Sunday, September 1, 2013

African Dance Celebrations ... Burning Spirit ... Turmeric Extract ... Trance Dance ... Yummy Honey ... and much much more!

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Dearest Chayotevine Members & Welcome New Friends!


Hours this week at the PZ feria are 7-5 on Thursday and 9-2pm on Friday at Colibri's Corner! 




If you have a pre-paid Kolbi or Movistar or Claro chip ... OUCH!!! Their cost just sky-rocketed! I spent $35 yesterday in internet trying to figure out their new system. What used to cost me 4,500 colones for unlimited for 2 weeks with Claro ... just cost me 4,500 for 2 hours. More soon and input appreciated ... looking for a solution.
 


For the many "perpetual tourists" here (a very important contributor to the local economy) ... who often go to the borders of Pasa Canoas and Rio Sereno ... there's some new sticky regulations on the Panama side ... and some friends have been denied entry to Panama without $500 cash (or current bank statement) AND an airline ticket back to their home country. Just FYI ... and keep in touch about any new developments on this.



Come by Colibri's Corner (first stand in front of Supermercado at back of feria) for a free map from ARCR of our Southern Zone, South Pacific.



Vilma, the rabbit lady, is now offering you her rabbit to go ... and also her fertile duck eggs. Best to send me orders ahead

 

We get rave reviews on Jennie's Sourdough Wholewheat Bread and have been selling out just about every week ... so order ahead to secure your delicious loaf or loaves ... great after being frozen too.

Just in: ... Turmeric Extract now available by Awakening Soul!



  • Turmeric (curcuma en espanol) is documented as a potent immune booster, cancer fighter, liver and blood cleanser, anti-inflammatory, stress reducer, and much more! Used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
  • We now are making a high-potency organic turmeric extract available at Colibri's Corner at the San isidro feria! Check out our other amazing natural medicines as well! 
  • Turmeric Extract 100% Effective At Preventing Type 2 Diabetes, ADA Journal Study Finds

  • By popular demand ... we now have Bio-Soap and Bio-Klin as well as Pro-Textile !Inline image 2Inline image 6We are offering a new product: ... Bio-Pet ... 100% natural, non toxic ... eliminates bad pet odors.  

    Lots and lots and lots of books in English & Spanish & French!

    Thanks to all who have and please continue bring by any empty wine or liquor bottles, or glass jars of any type for recycling to my booth. Also egg cartons with tops are very useful! Very appreciated.



    More of you have been sending me orders ahead of the feria ... this is a fantastic help! I appreciate having them before 6pm on Wednesday evenings for Thursdays and before 10pm on Thursdays for pickup on Friday. Now shipping orders to Dominical, Uvita or Ojochal ... system working great! So if you can't make it to the feria in PZ on Thursday or Friday and want some goodies shipped ... let me know!

     Amazing herbed goat cheese (dill/garlic or basil/red onion or hot & sweet chili)

    FEATURED THIS WEEK:  

    • Blackberry Cobbler ... super rico  
    • Organic Gluten Free Banana Flours ... great reviews! 
    • Awakening Soul vegan, gluten free cookies ... a meal in one!
    • SPICY RAW CRACKERS ... Soaked Sunflower, Sesame Seed, Ground Flax, Organic Cabbage, Bell Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Basil, Celtic Sea Salt, chili powder. SUPER DELICIOUS
    • Kale Chips ... spicy and rico and very, very healthy with Nutritional Yeast!
    • Delicious Dates, Prunes, Cranberries and Raisins
    • Pecans & White and Black Sesame Seeds
    • Grated Dried Coconut
    • Quinoa ... organic, white, Bolivian
    • Samaritan Xocolatas ... must try the Karma Karamels
    • Gluten Free Brownies & Nutteez
     


  • Awakening Soul once again will be providing delicious, gourmet, vegan, gluten-free, living food cookies!
  • These cookies are made with pure love... and other amazingly healthy and tasty ingredients! They go fast - so be there early or reserve yours ahead of time!


  • Also, look for Superfood Greenfood Powder - 100% organic spirulina, chlorella, barley grass, wheat grass, and spinach powder mix. High in protein, vitamins, enzymes, and minerals,  helpful for detoxification and cleansing, helps boost metabolism and decrease fat in body, strengthens the liver, slows aging, and so much more. Fuel up on super greens! At Colibri's Corner.
  • Organic, therapeutic grade, ESSENTIAL OILS by Aromaflor now available at Colibri's Corner!
        • These oils are 100% pure and therapeutic grade, meaning that most can be taken internally, as well as for aromatherapy, cleaning, and more!
        •  Frankincense, patchouli, cedar, rosemary, lavender, cinnamon, geranium, tea tree, mint, lemon, citronella, and more. All at very fair prices.

