Accommodations

Each person will share a room with up to one other participant. Rooms will either have a queen bed for couples or two twin beds. All rooms have amazing views through large screened windows. They also have ceiling fans. The house has high speed internet throughout but we will ask you to be mindful of others in the shared space and use it judiciously.

In addition to the 5 bedrooms there are several smaller private locations that can be used as sleeping spaces both indoors and outdoors.

The Studio

The painting studio will be moveable and we will either paint in the huge central living space or on the covered porch that looks out over the ocean depending on the weather. The painting space can accommodate twelve painters with painting table, individual lighting and several sinks for clean- up.

Pool

The 36-foot lap pool is private and just for our guests. Wake up early for exercise or relax and watch the sunset on the lounge chairs with friends. The adjacent "rancho" covered space also offers shade and Barbeque space.

Arrival SCHEDULE

You will fly into San Jose Airport (SJO) on Saturday and depending on your arrival time will either stay in one of the recommended airport hotels to await your domestic flight the following morning or walk directly to the domestic terminal. From there it's just a 15 minute scenic flight to Quepos airport. Upon arrival in Quepos our shuttle will meet you for the 30-minute ride to Casa Castillo where you can unpack and relax. If you wish to rent a car and drive yourself please contact me so we might assist in that rental. A 4wd will be required and would be recommended for travel anywhere in the country. The cost of the first Saturday night stay upon arrival will be the responsibility of the participant. If you choose to stay at Casa Castillo there will be a $75.00 fee for room and meals.

Daily Schedule

Sunday you will either wake up at your chosen hotel in San Jose and take a morning flight to Quepos where you will be shuttled to Casa Castillo or you will wake up to breakfast at Casa Castillo and an informal day to rest and relax while the remainder of the participants arrive. We will have a group meal Sunday evening followed by an orientation and introduction to painting.

Monday thru Saturday

Mornings start early in Costa Rica. The sky gets light at 5 am and the toucans and parrots will be making a ruckus and howler monkeys will be calling in the distance.

Tea and coffee will be available from 5:45

6 am Optional self-guided meditation (or just quiet time with your coffee or tea)

6:30 Optional yoga with local instructor

7:30 Breakfast

9 Morning Circle

9:30-12 Paint

12:15 Lunch

2-4 Paint

4:30-6 Relax and sunset at the beach

6:30 Dinner at Casa Castillo or a local restaurant

Sunday

Tea and coffee at 5:45

Breakfast will be available for those not taking early flights. We will shuttle people to Quepos Airport for morning flights, and checkout will be 10 am for those not staying on extra days

On two of the days- depending on the weather- we will substitute either the morning or afternoon painting session to have the opportunity for an excursion.