Upcoming Retreats
Jungle Goddess Camp
July 1-6, 2013
Punta Mona is once again hosting the ultimate jungle overnight camp for women of all ages and from all parts of the world, with an open invitation to disconnect to reconnect collectively and individually. Explore how creative and brilliant you are by sharing your unique gifts at our table. Journey, off the grid and on the beach, away from the excessive artificial light and sounds, at one of Costa Rica’s most developed and diverse botanical gardens and organic permaculture farm.
Programming varies based on the interests of the group, yet participants can expect to experience guided meditations, organic jungle gourmet cuisine, teatime with intention, indulge in natural mud
baths and homemade body care, nature crafts, chocolate making, medicinal plant remedies, permaculture, dance, song, focused open discussions and so much more!
We ask that each woman bring a specialty to the table, in any shape or form. Perhaps it is your writing, drawing, dancing, cooking, the ability to calm another with the touch of your hand... all talents are welcomed.
ACTIVITIES: subject to change
Daily Yoga, Guided Meditations/Journeys, Jungle Exploration, Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Holistic Cooking, Organic Body Care and Medicinal Plant Recipes, Natural Mud baths, Creating Sacred Spaces, Journaling, Art/Crafts, Dance, Song and Focused discussions on feminism, food, family, global communities and sustainability.
FOOD:
We will connect deeply with our source of sustenance by preparing only the freshest, local and organic food found in Costa Rica. Three jungle style gourmet meals will be served daily, consisting of the farm’s exotic fruits, vegetables and herbs. Vegetarian and conscious meat options available as well as daily teatime, abundant fresh fruit, juices, smoothies, wholesome, intentionally combined creations will be served.
TUITION:
We are offering a sliding scale tuition for double occupancy rooms. Please chose what is attainable for your budget...
$695-995
Private rooms are available for $1095
to register and for more info please email us at contact@puntamona.org
Sustainable Farm & Art Experience:
July 23 - July 28
Classes offered - Cacao indulgence, Jungle to Plate, Kitchen Remedies, World of Coconut, Fermented Foods, Medicinal Plant Walk, Sketchbook Making, Jungle Printmaking, Kitchen Alter Building, Abstract Painting, Yoga, and few surprises.
You will enjoy sea kayaking, mud bathing, wandering extensive gardens and orchards, fishing, laying on the beach and indulging in amazing jungle organic gourmet cuisine. We will offer Daily Yoga, Art Time, Organic Cooking Classes, and opportunities to gain a better understanding of permaculture.
Gain the power of community, imagination, organic living, and jungle relaxation!
Trip goal: Destination Journey is excited to extend this fabulous opportunity that combines a love for food, education, health and art in a stunning place that is Costa Rica. We want to offer you an experience that will last a lifetime. You will walk away with a wealth of knowledge!
Put your deposit down today. Only 12 spots left!
Tuition:
Package includes 5 night accommodations, all meals, all activities, goodie bag and transportation into and out of the farm.
Option 1- 740$-vegetarian plan
-we will place you with a roommate unless specified-
Option 2- 765$ with meat or fish at some meals
-we will place you with a roommate unless specified-
Option 3- 865$ Private accomodations
PUT YOUR DEPOSIT DOWN TODAY. 12 spots left.
If traveling alone, Please let us know and we will try to find you a partner to travel to location with.
You will need to arrive the day before in order to get to the site to hike or boat in on Wednesday Morning. We have many accomodation recommendations in San Jose and Puerto Viejo. To get to Puerto Viejo, you can catch a bus for about 10$, latest bus should run at 4pm but check before you book. Things change. Or you could take a private shuttle for about 40 bucks. Most leave in the morning from area hotels or the airport about 8am. It is a 4 hour drive. We can arrange private shuttles for groups.
For More information:
Amy is an Elementary art Teacher, Glass artist, foodie and a traveler. One her very favorite places to visit is Costa Rica. She is knowledgeable of the area and can help you master your journey.
As an Artist, Amy believes art can have the ability to heal and transform at any age and level. Amy is a guide as well as a teacher, creating a nurturing class environment for you to feel safe to creatively explore. Art is about process and how you feel while creating, not the outcome of your work. Amy works with Fused Glass under the titled of YMANOJ with her husband Jon. Together they create metal and glass sculptural and functional pieces. Amy's inspiration comes from her experiences of life and the colors of feelings.
My intention is guide you on a journey to ignite the creative within. Destination Journey trips are about having fun, creating purpose, and releasing energy. The jungle will create a nurturing environment to focus on our intention. I help provide a free flowing environment to really allow your creativity to fly! You do not have to consider yourself an artist to come have fun with us. This is play time. Private art journaling is encouraged. Wine is allowed during HH classes and wind down evening classes.
Adrienne is a certified Middle School Art Teacher, abstract
painter, dancer, and world traveler. She is an experienced instructor and believes that everyone can learn when given the right support and guidance. She has been creating art and dancing all her life and practicing yoga for over 10 years.
As an artist and facilitator Adrienne believes that everyone can find enjoyment and pleasure through art as long as they have an open mind and heart. She is a firm believer that everyone can learn and enjoys the challenges that come with teaching. Adrienne is an expert at approaching people at their level and encouraging artistic freedom. She is an experienced facilitator of adult professional development and learning. As a certified teacher and principal Adrienne can offer in-depth knowledge and cutting edge strategies directed towards a variety of learners both adults and children. Art and learning are not about having all the right moves and skills but about trying new things, taking risks, and finding success in even the smallest areas.
My intention is to provide you with a great experience in art
that will feed your soul. As your guide in art I plan to facilitate your journey toward personal growth by exposing you to new ideas, mediums, movements, and techniques. I will create cross-curricular learning opportunities that will incorporate both pedagogical
strategies and subject specific content, focused primarily on art and the four core subject areas. You do not need to be a professional artist you just need to want to have fun!
August 2-11 & August 9-18, 2013
- Circus Camp is for all ages and skill levels, lead by Cirque du Soleil and Le Reve alums, Greg Curtis and Carmen Tausend-Curtis, founders at Airealistic.
- Yoga, Music, and Dance Circle is facilitated by musical director of BLAST and Celine Dion’s “A New Day...” alums, Roque Diaz and Andrea Mislan Diaz.
- All Inclusive: airfare(LAX-SJO), transfers, food, family lodging, excursions, and camp/child care/supervision(2-5hrs per day).
- TRIP #1. AUG 2nd thru AUG 11th, 30 spots available, $2,850.00 per person
- TRIP #2 AUG 9th thru 18th, 30 spots available, $2,850.00 per person
- 10% deposit due by March 1st, 2013 to hold your spot!
- Remaining balance due by June 1st, 2013 to finalize your vacation!
Chad and Julia Bantner, creators of CIRCUS FARM COSTA RICA, are Waldorf parents at The Pasadena Waldorf School, where Dasha, their two year old daughter is in the Sweet Pea Program. They are also professional dancers, graduates of The Juilliard School BFA’96 and Perm Ballet School, and have worked with Celine Dion, Blue Man Group, and Cirque du Soleil to name a few.