    Awakening Soul offers several potent natural medicines to assist with your health needs:
    1. Wild Reishi Extract: a powerful immune stimulant that can help overcome a variety of ailments, prevent against cancer and other diseases, as well as help tonify and strengthen all the systems and organs of the body. Reishi is revered as the "herb of longevity" and "mushroom of spiritual potency"
    2. Detox Formula: a blend of herbs and medicinal mushrooms to assist the bodies natural defenses, as well as to cleanse and purify the body of unwanted bacteria, viruses, fungi, cancer cells, and more.
    3. Female Toner: a synergistic blend of organic herbs and medicinal mushrooms, specifically for women - to help balance the hormones and reproductive system, assist in decreasing menstrual difficulties, menopausal challenges, issues related to reproductive health, metabolism, and much more.


    Farm fresh happy chickens, wonderful healing Nature`s Veil (great against dengue mosquitoes) and our amazing dried Kale Chips! Also goats milk, fine herbed goat's cheese, and dried mangos and hummus.

    Organic Products at our booth include: 


  • GINGER ... whole and powdered
  • Chia Seeds
  • White & Integral Local Rica
  • SPIRULINA FLAKES ... FIRST QUALITY
  • Holy Basil!
  • Yarrow ... read about the benefits here ... Yarrow: The Multiple Benefits
  • BLACK BEANS ... local and delicious
  • Cacao Butter ... awesome quality
  • Banana Gluten Free Flours NEW!!!
  • White Quinoa from Bolivia
  • Raw, Medicinal Honey
  • Black pepper, whole and ground and with lemon from Orchard del Sol
  • Banana Vinegar .. super potent & good quality!
  • FRESH RAW TURMERIC ... AMAZING HEALING PROPERTIES (click link for benefits)
  • Madre Tierra Organic Shade Grown Coffee ... beans and ground .. very smooth and strong and rico!
  • Raw delicious Coconut Oil
  • Flor de Jamaica
  • Reishi Extract Tonic
  • Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast & Sunflower Seeds ++ (tasters available this week ... super yum!)
  • Cinnamon Powder & Whole
  • Ground dark turmeric ... huge health benefits
  • Fermented Cacao Beans from local farms         
  • Pau dÀrco Formula Tonic Tea (with turmeric & ginger) from Finca Alba Nueva    
  • Samaritan Xocolata ... fantabulous chocolates!!! 
  •  
    We are very excited to have delicious, probiotic Ginger Kombucha to offer again from our booth this week ... made with natural sugar! Some have called this one of the healthiest drinks available! Come by for a sample! We have been getting great reviews on delicious beverage and converting many who thought they didn’t like Kombucha!   


    Our Raw Honey is beyond yum and nutritious and healing from the Coto Brus area near Parque Amistad.
     
    The Multiple Benefits and Uses of Yarrow ... Organic Yarrow @ Colibri's Corner.


    FERMENT-A-LICIOUS!
    HAVE YOU TRIED THE SAUERKRAUT AVAILABLE AT COLIBRI'S CORNER?? 


  • The Sauerkraut/ "kimchis" are made with mostly organic vegetables that are fermented in European stoneware crocks.  The result is a tantalizing blend of RAW CULTURED VEGETABLES, full of beneficial probiotics and vitamins!
  • Probiotics maintain  healthy flora in your belly, which is essential for a
  • healthy body.     This week features three different recipes, including a
  • non-cabbage, chayote-based kraut....It's a light gingery zinger, even kids
  • will love!   Stop in at Colibri's Corner and check out the current recipes and samples.   Feel free to e-mail ahead of time to reserve a jar of your favorite flavor!    inpurelight@gmail.com

  •  Pura Vida Love & Gratitude & Blessings to All 

    Farm for Sale in Tambor de San Pedro, Perez Zeledon
    - 16 Hectares (40 Acres)
    - 1000m - 1300m elevation (3,300ft - 4,300ft)
    - Aprox. 10 year old 3 bedroom house.
    - Huge amount of Gravity Fed Water
        Large creek running entire property.
        8 year around springs
        Waterfall
    - 4 Fish Ponds dug W/ cement catchment box from creek
    - Fenced and sectioned Animal Pastures
    - Approx. 5 Hectares (12 Acres) of Primary Forest. Forest section is at top of land containing  many of the springs and protecting the water shed. This Forest is also a corridor connecting continuously with other forest’s eventually entering Chirripo National Park.
    - Big Views
    - Good Soil
    - Approx. 45 minutes from San Isidro el General on very good roads.  Pavement most of the way.
    $240,000
    Contact Brendon @ 8730-3575 or inpurelight@gmail.com  Write for photos
     
    Charming Quebradas home on 1.4 hectares, amazing citrus orchard and other fruits, lots of river frontage, areas for cabinas, outstanding water, near busline. $215,000. Hang out in a hammock over the river and enjoy the cooler climate! Two bedrooms, 2 baths, views!!!  Write quebradas@puravidaconnections.com


    AWESOME VIEWS, RIGHT UNDER JESUS STATUE. 5 acres, total privacy, lots and lots of fruit & flowers & coffee ... organic for several years ...must see. 3 bedrooms / 2 bath ... bodega ... some furniture included. $185,000. GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD, 15 minutes to town. queview@puravidaconnections.com or call 8532 - 5096.



