:
ITALIAN Gato Negro at Tutu's Gay Bar (open to everyone). Aromas de Luz Hamburgo - They also have Movie Night every night at 9pm.
BREAKFAST Cafe Milagro. Condominiums Tulemar have a DELISH Breakfast BUFFET for $10 and spectacular ocean views (open to the public)
BURGERS Agua Azul
GRILL Steakhouse & seafood on the grill - La Cantina.
Barba Roja - REALLY good - also great for sunset & they have the BEST Nachos
INTERNATIONAL Bamboo Jam (the BEST restaurant in town, classier crowd. Live Latin Music on Tues. & Fri. 9pm-1am)(FRENCH).
ITALIAN / PIZZA Escalo Frio.
LIVE MUSIC Dos Locos (Quepos) - Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm
LIVE DANCING Salsa & Merengue Music for Dancing - Rio Azul (Quepos?)
LUNCH Marlin's on the Beach.
SEAFOOD Mar y Luna
Barba Roja - REALLY good - also great for sunset & they have the BEST Nachos.
Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel.
TAPAS Salsipuedes.
TEX MEX Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel
VIEWS - Agua Azul - AMAZING VIEWS
PLACES THAT WILL COOK THE FISH YOU CATCH - El Gran Escape, Banco Bar, Dos Locos
OTHER RESTAURANTS:
2x1 Pizza (2-777-4236) - PIZZA, buy one pizza – get the 2nd one FREE! ITALIAN. EXPRESS (800-621-2121). HOURS: Daily 7am-11pm.
Agua Azul - AMAZING VIEWS
Bamboo Jam - I’ve heard a few people refer to it as the BEST restaurant in town with a classier crowd. FRENCH / INTERNATIONAL. LIVE MUSIC (Latin) on Tues. & Fri. 9pm-1am.
Banco Bar - Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you!!!
Barba Roja Restaurant & Bar (2-777-0331) - GREAT for SUNSET VIEWS! BEST Nacho’s I’ve heard!! Great fish specials. Closed now for low/green season. GF
DIRECTIONS: in front of Casino Divisamar
Billy Beach’s Karolas (2-777-1557) - SEAFOOD. Award winning Bourbon Molasses BBQ Baby Back RIBS!! They claim they invented the original Coconut Margarita!! Nestled in the jungle el Fresco (open-air). Relaxing music in the background.
DIRECTIONS: in front of Café Milagro
B.S. Bar & Grill (2-77-5280) - AMERICANA, SPORTS BAR, BURGERS, great VIEWS - Across from Latitude 9 Realty
Cafe Milagro - Good for BREAKFAST
Coconuts on the Beach
Condominiums Tulemar has a DELISH Breakfast BUFFET for $10 and spectacular ocean views (open to the public)
Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - QUEPOS – MEXICAN. Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you – COOK YOUR CATCH!!! LIVE MUSIC Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm
El Gran Escape (2-777-0395) - QUEPOS – Oceanfront in the center. Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you – COOK YOUR CATCH!!! FRESH SEAFOOD. Tropical Sushi popular
Escalo Frio - ITALIAN / PIZZA
Gato Negro Restaurant & Bar (2-777-0408) - Get`s busy every night around midnight. GF
DIRECTIONS: in front of the airplane
La Cantina - STEAK house & SEAFOOD on the grill
La Hacienda Restaurant (2-777-3473) - GF.
DIRECTIONS: Plaza Yara
Latin Lounge - On the Hill side of the road north of Café Milagro. VERY good food and it is a good value!! YUMMM Fish Sandwich with freshly-made plantain chips!! On Thurs. night they have something Jwatson referred to as “a great dinner table for gays” saying it’s a great way to meet locals and other gay visitors and to ask Jim or Eric for details.
Mar Luna Restaurant (2-777-5107) - SEAFOOD and meat specialties. Claim to have the tastiest Mariscada? Tropical Acoustic Music. GF
DIRECTIONS: Near the School of Manuel Antonio on the main road. 150 mts North of the school
Marlin's on the Beach - Especially good for Lunch
Mono Loco - a rancho at the end of the beach - opening soon. If the rumored new manager takes over - this is going to be THE HOT SPOT on the weekends for sunset!!! (for gay & straight!!).
Salsipuedes Cantina (2-777-5019) - Great prices on \"bocas\"/TAPAS that you can make into meals. AWESOME ocean views!! GF
Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel has TexMex
QUEPOS
MEXICAN - Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - LIVE MUSIC Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm (coupon for free margarita with dinner at http://cupotico.com/coupons/business/coupon50/coupon50.html
OTHER RESTAURANTS:
Coconuts on the Beach
Billy Beach’s Karolas - Nestled in the jungle el Fresco (open-air) (2-777-1557) – in front of Café Milagro Relaxing music in the background.
Mono Loco - a rancho at the end of the beach - opening soon. If the rumored new manager takes over - this is going to be THE HOT SPOT on the weekends for sunset!!! (for gay and straight!!).
QUEPOS
MEXICAN - Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - LIVE MUSIC Wed. and Fri. 7-10pm (coupon for free margarita with dinner at www.cupotico.com/coupons/business/coupon50/coupon50.html
HAPPY HOUR
Barba Roja
Salsi Puedas
NIGHTLIFE
Mon. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Ladies Night - Byblos Casino
Tues. 10am - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Ladies Night - The Lounge
Live Latin Music - Bamboo Jam
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Wed. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
7-10pm - LIVE MUSIC - Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant in Quepos (2-777-1526) (coupon for free margarita with dinner at
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Reggae Night - The Lounge
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Thurs. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
GAY - Latin Lounge has something Jwatson referred to as “a great dinner table for gays” saying it’s a great way to meet locals and other gay visitors and to ask Jim or Eric for details. He said the food is very good and it is a good value
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
DJ playing Gringo Dance and Ladies Night - The Lounge
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Fri. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
7-10pm - LIVE MUSIC - Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant in Quepos (2-777-1526) (coupon for free margarita with dinner at
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Live Latin Music - Bamboo Jam
Latin Night (DJ) - Barba Roja
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Sat. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Latin Night (DJ) - Barba Roja
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Sun. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
QUEPOS
Arco Iris - truly a locals club, and you might only see a handful of gringos if you go there. NOTE: It’s pretty dead before 11pm.
For info on GAY MANUEL ANTONIO see: http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8166460_MzizE
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Updated: May 11, 2009 4:25am PST
![2009 Gemini (Vicki's) Birthday Party • Potluck • Networking • Opening of Self Empowerment Lending Library • Kick-Off of FOOD BANK • Book Sale Preview : .
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8156080_2euZ4
• Gemini (Vicki's [really on 6/9]+++++ MANY OTHERS [& they say if you want a good party - invite a Gemini!!]) Birthday Party • Potluck • Networking • Opening of our Self Empowerment Lending Library • Kick-Off of Gail Nystrom’s new Charity FOOD BANK • SUPER DISCOUNTED Preview of our upcoming Used Book Sale (preview of the BIG Unity Community Yard Sale happening Sat. & Sun. June 20 & 21 at the House of Self Empowerment)
WHEN: Sun. June 7 - 2-7pm (It will be a come in/out as you desire (you don't HAVE to stay the whole time)
WHERE: Vicki’s House of Self Empowerment / Fountain’s Guesthouse – Escazu (San Rafael)
Email for directions but we're ON Calle Vieja - about 75 mts. East of Calle Country Club - in front of Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio (look for the ORANGE BALLOONS)
It's time for our annual:
• GEMINI BIRTHDAY PARTY (my 52 years YOUNG b'day is 6/9 [that's why I am the way I am!!]!!) - bring other Gemini’s as well (& non-Gemini’s)
• POTLUCK (everyone bring food to share with 15-20 people or so [fyi - I'll provide Iced Tea & a non-caffinated Herbal Hot Tea]. Note we have quite a few vegetarians [& many not!])
• NETWORKING - PLEASE bring your business cards, brochures & whatever it is they're selling (or show us what you do)! We'll have tables around inside & the side patio & at one point (probably around 5pm [subject to change]) EVERYONE will gather in a circle & go around the room saying who they are & what they do (& receiving the acolades!!) &/or what their needs are (approx. 2 minutes each max).
• Official OPENING of SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARY - Bring/gift 10+ self-empowerment/Spiritual (NON-religious) resources (books, dvd’s, cd’s, (even videos & cassettes!!) & receive a FREE MEMBERSHIP - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com Not interested in the library membership? Bring 10 books - get 3 of the non-Self Empowerment ones!
• BENEFIT Kick Off for Gail Nystrom's is starting a new FOOD BANK to help feed people in La Carpio! Twice a month she'll prepare a BIG pot of soup & they can receive that & they have the opportunity to purchase a bag of groceries (staples below) for a small fee (so it's not a handout). Our help is REALLY needed!! I'm asking people instead of presents for me - to bring staples like rice, beans, cooking oil, tuna, salt, . . . to donate!! Like with many other projects my group (http://GraciasCostaRica.com) collects for - my home is a Donation Drop Off Point. Details coming soon to http://CRHF.org
CONTACT: Vicki - 8-378-6679 (NOTE: I'll be out of the country Mon. June 1-Thurs. June 4 in the afternoon in San Juan del Sur, NI) / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com
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Here are links to PICS FROM PREVIOUS BIRTHDAY PARTIES HELD AT THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT:
Vicki's 51st - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5119474_ACMcv
Rodrigo's http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/7039200_SRnGB
Gail Nystrom's http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/6207724_Hbb9F
.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Parties/2009-Gemini-Vickis-Birthday/Vickis50BdGroup/533628776_87Co5-Ti.jpg "2009 Gemini (Vicki's) Birthday Party • Potluck • Networking • Opening of Self Empowerment Lending Library • Kick-Off of FOOD BANK • Book Sale Preview : .
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8156080_2euZ4
• Gemini (Vicki's [really on 6/9]+++++ MANY OTHERS [& they say if you want a good party - invite a Gemini!!]) Birthday Party • Potluck • Networking • Opening of our Self Empowerment Lending Library • Kick-Off of Gail Nystrom’s new Charity FOOD BANK • SUPER DISCOUNTED Preview of our upcoming Used Book Sale (preview of the BIG Unity Community Yard Sale happening Sat. & Sun. June 20 & 21 at the House of Self Empowerment)
WHEN: Sun. June 7 - 2-7pm (It will be a come in/out as you desire (you don't HAVE to stay the whole time)
WHERE: Vicki’s House of Self Empowerment / Fountain’s Guesthouse – Escazu (San Rafael)
Email for directions but we're ON Calle Vieja - about 75 mts. East of Calle Country Club - in front of Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio (look for the ORANGE BALLOONS)
It's time for our annual:
• GEMINI BIRTHDAY PARTY (my 52 years YOUNG b'day is 6/9 [that's why I am the way I am!!]!!) - bring other Gemini’s as well (& non-Gemini’s)
• POTLUCK (everyone bring food to share with 15-20 people or so [fyi - I'll provide Iced Tea & a non-caffinated Herbal Hot Tea]. Note we have quite a few vegetarians [& many not!])
• NETWORKING - PLEASE bring your business cards, brochures & whatever it is they're selling (or show us what you do)! We'll have tables around inside & the side patio & at one point (probably around 5pm [subject to change]) EVERYONE will gather in a circle & go around the room saying who they are & what they do (& receiving the acolades!!) &/or what their needs are (approx. 2 minutes each max).
• Official OPENING of SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARY - Bring/gift 10+ self-empowerment/Spiritual (NON-religious) resources (books, dvd’s, cd’s, (even videos & cassettes!!) & receive a FREE MEMBERSHIP - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com Not interested in the library membership? Bring 10 books - get 3 of the non-Self Empowerment ones!
• BENEFIT Kick Off for Gail Nystrom's is starting a new FOOD BANK to help feed people in La Carpio! Twice a month she'll prepare a BIG pot of soup & they can receive that & they have the opportunity to purchase a bag of groceries (staples below) for a small fee (so it's not a handout). Our help is REALLY needed!! I'm asking people instead of presents for me - to bring staples like rice, beans, cooking oil, tuna, salt, . . . to donate!! Like with many other projects my group (http://GraciasCostaRica.com) collects for - my home is a Donation Drop Off Point. Details coming soon to http://CRHF.org
CONTACT: Vicki - 8-378-6679 (NOTE: I'll be out of the country Mon. June 1-Thurs. June 4 in the afternoon in San Juan del Sur, NI) / HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com
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Here are links to PICS FROM PREVIOUS BIRTHDAY PARTIES HELD AT THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT:
Vicki's 51st - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5119474_ACMcv
Rodrigo's http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/7039200_SRnGB
Gail Nystrom's http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/6207724_Hbb9F
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. http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8156080_2euZ4 • Gemini (Vic ...
Updated: May 11, 2009 12:03am PST
MANUEL ANTONIO (Gay), COSTA RICA
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HOME 4 RENT - ESCAZU - Visa De Oro
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BODYFLOW - A DETOX CLEANSE - IN PARADISE WITH SHLOMO IN ESCAZU - May 7-10
. May 7 (Thurs.) - 6:15pm - INTRODUCTION TO BODYFLOW A DETOX CLEANS ...
Updated: Apr 14, 2009 3:47pm PST
BEADING GOODIES & GEMSTONES FOR SALE - located in Escazu - 8-378-6679 / SarongGoddess@gmail.com
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The Escazu Teaching & Learning Community Presents - FACEBOOK CLASSES IN COSTA RICA
The Escazu Teaching & Learning Community presents FACEBOOK CLASSES IN ...
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"Change Your Life - Change Your Waistline" Workshop 1/20/09 - Escazu, Costa Rica
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR WAISTLINE Workshop Just imagine . . ...
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The Various Looks & Phases of VICKI SKINNER
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. . TAP INTO YOUR CREATIVE POWER! UNLOCK UNLIMITED ABUNDANCE & EMPOWERMENT WITH MARGOT DISKIN
. . (Spanish version at the bottom) TAP INTO YOUR CREATIVE POWER! U ...
Updated: Feb 25, 2009 1:35pm PST
![COOL BAMBOO BIRD FEEDER : This is a REALLY COOL Bird Feeder one of my workers created with just some pieces of bamboo & some rope!!
I originally had this created for this one BEAUTIFUL BoBo/MotMot bird who, if he's not there when I come out in the morning, I just call him "Mr. BoBo - Banana's" (or whatever) & literally, within 5 minutes, 98% of the time not only does he come but about 10-15 other birds do as do 1-5 squirrels who eat the Sunflower/Girasol seeds I give them (before finding the sunflower seeds [I get them the cheapest at the big market in Piedades de Santa Ana & a bit more at Saretto's] I was in constant battle with the squirrels [aka "Bandito's"] over them eating whatever I was putting out for the birds!!).
Here are some pics so you can see how it's done in case you want to make your own.
BB (my worker) can create customized (size) ones.
If you're interested, contact me at 8-378-6679 / SarongGoddess@gmail.com](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=7407009&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=Ggb9A&rand=5897 "COOL BAMBOO BIRD FEEDER : This is a REALLY COOL Bird Feeder one of my workers created with just some pieces of bamboo & some rope!!
I originally had this created for this one BEAUTIFUL BoBo/MotMot bird who, if he's not there when I come out in the morning, I just call him \"Mr. BoBo - Banana's\" (or whatever) & literally, within 5 minutes, 98% of the time not only does he come but about 10-15 other birds do as do 1-5 squirrels who eat the Sunflower/Girasol seeds I give them (before finding the sunflower seeds [I get them the cheapest at the big market in Piedades de Santa Ana & a bit more at Saretto's] I was in constant battle with the squirrels [aka \"Bandito's\"] over them eating whatever I was putting out for the birds!!).
Here are some pics so you can see how it's done in case you want to make your own.
BB (my worker) can create customized (size) ones.
If you're interested, contact me at 8-378-6679 / SarongGoddess@gmail.com")
This is a REALLY COOL Bird Feeder one of my workers created with just ...
Updated: Feb 20, 2009 8:26pm PST
![12/28/08 Potluck, Rodrigo Porras' Birthday, Gratitude, Letting Go Of '08, Bringing in '09 Fire Ceremony, Connection Party, : "CONNECTION GATHERING", December Birthday Honoring, New Moon & New Year Celebration & Potluck*
WHEN: Dec. 28 - 4-9pm
In town this weekend with nothin' to do?? Would you like to CONNECT with other like-minded Spirits into Self Empowerment, Connecting & Sharing Information & make some business & friend contacts?
We're having a gathering & you (& ANY other like-minded Spirits you'd like to invite) are invited!!
Do you have a business – something to share? Please bring your business cards, brochures, samples of what you sell or make. Are you a massage therapist or such? Show us your stuff – give us a taste of your talent (we’ll have at least 2 massage tables & a massage chair here or bring your own!).
CEREMONY - 7:30-9pm (prompt please)
Leonardo & Carolina http://LifeEnjoyer.com) will lead us in a little ceremony honoring the New Moon, 2008 & 2009 as well as doing a Burning Bowl sort of Ceremony & Maia & Sahayak with share an AMAZING instrument from Switzerland - the "Hang" & a BEAUTIFUL Native American G Flute http://InspirationUnlimited.com.au) will be sharing!
*A guest of mine is in Hospital San Juan de Dios on life support with a 80% chance of making his transition soon. In this ceremony we will put some energy out to him for his Spirit to do whatever is for his highest good & for his girlfriend Ella who will be joining us.
There should be a nice balance of Ticos & gringos!
The House of Self Empowerment is home to Gracias Costa Rica - a Donation Drop-Off Point for various charities. We welcome you to bring anything you’d like to share. What’s ESPECIALLY needed right now, unused prescription drugs & vitamins, blankets, heavy clothes/jackets, shoes for Helping Hands, light clothes/jackets (for the Caribbean side), school supplies, Christmas Gifts (new or gently used), furniture/household items/appliances (in working condition), used computers (working) & as always – basic food staples . Go tohttp://GraciasCostaRica.com for more ideas.
(note: This originally started off as a party to honor the wonderful massage therapist Rodrigo Porras [Dec. 17] & we realized we have a few other December birthday people. Do you have a birthday in Dec.? Let us know! This party will be many of Rodrigo’s friends)
POTLUCK: Each person attending - please bring your info, enough food to share with at least 10-15 others & whatever you're drinking (alcohol not really encouraged).
