Nosara, Costa Rica

• 7 day/6 night accommodation in a private beach front compound, with private pool & short path to the most beautiful beach in the area!

• Daily breakfast and lunch catered by a private chef—lots of amazing yummy fresh tropical fruit, veggies and fresh local fish!

• 2 group dinners: 2 dinners together at our favorite dreamy local restaurants!

• Daily watercolor painting lessons taught by Faith & Mati …Our focus will be on filling your cup up with inspiration, and integrating meditative styles of painting to slow down, grounding you in your painting practice. We’ll be using the lush tropical colors, flora & fauna as a visual feast of inspiration all around us from which we will collect colors, shapes, patterns….which we’ll develop in our paintings in so many ways. At the end of our time together you'll leave refreshed & resorted, with new ways of seeing and tons of new skills under your belt to invigorate your painting practice back home! Many of our painting lessons will be based on our bestselling book Painting The Sacred Within and our popular watercolor e-course In the Flow!

• A gift bag when you arrive, full of goodies & gifts for you to use in your art making!

• Around the clock access to our own open air art studio: Students will be asked to bring along their own painting surfaces, supplies and watercolor paints. We'll send out a recommended supply list letting you know all that you will need to bring!

• Private beach access, one minute walk down a private path to the most beautiful beach in the area!

• Private swimming pool, surrounded by lounges....the perfect place to refresh, morning or afternoon.

• 2 mornings of surfing lessons,(optional) led by our private instructor.

• Daily housekeeping service

• 1 free day for horseback riding, zip-lining, massage, surf lessons, local wildlife tours, fishing, jungle hikes and sinking deeply into relaxation.

• Lots of free time to explore the local beauty, nature preserve, and nurture relationships with other creative women.

• A short walking distance to Nosara, a funky, holistic, hip enclave in the jungle, with cute restaurants, juice bar, shops, spas and yoga. Lots of fun places to go out to dinner and to grab groceries.

• Also as a bonus gift for our lovely retreaters: ~You'll receive FREE access to In the Flow: Unconventional Watercolor Adventures; our online watercolor painting class with Faith & Mati (a $299 value).

• Your airfare and ground transportation are not included in the cost.

• Any meals eaten off the Jungle Beach House grounds (4 dinners). Expect to pay about $20-$30 depending on the restaurant for dinner.

• Anything you buy in the markets or on various trips will not be covered as well as any extra tours or excursions that you choose during your free time if you choose to go.

Yes, proof of traveler’s insurance will be required in order for you to attend the retreat. This protects your trip.

That is totally personal and depends on how much shopping you plan to do. ATM's are available to you and credit cards are taken at some major retailers.

Because the well being of our guests and the local communities to which we travel are our top priority, Covid-19 vaccinations are recommended. Please see the CDC recommendations here.

The Jungle Beach House is a luscious and intimate retreat space, we will have the entire property at our disposal. Each of their rooms are unique, make sure you choose the one that suits you best. There are 2 single rooms which are first come first served. All of their other rooms are double or triple occupancy with two or three beds per room, and a private en-suite bathroom. We will do our best to pair you up with someone we think you'll match well with. On our retreats the sharing of rooms has fostered close bonds of friendship within the group.

The Jungle Beach House never uses processed foods and all meals are prepared the old fashion way – from scratch. They provide a fixed daily menu that relies on fresh and local ingredients. The location can not accommodate dietary restrictions.

Breakfasts - daily made pancakes, bacon, tortillas, eggs, a bounty of fresh tropical fruit, juice, coffee and tea

Lunches – light and fresh with lots of local flavor: fish, chicken, lots of veggies, rice and beans, plantains, tortillas, daily fresh pico de gallo, and the best guacamole we've ever had! Fresh fruit smoothies, juice, filtered water.

The Jungle Beach House is located on Playa Guiones in the town of Nosara, about a 2 hour drive from the international airport. We can recommend a few shuttle companies for you to book a round trip shuttle from the airport, this is easy and can be done online. On our departure day all shuttles will depart for the airport by 10am.

When booking your flight please fly into Liberia International Airport. We recommend booking your flights at least 90 days before the beginning of the retreat.

Weather in March is likely to be in the high 80's. This is the dry season in Costa Rica, it is hot, humid and usually sunny with a possible passing shower. The Jungle Beach House is located on the beach so there is always an ocean breeze, however plan for hot weather! We take breaks often to jump in the pool or the ocean for refreshment. It is expected to be a bit cooler in the evenings with highs in the 70's and low 80's.

We ask you to approach this trip with a sense of adventure in your heart. We think you are going to love this retreat! We encourage you to do a little research on the area before you come. Costa Rica has a vibrant friendly culture, this is the tropics with wildlife all around, dirt roads, heat and humidity. We will be outdoors painting in a covered open air studio, there will be shade but it will likely be hot. This retreat offers a chance to step outside of your day to day through experiencing a week immersed in tropical lifestyle, feeling pampered with cook made meals, painting 24/7 as much as you want to dive into your art. We foster a welcoming atmosphere where we want all women to feel comfortable, appreciated and safe as they journey with us. We love that deep friendships form between the women on all of our retreats, getting to know creative women from around the world is one of the best parts! The retreat will be a mix of laid back down time, lots of painting, exploration, pampering and immersion into an exciting, lively culture.

We will send you a supply list two months before the start of the retreat. We'll bring lots of fun supplies for you to play with on the retreat in our 24 hour art supply bar! You will bring your own canvases, a selection of paints and brushes that we'll recommend. Don't forget to pack a bathing suit and sarong, that might be all you want to wear!

The use of Marijuana and Psychedelics is currently illegal in Costa Rica. Illegal drugs are not permitted on the retreat grounds. We will not be providing any alcohol for the retreat, but if you are of age you can purchase alcohol for your own use. We ask that you drink in moderation.

There will be no refunds for this Retreat due to the planning and logistics involved. When you register be sure to know all you can about traveling to Costa Rica.