    JUST COMPLETED, BEAUTIFUL LUXURIOUS HOUSE FOR SALE, just south of town. MOTIVATED SELLER



  • One master bedroom with master bath/Jacuzzi. Two bedrooms two baths. One entertainment room. GREAT PARTY HOUSE!
  • House is 300 sq. meters (3,230 sq. ft.), total property is 6500 sq. meters (1.7 acres).
  • Stunning 360º mountain, river and Chirripo peak views, many fruit trees & manicured gardens,
  • Luxury finishes, cobblestone exteriors, tempered glass deck railings, porcelain floors.
  • Hardwood custom made kitchen cabinets.The town of San Isidro is 15 minutes away. The best beaches of the pacific south less than 1 hour way.
  • JUST REDUCED TO $249,000  with financing available.    Call 8532-5096 or write luxury@puravidaconnections.com 


  • Beautiful 5 acre Organic Farm & New House & Cabina & Bee Sanctuary for Sale






     

    EVENTS AND MORE!

    Fabulous Raw Food Class in San Jose coming up ... click here.
     
    AFRICAN  AFTERNOON    ENJOY CONCERT AND FOOD                         
    CASA ESPIRAL   (turn Right @ MiKafe's on road to Quebradas/Morazon)     
    Saturday, August 31st       4pm
    check it out!! Entrance fee $.10 Click here for youtube video.
    CONTACT 87 18 76 72



    • Diana Arroyo and friends are sponsoring master dembe drummer, M´Bemba Bangoura from Africa, including Ecstatic Dancing, on the last weekend of this month.  A weekend of high-energy-healing and joy, combining drumming and ecstatic dance workshops, and a special African Concert with African food will be held on Saturday afternoon in Perez Zeledon. Our Course Group is cancelled that day so all can go and play! 
    • DETAILS:
      • WORKSHOP DATES:  Fri - Sat - Sun, 30 /31 August and 1 September
      • WORKSHOP LOCATION:  FINCA MIA in Cannan. (*Concert Sat afternoon only in San Isidro)
      • DRUMMING WORKSHOP:  10-11:30 each day
      • DANCE WORKSHOP:  12:30 - 2 pm each day
      • *PLUS...SPECIAL AFRICAN CONCERT IN PZ:  Sat, 31 Aug, 4 pm at CASA ESPIRAL.  Concert & African Food
      • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LExk8ZJnBOA - see a short sample video
    Prices:
    Drumming & Dancing Workshops:  $160 total for ALL 3 days - $120 for 2 days - $60 for 1 day
    Concert & African Food:  $10 total
    Diana Arroyo will be collecting payments at the Feria.
    Thanks for supporting our African Brothers and Sisters and please spread the word!  For more info call Diana at 8718 7672.
    Click here to meet the amazing M’Bemba Bangoura




    "The School for Leaders and Specialty Services" (La Escuela de Lideres y Especialidades) would like to invite the public to observe their 2nd to last class for this semester on Friday, the 30th, from 6-7:30 in Tinamastes at the Community Salon. These classes are held to increase awareness and education with regards to issues surrounding communal sustainability, poverty abatement, environmental concerns, and social degradation, as well as to empower and inspire local creativity in community members in preparation for creating economic and social viability within their community. Such classes can be offered in other Costa Rican locals as well, come and see for yourself and talk to the participants! Classes are held entirely in Spanish, so bring a translator if needed. For more information contact school director Wilson Ortiz (8507-1944; Spanish) or Jon Chapman (2787-4194/8481-3814 English/Spanish

    Homeschooling Mom Seeking other Homeschoolers to support, collaborate, play and socialize the kids. 
    We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in sharing homeschooling (perhaps giving Moms a day or two off eventually), or just getting together for adventure outings to the beach, hiking, turtle nesting, edible gathering etc.