WHERE: The House Of Self Empowerment - ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club in Escazu
700 mts. West of the Scotia Split/Mas x Menos or 75 mts. East of Calle Country Club.
The "blink & you miss it" entry/driveway DIRECTLY across the street from Cafe Torino (in Plaza del Rio [home also to Cafe Te Con Te]).
Look for the orange balloons & the tiki torches & follow down the bad dirt driveway 100 mts. to the split & turn Right to the Orange House. Please park on the grass & leave enough space for others.
RSVP: 8-843-6857-Rodrigo (Spanish) / 8-8-378-6679-Vicki (English)
Please e-mail us your contact information including email address (to learn about upcoming workshops at the House of Self Empowerment, go to -http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com as well as specials Rodrigo has!
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AKI - Domingo 28 de Diciembre de 4pm a 9pm
Aprovecharemos la ocasión para felicitar a Rodrigo Porras, Terapeuta Corporal quien recientemente celebró su cumpleaños (17/12/2008), además recibiremos La Luna Nueva y el Año Nuevo.
Esta es una buena oportunidad para quien está en la capital este fin de semana, con tiempo disponible para compartir con seres espirituales semejantes y deseoso de demostrar sus habilidades, por eso se le anima a traer sus tarjetas, brochures o folletos con la información de lo que usted hace, con gusto se le recibirá. Nosotros contamos con el servicio de Masaje Terapéutico para lo cual está a su disposición una silla ergonómica especial y dos camillas igualmente acondicionadas para su confort.
PRONTO: 7:30-9pm - Será partícipe de una CEREMONIA con Leonardo Cordero y con Carolina http://TerapiaAlternativa.net / http://DisfruteLaVida.com) en honor a la Luna Nueva 2008-2009; también podrá observar una ceremonia con asombrosos instrumentos de Suiza (Hong y flauta nativa del indio americano).
Será una mezcla entre gringos y ticos.
Este no solo es un punto de reunión sino también de donación, `por lo que agradecemos cualquier cosa que pueda compartir con los que menos tienen, por ejemplo ropa, regalos de navidad nuevos o usados.
Recordatorios importantes: 1-Una vez que lleguen a la dirección que ya se les indicó deben buscar 100 metros hacia adentro de la entrada principal, seguir los globos anaranjados y las antorchas.
2-Además de celebrar el cumpleaños de Rodrigo Porras, también se tomarán en cuenta otros cumpleañeros. Si usted es uno de esos será bienvenido.
3-Traer suficiente alimento para compartir con un máximo de 15-20 personas.
4-Favor dejar espacio para los carros.
5-Para los próximos talleres de capacitación de Crecimiento Interno o de Terapia Corporal puede consultar en
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Events/122808-Potluck-Rodrigo-Porras/FS1aElla/452119146_9vqFu-Ti.jpg "12/28/08 Potluck, Rodrigo Porras' Birthday, Gratitude, Letting Go Of '08, Bringing in '09 Fire Ceremony, Connection Party, : \"CONNECTION GATHERING\", December Birthday Honoring, New Moon & New Year Celebration & Potluck*
WHEN: Dec. 28 - 4-9pm
In town this weekend with nothin' to do?? Would you like to CONNECT with other like-minded Spirits into Self Empowerment, Connecting & Sharing Information & make some business & friend contacts?
We're having a gathering & you (& ANY other like-minded Spirits you'd like to invite) are invited!!
Do you have a business – something to share? Please bring your business cards, brochures, samples of what you sell or make. Are you a massage therapist or such? Show us your stuff – give us a taste of your talent (we’ll have at least 2 massage tables & a massage chair here or bring your own!).
CEREMONY - 7:30-9pm (prompt please)
Leonardo & Carolina http://LifeEnjoyer.com) will lead us in a little ceremony honoring the New Moon, 2008 & 2009 as well as doing a Burning Bowl sort of Ceremony & Maia & Sahayak with share an AMAZING instrument from Switzerland - the \"Hang\" & a BEAUTIFUL Native American G Flute http://InspirationUnlimited.com.au) will be sharing!
*A guest of mine is in Hospital San Juan de Dios on life support with a 80% chance of making his transition soon. In this ceremony we will put some energy out to him for his Spirit to do whatever is for his highest good & for his girlfriend Ella who will be joining us.
There should be a nice balance of Ticos & gringos!
The House of Self Empowerment is home to Gracias Costa Rica - a Donation Drop-Off Point for various charities. We welcome you to bring anything you’d like to share. What’s ESPECIALLY needed right now, unused prescription drugs & vitamins, blankets, heavy clothes/jackets, shoes for Helping Hands, light clothes/jackets (for the Caribbean side), school supplies, Christmas Gifts (new or gently used), furniture/household items/appliances (in working condition), used computers (working) & as always – basic food staples . Go tohttp://GraciasCostaRica.com for more ideas.
(note: This originally started off as a party to honor the wonderful massage therapist Rodrigo Porras [Dec. 17] & we realized we have a few other December birthday people. Do you have a birthday in Dec.? Let us know! This party will be many of Rodrigo’s friends)
POTLUCK: Each person attending - please bring your info, enough food to share with at least 10-15 others & whatever you're drinking (alcohol not really encouraged).
WHERE: The House Of Self Empowerment - ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club in Escazu
700 mts. West of the Scotia Split/Mas x Menos or 75 mts. East of Calle Country Club.
The \"blink & you miss it\" entry/driveway DIRECTLY across the street from Cafe Torino (in Plaza del Rio [home also to Cafe Te Con Te]).
Look for the orange balloons & the tiki torches & follow down the bad dirt driveway 100 mts. to the split & turn Right to the Orange House. Please park on the grass & leave enough space for others.
RSVP: 8-843-6857-Rodrigo (Spanish) / 8-8-378-6679-Vicki (English)
Please e-mail us your contact information including email address (to learn about upcoming workshops at the House of Self Empowerment, go to -http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com as well as specials Rodrigo has!
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AKI - Domingo 28 de Diciembre de 4pm a 9pm
Aprovecharemos la ocasión para felicitar a Rodrigo Porras, Terapeuta Corporal quien recientemente celebró su cumpleaños (17/12/2008), además recibiremos La Luna Nueva y el Año Nuevo.
Esta es una buena oportunidad para quien está en la capital este fin de semana, con tiempo disponible para compartir con seres espirituales semejantes y deseoso de demostrar sus habilidades, por eso se le anima a traer sus tarjetas, brochures o folletos con la información de lo que usted hace, con gusto se le recibirá. Nosotros contamos con el servicio de Masaje Terapéutico para lo cual está a su disposición una silla ergonómica especial y dos camillas igualmente acondicionadas para su confort.
PRONTO: 7:30-9pm - Será partícipe de una CEREMONIA con Leonardo Cordero y con Carolina http://TerapiaAlternativa.net / http://DisfruteLaVida.com) en honor a la Luna Nueva 2008-2009; también podrá observar una ceremonia con asombrosos instrumentos de Suiza (Hong y flauta nativa del indio americano).
Será una mezcla entre gringos y ticos.
Este no solo es un punto de reunión sino también de donación, `por lo que agradecemos cualquier cosa que pueda compartir con los que menos tienen, por ejemplo ropa, regalos de navidad nuevos o usados.
Recordatorios importantes: 1-Una vez que lleguen a la dirección que ya se les indicó deben buscar 100 metros hacia adentro de la entrada principal, seguir los globos anaranjados y las antorchas.
2-Además de celebrar el cumpleaños de Rodrigo Porras, también se tomarán en cuenta otros cumpleañeros. Si usted es uno de esos será bienvenido.
3-Traer suficiente alimento para compartir con un máximo de 15-20 personas.
4-Favor dejar espacio para los carros.
5-Para los próximos talleres de capacitación de Crecimiento Interno o de Terapia Corporal puede consultar en
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com")
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![EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS IN COSTA RICA : I welcome you to pass this on to EVERYONE that lives in an earthquake area!!
COSTA RICA WAS HIT BY A 6.2 EARTHQUAKE ON JAN. 8, '09. Not overly strong by traditional standards & we were blessed that it was in a more rural location about 20 miles north of San Jose, hence didn't have the casualties it could have been worse but it was freaky in that because of the motion & recent rains, it seems like in some ways the ground just opened up taking whatever was in it's way which you can see in some pictures at:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/7068831_HFDjM
as well as to find out what you can do to help out (even if you're IN the U.S.).
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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CLASS
WHEN: SAT. March 7 - 9-11-Spanish & 11-1-English
Since it's inevitable that we WILL be having more earthquakes in Costa Rica, I'm working on creating an EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CLASS with Emergency Response Expert & employee of Costa Rica's Comision Nacional de Emergencias - John Laurent for Sat. Feb. 7 at The House of Self Empowerment in Escazu. For more info/to reserve, e- me at HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com or call 8-378-6679.
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THINGS TO HAVE TO HELP BE A BIT MORE PREPARED FOR FUTURE EARTHQUAKES IN COSTA RICA
DARE TO BE PREPARED!!!
This blurb is a compilation of info I’ve pieced together from LOTS of resources, as well as my observations/experiences growing up in California & experiencing LOTS of earthquakes of varying magnitudes!! I’m a BIG believer that having information helps us be more EMPOWERMENT so WHEN something happens (& it WILL living in Costa Rica!!), we can hopefully react more consciously hence handle everything better & be able to help others more!! This document is NOT the gospel & I’m NOT a professional (though I’m waiting for a friend’s response to it that’s out there on the line as a Emergency Response Expert).
I used to keep a “Bag” filled with the items listed below. It was a duffel bag on wheels so it’s easy to grab & drag out. Now I keep most of the things in 2 places but writing this I’m thinking it might be smart to go back to that bag again - just in case. A Backpack is good if you want to put the ultra basics in.
One “hit” I got after one of my friends was given 20 min. to run into her home that was destroyed in the last big San Francisco earthquake was to have one small bag that if you HAD to run for your life - what would be the MOST IMPORTANT things you’d want to take like documents, photos, jewels, special keepsakes.
Another “hit” I JUST got was to batten down the hatches some more so I had my friend looped extra wire tied a few times around screws - securing mirrors, clocks & wall art.
Assume if a major earthquake/disaster happens that most everything will be closed down at least for a few days &/or power has resumed &/or supplies will be limited/non-existent - banks, stores, gas stations, public transportation (to say nothing of restaurants!), hence the importance of being as prepared as possible. PLAN AHEAD!!!
I also have my entertainment center bolted to the wall with “L Brackets” & I put rubbery meshy shelf liner under things so they don’t slide off shelves, etc. (I only lost 2 glasses - neither I had this under & a big heavy expensive vase was just fine that was next to it).
I keep a whole set of clothes at the front of the house along with shoes & a jacket – just in case (after a big one, I’ve been known to sleep with my clothes on – just in case I need to run!!).
ELECTRICITY GOING OUT - I had one of the guys with the power company share an IMPORTANT HINT with me to help prevent potential problems – in the case of a power failure, you might want to shut off all your power switches from the main box but say one or two key ones as he said there IS the POTENTIAL of frying your electrical system via a power surge when the power comes back on (evidently this seems to be especially prevalent when they turned your electricity like they like to do if you’re a couple days late from paying your bill in Costa Rica!!).
In times after a large earthquake & knowing more strong aftershocks can happen (or when I know we’re going to have a scheduled power outage) I turn my fridge & freezer up to 8-9 so things will last longer.
Put Latches on Cabinet Doors (especially where you have breakables – saves you cleanup/work time!]) – even if only a Friction Catch - http://worksafetech.com/pages/Cabinet_Latches.html
We’ve been taught to stand in a doorway but I find that MANY doorways in Costa Rica are WOOD framed. NOT enough to support much of anything hence having SERIOUS potential to kill you!!
Get to know & CARE about your neighbors!! You may just need each other in case of an emergency!! You can share tools, help each other, share food, have a party (that’s what we did in the San Francisco earthquake – since we had no electricity in the whole area & it didn’t seem like it was going to come on any time soon, all the neighbors brought their food out of the fridge, alcohol & we feasted & partied all night (some of us [ok – me!!] figuring if something worse happened, we’d feel it less if we were drunk!!). Being new in the complex, I hadn’t known many of my neighbors, which I got to know FAST!!! This is ESPECIALLY important for people that are single &/or have any health issues/special needs.
With your family/housemates, have an “escape route” (as you would in case of a fire).
In areas with serious damage – put out a white flag out after the quake if everyone and everything is OK.
THINGS I FEEL ARE IMPORTANT TO HAVE TO BE AS PREPARED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE STRIKES AGAIN (& you KNOW it WILL living in Costa Rica):
7 STEPS TO EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
STEP #1: Identify potential hazards in your home and begin to fix them.
STEP #2: Create a disaster-preparedness plan.
STEP #3: Prepare disaster supplies kits.
STEP #4: Identify your building's potential weaknesses and begin to fix them.
STEP #5: Protect yourself during earthquake shaking- drop, cover, and hold on.
STEP #6: After the earthquake, check for injuries and damage.
STEP #7: When safe, continue to follow your disaster-preparedness plan.
THINGS TO HAVE IN YOUR HOUSE BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE STRIKES
BAGS: Heavy-duty BIG plastic bags for waste disposal (or as a rain poncho).
BATTERIES: LOTS of extras in various sizes (check or better yet, change them at least once or twice a year). Personally, though I normally use them, in this case, I would NOT relying on re-chargeables since they tend to not last as long & you may not have electricity to re-charge them.
BLANKETS: If you’re in an area that sometimes get colder – you might want to have some Solar Blankets.
BLEACH: To add to the water if needed.
BOOTS / STURDY SHOES:
BUCKET - BIG WITH a Lid (to go to the bathroom in [especially helpful if it’s outside & you can dump it in a pile of dirt] unless you have plenty of stored water to flush it down [this is a good time to enact the “When it is yellow, be mellow. When it is brown, flush it down” policy]). OR PORT-A-POTTY (BUCKET aka Honey Pot): http://prepare4disaster.com/default.asp?C=1&S=500&A=F&SearchText=&CategoryID=1387&NID=5961420
BUTANE LIGHTER: (for lighting candles. Do NOT use matches as they get soggy with humidity)
CANDLES - TEA: Tea candles are best as they do NOT drip & last 3-4 hours on average. You can get a bag of 100 at PriceSmart for around 3,000. The markets have small boxes of them.
Here’s a site for some long lasting candles+ (including a 120 hour candle) - http://storesonlinepro.com/store/1609487/page/771224
CAR: Extra tire, jumper cables, taper thing to break the window, fuses, inspection lights, Flat Tire Fixer, tow ropes, traffic cones, reflecting triangles.
CASH: Have enough small bills to last you at least 4+ days – especially if the power is off & atm machines aren’t working. Credit card processing may NOT be possible/working if the power is down.
CELL PHONE!!!!!! HAVE A CELL PHONE!!!!!! You can get a Winding CELL PHONE RE-CHARGER: http://prepare4disaster.com/default.asp?S=503&A=E&PKV=C-101|0
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
FIRST AID KIT: LOTS of band-aids, Antibiotic Ointment, Pain stopper, Asprin/asprin-type product (peppermint or eucalyptus oil is the natural way I handle headaches), Gauze Pads, burn dressings, burn spray, hydrogen peroxide, ice packs, SPF wipes, antimicrobial wipes.
FOOD: Have PLENTY of canned food (ideally with the pop tops – otherwise make sure to have a MECHANICAL/ manual can opener), things with a long shelf life to last at least 4-7 days. “Rations” - http://bepreparedsupply.com/page/771201 http://EarthquakeSolutions.com/id21.html Even better – HEALTHIER FOODS like Protein Bars, dehydrated fruits. Heck, through in some TREATS for you!! (in the BIG San Francisco earthquake, all I wanted on my way home from work was a bottle of Chivas Regal! Though I RARELY drink, my take was IF something worse came down, I didn’t want to feel it & I was splurging/going out in style!!!
GAS MASK: (especially for a volcanic eruption)
GENERATOR:
GLOVES: LEATHER / WORK GLOVES (HEAVY DUTY - the heavier the better for removing debris)
KITCHEN THINGS:
MISC. - Knife (larger), Bottle Opener, CAN OPENER (non-electric/manual -you can’t open the canned foods without it [especially useful if it is multi-function]. ESPECIALLY important to have cans with flip top!!!!)
DISPOSABLE SERVING THINGS - You’re not going to want to do dishes (that is IF you have water) so have a BUNCH of Paper Plates, Disposable Flatware & Disposable Cups.
LADDER – Especially an EMERGENCY ESCAPE LADDER or at least some heavy duty rope knotted to shimmy down if you have 2+ stories.
LIGHTS (see candles [MOST crucial!!!]):
FLASHLIGHTS - I normally keep one by the front door, one in my night stand, one in my desk at least. I also have a BIG industrial strength one. NOTE: I keep the batteries in a baggie taped to the item so they don’t wear down.
PUSH LIGHTS: http://alibaba.com/showroom/Push_Light.html I have these strategically placed near the entrance in each bedroom, one in each bathroom, a few in the halls & others in most common spaces around my home. They slip over a nail so if the lights go out, you can just lift it off & walk on!
SOLAR POWERED: http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/solar-powered-flashlight.html
HAND-CRANKED - http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/emergency-communication-kit
HEADLAMPS/LIGHTS (that strap around your forehead) - http://Opticsplanet.net/headlamps.html
LIST OF IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO: Everything from the police, water, power, phone departments, ambulance (better yet - join
MASK: DUST or RESPIRATOR: Something if there is smoke/fumes or dust in the air (a REALLY GOOD one in a volcanic eruption)
MEDICINE: ALWAYS have at least a few+ days supply of any medicine you’re dependent on!!! Especially because pharmacies may be closed down.
MONEY (see “Cash”)
PAPER TOWELS:
PERSONAL CARE: In case you can’t run back in & get these things - Toothbrush, ToothPaste, Soap, Face Cream, Makeup (I go for the basics), Razor, etc. - things you just can not live without, Tampons or Pads, Brush/Comb, Shampoo, Conditioner, if you wear contacts - whatever you need for them,
PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS: toilet paper, hand sanitizer, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wet naps/baby wipes (REALLY GOOD for cleaning yourself up!!), tissue, razors, combs, port-a-potties, toilet chemicals, showers, privacy tarps.
PETS: If you have any pets – remember to have at least a few days of food for them also.