     




    New: Trance Dance, 4 - 5.30 p.m. Friday 30 August, Flutterby House, Uvita
    Free your mind, release stress and energize your body!
    Join Ecstatic Awakening Dance teacher Kirsty MacAndrew for this movement meditation, which can help release physical tension and discomfort, transform negative feelings into more enjoyable states of ecstasy, bliss, peace and joy and leave you with a sense of being awake, alive, energized, clear-headed and more connected with yourself and others.
    The dance has 5 flowing parts: warm up, shake, free movement, stillness, grounding meditation.
    Kirsty has lead trance dances in the UK, California and elsewhere in Costa Rica and now brings the dance to Uvita. Anyone 16 yrs+ can take part. No previous experience is required, simply turn up and have fun losing yourself in the tribal beats. Wear comfortable clothes that you can move easily in. Eyes are closed for the meditation so you can connect within and express yourself freely. Entry fee $6
    For more information email kirstymacandrew@btinternet.com 




    Ben Orton - Richard Abraham - Nancy Buchan LIVE AT ROCA VERDE FRIDAY AUGUST 30TH!DO NOT MISS OUT ON FRIDAY NIGHTS AT THE ROC!!!   Those 3rd World Monkeys have been playing some great stuff, the food is fabulous and a little rain never slows down the party!!!  The band has lots of new material, lots of new original songs and clearly are enjoying playing in this more acoustic format.   Every week is different and you just don't know who might show up to sit in or sing with the band.   Roca Verde serves wonderful food, and they have some tasty new items on their menu, so plan on coming hungry!   The band (Ben Orton on vocals, guitar and songwriting, Nancy Buchan on electric 5 string violin and vocals and Richard Abraham driving it all on percussion) have been recording and are constantly bringing new material into the mix.  Come hear these professional musicians doing what they love to do - eat, drink, dance and have some major fun!   Starting time is 7:30 pm!


     Burning Spirit Festival   August 30th through Sept. 1st.

    • ·         Since Burning Man is far far away, and you are here in paradise; come and get a little taste of what it's all about.  You MUST PARTICIPATE (bring or add something to the party to enter, no spectators allowed).  This is YOUR Festival... We'll be providing the space and the music.  If you want to have it there, be responsible and bring it with you to make sure (and bring some to GIFT too).  Keep in mind that you'll need to take whatever is left over home.  Leave only positive trace!  Located at the Laughing
      Gecko Campgrounds 10.5 K EAST of  Quepos.   maps and buses: http://fincaamanecer.com/maps.html
    • ·         RSVP here;   https://www.facebook.com/events/426710024108442/
    • ·         3,000 colone daily "membership fee" to cover the cost of the sound system and electric. If you have black plastic or tarps it would be a GREAT idea to bring some. We have LOTS of bamboo, come early to build a Tepee village, and  the Dance Temple.
    • ·         PS: there are 2 mini-supers, restaurants and rooms for rent in Londres if you don't want to camp.
    A SUCCESSFUL, LOCAL, LONG-RUNNING BUSINESS FOR SALE.

    • In the nine years of operation, this company has grown to cover the entire Southern Pacific Zone, and opened the door to further penetration in San Jose,  Manuel Antonio and Osa Peninsula areas.  And it is the only one of its kind with no comparable competition. With the extensive ground-work that has already been achieved, the business is now poised to expand into a new level of success.
    • Operating since 2005, the owner retiring to another Latin American country. It is now time to turn the business over to a new owner who could expand it to even greater success
    • Details on the business, its history, a strategic analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, as well as a Pro-Forma Income Statement from 2008 through to 2013 are available upon request to aha_jm@yahoo.
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    Mark your calendars for an afternoon and evening of fun. On September 22 at the Whales and Dolphins restaurant in Uvita, we are having a carnival for young and old with great prizes and cash too from 12-5. At 5pm there will be a full buffet dinner and live music begins at 6:00 with Ben Jamin' and the Howlers featuring Nancy Buchan on violin.

    Tickets for dinner and entertainment are $25.00 in advance and may be purchased at the DAWG Tales Lending Library on Wednesdays from 9-1 and Saturdays from 8-12 or you may send a message on the DAWG facebook page - DAWG Domestic Animal Welfare Group. Tickets at the door will be $30.00. Tickets to play the carnival games will be sold at the event.