PHONE: The OLD FASHIONED TRIM LINE phones are the best as they do NOT require plugging into an electrical/power outlet.
PORT-A-POTTY type thing: http://bepreparedsupply.com/page/771205 (or "Tico-ize"/"jerry-rig"/make yourself one with a 5 gallon bucket & set a toilet seat on top)
RADIO: BEST - some sort of Hand Cranked radio so you’re only using power when you need it (http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/emergency-communication-kit). REALLY GOOD is the Flashlight with the Siren Alarm & Flashing Red Light in it (THOUGH – I’ve heard these are NOT so great as they drain the battery faster. Of course this only helps if you can understand Spanish). Solar Radio - http://Earthquakesolutions.com/id24.html Others: http://EarthquakeStore.com/communications-radios.php
RAIN GEAR: You know ALWAYS to be prepared for rain in Costa Rica. Have a bunch of rain ponchos.
SCISSORS
SMALL TV - BATTERY OPERATED: Better yet - an AC/DC TV/AM/FM Radio combo I find best (make sure you have LOTS of batteries for this as it takes a LOT & they tend to be D’s which aren’t always easy to find in CR).
STOVE: Little camping BUTANE CAMP STOVE or single burner & CANS OF BUTANE &/or a GAS OR REGULAR BARBEQUE to cook on outdoors
SWISS ARMY KNIFE:
TAPE: Especially SILVER DUCT TAPE or MASKING TAPE (to help keep whatever unbroken window glass in temporarily as well as to keep as much stuff from coming in [so you don’t have to clean up as much!])
TARPS:
TENT: EPA & HiperMas have CHEAP pup tents
TOILET PAPER: Quite a few rolls
TOOLS: Wrench (adjustable, crescent & pipe wrenches to turn off gas and water supplies. MOST important – a On Duty Gas Shut-Off Wrench [CRUCIAL if you have gas to prevent explosion] Make sure you’ve tried this BEFORE so you KNOW what you’re doing. EVERY family member should know how to turn off the water, hot water tanks, gas, master switch on the electricity+!! - http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/gas-water-shut-off-tool, Screw Drivers (ideally a multi-head one), Hammers, Nails (all sizes), PryBar, Shovels, Bolt Cutters, Axes, Saws, Safety Goggles, ROPE, mirrors, pliers, crow bars, dust masks, duct tape, hard hats, safety goggles, knives!!!
TOWELS: For yourself & rags to clean
TURN OFF YOUR MASTER ELECTRICAL SWITCH (when the power goes back on again - it could be such a surge that it could fry your outlets & what’s connected to them).
TWEEZERS: To get glass out
VOICEMAIL ON YOUR HOME PHONE (as well as cell of course): I think chances are better of electricity being off (hence a personal answering machine not working) vs. the ICE voicemail system going down. Create a plan with select people that Goddess forbid, if you cell dies, someone else has your code to get into your voicemail & can leave a message saying you’re ok or where they can reach you otherwise. ESPECIALLY have someone NOT in your area. Also, have someone out of your area that can call your friends/people concerned to let them know you’re ok (which means giving them a list of all emails/phone #s).
WALKIE TALKIES
WATER - PURIFIED/DRINKING: I ALWAYS have at LEAST one 5-gallon bottle of purified water (ideally a bunch of individual water bottles for each person which would mean a siphon to pour it into). A DRINKING WATER PUMP is smart (if you have it up on a stand, aftershocks may knock it over. You can find these at the market where you find the 5-gallon bottles).
I also have a 5-gallon bottle filled with tap water that I put under the cupboards in each bathroom for when the water goes out (& you KNOW it does in Costa Rica).
Water for each family member for at least one to two weeks (allow at least 1 gallon per person per day to cover for drinking, cleaning & cooking) and purification tablets or chlorine bleach to purify drinking water from other sources.
http://Earthquakesolutions.com/id70.html
COLLAPSIBLE CUPS
Getting Water from your Water Heater - http://Earthquakesolutions.com/id58.html
PRESERVING WATER - Pure or distilled water doesn't need to be preserved. It will stay fresh literally forever. It will take on the taste of the container it's in and it looses it's dissolved oxygen. Water from the tap is pure enough to last indefinitely. You get into trouble if there's some kind of food for bacteria in the water. The loss of the oxygen makes it taste flat. When you decide to drink it just pour it back and forth between a couple of containers and it will taste OK. Chlorine is use to purify water. Four or five drops of house hold bleach in a gallon will kill most anything of an organic nature in the water after you let it set a while. The chlorine is used up in oxidizing the impurities so the amount is determined by just how much stuff is in the water. If there's too much chlorine in it you will taste it and you can again pour it between a couple of containers to let the excess escape before you drink it. This is good in an extreme emergency. Of course you settle out the mud first. Things like oil and hydrocarbons ruin the whole process.
WHISTLE: Smart idea!! - oOne for each person in the house that they keep in their bedroom plus a few in this kit. This could be a lifesaver!
WIPES: I have a big can of these - one for personal care (like Baby Wipes. Good in place of showers. These are QUITE expensive in CR but Pequeño Mundo has them in their Kids area for quite cheap!!) & one Antiseptic like for the Kitchen (PriceSmart carries 3 of the big cans for around $20 [to me WELL worth the investment!!])
WOMEN – PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS (like sanitary napkins, etc. if you’re still in that way!)
MISC: Depending on where you live you might want to have Insect Repellant, Sunscreen, Rain Ponchos, Jacket.
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WHERE TO BUY TOOLS/THINGS:
Here is a GOOD website where you can buy things / tools for Earthquake Preparedness:
http://prepare4disaster.com/default.asp?S=E3&Document=Earthquaketips&NID=2516817
http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/earthquake-kits
http://BePreparedSupply.com/page/754286
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PLANNING GUIDES / DISASTER SURVIVAL BOOKLET
THE “OFFICIAL SITES”
http://RedCross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d229a5f06620c6052b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=354c2aebdaadb110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1
http://fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_during.shtm
THE CONTROVERSIAL SITE (yet the one that “feels” most accurate for ME):
DOUG COPP'S ARTICLE ON THE "TRIANGLE OF LIFE" & WHAT TO DO IN AN EARTHQUAKE
There are many things out there that dispute Doug Copp’s findings/beliefs on how to react in an earthquake, you get to do what YOUR intuition “feels” right. For ME, there’s a LOT in what Copp says & if animals are following these leads with their natural VERY intuitive nature, I think there IS a lot to be said about that. You look at it & figure out for yourself!! http://AmerRescue.org/triangleoflife.htm
http://JohnMartin.com/earthquakes/EQGUIDES/eqgui_1041.htm
http://DisasterSafety.org
http://fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm
http://prepare4disaster.com/default.asp?C=1&S=E3&Document=FreeBooklet&NID=5961421
SPANISH - http://EarthquakeCountry.info/roots-es/cover.html
ENGLISH - http://EarthquakeCountry.info/roots/cover.html
BOOKS: http://EarthquakeSolutions.com/id47.html
http://www.earthquakesolutions.com/id44.html
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What hints do YOU have to add???? e- me at CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com or call me (Vicki Skinner) at 8-378-6679 from within Costa Rica or from the U.S. at 1-619-819-2726.
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=7094411&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=akrDT&rand=9018 "EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS IN COSTA RICA : I welcome you to pass this on to EVERYONE that lives in an earthquake area!!
COSTA RICA WAS HIT BY A 6.2 EARTHQUAKE ON JAN. 8, '09. Not overly strong by traditional standards & we were blessed that it was in a more rural location about 20 miles north of San Jose, hence didn't have the casualties it could have been worse but it was freaky in that because of the motion & recent rains, it seems like in some ways the ground just opened up taking whatever was in it's way which you can see in some pictures at:
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/7068831_HFDjM
as well as to find out what you can do to help out (even if you're IN the U.S.).
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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CLASS
WHEN: SAT. March 7 - 9-11-Spanish & 11-1-English
Since it's inevitable that we WILL be having more earthquakes in Costa Rica, I'm working on creating an EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CLASS with Emergency Response Expert & employee of Costa Rica's Comision Nacional de Emergencias - John Laurent for Sat. Feb. 7 at The House of Self Empowerment in Escazu. For more info/to reserve, e- me at HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com or call 8-378-6679.
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THINGS TO HAVE TO HELP BE A BIT MORE PREPARED FOR FUTURE EARTHQUAKES IN COSTA RICA
DARE TO BE PREPARED!!!
This blurb is a compilation of info I’ve pieced together from LOTS of resources, as well as my observations/experiences growing up in California & experiencing LOTS of earthquakes of varying magnitudes!! I’m a BIG believer that having information helps us be more EMPOWERMENT so WHEN something happens (& it WILL living in Costa Rica!!), we can hopefully react more consciously hence handle everything better & be able to help others more!! This document is NOT the gospel & I’m NOT a professional (though I’m waiting for a friend’s response to it that’s out there on the line as a Emergency Response Expert).
I used to keep a “Bag” filled with the items listed below. It was a duffel bag on wheels so it’s easy to grab & drag out. Now I keep most of the things in 2 places but writing this I’m thinking it might be smart to go back to that bag again - just in case. A Backpack is good if you want to put the ultra basics in.
One “hit” I got after one of my friends was given 20 min. to run into her home that was destroyed in the last big San Francisco earthquake was to have one small bag that if you HAD to run for your life - what would be the MOST IMPORTANT things you’d want to take like documents, photos, jewels, special keepsakes.
Another “hit” I JUST got was to batten down the hatches some more so I had my friend looped extra wire tied a few times around screws - securing mirrors, clocks & wall art.
Assume if a major earthquake/disaster happens that most everything will be closed down at least for a few days &/or power has resumed &/or supplies will be limited/non-existent - banks, stores, gas stations, public transportation (to say nothing of restaurants!), hence the importance of being as prepared as possible. PLAN AHEAD!!!
I also have my entertainment center bolted to the wall with “L Brackets” & I put rubbery meshy shelf liner under things so they don’t slide off shelves, etc. (I only lost 2 glasses - neither I had this under & a big heavy expensive vase was just fine that was next to it).
I keep a whole set of clothes at the front of the house along with shoes & a jacket – just in case (after a big one, I’ve been known to sleep with my clothes on – just in case I need to run!!).
ELECTRICITY GOING OUT - I had one of the guys with the power company share an IMPORTANT HINT with me to help prevent potential problems – in the case of a power failure, you might want to shut off all your power switches from the main box but say one or two key ones as he said there IS the POTENTIAL of frying your electrical system via a power surge when the power comes back on (evidently this seems to be especially prevalent when they turned your electricity like they like to do if you’re a couple days late from paying your bill in Costa Rica!!).
In times after a large earthquake & knowing more strong aftershocks can happen (or when I know we’re going to have a scheduled power outage) I turn my fridge & freezer up to 8-9 so things will last longer.
Put Latches on Cabinet Doors (especially where you have breakables – saves you cleanup/work time!]) – even if only a Friction Catch - http://worksafetech.com/pages/Cabinet_Latches.html
We’ve been taught to stand in a doorway but I find that MANY doorways in Costa Rica are WOOD framed. NOT enough to support much of anything hence having SERIOUS potential to kill you!!
Get to know & CARE about your neighbors!! You may just need each other in case of an emergency!! You can share tools, help each other, share food, have a party (that’s what we did in the San Francisco earthquake – since we had no electricity in the whole area & it didn’t seem like it was going to come on any time soon, all the neighbors brought their food out of the fridge, alcohol & we feasted & partied all night (some of us [ok – me!!] figuring if something worse happened, we’d feel it less if we were drunk!!). Being new in the complex, I hadn’t known many of my neighbors, which I got to know FAST!!! This is ESPECIALLY important for people that are single &/or have any health issues/special needs.
With your family/housemates, have an “escape route” (as you would in case of a fire).
In areas with serious damage – put out a white flag out after the quake if everyone and everything is OK.
THINGS I FEEL ARE IMPORTANT TO HAVE TO BE AS PREPARED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE STRIKES AGAIN (& you KNOW it WILL living in Costa Rica):
7 STEPS TO EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
STEP #1: Identify potential hazards in your home and begin to fix them.
STEP #2: Create a disaster-preparedness plan.
STEP #3: Prepare disaster supplies kits.
STEP #4: Identify your building's potential weaknesses and begin to fix them.
STEP #5: Protect yourself during earthquake shaking- drop, cover, and hold on.
STEP #6: After the earthquake, check for injuries and damage.
STEP #7: When safe, continue to follow your disaster-preparedness plan.
THINGS TO HAVE IN YOUR HOUSE BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE STRIKES
BAGS: Heavy-duty BIG plastic bags for waste disposal (or as a rain poncho).
BATTERIES: LOTS of extras in various sizes (check or better yet, change them at least once or twice a year). Personally, though I normally use them, in this case, I would NOT relying on re-chargeables since they tend to not last as long & you may not have electricity to re-charge them.
BLANKETS: If you’re in an area that sometimes get colder – you might want to have some Solar Blankets.
BLEACH: To add to the water if needed.
BOOTS / STURDY SHOES:
BUCKET - BIG WITH a Lid (to go to the bathroom in [especially helpful if it’s outside & you can dump it in a pile of dirt] unless you have plenty of stored water to flush it down [this is a good time to enact the “When it is yellow, be mellow. When it is brown, flush it down” policy]). OR PORT-A-POTTY (BUCKET aka Honey Pot): http://prepare4disaster.com/default.asp?C=1&S=500&A=F&SearchText=&CategoryID=1387&NID=5961420
BUTANE LIGHTER: (for lighting candles. Do NOT use matches as they get soggy with humidity)
CANDLES - TEA: Tea candles are best as they do NOT drip & last 3-4 hours on average. You can get a bag of 100 at PriceSmart for around 3,000. The markets have small boxes of them.
Here’s a site for some long lasting candles+ (including a 120 hour candle) - http://storesonlinepro.com/store/1609487/page/771224
CAR: Extra tire, jumper cables, taper thing to break the window, fuses, inspection lights, Flat Tire Fixer, tow ropes, traffic cones, reflecting triangles.
CASH: Have enough small bills to last you at least 4+ days – especially if the power is off & atm machines aren’t working. Credit card processing may NOT be possible/working if the power is down.
CELL PHONE!!!!!! HAVE A CELL PHONE!!!!!! You can get a Winding CELL PHONE RE-CHARGER: http://prepare4disaster.com/default.asp?S=503&A=E&PKV=C-101|0
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
FIRST AID KIT: LOTS of band-aids, Antibiotic Ointment, Pain stopper, Asprin/asprin-type product (peppermint or eucalyptus oil is the natural way I handle headaches), Gauze Pads, burn dressings, burn spray, hydrogen peroxide, ice packs, SPF wipes, antimicrobial wipes.
FOOD: Have PLENTY of canned food (ideally with the pop tops – otherwise make sure to have a MECHANICAL/ manual can opener), things with a long shelf life to last at least 4-7 days. “Rations” - http://bepreparedsupply.com/page/771201 http://EarthquakeSolutions.com/id21.html Even better – HEALTHIER FOODS like Protein Bars, dehydrated fruits. Heck, through in some TREATS for you!! (in the BIG San Francisco earthquake, all I wanted on my way home from work was a bottle of Chivas Regal! Though I RARELY drink, my take was IF something worse came down, I didn’t want to feel it & I was splurging/going out in style!!!
GAS MASK: (especially for a volcanic eruption)
GENERATOR:
GLOVES: LEATHER / WORK GLOVES (HEAVY DUTY - the heavier the better for removing debris)
KITCHEN THINGS:
MISC. - Knife (larger), Bottle Opener, CAN OPENER (non-electric/manual -you can’t open the canned foods without it [especially useful if it is multi-function]. ESPECIALLY important to have cans with flip top!!!!)
DISPOSABLE SERVING THINGS - You’re not going to want to do dishes (that is IF you have water) so have a BUNCH of Paper Plates, Disposable Flatware & Disposable Cups.
LADDER – Especially an EMERGENCY ESCAPE LADDER or at least some heavy duty rope knotted to shimmy down if you have 2+ stories.
LIGHTS (see candles [MOST crucial!!!]):
FLASHLIGHTS - I normally keep one by the front door, one in my night stand, one in my desk at least. I also have a BIG industrial strength one. NOTE: I keep the batteries in a baggie taped to the item so they don’t wear down.
PUSH LIGHTS: http://alibaba.com/showroom/Push_Light.html I have these strategically placed near the entrance in each bedroom, one in each bathroom, a few in the halls & others in most common spaces around my home. They slip over a nail so if the lights go out, you can just lift it off & walk on!
SOLAR POWERED: http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/solar-powered-flashlight.html
HAND-CRANKED - http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/emergency-communication-kit
HEADLAMPS/LIGHTS (that strap around your forehead) - http://Opticsplanet.net/headlamps.html
LIST OF IMPORTANT CONTACT INFO: Everything from the police, water, power, phone departments, ambulance (better yet - join
MASK: DUST or RESPIRATOR: Something if there is smoke/fumes or dust in the air (a REALLY GOOD one in a volcanic eruption)
MEDICINE: ALWAYS have at least a few+ days supply of any medicine you’re dependent on!!! Especially because pharmacies may be closed down.
MONEY (see “Cash”)
PAPER TOWELS:
PERSONAL CARE: In case you can’t run back in & get these things - Toothbrush, ToothPaste, Soap, Face Cream, Makeup (I go for the basics), Razor, etc. - things you just can not live without, Tampons or Pads, Brush/Comb, Shampoo, Conditioner, if you wear contacts - whatever you need for them,
PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS: toilet paper, hand sanitizer, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wet naps/baby wipes (REALLY GOOD for cleaning yourself up!!), tissue, razors, combs, port-a-potties, toilet chemicals, showers, privacy tarps.
PETS: If you have any pets – remember to have at least a few days of food for them also.
PHONE: The OLD FASHIONED TRIM LINE phones are the best as they do NOT require plugging into an electrical/power outlet.
PORT-A-POTTY type thing: http://bepreparedsupply.com/page/771205 (or \"Tico-ize\"/\"jerry-rig\"/make yourself one with a 5 gallon bucket & set a toilet seat on top)
RADIO: BEST - some sort of Hand Cranked radio so you’re only using power when you need it (http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/emergency-communication-kit). REALLY GOOD is the Flashlight with the Siren Alarm & Flashing Red Light in it (THOUGH – I’ve heard these are NOT so great as they drain the battery faster. Of course this only helps if you can understand Spanish). Solar Radio - http://Earthquakesolutions.com/id24.html Others: http://EarthquakeStore.com/communications-radios.php
RAIN GEAR: You know ALWAYS to be prepared for rain in Costa Rica. Have a bunch of rain ponchos.
SCISSORS
SMALL TV - BATTERY OPERATED: Better yet - an AC/DC TV/AM/FM Radio combo I find best (make sure you have LOTS of batteries for this as it takes a LOT & they tend to be D’s which aren’t always easy to find in CR).
STOVE: Little camping BUTANE CAMP STOVE or single burner & CANS OF BUTANE &/or a GAS OR REGULAR BARBEQUE to cook on outdoors
SWISS ARMY KNIFE:
TAPE: Especially SILVER DUCT TAPE or MASKING TAPE (to help keep whatever unbroken window glass in temporarily as well as to keep as much stuff from coming in [so you don’t have to clean up as much!])
TARPS:
TENT: EPA & HiperMas have CHEAP pup tents
TOILET PAPER: Quite a few rolls
TOOLS: Wrench (adjustable, crescent & pipe wrenches to turn off gas and water supplies. MOST important – a On Duty Gas Shut-Off Wrench [CRUCIAL if you have gas to prevent explosion] Make sure you’ve tried this BEFORE so you KNOW what you’re doing. EVERY family member should know how to turn off the water, hot water tanks, gas, master switch on the electricity+!! - http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/gas-water-shut-off-tool, Screw Drivers (ideally a multi-head one), Hammers, Nails (all sizes), PryBar, Shovels, Bolt Cutters, Axes, Saws, Safety Goggles, ROPE, mirrors, pliers, crow bars, dust masks, duct tape, hard hats, safety goggles, knives!!!
TOWELS: For yourself & rags to clean
TURN OFF YOUR MASTER ELECTRICAL SWITCH (when the power goes back on again - it could be such a surge that it could fry your outlets & what’s connected to them).
TWEEZERS: To get glass out
VOICEMAIL ON YOUR HOME PHONE (as well as cell of course): I think chances are better of electricity being off (hence a personal answering machine not working) vs. the ICE voicemail system going down. Create a plan with select people that Goddess forbid, if you cell dies, someone else has your code to get into your voicemail & can leave a message saying you’re ok or where they can reach you otherwise. ESPECIALLY have someone NOT in your area. Also, have someone out of your area that can call your friends/people concerned to let them know you’re ok (which means giving them a list of all emails/phone #s).
WALKIE TALKIES
WATER - PURIFIED/DRINKING: I ALWAYS have at LEAST one 5-gallon bottle of purified water (ideally a bunch of individual water bottles for each person which would mean a siphon to pour it into). A DRINKING WATER PUMP is smart (if you have it up on a stand, aftershocks may knock it over. You can find these at the market where you find the 5-gallon bottles).
I also have a 5-gallon bottle filled with tap water that I put under the cupboards in each bathroom for when the water goes out (& you KNOW it does in Costa Rica).
Water for each family member for at least one to two weeks (allow at least 1 gallon per person per day to cover for drinking, cleaning & cooking) and purification tablets or chlorine bleach to purify drinking water from other sources.
http://Earthquakesolutions.com/id70.html
COLLAPSIBLE CUPS
Getting Water from your Water Heater - http://Earthquakesolutions.com/id58.html
PRESERVING WATER - Pure or distilled water doesn't need to be preserved. It will stay fresh literally forever. It will take on the taste of the container it's in and it looses it's dissolved oxygen. Water from the tap is pure enough to last indefinitely. You get into trouble if there's some kind of food for bacteria in the water. The loss of the oxygen makes it taste flat. When you decide to drink it just pour it back and forth between a couple of containers and it will taste OK. Chlorine is use to purify water. Four or five drops of house hold bleach in a gallon will kill most anything of an organic nature in the water after you let it set a while. The chlorine is used up in oxidizing the impurities so the amount is determined by just how much stuff is in the water. If there's too much chlorine in it you will taste it and you can again pour it between a couple of containers to let the excess escape before you drink it. This is good in an extreme emergency. Of course you settle out the mud first. Things like oil and hydrocarbons ruin the whole process.
WHISTLE: Smart idea!! - oOne for each person in the house that they keep in their bedroom plus a few in this kit. This could be a lifesaver!
WIPES: I have a big can of these - one for personal care (like Baby Wipes. Good in place of showers. These are QUITE expensive in CR but Pequeño Mundo has them in their Kids area for quite cheap!!) & one Antiseptic like for the Kitchen (PriceSmart carries 3 of the big cans for around $20 [to me WELL worth the investment!!])
WOMEN – PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS (like sanitary napkins, etc. if you’re still in that way!)
MISC: Depending on where you live you might want to have Insect Repellant, Sunscreen, Rain Ponchos, Jacket.
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WHERE TO BUY TOOLS/THINGS:
Here is a GOOD website where you can buy things / tools for Earthquake Preparedness:
http://prepare4disaster.com/default.asp?S=E3&Document=Earthquaketips&NID=2516817
http://americanfamilysafety.com/kits/earthquake-kits
http://BePreparedSupply.com/page/754286
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PLANNING GUIDES / DISASTER SURVIVAL BOOKLET
THE “OFFICIAL SITES”
http://RedCross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d229a5f06620c6052b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=354c2aebdaadb110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1
http://fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_during.shtm
THE CONTROVERSIAL SITE (yet the one that “feels” most accurate for ME):
DOUG COPP'S ARTICLE ON THE \"TRIANGLE OF LIFE\" & WHAT TO DO IN AN EARTHQUAKE
There are many things out there that dispute Doug Copp’s findings/beliefs on how to react in an earthquake, you get to do what YOUR intuition “feels” right. For ME, there’s a LOT in what Copp says & if animals are following these leads with their natural VERY intuitive nature, I think there IS a lot to be said about that. You look at it & figure out for yourself!! http://AmerRescue.org/triangleoflife.htm
http://JohnMartin.com/earthquakes/EQGUIDES/eqgui_1041.htm
http://DisasterSafety.org
http://fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm
http://prepare4disaster.com/default.asp?C=1&S=E3&Document=FreeBooklet&NID=5961421
SPANISH - http://EarthquakeCountry.info/roots-es/cover.html
ENGLISH - http://EarthquakeCountry.info/roots/cover.html
BOOKS: http://EarthquakeSolutions.com/id47.html
http://www.earthquakesolutions.com/id44.html
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What hints do YOU have to add???? e- me at CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com or call me (Vicki Skinner) at 8-378-6679 from within Costa Rica or from the U.S. at 1-619-819-2726.
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EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS IN COSTA RICA
I welcome you to pass this on to EVERYONE that lives in an earthquake ...
Updated: Jan 15, 2009 4:36pm PST
![. . . COSTA RICA EARTHQUAKE - JANUARY 8, '09 - INFORMATION & HOW YOU CAN HELP! : .
TO FAMILY & FRIENDS THAT HAVE BEEN EMAILING/CALLING ASKING ABOUT HOW WE ARE FROM THE 6.1 EARTHQUAKE THAT HIT COSTA RICA JAN. 8, '09:
I’m creating this VERY detailed site so ya’ll know we’re ok but also so you can understand via pictures/videos/info how tragic this 6.1 earthquake was to many & MOST IMPORTANTLY, in hopes that you will help out in WHATEVER way you can!!!
If you live in the U.S. & would like to donate money, I have created an option via Bank of America or Paypal- see below.
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Since it's inevitable that we WILL be having more earthquakes in Costa Rica, I’ve organized an
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CLASS
with Emergency Response Expert & employee of Costa Rica's Comision Nacional de Emergencias - John Laurent
WHEN: Sat. Feb. 7 - 9-11am-Spanish. 11am-1pm-English
WHERE: The House of Self Empowerment in Escazu (http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com).
For more info/to reserve/for directions, call 8-378-6679 or e- me at HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com.
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In the meantime - I've started compiling a list of things you can do to be better prepared for the next earthquake.
THINGS TO HAVE TO HELP BE A BIT MORE PREPARED FOR FUTURE EARTHQUAKES!
For more info go to: . . . http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/7094411_akrDT
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A LITTLE DETAILS ON WHAT HAPPENED:
On JANUARY 8, '09 Costa Rica was hit by a pretty strong 6.1 Earthquake.
Thank Goddess the epicenter wasn’t in a more developed area as there could have been seriously more damage & loss of life. As it was, the epicenter was in a very rural location north of Poas Volcano.
Last I heard, the casualties were 23 dead & 8 people still missing though, sadly, quite likely, many of them could have been buried under tons of dirt from the landslides that seemed to create the most damage (due in part to lots of recent rains & the hilliness of the area). It seems like in some areas the ground just opened up taking whatever was in it's way (pictures below).
Closer to us, Alajuela (near the airport) had some damage. The area near some of Costa Rica’s major attractions – La Paz Waterfalls Park was SERIOUSLY damaged (we still haven’t seen an assessment but from what I’ve gathered, the road near the waterfall anyone can drive through was destroyed. I heard the road between the Poas Volcano & La Paz had serious damage but I believe the road many of you have traveled on from our end to Poas is ok & it’s sounding like the Poas Volcano has re-opened. Practically a whole village was eaten alive by a the ground literally opening up.
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BIG TIME blessings/heart-to-heart connections to ALL those that have been effected by this disaster & ease to the Spirits that have made their transition who I send this HOPI PRAYER of The Soul's Graduation:
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE & WEEP
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.
I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.
My Spirit is still alive…
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MY EXPERIENCE:
First off, we’re ok on the SouthWest end of the Central Valley (Escazu – 7 minutes West of San Jose)!!
Having lived in California for over 40 years, I’ve been through stronger than 6.1 but this one different because I've never been so close to the epicenter (about 20-ish miles). WOW what a difference that makes!! I have a renewed sense of respect for those living near an epicenter. Actually, when I was first living in Pozos, we had an earthquake one night – I think it was around 2am. I was having a hard time sleeping when I finally went to bed & tossed & turned (I actually can feel/hear things that dogs can hear & it wasn’t the first time I “felt” an earthquake coming on) & then it sounded like what I had heard described many times before – like a train coming at you. It stopped right at my place & it was a bit scarry. Come to find out – it was just I believe about a 3.4 but it was epicentered about 10 miles from us.
So back to this earthquake. I equate part of it perhaps to the fact I was in the kitchen doing dishes (those that know me KNOW that’s a task warranting some shaking up!!). I ran back to see if my guests were ok – especially Patricia & 2-y.o. son Noe who we thought were in the Master Suite (my guest house is 6,000 sq’). I called & called & didn’t hear anything & we were worried but Carolina (my FAB massage therapist) yelled out that they were walking down the driveway & ok though VERY shakin’ watching the HUGE trees that surrounding them move BIG TIME!!! Luckily we only had a couple glasses break & a few things fall but my main artwork consists of about 20 sarongs - quite earthquake proof but not everyone was as fortunate.
I’ve never experienced so many aftershocks as this one & some pretty strong ones at that (kinda keeps ya on edge!) (there's a good article on the aftershocks at:
http://insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2009/january/16/nac01.htm)
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REPORT FROM SOMEONE NEAR THE EPICENTER:
We live below San Miguel and felt the quake and many of the aftershocks (and are still feeling them).
There is 4wd access past our farm into Cariblanco and heavy equipment, quad bikes and 4 x 4 ambulances have been using it since the quake.
Although the area at the epicenter is largely rural fruit and veg productions along the Vara Blanca road (the old highway to Sarapaqui that was used before the building of the Zurchi pista to Limon) there are some very large tourist attractions, in particular the $200 / night Peace Lodge and the La Paz waterfall gardens. As of tonight, it is believed that all surviving tourists and locals are out of the area, indeed Cariblanco was evacuated amid fears of further landslides.
The only access to La Paz has been through helicopter rescue - many foreigners were charged $500 by private helicopters to be evacuated which was pretty disgusting - but the current death toll (18, with 64 missing) is only the start. 275 people (tourists and employees) hiked out of La Paz for 5 hrs on Friday morning, many giving first hand reports of watching landslides wipe out the restaurant where people were having lunch, and indeed some watched their family members being buried alive.
Other reports include 29 tourists looking at the lowest waterfall along the road side and not being accounted for. Their bus fell 50 m in a landslide and amazingly the driver survived. There is always 4 or 5 stands at the waterfall selling fruit and trinkets and all these people perished too along with several truck drivers about to cross the bridge heading north. Of the 64 missing currently reported to the red cross only 4 are foreigners (all from the UK) and no other tourists are as yet considered missing.
OIJ gained access to the La Paz car park today by helicopter and have started the process of recording all car number plates and tracing owners and rental agencies in order to account for missing people.
There will be additional fatalities that may never be located along the road as many cars were simply washed away down the hillside and may be under literally thousands of tonnes of soil. The Rio Sarapaqui ran like molasses for 24 hrs full of mud and tree debris and there are dead fish everywhere. The 2 major businesses in the area, La Paz and the El Angel jelly/jam factory are close to totally destroyed, and over 3000 people are without habitable homes.
The 3 yr old dam and hydro electric plant at Cariblanco was damaged - the dam has been checked and is in good shape, but the turbine hall was flooded by a tidal wave of mud and debris, and many of the super towers are down throughout the region.
We have intermitant power, many thousands of people have none, and no water. We are considering ourselves very lucky as I drove that road on Wednesday and was due to drive it less than an hour after the quake hit.
6.2 may not seem much in Guanacaste, but if you are right on the epicenter it destroys everything.
This is a huge human and ecological disaster and I truly hope all of the members of this website get their credit cards out and make a sizable donation to the red cross (Cruz Rojo Costaricences http://CruzRoja.or.cr) online.
One day, if you live in Costa Rica (or Calif), it could be your area that is smushed into oblivion and you will be grateful for all that the emergency services do for you then. Pay it forward as the American saying goes.
(THANX for passing this on Margie!)
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FOOTAGE/ARTICLES:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2009bpba.php - The technical “official” USGS site/report
http://tinyurl.com/ovsicoripics - download 3 sets of before & after pictures
http://ticotimes.net/photoreports/photos.cfm?paid=66#1
http://pcero.cr.gs
http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2009/01/14/the-power-of-the-earthquake
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=MGrRZ10eVSA&feature=related
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=v58TvIcXeKU&feature=related
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=cJ6ARtLzZjA - initial reports
http://news.aol.com/article/costa-rica-quake-death-toll-rises/299026 - TONS of pictures/details.
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=kt755LItHb4&feature=related
http://InsideCostaRica.com/dailynews/2009/january/11/nac01.htm
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=xRXXw6EjdyU&feature=related
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=zatOYzOJF1s&feature=related - aeral shots
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=gC8lcbjav8c&feature=related
http://AMCostaRica.com
Here’s a FB group you can join to find out how you can help/for more info/pictures:
Terremoto Costa Rica: ayuda a víctimas
(to see pictures so you can see for yourself the need).
http://FaceBook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=43715883340&ref=nf
This is the BEST SITE I've found in English saying what one can do to help the people of Costa Rica effected by the recent earthquake. Supplies are REALLY NEEDED, especially because a warehouse holding over 5,000 emergency food rations burned down in a fire.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP THE PEOPLE EFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKE IN COSTA RICA
HOW/WHERE YOU CAN HELP (with $$) - From the U.S.
WIRE $ TO THE RED CROSS / CRUZ ROJA http://CruzRoja.or.cr
(you do pay about $35-$50 to do an International Wire transfer)
Account #: 68666-7
Account name: Cruz Roja Costarricense
Bank: Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
Bank address.:Avenidas 1 y 3, Calle 4, San José, Costa Rica.
SWIFT: BNCRCRSJ
Cédula: 4000000019600
WIRING: Beneficiary Bank Name: Banco de Costa, Rica,
SWIFT: BNCRCRSJ, San José, Costa Rica
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In the States & want to get $ down to Costa Rica to help the people effected by the Earthquake?
I'll be happy to collect/forward to the Cruz Roja/Red Cross for anyone with a Paypal account (minus the fee they charge me – send it to the attention of CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com), Bank of America (just minus any atm withdrawal fees) or USAA (no fees charged).
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/7068831_HFDjM
If you're already on http://Paypal.com send it to CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com E-me for the bank info.
Contact me if you have any questions - SarongGoddess@gmail.com / 8-378-6679 / from the U.S. 1-619-819-2726
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HOW/WHERE YOU CAN HELP WITH MONEY - WITHIN Costa Rica
*************Banco Costa Rica / BCR*************!!!!!!!!!!
Duplicates your donation up to 250 million colones (until January 23)
Account 001-250-0
SNIPE/número de Cuenta Cliente: 15201001000025008
Bank's identification number, or Cedula Institución Autónoma: 4-000-000019
Customers can also donate online by logging on to http://BancoBCR.com, and by phoning (+506) 2258-9191. For more information on BCR donations, contact Kattia Morales (+506) 2287-9088 or (+506) 8388-0403.
BAC San José:
Account 908524192 (probably a colon account)
SINPE: 10200009085241925
SWIFT: BNCRCRSJ (if wiring)
Under: Donaciones emergencias Poas-Alajuela
Banco Nacional - BNCR:
Colones #100 01 000 043517-2
Dollars #100 02 000 616147-5
Identify your deposit as “Donativo”.
Donations can also be made quickly and easily by text message from any Costa Rican cell phone within the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) network. By texting the word DONAR to one of the following numbers, you will automatically be charged the corresponding donation on your next bill: 1423=1,000 (about $1.80), 2423=¢2,000 ($3.60), 5423=¢5,000 ($9), and 9423=¢9,000 ($16.35).
Banco Popular
Account: 161-010084-1000911-4 (probably a colon account)
under “Comisión Nacional de Emergencias”
The Cámara Costarricense-Norteamericana de Comercio (Amcham) is receiving funds at Banco Nacional – BNCR:
Account # - colones: 100-01-00-043517-2
Dollars: 100-02-000-616147-5
(most of these are from http://FaceBook.com/group.php?gid=72236651256)
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WHAT’S NEEDED:
Camping Tents (4-6 people)
Tarps & rope to make tents
Sleeping Bags
Coats / Jackets
Rain Coats/Ponchos/Gear
Heavy Boots
Blankets
Pillows
Sleeping Bags
Gas cookers/ cooking pots
Plastic ware - knives / forks / spoons, etc
Air mattresses, mattresses, foam mattresses
Personal hygiene items (ESPECIALLY sanitary napkins [no plugs since most gals don't use them here it seems]), shampoo, soap
Flashlights WITH batteries
Butaine Lighters (MUCH better than match sticks because of the moisture from the rain)
CANDLES (tea candles are the BEST!! PriceSmart has 100 for about $6)
NEW Underwear
Big Plastic tubs (to wash things)
Food for cattle, pigs, chickens, dogs, cats, goats, etc.