    Please come for fun and to support a great cause. All proceeds go to DAWG

     Shawnell Parker
     
        •    biodinamicatropical@gmail.com 
      jemagonzalez@yahoo.ca
        •    83014377   87091303   Esteban y Jeni
        •    We offer:
        •    Natural foods:
        •    Sugar-free marmalades made from Strawberries from organic Biodynamic farming
        •    Dehydrated fruits from organic Biodynamic farming.
        •    Organic-Biodynamic farming.
        •    Support your soil using advanced techniques of soil fertility.
        •    We offer products to support organic farming, natural home gardening, and we give consultations to create efficient Agroecological systems.
        •    Healthy soil, Healthy plants , Healthy people.
        •    Now available at the Feria:
        •    Mountain Microorganisms: A cocktail of microorganisms reproduced from the forest to support the process of organic matter decomposition in soil, helps to prevent pests, increases soil fertility, reduces bad smells in animal pens, can be used for water treatment. Produced at Gaiam One, an Agroecological Biodynamic Farm in Chimirol, Rivas, PZ.
        •    Bio-Humus: Is a mixture of products for fertility, which were potentiated by the use of an oxygenation system and water structuring called Hydro- vortex (compost vortex brewer), which allows not only very efficiently mixing, but increases the number of colonies of microorganisms, and increases the ability of water to sustain life. The products in this set are digested in an orderly manner resulting in a product with higher quality to support plant growth. Based on principles of Viktor Schauberger and Rudolf Steiner.
        •    It is prepared on special days according to the Biodynamic calendar to promote soil fertility, has unique characteristics that make it a unique foliar fertilizer that can be used intensively to strengthen plant growth and increase soil fertility.
        •    Find us in the Market in Pérez Zeledón,
        •    You will find also hand-made leather products, rocks, and nice vibes!
        •    Esteban, Jeni, Sergio y Paloma.
        •    Our space can be found at the first entrance from the parking lot.
        •    Pura Vida!




    Johanna is offering Nia classes Wednesdays at noon & Sundays at 11am.


  • Nia is here in Costa Rica. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leaves you feeling uplifted and alive and joyous!  Based on the science of The Body's Way, it empowers people of all ages, body types and fitness abilities by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit.
  • For those seeking a sustainable fitness programme, Nia offers barefoot grounded movement and cardiovascular conditioning set to funky global music. More than just a fun dance exercise class, Nia integrates awareness, creativity and opportunities for self-discovery, self-expression and self-healing in a safe and welcoming group. It's a creative blend of Martial Arts, Dance Arts and Healing Arts that stimulates your brain and inspires your Spirit. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and ability.
  • Johanna Huntress has studied the Nia Technique with Founders Debbie and Carlos Rosas since 1996. She is a certified Blue Belt Nia Instructor, has taught at healing centers, studios, retreats and spas, and has co-owned a Nia studio herself In Santa Fe, NM.
  •  Johanna's joy with Nia is to guide people in a class where they can be seduced by the music, and experience physical fitness and healing with emotional expression. Johanna loves that Nia conditions your whole being – not just your body. And that through Nia, anyone can connect to their Sacred Athlete, claiming their grace, strength and power.
  • Next classes are Wednesday, September 4th at 12:00pm & Sunday, September 1st, 11:00am ... please join us for movement, exercise and fun!
  • To get to Casa Espiral from downtown, take the Quebradas entrance and look for the Mi-K-Fe on the right. Take a right at the Mi-K-Fe and go down that residential road. You will see the Casa Espiral colorful sign in front of you where the road comes to a T.  Please 'like' Casa Espiral and Nia Costa Rica on Facebook to stay in the loop of new classes, workshops and intensives!
  • Want a little peak at Nia? Watch this video...http://youtu.be/LgfiwVaqNSs 
  • Johanna Huntress <huntressclan@gmail.com> 


  • FURRY FRIENDS

    we are looking for a stud for our female Sharpei. she is tan and quite lovely. she is not in heat yet... but we want to be ready. 2771-6298

    Four dogs and three cats, all spayed/neutered, family raised, healthy, well socialized, looking for new homes with experienced, caring pet owners:
    * Silken windhound, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silken_Windhound , pedigreed, champions line, affectionate, gorgeous white male, imported from the US: $1,000 (in the States males are $1,250 and up)
    * German shepherd, beautiful classic built, male, well trained, non-aggressive, alert, ideal large watch dog: $400
    * Chihuahua, female, docked tail, very brave, alert, ideal small watch dog: $200
    * Pekingese/Maltese mix, the cutest, happiest, playful, adorable female, her coat requires regular grooming: $200
    * Tabby cats, two males, one female, good mousers: $30 each (at the cost of spaying/neutering and vaccinations)
    They are at the farm 1/2 hour from downtown San Isidro; call 8703-8333.
     
    One female kitty left!  call 2787-0038
    Write for photos Tom Richter <tomcartago@yahoo.com>

    Athina and Bruno my German shepherds just had babies and I have one left. $200.Smart, pure bred and wonderful watch dogs.Thank you  Interested people can contact me at lauracostarica@hotmail.com
    Too too too cute Siberian Husky puppies ... two brown little girls and one black and white boy. Not weaned yet ... cuteness@puravidaconnections.com or call 8532 5096




    HOUSING

    A charming house in town, unfurnished, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and large kitchen with spacious front garden and 2 car garage. NO PETS. Very safe neighborhood with electric gate. $450 per month. Address: 300 meters south and 25 meters west of the Municipal Cemetery. For information call 2771-1094 during the day or 2771-0247 in the evening.

    Greetings! I am looking for an inexpensive camper/RV or perhaps a shipping container to convert to a simple dwelling for my currently raw piece of land for my daughter and I. It does not matter whether or not there is a good title/marchamo sticker, etc, as I plan to simply park it on the land and live in it. Any leads would be super appreciated, and the need is urgent. I am also hoping to find one or more person(s) who are interested in helping transform a raw (and beautiful!) piece of land into a permaculture display model; please write to me if you are called to work on the land in an AMAZING spot in the Diamante Valley just below the spectacular cave and huge waterfall!! Blessings and Pura Vida! jwpuppyluv@yahoo.com
    Looking for a cheap place to rent in or around San Isidro! Doesn't need to have electricity! -Contact Sarah Tibi 84772785 or vendeta1396@gmail.com-
    Looking for inexpensive, long-term rental near Dominical for our vacation rental caretaker, around $150/month in exchange for some caretaking work - cleaning, maintenance, managing repairs, etc. He's very honest, hard-working, and reliable; speaks mostly Spanish and some English. If you or anyone you know are interested, please contact Melissa at melmoel1@gmail.com. Thanks!

    House/dog sitter needed for September, October and November  farmhouse location in Alto San Juan.  Ask @  Colibri's Corner or housesit@puravidaconnections.com
    for rent for $ 1500.00 or for Sale $350,000. Gorgeous House
    3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms,Living/dining room,Kitchen,bodega or dry room,swimming pool,gazebo, green house,Internet,telephone,Aya Water.
    Write or call for photos
    maria1costarica@aol.com   8301 2425

    We are looking for someone that would like to experience living with a Costa Rican family, learn about our culture and how to live more ecological and sustainable here in paradise.
    • Spanish lessons, help with real estate and booking tours available
    • We offer a nice big room in our two story country home up in Quebradas, share the rest of the house with a friendly tico family and a gringo, very pleasant and tranquillo atmosphere, beautiful views, and lot of respect.
    • Healthy meals, three times a day.Info anaurrutiacr@yahoo.com

    Excellent commercial space for rent  for enterprising and creative person who wants to develop their own business, beauty salon, office or business of your life.
    It has its own parking.
    21 square meters.
    Located opposite Fersol or behind McDonalds’, San Isidro, Perez Zeledon.
    Please call 8417 * 6714.

    Beautiful furnished apartments for one or two people in San Isidro del General, Perez Zeledon.
    Downtown, private, equipped with kitchen, coffeemaker, cookware, double or single bed, cable TV and wireless internet.
    Special business men and women who need to move to the south and need a place to rest.
    Rental per night ten thousand colones.
    Available by week and by month.
    Reservations at 2771 * 6306.






     SERVICES & MISCELLANEOUS




    In need of jobs! Super quick learners, strong, friendly, Spanish speaking and a hard workers!  -Contact Sarah Tibi 84772785 or vendeta1396@gmail.com-
    PS- we can send resumes
      The art of forgiving
    Dear friends of Chayotevine,
     I want to present you my new creation.
    This is The Project,
    I learned to do it myself in my own family for my own wounds, and I
    healed and I have forgiven myself and others,
    and now I want to spread this beautiful ART to whom it may be helpful,
    in English, German or Spanish.
    please do resend it to whom (person or institution) it may be
    useful,interesting...
    Energy grows where it goes!!
    in all joy and gratitude! con gratitud y alegría
    Miryan Wodnik <miryan@sepazconciencia.com>
    http://www.sepazconciencia.com

     


    Enid offers Physiotherapy & Professional Massage from California & Costa Rica
    Deep / Lymphatic / Therapeutic / Facial / Chair / Relaxation / Sprains / Aromatherapy / Suction
    Enid Leiva Ortega    85 73 28 17

     

    Please to announce Scissorhands Mobile Salon
    Offering Haircuts, Color, Highlights, Maincures, Pedicures, Waxing and more.
    Services are offered in the comfort of your own home or gathering place with additional trip charge add to services.

    Discounts given for spa parties.
    Dominical area location for services -without trip charge.
    Please contact Tiffany 5014-4611, 5008-6517  or Scissorhands.cr@gmail.com for appointments.
    Website   http://tiff523.wix.com/scissorhands-salon


    Experienced housekeeper. Fluent in English/Spanish. Needs work to support family.
    Reasonable rates. Please call Maritza at 8406-0827



    Hi I am a Movement therapist who teaches Pilates and looking to relocate from Canada to Costa Rica, I would like to find employment in either  a wellness clinic, or rent space to teach both somatic movement and Pilates.