Rags (for the animals or for cleaning)
FOOD/STAPLES
Rice, beans, pasta
Coffee, salt, sugar
Tetrabrik Milk
Water - 5 gallons bottles & individual ones
Canned Tuna / Beans (easy open sealed)
Dehydrated &/or Boxed Milk
(many of these are from http://FaceBook.com/group.php?gid=72236651256)
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OTHER GROUPS ARE SEEKING:
ANIMALS
AHPPA - Refugio de Animales-Heredia is leaving Tues. to rescue animals left behind in the earthquake, and provide food and medicines for them. One of our members got hold of a helicopter who will bring us to the zones where help is needed.
Our board member Marilu found someone who will also fly us to the disaster area this Wednesday morning. Colonel Oldemar Madrigal will deliver us to the San Miguel de Sarapiqui area where we will be met by a rescue team. Our mission will be to locate, feed, treat and return every animal that is lost. Some people had to leave their animal behind, AHPPA will rescue these animals and we will do everything possible to reunite them with their owner again!
You can help by delivering pet food to the AHPPA (if you live in Costa Rica) or you can help by sending us a donation by PayPal. Please visit our website at http://AnimalesCostaRica.com to make a donation by credit card or send us a check to Aptdo 73-3000, San Rafael de Heredia, COSTA RICA. No donation is too small! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP,WE CANNOT DO THIS ALONE!!!!!!! animalscostarica@aol.com / spaycostarica@yahoo.com
SASY (Stop Animal Suffering Yes) is looking for the following items:
Food for dogs, adults and puppies
Food for cats
Leads
harnesses
Collars
Bowls
Dog/cat blanket
Flea collars for the pets that have been abandoned due to the earthquake. I can be reached at: 2-282-6843 or Rocky1.steve@gmail.com
Karin - the director of Animales de Asis in Heredia has told all organizations she will take ALL the animals into her shelter & she'll even send trucks to pick them up!!! Her shelter is a NO-kill shelter. She does pet adoptions in Sabana Park in San Jose on Sundays from 9am-noon (2-267-6011 / 2-267-6012 / 8-382-5163 / http://AnimalesDeAsis.com / adopciones@AnimalesDeAsis.com / consci@racsa.co.cr). Donations can go to them at http://AnimalesDeAsis.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=31
National Association for the Protection of Animals (ANPA) is also collecting donations for animals displaced by the disaster, and can be reached at (+506) 2-255-3757 and 2-255-7722.
OTHER GROUPS
FEB. 2 - LITTLE THEATRE GROUP - The Little Theatre Group invites everyone to come to the upcoming monthly meeting at 7 p.m., on Monday, February 2 and to bring items such as bottled water, dried beans, rice, and disposable diapers, etc. (and full pockets!) to help people effected by the earthquake. Held in the Laurence Olivier Theatre, on Ave. 2 and Calle 28, the evening includes a preview of Calendar Girls and auditions for Glengarry Glen Ross. There are two parking lots: one is 25 m. east, the other is 75 m. west, both are across the street from the theater. Please help the LTG help others in this terrible hour of need (8-355-1623 / http://LittleTheatreGroup.org)
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WHERE YOU CAN DROP OFF DONATIONS:
Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Offices all over Costa Rica. 2-542-5000 (operations) or 2-528-0000 (administration), and the National Emergency Commission's call center is 2-210-2725, 2-210-2723, 2-210-2763 and 2-210-2764
The House of Self Empowerment/Fountains Guesthouse – Escazu (ON Calle Vieja just East of Calle Country Club [call 8-378-6679 for directions or CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com]) - we've been working with the Escazu-Centro Cruz Roja who has already come to my home (a Donation Drop Off Point for various charities) to pick up 7 HUGE bags of coats/jackets/sweaters & a bunch of other thing & they finally came today with 2 ambulances to pick up another HUGE 30 bags (thanx to Shada Ropa Americana in Santa Ana for donating them & EXTRA BIG THANX to Carol Weems & Sharon Van Den Bergfor for sorting ALL of them into categories).
If you have any things you’d like to donate, you’re welcome to bring them over!!
We’re doing this under the group I've started – GRACIAS COSTA RICA - encouraging people visiting or blessed enough to live in Costa Rica to give back to the people/land of this AWESOME country!! http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
San Gildar Hotel, San Rafael de Escazú (2 blocks from Vicki’s place so call & stop in!!). (Escazú Rotary Club is seeking supplies including sleeping bags, milk, non-perishable food, candles and personal hygiene items (2-289-8843)
President's House: nonperishable food.
Defensoria: Main office in Barrio Mexico, San Jose, opened 24 hours.
Scouts: Until next Sunday at Heredia’s park. 10,000 members will collect help around the country. They will be identified with their uniforms.
ANDE: Heredia, Alajuela & San Jose regional offices.
Megasuper and Gollo will receive donations.
Claretiano High School
San Jose Parque Central organized by Reserva Nacional de Bomberos (National Firefighters Reserve).
The Ombudswoman's Office (2248-2374)
Christian Charity Organization Asociación Obras del Espíritu Santo (2286-5252)
Costa Rican Red Cross (2542-5000)
National Emergency Commission (2210-2828)
The Costa-Rica American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) is receiving donations at its offices 300 meters north of ICE in Sabana Norte, and to its accounts with the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. Donations in colones can be sent to #100 01 000 043517-2, dollars to #100 02 000 616147-5. For more information, contact AMCHAM's offices at (+506) 2220-2800.
The Red Cross has also designated Confecciones Borkar, S.A., the Alajuela-based business of AMCHAM President Michael Borg, as a donation site, located 800 meters west of the Catholic Church in San Poás. They can be reached at (+506) 2448-5575.
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CONTACT:
Vicki Skinner at questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com (what I’m on most) or CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com
Within Costa Rica: 8-378-6679
From the U.S.: 1-619-819-2726 (a San Diego #)
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TO FAMILY & FRIENDS THAT HAVE BEEN EMAILING/CALLING ASKING ABOUT HOW WE ARE FROM THE 6.1 EARTHQUAKE THAT HIT COSTA RICA JAN. 8, '09:
I’m creating this VERY detailed site so ya’ll know we’re ok but also so you can understand via pictures/videos/info how tragic this 6.1 earthquake was to many & MOST IMPORTANTLY, in hopes that you will help out in WHATEVER way you can!!!
If you live in the U.S. & would like to donate money, I have created an option via Bank of America or Paypal- see below.
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Since it's inevitable that we WILL be having more earthquakes in Costa Rica, I’ve organized an
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CLASS
with Emergency Response Expert & employee of Costa Rica's Comision Nacional de Emergencias - John Laurent
WHEN: Sat. Feb. 7 - 9-11am-Spanish. 11am-1pm-English
WHERE: The House of Self Empowerment in Escazu (http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com).
For more info/to reserve/for directions, call 8-378-6679 or e- me at HouseOfSelfEmpowerment@gmail.com.
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In the meantime - I've started compiling a list of things you can do to be better prepared for the next earthquake.
THINGS TO HAVE TO HELP BE A BIT MORE PREPARED FOR FUTURE EARTHQUAKES!
For more info go to: . . . http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/7094411_akrDT
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A LITTLE DETAILS ON WHAT HAPPENED:
On JANUARY 8, '09 Costa Rica was hit by a pretty strong 6.1 Earthquake.
Thank Goddess the epicenter wasn’t in a more developed area as there could have been seriously more damage & loss of life. As it was, the epicenter was in a very rural location north of Poas Volcano.
Last I heard, the casualties were 23 dead & 8 people still missing though, sadly, quite likely, many of them could have been buried under tons of dirt from the landslides that seemed to create the most damage (due in part to lots of recent rains & the hilliness of the area). It seems like in some areas the ground just opened up taking whatever was in it's way (pictures below).
Closer to us, Alajuela (near the airport) had some damage. The area near some of Costa Rica’s major attractions – La Paz Waterfalls Park was SERIOUSLY damaged (we still haven’t seen an assessment but from what I’ve gathered, the road near the waterfall anyone can drive through was destroyed. I heard the road between the Poas Volcano & La Paz had serious damage but I believe the road many of you have traveled on from our end to Poas is ok & it’s sounding like the Poas Volcano has re-opened. Practically a whole village was eaten alive by a the ground literally opening up.
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BIG TIME blessings/heart-to-heart connections to ALL those that have been effected by this disaster & ease to the Spirits that have made their transition who I send this HOPI PRAYER of The Soul's Graduation:
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE & WEEP
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.
I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.
My Spirit is still alive…
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MY EXPERIENCE:
First off, we’re ok on the SouthWest end of the Central Valley (Escazu – 7 minutes West of San Jose)!!
Having lived in California for over 40 years, I’ve been through stronger than 6.1 but this one different because I've never been so close to the epicenter (about 20-ish miles). WOW what a difference that makes!! I have a renewed sense of respect for those living near an epicenter. Actually, when I was first living in Pozos, we had an earthquake one night – I think it was around 2am. I was having a hard time sleeping when I finally went to bed & tossed & turned (I actually can feel/hear things that dogs can hear & it wasn’t the first time I “felt” an earthquake coming on) & then it sounded like what I had heard described many times before – like a train coming at you. It stopped right at my place & it was a bit scarry. Come to find out – it was just I believe about a 3.4 but it was epicentered about 10 miles from us.
So back to this earthquake. I equate part of it perhaps to the fact I was in the kitchen doing dishes (those that know me KNOW that’s a task warranting some shaking up!!). I ran back to see if my guests were ok – especially Patricia & 2-y.o. son Noe who we thought were in the Master Suite (my guest house is 6,000 sq’). I called & called & didn’t hear anything & we were worried but Carolina (my FAB massage therapist) yelled out that they were walking down the driveway & ok though VERY shakin’ watching the HUGE trees that surrounding them move BIG TIME!!! Luckily we only had a couple glasses break & a few things fall but my main artwork consists of about 20 sarongs - quite earthquake proof but not everyone was as fortunate.
I’ve never experienced so many aftershocks as this one & some pretty strong ones at that (kinda keeps ya on edge!) (there's a good article on the aftershocks at:
http://insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2009/january/16/nac01.htm)
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REPORT FROM SOMEONE NEAR THE EPICENTER:
We live below San Miguel and felt the quake and many of the aftershocks (and are still feeling them).
There is 4wd access past our farm into Cariblanco and heavy equipment, quad bikes and 4 x 4 ambulances have been using it since the quake.
Although the area at the epicenter is largely rural fruit and veg productions along the Vara Blanca road (the old highway to Sarapaqui that was used before the building of the Zurchi pista to Limon) there are some very large tourist attractions, in particular the $200 / night Peace Lodge and the La Paz waterfall gardens. As of tonight, it is believed that all surviving tourists and locals are out of the area, indeed Cariblanco was evacuated amid fears of further landslides.
The only access to La Paz has been through helicopter rescue - many foreigners were charged $500 by private helicopters to be evacuated which was pretty disgusting - but the current death toll (18, with 64 missing) is only the start. 275 people (tourists and employees) hiked out of La Paz for 5 hrs on Friday morning, many giving first hand reports of watching landslides wipe out the restaurant where people were having lunch, and indeed some watched their family members being buried alive.
Other reports include 29 tourists looking at the lowest waterfall along the road side and not being accounted for. Their bus fell 50 m in a landslide and amazingly the driver survived. There is always 4 or 5 stands at the waterfall selling fruit and trinkets and all these people perished too along with several truck drivers about to cross the bridge heading north. Of the 64 missing currently reported to the red cross only 4 are foreigners (all from the UK) and no other tourists are as yet considered missing.
OIJ gained access to the La Paz car park today by helicopter and have started the process of recording all car number plates and tracing owners and rental agencies in order to account for missing people.
There will be additional fatalities that may never be located along the road as many cars were simply washed away down the hillside and may be under literally thousands of tonnes of soil. The Rio Sarapaqui ran like molasses for 24 hrs full of mud and tree debris and there are dead fish everywhere. The 2 major businesses in the area, La Paz and the El Angel jelly/jam factory are close to totally destroyed, and over 3000 people are without habitable homes.
The 3 yr old dam and hydro electric plant at Cariblanco was damaged - the dam has been checked and is in good shape, but the turbine hall was flooded by a tidal wave of mud and debris, and many of the super towers are down throughout the region.
We have intermitant power, many thousands of people have none, and no water. We are considering ourselves very lucky as I drove that road on Wednesday and was due to drive it less than an hour after the quake hit.
6.2 may not seem much in Guanacaste, but if you are right on the epicenter it destroys everything.
This is a huge human and ecological disaster and I truly hope all of the members of this website get their credit cards out and make a sizable donation to the red cross (Cruz Rojo Costaricences http://CruzRoja.or.cr) online.
One day, if you live in Costa Rica (or Calif), it could be your area that is smushed into oblivion and you will be grateful for all that the emergency services do for you then. Pay it forward as the American saying goes.
(THANX for passing this on Margie!)
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FOOTAGE/ARTICLES:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2009bpba.php - The technical “official” USGS site/report
http://tinyurl.com/ovsicoripics - download 3 sets of before & after pictures
http://ticotimes.net/photoreports/photos.cfm?paid=66#1
http://pcero.cr.gs
http://blog.therealcostarica.com/2009/01/14/the-power-of-the-earthquake
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=MGrRZ10eVSA&feature=related
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=v58TvIcXeKU&feature=related
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=cJ6ARtLzZjA - initial reports
http://news.aol.com/article/costa-rica-quake-death-toll-rises/299026 - TONS of pictures/details.
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=kt755LItHb4&feature=related
http://InsideCostaRica.com/dailynews/2009/january/11/nac01.htm
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=xRXXw6EjdyU&feature=related
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=zatOYzOJF1s&feature=related - aeral shots
http://YouTube.com/watch?v=gC8lcbjav8c&feature=related
http://AMCostaRica.com
Here’s a FB group you can join to find out how you can help/for more info/pictures:
Terremoto Costa Rica: ayuda a víctimas
(to see pictures so you can see for yourself the need).
http://FaceBook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=43715883340&ref=nf
This is the BEST SITE I've found in English saying what one can do to help the people of Costa Rica effected by the recent earthquake. Supplies are REALLY NEEDED, especially because a warehouse holding over 5,000 emergency food rations burned down in a fire.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP THE PEOPLE EFFECTED BY THE EARTHQUAKE IN COSTA RICA
HOW/WHERE YOU CAN HELP (with $$) - From the U.S.
WIRE $ TO THE RED CROSS / CRUZ ROJA http://CruzRoja.or.cr
(you do pay about $35-$50 to do an International Wire transfer)
Account #: 68666-7
Account name: Cruz Roja Costarricense
Bank: Banco Nacional de Costa Rica
Bank address.:Avenidas 1 y 3, Calle 4, San José, Costa Rica.
SWIFT: BNCRCRSJ
Cédula: 4000000019600
WIRING: Beneficiary Bank Name: Banco de Costa, Rica,
SWIFT: BNCRCRSJ, San José, Costa Rica
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In the States & want to get $ down to Costa Rica to help the people effected by the Earthquake?
I'll be happy to collect/forward to the Cruz Roja/Red Cross for anyone with a Paypal account (minus the fee they charge me – send it to the attention of CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com), Bank of America (just minus any atm withdrawal fees) or USAA (no fees charged).
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/7068831_HFDjM
If you're already on http://Paypal.com send it to CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com E-me for the bank info.
Contact me if you have any questions - SarongGoddess@gmail.com / 8-378-6679 / from the U.S. 1-619-819-2726
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HOW/WHERE YOU CAN HELP WITH MONEY - WITHIN Costa Rica
*************Banco Costa Rica / BCR*************!!!!!!!!!!
Duplicates your donation up to 250 million colones (until January 23)
Account 001-250-0
SNIPE/número de Cuenta Cliente: 15201001000025008
Bank's identification number, or Cedula Institución Autónoma: 4-000-000019
Customers can also donate online by logging on to http://BancoBCR.com, and by phoning (+506) 2258-9191. For more information on BCR donations, contact Kattia Morales (+506) 2287-9088 or (+506) 8388-0403.
BAC San José:
Account 908524192 (probably a colon account)
SINPE: 10200009085241925
SWIFT: BNCRCRSJ (if wiring)
Under: Donaciones emergencias Poas-Alajuela
Banco Nacional - BNCR:
Colones #100 01 000 043517-2
Dollars #100 02 000 616147-5
Identify your deposit as “Donativo”.
Donations can also be made quickly and easily by text message from any Costa Rican cell phone within the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) network. By texting the word DONAR to one of the following numbers, you will automatically be charged the corresponding donation on your next bill: 1423=1,000 (about $1.80), 2423=¢2,000 ($3.60), 5423=¢5,000 ($9), and 9423=¢9,000 ($16.35).
Banco Popular
Account: 161-010084-1000911-4 (probably a colon account)
under “Comisión Nacional de Emergencias”
The Cámara Costarricense-Norteamericana de Comercio (Amcham) is receiving funds at Banco Nacional – BNCR:
Account # - colones: 100-01-00-043517-2
Dollars: 100-02-000-616147-5
(most of these are from http://FaceBook.com/group.php?gid=72236651256)
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WHAT’S NEEDED:
Camping Tents (4-6 people)
Tarps & rope to make tents
Sleeping Bags
Coats / Jackets
Rain Coats/Ponchos/Gear
Heavy Boots
Blankets
Pillows
Sleeping Bags
Gas cookers/ cooking pots
Plastic ware - knives / forks / spoons, etc
Air mattresses, mattresses, foam mattresses
Personal hygiene items (ESPECIALLY sanitary napkins [no plugs since most gals don't use them here it seems]), shampoo, soap
Flashlights WITH batteries
Butaine Lighters (MUCH better than match sticks because of the moisture from the rain)
CANDLES (tea candles are the BEST!! PriceSmart has 100 for about $6)
NEW Underwear
Big Plastic tubs (to wash things)
Food for cattle, pigs, chickens, dogs, cats, goats, etc.