    My husband builds homes and imports and exports stone, cabinets and fencing and as well looking for opportunities in Costa Rica.

    please email - breathepilates1@gmail.com

    my name is jairo martinez , im bilingual tico living in tinamastes de baru. i spezialize in repairs of fridges/freezers, airconditioning, tv/stereoes, kitchenstoves/microwaves, washing machines/dryers. i also do electrical installations.   all repairs done for reasonable price in your home    phone# 86263221

     


      Jennie is offering Massage Sessions
    •    Combining elements of Ayurveda, Shiatsu, Joint Release, Muscle Relax
    •    very deep and relaxing work
    •    1h    50$
    •    I come to your house with my table or you come to my place at the feet of the Chirripo Mountain!
    •    for more information call Jennie: 85937774 or email: sonnensternchen_1@yahoo.de


    Spanish lessons by native speaker ... adults and children...Friday mornings in town, plus other times ...
    Call Magally 2742 5131



    Welder for hire!
    Artistic or simple.
    Gates, bars, doors, art!
    Contact for referrals or photos.
    Elementalfabrication@yahoo.com




    • ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC
    • Hi friends! The San Isidro clinic for the doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (John Blue) is located at Robbie’s chiropractic office (just up the hill from Cinco Menos). We’ll be there every Monday and Thursday from 9am to 2pm, please contact us for appointments latter in the day.
    • We are also be offering TAI CHI classes Mondays and Thursdays at 7:30am. All classes are on a donation basis.
    • John has had requests to offer “FACIAL REJUVENATION” Cosmetic Acupuncture. It is famous for reducing fine-lines & wrinkles, the skin becomes healthier & younger. This is the holistic alternative to botox, makeup, & face-lift madness! Each treatment will be 25,000 colones. (Or you may purchase a package deal of 10 treatments for 200,000c.)
    • Finally, I’d like to announce a DROP IN PRICE for each normal-treatment session. Because we are seeing enough friends to feed ourselves, the price for a single session is now only 15,000 c. (Packages are available.)
    • For questions or to make an appointment you may contact us through e-mail at: naturalhealing@doctor.com
    • ~ John Lucky Blue ~
    • MAOM (Master's degree of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine)
    • Chimirol de Rivas, Costa Rica


    El Chiropractor
    • Dr. Robert Henderson is here to serve the chayotevine community and the greater área of San Isidro. We have a bilingual staff and we're lucky enough to be of service to the locals and foreigners.
    • We get great results from radiating pain that goes away, to people being able to sleep to other things in the body working properly. We're also happy to take care of your workers and/or amas de casa.
    • We adjust babies, children, geriatrics, etc. Dr. Robert is the official chiropractor for the polideportivo recreational center and he just became one of the 10 official/legal Doctors of Chiropractic in Costa Rica; we'll soon be included in the Caja (socialized medicine/insurance) and we're working with University of C.R. so that the locals may take over as the official quiroprácticos here in the next 5-10 years.  We have a visión and purpose of getting people connected and changing our community and world. 

    Fuente de Luz- Center for Health and a Conscious Self
    Back problems, scoliosis, migraines or any kind of stress symptoms????

    See the Straightening as an important aid for all these problems!
    After the Straightening the free flow of energy is once again possible! The Straightening will only be executed once in a lifetime!

    The effect is remaining and permanent, since not the symptoms have been treated, but the mental and emotional reasons have been addressed and healed!
    Fuente de Luz
    Center for Health and a Conscious Self
    300 meter south of Finca Ipe, lefthand

    Platanillo de Baru
    8563-8521   info@fincafuentedeluz.com


    Cushions, Curtains, Pillows!!
    Go ahead and recover those old shabby cushions! I'll help! ;)


    TRIBALMAKER WOOD ART COSTA RICA
    Taking Pride in Quality Craftsmanship

    ·         Furniture

    ·         Kitchen

    ·         Bath

    All work is unique and custom made with a eye for detail and quality, to last a life time.

    New Website check it out


    Feel free to call for more information
    Roni86-53-30-38 - English Only
    Kris - 89-83-25-48 – Spanish


    follow us on facebook- Tribalmaker Wood Art Costa Rica
     

    Centro Comercial Valle Próspero
    located on the Pan American Highway, (south of Repunta) approximately 11 kilometers South of San Isidro de El General, Pérez Zeledon
    Available:
    ·      Office and retail space
    ·      Storage space (mini bodegas)  - short or long term storage
    Contact Jose Guttierrez, 2 772 6696 or jgutierrezpz@yahoo.com, for more information

    Armeria del Sur   www.ArmeriaDelSur.com
    located in the Centro Comercial Valle Próspero commercial center on the Pan American Highway, (south of Repunta) approximately 11 kilometers South of San Isidro de El General, Pérez Zeledon
    Security Equipment and Supplies:
    ·       Firearms and ammunition
    ·       Gun cleaning supplies
    ·       Personal protection (defensive spray, stunners)
    ·       BDU style clothing and accessories
    ·       Security camera Systems
    ·       We also provide special orders for many items!