Rags (for the animals or for cleaning)
FOOD/STAPLES
Rice, beans, pasta
Coffee, salt, sugar
Tetrabrik Milk
Water - 5 gallons bottles & individual ones
Canned Tuna / Beans (easy open sealed)
Dehydrated &/or Boxed Milk
(many of these are from http://FaceBook.com/group.php?gid=72236651256)
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OTHER GROUPS ARE SEEKING:
ANIMALS
AHPPA - Refugio de Animales-Heredia is leaving Tues. to rescue animals left behind in the earthquake, and provide food and medicines for them. One of our members got hold of a helicopter who will bring us to the zones where help is needed.
Our board member Marilu found someone who will also fly us to the disaster area this Wednesday morning. Colonel Oldemar Madrigal will deliver us to the San Miguel de Sarapiqui area where we will be met by a rescue team. Our mission will be to locate, feed, treat and return every animal that is lost. Some people had to leave their animal behind, AHPPA will rescue these animals and we will do everything possible to reunite them with their owner again!
You can help by delivering pet food to the AHPPA (if you live in Costa Rica) or you can help by sending us a donation by PayPal. Please visit our website at http://AnimalesCostaRica.com to make a donation by credit card or send us a check to Aptdo 73-3000, San Rafael de Heredia, COSTA RICA. No donation is too small! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP,WE CANNOT DO THIS ALONE!!!!!!! animalscostarica@aol.com / spaycostarica@yahoo.com
SASY (Stop Animal Suffering Yes) is looking for the following items:
Food for dogs, adults and puppies
Food for cats
Leads
harnesses
Collars
Bowls
Dog/cat blanket
Flea collars for the pets that have been abandoned due to the earthquake. I can be reached at: 2-282-6843 or Rocky1.steve@gmail.com
Karin - the director of Animales de Asis in Heredia has told all organizations she will take ALL the animals into her shelter & she'll even send trucks to pick them up!!! Her shelter is a NO-kill shelter. She does pet adoptions in Sabana Park in San Jose on Sundays from 9am-noon (2-267-6011 / 2-267-6012 / 8-382-5163 / http://AnimalesDeAsis.com / adopciones@AnimalesDeAsis.com / consci@racsa.co.cr). Donations can go to them at http://AnimalesDeAsis.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=31
National Association for the Protection of Animals (ANPA) is also collecting donations for animals displaced by the disaster, and can be reached at (+506) 2-255-3757 and 2-255-7722.
OTHER GROUPS
FEB. 2 - LITTLE THEATRE GROUP - The Little Theatre Group invites everyone to come to the upcoming monthly meeting at 7 p.m., on Monday, February 2 and to bring items such as bottled water, dried beans, rice, and disposable diapers, etc. (and full pockets!) to help people effected by the earthquake. Held in the Laurence Olivier Theatre, on Ave. 2 and Calle 28, the evening includes a preview of Calendar Girls and auditions for Glengarry Glen Ross. There are two parking lots: one is 25 m. east, the other is 75 m. west, both are across the street from the theater. Please help the LTG help others in this terrible hour of need (8-355-1623 / http://LittleTheatreGroup.org)
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WHERE YOU CAN DROP OFF DONATIONS:
Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Offices all over Costa Rica. 2-542-5000 (operations) or 2-528-0000 (administration), and the National Emergency Commission's call center is 2-210-2725, 2-210-2723, 2-210-2763 and 2-210-2764
The House of Self Empowerment/Fountains Guesthouse – Escazu (ON Calle Vieja just East of Calle Country Club [call 8-378-6679 for directions or CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com]) - we've been working with the Escazu-Centro Cruz Roja who has already come to my home (a Donation Drop Off Point for various charities) to pick up 7 HUGE bags of coats/jackets/sweaters & a bunch of other thing & they finally came today with 2 ambulances to pick up another HUGE 30 bags (thanx to Shada Ropa Americana in Santa Ana for donating them & EXTRA BIG THANX to Carol Weems & Sharon Van Den Bergfor for sorting ALL of them into categories).
If you have any things you’d like to donate, you’re welcome to bring them over!!
We’re doing this under the group I've started – GRACIAS COSTA RICA - encouraging people visiting or blessed enough to live in Costa Rica to give back to the people/land of this AWESOME country!! http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
San Gildar Hotel, San Rafael de Escazú (2 blocks from Vicki’s place so call & stop in!!). (Escazú Rotary Club is seeking supplies including sleeping bags, milk, non-perishable food, candles and personal hygiene items (2-289-8843)
President's House: nonperishable food.
Defensoria: Main office in Barrio Mexico, San Jose, opened 24 hours.
Scouts: Until next Sunday at Heredia’s park. 10,000 members will collect help around the country. They will be identified with their uniforms.
ANDE: Heredia, Alajuela & San Jose regional offices.
Megasuper and Gollo will receive donations.
Claretiano High School
San Jose Parque Central organized by Reserva Nacional de Bomberos (National Firefighters Reserve).
The Ombudswoman's Office (2248-2374)
Christian Charity Organization Asociación Obras del Espíritu Santo (2286-5252)
Costa Rican Red Cross (2542-5000)
National Emergency Commission (2210-2828)
The Costa-Rica American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) is receiving donations at its offices 300 meters north of ICE in Sabana Norte, and to its accounts with the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. Donations in colones can be sent to #100 01 000 043517-2, dollars to #100 02 000 616147-5. For more information, contact AMCHAM's offices at (+506) 2220-2800.
The Red Cross has also designated Confecciones Borkar, S.A., the Alajuela-based business of AMCHAM President Michael Borg, as a donation site, located 800 meters west of the Catholic Church in San Poás. They can be reached at (+506) 2448-5575.
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CONTACT:
Vicki Skinner at questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com (what I’m on most) or CostaRicaEarthquakeHelp@gmail.com
Within Costa Rica: 8-378-6679
From the U.S.: 1-619-819-2726 (a San Diego #)
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. . . COSTA RICA EARTHQUAKE - JANUARY 8, '09 - INFORMATION & HOW YOU CAN HELP!
. TO FAMILY & FRIENDS THAT HAVE BEEN EMAILING/CALLING ASKING ABOUT HO ...
Updated: Jan 15, 2009 8:39am PST
![Pictures/Details from Gail Nystrom's BIRTHDAY PARTY - Oct. 14, '08 : Below are pictures from the "Life is Short - Eat Dessert First" Potluck & Beatles Birthday Party we held honoring Ms. Volunteer Costa Rica - Gail Nystrom - with the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation (http://CRHF.org) who humbly spends much of her time giving to so many!
WHEN: Tues. Oct. 14, 2008
Guests were asked to bring a Dessert to share (Gail Nystom seldom indulges in treats hence the theme!! THANX to Unity minister Juan Enrique Toro & Big Mike for bringing cakes [I ESPECIALLY LOVED to chocolate ice cream cake Juan Enrique brought - YUMMMM!!!!!]), whatever non-alcoholic thing they were drinking (we provided ice tea & water), any Beatles music they had (Gail LOVES The Beatles & THANX to Feng Shui Master John Laurent, we had a bunch of songs) & a desire to have FUN!!!
For me the most special moment was when we all joined hands,dimmed the lights & all sang Gail Nystom's favorite song - John Lennon's "Imagine"!! I was filled with "God Bumps" (it ain't got nothin' to do with "geese" when I get that feelin!!! To me it's the Universe sayin' "Vicki - ya GOT IT!!!" ) - ELECTRIFYING!!!
GAIL NYSTROM'S MOST IMMEDIATE WISH LIST:
The new school year is just around the corner so if you'd like to bring any school supplies or donate $ towards uniforms, etc., Socks, Bra's, non-aluminum pots & pans, Toys (for the upcoming Christmas Season - new or used in good condition), OR unused medicines (especially antibiotics, flu/cold medicine & vitamins for people of all ages).
The BEST b'day gift one could give - a corporate contact for donations/volunteers!!!
(it's never too late to give donations to Gail! Either contact her or GraciasCostaRica@gmail.com to drop things off at The House of Self Empowerment!)
Couldn't make the party but want to send Gail Nystom a b'day wish (it's never too late!! The real date was Oct. 12. Mark your calendar for next year!!!)? E- her at GNystrom@racsa.co.cr
WHERE:
The House of Self Empowerment - Escazu (San Rafael).
RSVP:
To Vicki at 8-378-6679 / GraciasCostaRica@gmail.com for directions
(This is NOT a surprise party. Please pass this on to EVERYONE you think might enjoy to honor Gail Nystom!!)
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This party is sponsored by Gracias Costa Rica - a group started to encourage tourists & people like us that are blessed enough to live in Costa Rica to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations like clothes, school supplies, medical supplies+++. For more information, contact GraciasCostaRica@gmail.com or Vicki Skinner at 1-619-819-2726 (if calling from the U.S.) or (506) 8-378-6679 (from within Costa Rica)](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Other/PicturesDetails-from-Gail/12-october-045/395229994_pBeVC-Ti-2.jpg "Pictures/Details from Gail Nystrom's BIRTHDAY PARTY - Oct. 14, '08 : Below are pictures from the \"Life is Short - Eat Dessert First\" Potluck & Beatles Birthday Party we held honoring Ms. Volunteer Costa Rica - Gail Nystrom - with the Costa Rican Humanitarian Foundation (http://CRHF.org) who humbly spends much of her time giving to so many!
WHEN: Tues. Oct. 14, 2008
Guests were asked to bring a Dessert to share (Gail Nystom seldom indulges in treats hence the theme!! THANX to Unity minister Juan Enrique Toro & Big Mike for bringing cakes [I ESPECIALLY LOVED to chocolate ice cream cake Juan Enrique brought - YUMMMM!!!!!]), whatever non-alcoholic thing they were drinking (we provided ice tea & water), any Beatles music they had (Gail LOVES The Beatles & THANX to Feng Shui Master John Laurent, we had a bunch of songs) & a desire to have FUN!!!
For me the most special moment was when we all joined hands,dimmed the lights & all sang Gail Nystom's favorite song - John Lennon's \"Imagine\"!! I was filled with \"God Bumps\" (it ain't got nothin' to do with \"geese\" when I get that feelin!!! To me it's the Universe sayin' \"Vicki - ya GOT IT!!!\" ) - ELECTRIFYING!!!
GAIL NYSTROM'S MOST IMMEDIATE WISH LIST:
The new school year is just around the corner so if you'd like to bring any school supplies or donate $ towards uniforms, etc., Socks, Bra's, non-aluminum pots & pans, Toys (for the upcoming Christmas Season - new or used in good condition), OR unused medicines (especially antibiotics, flu/cold medicine & vitamins for people of all ages).
The BEST b'day gift one could give - a corporate contact for donations/volunteers!!!
(it's never too late to give donations to Gail! Either contact her or GraciasCostaRica@gmail.com to drop things off at The House of Self Empowerment!)
Couldn't make the party but want to send Gail Nystom a b'day wish (it's never too late!! The real date was Oct. 12. Mark your calendar for next year!!!)? E- her at GNystrom@racsa.co.cr
WHERE:
The House of Self Empowerment - Escazu (San Rafael).
RSVP:
To Vicki at 8-378-6679 / GraciasCostaRica@gmail.com for directions
(This is NOT a surprise party. Please pass this on to EVERYONE you think might enjoy to honor Gail Nystom!!)
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This party is sponsored by Gracias Costa Rica - a group started to encourage tourists & people like us that are blessed enough to live in Costa Rica to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations like clothes, school supplies, medical supplies+++. For more information, contact GraciasCostaRica@gmail.com or Vicki Skinner at 1-619-819-2726 (if calling from the U.S.) or (506) 8-378-6679 (from within Costa Rica)")
Pictures/Details from Gail Nystrom's BIRTHDAY PARTY - Oct. 14, '08
Below are pictures from the "Life is Short - Eat Dessert First" Potluc ...
Updated: Dec 16, 2008 3:01pm PST
UNITY THANKSGIVING PARTY with MASTER KEY - 11/30/08
We've posted a few pics here from Sunday's November 30, '08's THANKSG ...
Updated: Dec 13, 2008 2:49pm PST
MEDICAL VACATIONS IN COSTA RICA
Want a SPECIAL PLACE to stay while recouping from light medical/dental ...
Updated: Nov 22, 2008 8:29am PST
![VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME : Here are pictures of VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME - near Venice, FL on the Gulf / West / BEAUTIFUL Coast of West Central Florida!
Goddess forbid, IF I HAD to leave Costa Rica - though I'm from California - in a HEARTBEAT I'd return to the Venice, Osprey, Sarasota, Florida area!! I left there STILL IN LOVE with it - just "Spirit" giving me MEGA "signs" I was supposed to be moving to Costa Rica (which I LOVE [for now!!]!! LOTS of MEGA GROWTH going on here!!!).
Also, pictures of the Sunday night Sunset Drumming Circle on the beach in Casey Key:
http://escape-to-sarasota.com/nokomis-beach.html
You can contact me at VickiSkinner69@aol.com or 1-941-312-7569 (this rings to me in Costa Rica)](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Travel/VICKI-SKINNERs-OSPREY-SARASOTA/MBVWest/421688692_moLV9-Ti.jpg "VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME : Here are pictures of VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME - near Venice, FL on the Gulf / West / BEAUTIFUL Coast of West Central Florida!
Goddess forbid, IF I HAD to leave Costa Rica - though I'm from California - in a HEARTBEAT I'd return to the Venice, Osprey, Sarasota, Florida area!! I left there STILL IN LOVE with it - just \"Spirit\" giving me MEGA \"signs\" I was supposed to be moving to Costa Rica (which I LOVE [for now!!]!! LOTS of MEGA GROWTH going on here!!!).
Also, pictures of the Sunday night Sunset Drumming Circle on the beach in Casey Key:
http://escape-to-sarasota.com/nokomis-beach.html
You can contact me at VickiSkinner69@aol.com or 1-941-312-7569 (this rings to me in Costa Rica)")
VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME
Here are pictures of VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME - ...
Updated: Nov 21, 2008 12:37pm PST
Cherie Kagan & Mark Peck Costa Rican Commitment Ceremony - Nov. 7, 2008
Cherie Kagan & Mark Peck Commitment Ceremony WHEN: Nov. 7, 2008 WH ...
Updated: Nov 20, 2008 8:12pm PST
![Disfrute La Vida : Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - what many refer to as the "Gringo Area" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Guests usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains Guesthouse / House of Self Empowerment AND often can save 10-20%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is +$15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
Payment is either by depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 3.1% fee they charge us!)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-619-819-2726 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR-506-8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=6586163&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=rSw7W&rand=9946 "Disfrute La Vida : Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - what many refer to as the \"Gringo Area\" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Guests usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains Guesthouse / House of Self Empowerment AND often can save 10-20%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is +$15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
Payment is either by depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 3.1% fee they charge us!)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-619-819-2726 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR-506-8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
.")
Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - located just 7 minutes ...
Updated: Nov 20, 2008 5:24pm PST
![VILLA VERDE - POZOS DE SANTA ANA : Before moving to Costa Rica, I searched for 2 trips/WEEKS seeing MANY homes & compounds but nothing really "felt right" - UNTIL I found the compound pictured below!!!
It was BY FAR the BEST compound/community I found after searching for a couple of weeks - especially for "security", GREAT feel, connection with nature & BY FAR - the BEST for FAMILIES as many kids roam freely/safely here!!
It's a MAGICAL space (the only reason I moved from it was because I wanted to do a Guesthouse/retreat property/workshop space like I'm doing now - http://FountiansGuesthouse.com / http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com).
It's surrounded by a large metal wall throughout & a SOLID guards gate that checks EVERY visitor! They have 19 homes - 4 of them lived in from the family that owns the quinta & have a LARGE pool (though not heated so it's COLD!!), basketball court, rancho, BEAUTIFUL grounds. Most of the homes do NOT have bars in front (just in the back).
I don't believe they accept pets any more. The homes don't have their owned private fenced in area though most I've seen have a little back patio or little courtyard type area.
I really liked living in Pozos de Santa Ana in this area as it was still like an old Tico town (I felt safe doing my daily walks). Daily I could hear at least a horse or two galloping by (my home with the one closest to the road) yet just around the corner is the heart of the newest gringo area - the road that leads between Santa Ana & Belen heading towards the airport so you have SOOOOO MANY restaurants, shops, Forum 2 [Forum 1 is just off the Pista/highway]+++ nearby (but you don't feel it!!). You also have buses in the area.
Currently my old home is for rent!!
VICKI'S OLD HOME!!
This is the "A-Framed" UNfurnished, 3-bedroom, plus HUGE upstairs LOFT (GREAT for a family/play room &/or office or take it all over for a 4th bedroom. It also has a full bathroom), 3 bathroom (showers only), detached home I lived in (pictured below from when I lived there). It has a VERY open feeling with LOTS of windows (no bars on the front windows)!! I even liked doing dishes here as it had a BEAUTIFUL tropical plants/trees view out the window (see picture ____ This is SOOOOO RARE as I'm SOOO NON-Domestic Goddess!!)!!! I LOVED living in it!!!!
RENT: $1100/month with a 1 year lease.
Contact me for their contact info - SarongGoddess@gmail.com / 8-355-1609
OR contact the WONDERFUL realtor (who helped me find MY FAB place!!) Daniel Langlois with Zucaes Realtors - 8-826-6858 / 2-228-9931
I'd LOVE to help them find a family that loves it as much or more than I did!!!](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=6410817&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=Go2Dc&rand=8867 "VILLA VERDE - POZOS DE SANTA ANA : Before moving to Costa Rica, I searched for 2 trips/WEEKS seeing MANY homes & compounds but nothing really \"felt right\" - UNTIL I found the compound pictured below!!!
It was BY FAR the BEST compound/community I found after searching for a couple of weeks - especially for \"security\", GREAT feel, connection with nature & BY FAR - the BEST for FAMILIES as many kids roam freely/safely here!!
It's a MAGICAL space (the only reason I moved from it was because I wanted to do a Guesthouse/retreat property/workshop space like I'm doing now - http://FountiansGuesthouse.com / http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com).
It's surrounded by a large metal wall throughout & a SOLID guards gate that checks EVERY visitor! They have 19 homes - 4 of them lived in from the family that owns the quinta & have a LARGE pool (though not heated so it's COLD!!), basketball court, rancho, BEAUTIFUL grounds. Most of the homes do NOT have bars in front (just in the back).
I don't believe they accept pets any more. The homes don't have their owned private fenced in area though most I've seen have a little back patio or little courtyard type area.
I really liked living in Pozos de Santa Ana in this area as it was still like an old Tico town (I felt safe doing my daily walks). Daily I could hear at least a horse or two galloping by (my home with the one closest to the road) yet just around the corner is the heart of the newest gringo area - the road that leads between Santa Ana & Belen heading towards the airport so you have SOOOOO MANY restaurants, shops, Forum 2 [Forum 1 is just off the Pista/highway]+++ nearby (but you don't feel it!!). You also have buses in the area.
Currently my old home is for rent!!
VICKI'S OLD HOME!!
This is the \"A-Framed\" UNfurnished, 3-bedroom, plus HUGE upstairs LOFT (GREAT for a family/play room &/or office or take it all over for a 4th bedroom. It also has a full bathroom), 3 bathroom (showers only), detached home I lived in (pictured below from when I lived there). It has a VERY open feeling with LOTS of windows (no bars on the front windows)!! I even liked doing dishes here as it had a BEAUTIFUL tropical plants/trees view out the window (see picture ____ This is SOOOOO RARE as I'm SOOO NON-Domestic Goddess!!)!!! I LOVED living in it!!!!
RENT: $1100/month with a 1 year lease.
Contact me for their contact info - SarongGoddess@gmail.com / 8-355-1609
OR contact the WONDERFUL realtor (who helped me find MY FAB place!!) Daniel Langlois with Zucaes Realtors - 8-826-6858 / 2-228-9931
I'd LOVE to help them find a family that loves it as much or more than I did!!!")
VILLA VERDE - POZOS DE SANTA ANA
Before moving to Costa Rica, I searched for 2 trips/WEEKS seeing MANY ...
Updated: Nov 16, 2008 1:35am PST
Taller de Dikshas (Iniciaciones) y Revelaciones
. TALLER DE DIKSHAS (Iniciaciones) y REVELACIONES en Escazú, Costa R ...
Updated: Nov 15, 2008 11:52pm PST
![ONENESS DEEKSHA / Dikshas BLESSINGS WORKSHOP in Escazu, Costa Rica : .
Please forward it to all who might be interested.
ONENESS DEEKSHA BLESSINGS WORKSHOP
in Escazu, Costa Rica
WHEN: Wed. Nov. 19 - 3-8pm
WHERE: The House of Self Empowerment - Escazu
WHAT: There will be a very powerful Deeksha event with Gabriela Dasa from Argentina, an international leader in the Oneness Blessings movement. Her workshops are very powerful.
It will be in Spanish & translated into English.
FACILITATOR:
Gabriela B. Dasa - Latin-American Coordinator, Deeksha Guide (Oneness Era- Oneness University (http://EraDeUnidad.org / http://bhagavad-dharma.org)
Along with:
Unity Blessing Giver Juan Enrique Toro (of Unity - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5552336_D64kv)
&
Blessing Giver Jeannie Alvin (http://GlobalMiracleHealing.com / http://OnenessMovement.org / http://OnenessUniversity.org / http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5030393_o9Mu9)
all received their gifts at the Oneness University in India.
Deeksha / Diksha is an Initiation, an intelligent energy that affects the perception of the Universe, and ourselves accelerating the awakening and liberation process during our return journey to Oneness; it is a unique experience for each person. The Oneness University has created the Oneness Blessing or Diksha, which has been happening to millions of people around the planet since 1996.
There are no pre-requisites and it does not require any type of personal effort before or after.
Diksha is liberation:
* From the past.
* From our limited conditioning.
* From mind interference and obsessions.
* From the separation perception.
* From the inner battle through acceptance.
Suffering is born from the way we perceive facts, comes from our resistance of experimenting and accepting reality the way it is. Comes from the illusion that I am separate from the rest, and I am capable of controlling this reality. Comes from a genetic pattern of fear of dying that keeps us enslaved in a limited experience of reality. When the illusion of the fixed and separate “I” dies, is when we really start to live.
Content of the workshop:
Meditations and chanting to induce the process.
Revelations or “Diksha Words” oriented to promote an inner realization or impact in the consciousness of the spiritual awakening and self-knowledge. This Revelations are delivered depending on the nature of the group and flow of the workshop.
Deeksha or Initiations for self-awakening and realization.
Yoga practice with Chakras to promote the reception of the Deeksha.
COSTA RICA CONTACT & REGISTRATION:
Juan Enrique Toro (jet@UnityCostaRica.org / 2-203-4411 / 8-381-5147)
LOCATION:
Escazu - The House of Self Empowerment on Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club (directions given upon registration).
INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF:
$30/U.S. / 15,000-c (to cover cost, transportation and diffusion of O.U vision)
IMPORTANT:
Bring a mat for the floor and a blanket to cover you during relaxation. Comfortable clothing in light colors, and sparkling water (optional). We will fast during the workshop, so we will only serve infusions.
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COMING FROM OUT OF THE AREA & NEED A PLACE TO STAY?
Contact The Fountains Guesthouse (http://FountainsGuesthouse.com / 8-378-6679-from within Costa Rica / 1-619-819-2726-from U.S. / questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com) for SUPER SPECIAL LAST MINUTE RATES. The Fountains Guesthouse is also home to The House of Self Empowerment (http://HouseOfSelfEmpowement.com)
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Gabriela Bhagavad Dasa
Oneness University Coordinator in Argentina and Central America.
Oneness Blessings Guide and Facilitator
Founder in Argentina in 1996.
Co-creator of http://EraDeUnidad.org
“On February 1996, a fervent wish to know what Sr Bhagavan offered, took her from Buenos Aires to Nema, India. For the 1st time, after a decade of intense searching, had the grace of experience Divine Love and Joy in her heart…
That same year, with immense joy, they received Acharya Sri Ananada Giri in Buenos Aires, which was on his first trip to the West.
From then on, Gabriela has traveled to India 15 times where she has participated in more than 10 seminars offered by Oneness University and conducted by her Guides and Sri Anananda Giri. She has also been in teaching sessions with Sri Bhagaván himself during her guide training.
During 2000 Gabriela started to conduct programs for the Oneness University and she became a Diksha Facilitator in 2004. She opened the work in Colombia, Central America and supported the beginning of the Diksha’s workshops in Greece.
She has conducted more than 140 events in many countries to support the vision of her beloved Bhagaván.
Today, she coordinates Argentina, Central America and is the former coordinator of Colombia.
FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING TRIPS TO INDIA email India@eradeunidad.org
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Coming from a distance/need a place to stay? The Fountains Guesthouse (home to The House of Self Empowerment) is offering some Super Special Rates. Contact: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com / http://FountainsGuesthouse.com / 8-378-6679
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UPCOMING DEEKSHA GATHERINGS AROUND COSTA RICA
DEEKSHA GATHERING & SOLSTIS CELEBRATION
WHEN: Sun. Dec. 21 - 11am-?
WHERE: Vida Natural (http://VidaNatural.info) near Tinnanasces (between San Isidro de General & Dominical).
CONTACT: Beth Corwin at 8-350-5296 (this is the best way to contact her) / BKCorwin@gmail.com (she doesn't check this often)
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COSTA RICA ONENESS BLESSING / DEEKSHA GIVERS:
Central Valley - Jeannie Alvin (jeannie_alvin@yahoo.com / 2-203-0828 / http://GlobalMiracleHealing.com / http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5030393_o9Mu9) - Pozos de Santa Ana
Central Valley - Juan Enrique Toro (jet@UnityCostaRica.org, JEToro2001@yahoo.com / 8-381-5147)
Southern Costa Rica - Beth Corwin (8-350-5296 [this is the best way to contact her] / BKCorwin@gmail.com) - near Tinnanasces (between San Isidro de General & Dominical)
Southern Costa Rica - Teya Reyna (TeyaReyna@gmail.com)
.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Other/ONENESS-DEEKSHA-Dikshas/DeekshaGroup1-copy/412147009_2igkv-Ti-2.jpg "ONENESS DEEKSHA / Dikshas BLESSINGS WORKSHOP in Escazu, Costa Rica : .
Please forward it to all who might be interested.
ONENESS DEEKSHA BLESSINGS WORKSHOP
in Escazu, Costa Rica
WHEN: Wed. Nov. 19 - 3-8pm
WHERE: The House of Self Empowerment - Escazu
WHAT: There will be a very powerful Deeksha event with Gabriela Dasa from Argentina, an international leader in the Oneness Blessings movement. Her workshops are very powerful.
It will be in Spanish & translated into English.
FACILITATOR:
Gabriela B. Dasa - Latin-American Coordinator, Deeksha Guide (Oneness Era- Oneness University (http://EraDeUnidad.org / http://bhagavad-dharma.org)
Along with:
Unity Blessing Giver Juan Enrique Toro (of Unity - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5552336_D64kv)
&
Blessing Giver Jeannie Alvin (http://GlobalMiracleHealing.com / http://OnenessMovement.org / http://OnenessUniversity.org / http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5030393_o9Mu9)
all received their gifts at the Oneness University in India.
Deeksha / Diksha is an Initiation, an intelligent energy that affects the perception of the Universe, and ourselves accelerating the awakening and liberation process during our return journey to Oneness; it is a unique experience for each person. The Oneness University has created the Oneness Blessing or Diksha, which has been happening to millions of people around the planet since 1996.
There are no pre-requisites and it does not require any type of personal effort before or after.
Diksha is liberation:
* From the past.
* From our limited conditioning.
* From mind interference and obsessions.
* From the separation perception.
* From the inner battle through acceptance.
Suffering is born from the way we perceive facts, comes from our resistance of experimenting and accepting reality the way it is. Comes from the illusion that I am separate from the rest, and I am capable of controlling this reality. Comes from a genetic pattern of fear of dying that keeps us enslaved in a limited experience of reality. When the illusion of the fixed and separate “I” dies, is when we really start to live.
Content of the workshop:
Meditations and chanting to induce the process.
Revelations or “Diksha Words” oriented to promote an inner realization or impact in the consciousness of the spiritual awakening and self-knowledge. This Revelations are delivered depending on the nature of the group and flow of the workshop.
Deeksha or Initiations for self-awakening and realization.
Yoga practice with Chakras to promote the reception of the Deeksha.
COSTA RICA CONTACT & REGISTRATION:
Juan Enrique Toro (jet@UnityCostaRica.org / 2-203-4411 / 8-381-5147)
LOCATION:
Escazu - The House of Self Empowerment on Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club (directions given upon registration).
INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF:
$30/U.S. / 15,000-c (to cover cost, transportation and diffusion of O.U vision)
IMPORTANT:
Bring a mat for the floor and a blanket to cover you during relaxation. Comfortable clothing in light colors, and sparkling water (optional). We will fast during the workshop, so we will only serve infusions.
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COMING FROM OUT OF THE AREA & NEED A PLACE TO STAY?
Contact The Fountains Guesthouse (http://FountainsGuesthouse.com / 8-378-6679-from within Costa Rica / 1-619-819-2726-from U.S. / questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com) for SUPER SPECIAL LAST MINUTE RATES. The Fountains Guesthouse is also home to The House of Self Empowerment (http://HouseOfSelfEmpowement.com)
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Gabriela Bhagavad Dasa
Oneness University Coordinator in Argentina and Central America.
Oneness Blessings Guide and Facilitator
Founder in Argentina in 1996.
Co-creator of http://EraDeUnidad.org
“On February 1996, a fervent wish to know what Sr Bhagavan offered, took her from Buenos Aires to Nema, India. For the 1st time, after a decade of intense searching, had the grace of experience Divine Love and Joy in her heart…
That same year, with immense joy, they received Acharya Sri Ananada Giri in Buenos Aires, which was on his first trip to the West.
From then on, Gabriela has traveled to India 15 times where she has participated in more than 10 seminars offered by Oneness University and conducted by her Guides and Sri Anananda Giri. She has also been in teaching sessions with Sri Bhagaván himself during her guide training.
During 2000 Gabriela started to conduct programs for the Oneness University and she became a Diksha Facilitator in 2004. She opened the work in Colombia, Central America and supported the beginning of the Diksha’s workshops in Greece.
She has conducted more than 140 events in many countries to support the vision of her beloved Bhagaván.
Today, she coordinates Argentina, Central America and is the former coordinator of Colombia.
FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING TRIPS TO INDIA email India@eradeunidad.org
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Coming from a distance/need a place to stay? The Fountains Guesthouse (home to The House of Self Empowerment) is offering some Super Special Rates. Contact: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com / http://FountainsGuesthouse.com / 8-378-6679
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UPCOMING DEEKSHA GATHERINGS AROUND COSTA RICA
DEEKSHA GATHERING & SOLSTIS CELEBRATION
WHEN: Sun. Dec. 21 - 11am-?
WHERE: Vida Natural (http://VidaNatural.info) near Tinnanasces (between San Isidro de General & Dominical).
CONTACT: Beth Corwin at 8-350-5296 (this is the best way to contact her) / BKCorwin@gmail.com (she doesn't check this often)
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COSTA RICA ONENESS BLESSING / DEEKSHA GIVERS:
Central Valley - Jeannie Alvin (jeannie_alvin@yahoo.com / 2-203-0828 / http://GlobalMiracleHealing.com / http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/5030393_o9Mu9) - Pozos de Santa Ana
Central Valley - Juan Enrique Toro (jet@UnityCostaRica.org, JEToro2001@yahoo.com / 8-381-5147)
Southern Costa Rica - Beth Corwin (8-350-5296 [this is the best way to contact her] / BKCorwin@gmail.com) - near Tinnanasces (between San Isidro de General & Dominical)
Southern Costa Rica - Teya Reyna (TeyaReyna@gmail.com)
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ONENESS DEEKSHA / Dikshas BLESSINGS WORKSHOP in Escazu, Costa Rica
. Please forward it to all who might be interested. ONENESS DEEKSH ...
Updated: Nov 14, 2008 1:24pm PST
PHOTOS TAKEN BY OUR FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE GUESTS FROM THEIR TRIP TO COSTA RICA
PHOTOS TAKEN BY OUR FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE GUESTS FROM THEIR TRIP TO COS ...
Updated: Nov 11, 2008 3:08pm PST
NEW - MANIFESTATION SUPPORT GROUP & POTLUCK
MANIFESTATION SUPPORT GROUP & POTLUCK An On-Going Manifestation Suppo ...
Updated: Nov 08, 2008 1:49am PST
![Changes at The Fountains Guesthouse : Hola Former Guests!
Just touchin' to see how ya'll are doing?!?!? I hope in the times we're in, we're ALL hangin' in there or BETTER!! We're in the peak of Rainy Season! LOTS of rain but soon it should be tappering off! We've had decent weather the majority of the day in the past few days!!
We're really hosting more & more Workshops!! Check out our upcoming workshops at . http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com Next month we have some more Feng Shui workshops lead by Costa Rican Feng Shui Master Iside Sarmiento (http://FengShuiCostaRica.com).
The Fountains Guesthouse/House of Self Empowerment just hosted a few Book & Clothing Yard Sales benefiting a few charities around Costa Rica. We didn't make much money but our friend Diane helped remind me that we were recycling things & bringing new joy to the items!! This week we plan on distributing the left over clothes to various charities & even in the youth jails as often they don't even have a blanket let alone a bed to sleep on! We've already given a few BIG bags to the sisters up at the Park in Centro Escazu who give them away in the park to people in need!
Vicki's big pet project is a new program called "Gracias Costa Rica"! I'm a BIG believer that every tourist & non-native that's blessed to visit or live in Costa Rica should gift back to the land/people of Costa Rica. One of those ways is encouraging people to give/bring donations of various things REALLY needed like clothes, shoes (being collected for Helping Hands Walk a Mile In Their Shoes program), medical supplies (including unused vitamins, medication, first aid supplies++), SCHOOL SUPPLIES (MOST desperately needed as the start of the new school year is right around the corner & imagine the stress MANY mothers are feeling to cloth & provide their kids with all the supplies they MUST have for school. How can they do that when MANY are making around $200 a MONTH [the average salary for a housekeeper!!]???), old soccer uniforms, office supplies/equipment, ANYTHING for a baby from formula, toys, clothes++.
in to let you know of some of the changes at The Fountains Guesthouse (aka Casa Sarong Goddess!) & some SUPER SPECIAL RATES for Returnees!!](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=6314269&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=oUP4V&rand=7287 "Changes at The Fountains Guesthouse : Hola Former Guests!
Just touchin' to see how ya'll are doing?!?!? I hope in the times we're in, we're ALL hangin' in there or BETTER!! We're in the peak of Rainy Season! LOTS of rain but soon it should be tappering off! We've had decent weather the majority of the day in the past few days!!
We're really hosting more & more Workshops!! Check out our upcoming workshops at . http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com Next month we have some more Feng Shui workshops lead by Costa Rican Feng Shui Master Iside Sarmiento (http://FengShuiCostaRica.com).
The Fountains Guesthouse/House of Self Empowerment just hosted a few Book & Clothing Yard Sales benefiting a few charities around Costa Rica. We didn't make much money but our friend Diane helped remind me that we were recycling things & bringing new joy to the items!! This week we plan on distributing the left over clothes to various charities & even in the youth jails as often they don't even have a blanket let alone a bed to sleep on! We've already given a few BIG bags to the sisters up at the Park in Centro Escazu who give them away in the park to people in need!
Vicki's big pet project is a new program called \"Gracias Costa Rica\"! I'm a BIG believer that every tourist & non-native that's blessed to visit or live in Costa Rica should gift back to the land/people of Costa Rica. One of those ways is encouraging people to give/bring donations of various things REALLY needed like clothes, shoes (being collected for Helping Hands Walk a Mile In Their Shoes program), medical supplies (including unused vitamins, medication, first aid supplies++), SCHOOL SUPPLIES (MOST desperately needed as the start of the new school year is right around the corner & imagine the stress MANY mothers are feeling to cloth & provide their kids with all the supplies they MUST have for school. How can they do that when MANY are making around $200 a MONTH [the average salary for a housekeeper!!]???), old soccer uniforms, office supplies/equipment, ANYTHING for a baby from formula, toys, clothes++.
in to let you know of some of the changes at The Fountains Guesthouse (aka Casa Sarong Goddess!) & some SUPER SPECIAL RATES for Returnees!!")
Changes at The Fountains Guesthouse
Hola Former Guests! Just touchin' to see how ya'll are doing?!?!? ...
Updated: Nov 03, 2008 8:20pm PST
![2 Hour "Experience Divinity" & 2-Day "Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) & Special Processes Miracles" with Jeannie Alvin / Nadhashree - Costa Rica . : .
NEWS!!!!
3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH:
Next - Oct. 19 - Oneness Blessings (deeksha) with Unity's minister Juan Enrique Toro back from Golden City, India - now able to give this great blessing & Jeannie Alvin giving deekshas.
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2 Hour "Experience Divinity" & 2-Day "Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) & Special Processes Miracles" with JEANNIE ALVIN ("Nadhashree") in Costa Rica
"Introductory Workshop ~ Experience Divinity"
This event will give you a sample taste of the coming 2 day workshop, and in itself will be a beautiful and powerful experience. You will sample the processes that helps pull you into Oneness (showing you what Jeannie went into that state to help with that awareness). You'll learn how to feel how to be in Oneness (the Awakened or Enlightened state) on your own any time you desire. Oneness Blessings will deepen your experience. Then you will select a partner who will hold you in their arms and gently say the words your Divine Spirit/Universal Consciousness (whatever your term is) has been longing to hear - reminding you how wonderful you are. Many people have had deep experiences of their Divine as their parent, and the connections continue strongly from then on. (Note - it is not mandatory to have gone to this to attend the 2-day workshop).
Introductory Workshop ~ Experience Divinity
OPTIONAL DATES:
Pending
INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF: $20*
(Returnees 1/2 price)
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2-Day
"Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) & Special Processes Miracles"
This 2-Day workshop includes Oneness Blessing/deeksha rocket-powering, 3 techniques for manifesting your life, healings to remove obstacles, a day with the Divine as parent, clearing negative patterns such as car accidents, bad relationships, financial obstacles, etc.
We will take the tools learned in the Experience Divinity Introductory Workshop and go MUCH further and longer in this 2-Day Interactive and experiential, beautiful and powerful workshop which includes doing a longer version of the Oneness State of Being (that Awakened or Enlightened state - imitating how Jeannie went into that state for 2 1/2 weeks [see "Testimonials" below]) to help with that awareness.
You'll receive LOTS of EASY Self Empowerment tools that you can take back and use daily to clear old issues including just one Trigger Word that can help you return to Oneness any time you desire as well as One Sentence Manifesting Tools to assist in drawing in what you desire faster.
One day you will receive Oneness Blessings/deeksha power boosting, 3 techniques for manifesting your life, and healings to remove obstacles. Oneness Blessings will deepen your experience.
Another day you will select a partner who will hold you in their arms and gently say the words your Spirit has been longing to hear - reminding you what a wonderful Spirit you truly are ("This is an AMAZING experience!! Many of the people in our group chose a parent that we wished we had heard/felt different things from and the transformation in each of us was AMAZING!!! Some peoples faces literally changed and that little child came out!! I'm looking forward to getting together & doing this exercise again & again!!" - Vicki Skinner - Escazu, Costa Rica)!!! This assists you in releasing negative patterns, such as bad relationships, financial obstacles, car accidents, etc.
Jeannie wrote she has been blessed with the gift of being able to give "Oneness Blessing/deeksha" and miraculous healings which she adds to clearing obstacles, bringing in our goals, & healings.
Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) & Special Processes Miracles
OPTIONAL DATES:
Pending
WHERE: Pending
INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF: Workshop - $100 for each day*
PRE-BOOKING DISCOUNT: Pre-Pay in Full BY a week before - $170*
(Locals Rates are available for people living in Costa Rica. Fiscally challenged? Don't allow that to prevent you from coming. What can you gift back with/trade? How can you help/gift back, what can you trade with? Email Jeannie at jeannie_alvin@yahoo.com)
(Returnees come for 1/2 price)
Invite your friends to come for a visit to Costa Rica, and attend both workshops with you!
TESTIMONIALS
"I recently attended one of Jeannie's 2-hour Introductory Workshops & boy did I have some BIG "Ah Huhhhhs!!!"
First, in one exercise we talked about focusing In on a "situation" we wanted to work on. As with many people – it was about $$ - or so I thought until I went In deeper and pealed yet ANOTHER layer of that onionskin off to look at it being about not allowing myself to RECEIVE!!
In another exercise at the Introductory Workshop we selected a partner and did an exercise where in short, we held each other like a child and said those sweet words we wish we had heard when we were children (or did hear but forgot). I went back to my remembering being held like that by my Spiritual Partner and how "safe" I felt when he held me like that. That took me back to remembering when my Daddy held me like that and how "safe" and loved I felt, which took me back to realizing I STILL had more processing to do with TRUSTING Spirit/God – a trust I basically cut off/temporarily (for 44 years!!) shut down overall after blaming God for taking my Daddy from me suddenly (in a plane crash when I was 6). WOW!!!!!!!
When it was his turn, my partners' face transformed into this innocent, loved Spirit that he IS - like a pure little child that knew his magnificence!!!
In the 2-day Workshop I went into my mom issues & BOY - I felt I was deeply able to have COMPASSION forgive her & made more steps towards forgiving her but mainly MYSELF for MY "perception." of things that transpired!!
I want MORE & MORE!!! Next time it's working on Grandmother issues!!
I'm looking forward to now remember how to IMPLEMENT the info/tools/knowledge I learned from these sessions back into my life to assist me in SOARING!!
THANX Jeannie for being a great facilitator/conduit!!!" Vicki - Escazu, Costa Rica
(additional testimonials on Jeannie's previous events plus 4 of Jeannie's 12 eBooks can be found at http://lulu.com/awakening)
ADDITIONAL DATES:
Pending
CONTACT:
Jeannie Alvin/Nadhashree
jeannie_alvin@yahoo.com
1-760-300- 3267 (U.S. # that rings in CR)
(506) 2-203-0828 (in CR)
Skype: jeannie.alvin
ACCOMMODATIONS: Need a place to stay for these workshops? The Fountains Guesthouse/The House of Self Empowerment in Escazu gives Special Attendee Rates. http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
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Jeannie is available for Miracle Healings between 9am-7pm Central time Daily at
1-760-300- 3267 (a U.S. # that rings to her in Costa Rica) or in Costa Rica at (506) 2-203-0828
OTHER SITES WITH INFORMATION ON JEANNIE ALVIN & ONENESS BLESSINGS:
http://GlobalMiracleHealing.com
http://OnenessMovement.org
http://OnenessUniversity.org
http://onenessmovement.org/event_search.cfm?bmonth=6&bday=25&byear=2008&emonth=7&eday=3&eyear=2008&event_location_country=CR&event_location_city=&zip=&facilitator=alvin
http://OnenessMovement.org/event_search.cfm?bmonth=6&bday=25&byear=2008&emonth=7&eday=3&eyear=2008&event_location_country=US&state=&event_location_city=&zip=&facilitator=alvin
.](http://www.saronggoddess.com/Events/2-Hour-Experience-Divinity-2/Jeannie/397409956_yegg6-Ti-1.jpg "2 Hour \"Experience Divinity\" & 2-Day \"Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) & Special Processes Miracles\" with Jeannie Alvin / Nadhashree - Costa Rica . : .
NEWS!!!!
3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH:
Next - Oct. 19 - Oneness Blessings (deeksha) with Unity's minister Juan Enrique Toro back from Golden City, India - now able to give this great blessing & Jeannie Alvin giving deekshas.
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2 Hour \"Experience Divinity\" & 2-Day \"Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) & Special Processes Miracles\" with JEANNIE ALVIN (\"Nadhashree\") in Costa Rica
\"Introductory Workshop ~ Experience Divinity\"
This event will give you a sample taste of the coming 2 day workshop, and in itself will be a beautiful and powerful experience. You will sample the processes that helps pull you into Oneness (showing you what Jeannie went into that state to help with that awareness). You'll learn how to feel how to be in Oneness (the Awakened or Enlightened state) on your own any time you desire. Oneness Blessings will deepen your experience. Then you will select a partner who will hold you in their arms and gently say the words your Divine Spirit/Universal Consciousness (whatever your term is) has been longing to hear - reminding you how wonderful you are. Many people have had deep experiences of their Divine as their parent, and the connections continue strongly from then on. (Note - it is not mandatory to have gone to this to attend the 2-day workshop).
Introductory Workshop ~ Experience Divinity
OPTIONAL DATES:
Pending
INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF: $20*
(Returnees 1/2 price)
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2-Day
\"Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) & Special Processes Miracles\"
This 2-Day workshop includes Oneness Blessing/deeksha rocket-powering, 3 techniques for manifesting your life, healings to remove obstacles, a day with the Divine as parent, clearing negative patterns such as car accidents, bad relationships, financial obstacles, etc.
We will take the tools learned in the Experience Divinity Introductory Workshop and go MUCH further and longer in this 2-Day Interactive and experiential, beautiful and powerful workshop which includes doing a longer version of the Oneness State of Being (that Awakened or Enlightened state - imitating how Jeannie went into that state for 2 1/2 weeks [see \"Testimonials\" below]) to help with that awareness.
You'll receive LOTS of EASY Self Empowerment tools that you can take back and use daily to clear old issues including just one Trigger Word that can help you return to Oneness any time you desire as well as One Sentence Manifesting Tools to assist in drawing in what you desire faster.
One day you will receive Oneness Blessings/deeksha power boosting, 3 techniques for manifesting your life, and healings to remove obstacles. Oneness Blessings will deepen your experience.
Another day you will select a partner who will hold you in their arms and gently say the words your Spirit has been longing to hear - reminding you what a wonderful Spirit you truly are (\"This is an AMAZING experience!! Many of the people in our group chose a parent that we wished we had heard/felt different things from and the transformation in each of us was AMAZING!!! Some peoples faces literally changed and that little child came out!! I'm looking forward to getting together & doing this exercise again & again!!\" - Vicki Skinner - Escazu, Costa Rica)!!! This assists you in releasing negative patterns, such as bad relationships, financial obstacles, car accidents, etc.
Jeannie wrote she has been blessed with the gift of being able to give \"Oneness Blessing/deeksha\" and miraculous healings which she adds to clearing obstacles, bringing in our goals, & healings.
Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) & Special Processes Miracles
OPTIONAL DATES:
Pending
WHERE: Pending
INVESTMENT IN YOURSELF: Workshop - $100 for each day*
PRE-BOOKING DISCOUNT: Pre-Pay in Full BY a week before - $170*
(Locals Rates are available for people living in Costa Rica. Fiscally challenged? Don't allow that to prevent you from coming. What can you gift back with/trade? How can you help/gift back, what can you trade with? Email Jeannie at jeannie_alvin@yahoo.com)
(Returnees come for 1/2 price)
Invite your friends to come for a visit to Costa Rica, and attend both workshops with you!
TESTIMONIALS
\"I recently attended one of Jeannie's 2-hour Introductory Workshops & boy did I have some BIG \"Ah Huhhhhs!!!\"
First, in one exercise we talked about focusing In on a \"situation\" we wanted to work on. As with many people – it was about $$ - or so I thought until I went In deeper and pealed yet ANOTHER layer of that onionskin off to look at it being about not allowing myself to RECEIVE!!
In another exercise at the Introductory Workshop we selected a partner and did an exercise where in short, we held each other like a child and said those sweet words we wish we had heard when we were children (or did hear but forgot). I went back to my remembering being held like that by my Spiritual Partner and how \"safe\" I felt when he held me like that. That took me back to remembering when my Daddy held me like that and how \"safe\" and loved I felt, which took me back to realizing I STILL had more processing to do with TRUSTING Spirit/God – a trust I basically cut off/temporarily (for 44 years!!) shut down overall after blaming God for taking my Daddy from me suddenly (in a plane crash when I was 6). WOW!!!!!!!
When it was his turn, my partners' face transformed into this innocent, loved Spirit that he IS - like a pure little child that knew his magnificence!!!
In the 2-day Workshop I went into my mom issues & BOY - I felt I was deeply able to have COMPASSION forgive her & made more steps towards forgiving her but mainly MYSELF for MY \"perception.\" of things that transpired!!
I want MORE & MORE!!! Next time it's working on Grandmother issues!!
I'm looking forward to now remember how to IMPLEMENT the info/tools/knowledge I learned from these sessions back into my life to assist me in SOARING!!
THANX Jeannie for being a great facilitator/conduit!!!\" Vicki - Escazu, Costa Rica
(additional testimonials on Jeannie's previous events plus 4 of Jeannie's 12 eBooks can be found at http://lulu.com/awakening)
ADDITIONAL DATES:
Pending
CONTACT:
Jeannie Alvin/Nadhashree
jeannie_alvin@yahoo.com
1-760-300- 3267 (U.S. # that rings in CR)
(506) 2-203-0828 (in CR)
Skype: jeannie.alvin
ACCOMMODATIONS: Need a place to stay for these workshops? The Fountains Guesthouse/The House of Self Empowerment in Escazu gives Special Attendee Rates. http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
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Jeannie is available for Miracle Healings between 9am-7pm Central time Daily at
1-760-300- 3267 (a U.S. # that rings to her in Costa Rica) or in Costa Rica at (506) 2-203-0828
OTHER SITES WITH INFORMATION ON JEANNIE ALVIN & ONENESS BLESSINGS:
http://GlobalMiracleHealing.com
http://OnenessMovement.org
http://OnenessUniversity.org
http://onenessmovement.org/event_search.cfm?bmonth=6&bday=25&byear=2008&emonth=7&eday=3&eyear=2008&event_location_country=CR&event_location_city=&zip=&facilitator=alvin
http://OnenessMovement.org/event_search.cfm?bmonth=6&bday=25&byear=2008&emonth=7&eday=3&eyear=2008&event_location_country=US&state=&event_location_city=&zip=&facilitator=alvin
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. NEWS!!!! 3RD SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH: Next - Oct. 19 - Oneness Blessi ...
Updated: Oct 19, 2008 8:31am PST
FENG SHUI 101 WORKSHOP (in English) at The House of Self Empowerment - Sat. Oct. 18
. . FENG SHUI 101 – in English One of Costa Rica's Premier Feng Shu ...
Updated: Oct 13, 2008 8:21am PST
![HELPING HANDS "WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES" Campaign - Shoes For Sale : Helping Hands Costa Rica recently received a FABULOUS DONATION of 4 big duffle bags FULL of VERY gently used AND NEW shoes (around 80 pairs) from the CORMIER family (Ted, Kristen, Haley, Hanna & Teddy) of Conneticut (first picture) on their visit to Costa Rica!! They gathered donations from friends and classmates!
One bag was FILLED with school and art supplies that were split between Gail Nystrom's CR Humanitarian Foundation & our upcoming benefactors of HH's Burger & Beer Fundraiser (Sun. May 11 from noon-5pm at Rock & Roll Pollo in Santa Ana. Inquire to 8-378-6679 for more details) - Patronato Nacional de Rehabilatcion (National Foundation for Rehabilitation).
Helping Hands "Walk A Mile In Their Shoes" campaign's goal is to collect a miles worth of gently used & new shoes! A mile's worth of shoes is around 5,000!!!
What we're doing in the mean time, when we get NICE donations like what we received from the Cormiers, we first try selling them (at The House Of Self Empowerment - ON Calle Vieja in Escazu) & the money raised goes to Gail's CR Humanitarian Foundation as we can make a lot more money on them ourselves.
Things that aren't sold are donated to Gail & she sells them to her people (many of which live in The Carpio [home to many of the poorest of the poor people]) for 500 or so colones (so it's not a disempowering handout). The money raised goes to help support their medical facilities and other needs!!!
If you're interested in seeing these shoes (there are LOTS of kids shoes - MOST of which are BRAND NEW!!!) contact 8-378-6679.
Tourists & Locals alike, we welcome you to donate your old (or new!!!) shoes, clothes, household items/furniture/appliances, books, school supplies (ESPECIALLY needed!!), medical supplies, vitamins, WHATEVER - to Helping Hands and the people of Costa Rica (isn't it a WONDERFUL FEELING to give back to the people in the country you are visiting/living in?!?!?!)!
Contact 8-378-6679 for more details!!](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=4757840&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=AJkEb&rand=4837 "HELPING HANDS \"WALK A MILE IN THEIR SHOES\" Campaign - Shoes For Sale : Helping Hands Costa Rica recently received a FABULOUS DONATION of 4 big duffle bags FULL of VERY gently used AND NEW shoes (around 80 pairs) from the CORMIER family (Ted, Kristen, Haley, Hanna & Teddy) of Conneticut (first picture) on their visit to Costa Rica!! They gathered donations from friends and classmates!
One bag was FILLED with school and art supplies that were split between Gail Nystrom's CR Humanitarian Foundation & our upcoming benefactors of HH's Burger & Beer Fundraiser (Sun. May 11 from noon-5pm at Rock & Roll Pollo in Santa Ana. Inquire to 8-378-6679 for more details) - Patronato Nacional de Rehabilatcion (National Foundation for Rehabilitation).
Helping Hands \"Walk A Mile In Their Shoes\" campaign's goal is to collect a miles worth of gently used & new shoes! A mile's worth of shoes is around 5,000!!!
What we're doing in the mean time, when we get NICE donations like what we received from the Cormiers, we first try selling them (at The House Of Self Empowerment - ON Calle Vieja in Escazu) & the money raised goes to Gail's CR Humanitarian Foundation as we can make a lot more money on them ourselves.
Things that aren't sold are donated to Gail & she sells them to her people (many of which live in The Carpio [home to many of the poorest of the poor people]) for 500 or so colones (so it's not a disempowering handout). The money raised goes to help support their medical facilities and other needs!!!
If you're interested in seeing these shoes (there are LOTS of kids shoes - MOST of which are BRAND NEW!!!) contact 8-378-6679.
Tourists & Locals alike, we welcome you to donate your old (or new!!!) shoes, clothes, household items/furniture/appliances, books, school supplies (ESPECIALLY needed!!), medical supplies, vitamins, WHATEVER - to Helping Hands and the people of Costa Rica (isn't it a WONDERFUL FEELING to give back to the people in the country you are visiting/living in?!?!?!)!
Contact 8-378-6679 for more details!!")