    Gun Cleaning and Repair Services available
    Contact Rene Rivera Gamboa at
    2 771 6774 or arr@armeriadelsur.com for more information



                                  STUFF






    I would like to request for assistance in finding/purchasing a water filtration system that is Reverse Osmosis or better. glenn@glennroller.net



    78  Toyota Land Cruiser Just passed inspection, runs  and looks  great!
     New tires, battery, and muffler. $6,000 Call: 85660134
     

    Moving, MUST SELL!!! 1998 ISUZU TROOPER 4door, 3.1 L turbo diesel with intercooler. 

    Recent complete overhaul. With new Radiator, turbo and new head. Runs and drives fine. 

    Needs TLC, passing on a great deal for $6000! 

    Has 4 wheel disc brakes, Pioneer stereo, receipts. 8787 2566
     

    2006 Ford F350 4x4 King Ranch

    80K miles, one owner (true miles)

    Full crew cab, 8’ bed, bed liner, bed cover

    Black w/saddle interior, full luxury package

    6.0 liter turbo diesel, automatic 6-spd, 20” rims

    Super good condition, great tires
    Patrick Riley 8705-7173



    Price:  $30,000




    1997 GMC Pickup Sierra 2500
    4x4, automatic (U.S. rebuilt, less than 1000 miles)
    5.7L V8 Turbo engine, runs perfectly, no oil leaks, plenty of power
    Seats 6, Full-size bed, rated at 1 ton cargo, full step bumper, trailer hitch
    Body straight, paint fair, tires fair
    Has been reviewed and repaired front to back by expert mechanic.
    Passed RTV last October.
    Asking price is $8000
    The truck is now on the car lot on the carretera north of San Isidro, about Km post 131.
    The guys who run the lot are Alvaro and his son Gustavo
    -- Casey
    A Dull Roar - Moving To, Retiring In, Living With Costa Rica



    Buena Voluntad Tienda Americana is a non profit thrift store in Uvita. We currently have a ton of books in English for sale at 500 colones each.  We also have a folding door, a doggie door, a cat door, clothes and other household items. All proceeds go to provide rice and beans to needy local families. We are located next to the synthetic soccer field in Uvita. Hours are: Tues and Wed. 10-2, Thurs. and Fri. 10-5, Sat. 8:30 -5.
     

    I have a few specialty items for sale.  I will have them at the Thursday feria. 

    ·         Please call to arrange viewing. 
    Jason 8890-2433.  
            • Porter Cable Clipper Head Framing Nailer FC350A – 80 mil colones
            • Porter Cable Finish Nailer FN250B – 60 mil colones
            • Thule Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack for 2 bicycles (2” hitch) – 50 mil colones
            • Lakewood 5500 oil radiator space heater – 20 mil colones
            • Austin Electronics 2020 12V white beacon strobe light – 30 mil colones 



    Beautiful unique mosaics like this one are at Pilas de Mostacho north of San Isidro.
    $375 for the table top (including stand). Also mosaic benches.

    -- Casey and Tamara
    A Dull Roar - Moving To, Retiring In, Living With Costa Rica


    We are in need of an apartment size propane refrigerator.  We have a farm in alto San Juan but no electricity at our house.  Contact us at danorgigidaube@gmail.com.  We're in  Fla. now but plan to return in Feb. 2014. home phone in us 352-493-5372

    Thanks,Gigi Daube <gigidaube@yahoo.com>



    Electric, full size oven,  4 burners $200. 8730-7400  mary lynn W
     
    For sale cute scooter motorcycle, safe, economic, red, brand freedom, RTV 2015, 8677-9934 with Kathy.


    Looking for a used Cassette / CD player. Call Noe 2770-1576


    full size single door commercial fridge in excellent condition 495$  please call Sabine 2787-0557

    Stearns Wetsuit ... good condition ... see at Colibri's Corner!


    i'm looking for an inverter for our little solar system which converts from 12V to 120V, minimum 450Watts. please write to lili:
    liliwanderlust@gmail.com or call: 85174157

     




    Beautiful Recycled Plastic Mats
    • Great for indoor outdoor and beach.
    • Made from recycled plastic,eco-friendly,durable and beautiful.
    • Perfect for tropical conditions
    •  Clean up is easy sweep, wash and drip dry.
    • Resistant to mildew, mold, fading and pool chemicals.
    • contact for more info ... Write or call for photos
    • Kris    krisinspace12@gmail.com   call - 89-83-25-48


    • Breville toaster Model CT 70XL used about 3 months. New cost Colones 35000.Selling for Colones 14000. perfect condition. See at Colibri's corner     ·      
    • Three Lorenzetti electric shower heads. Two used and one new.
    • Will take colones 15000 for all. See at Colibri's corner



    Weatherproof Djembe - 16" Remo (DJ-0016-05) Earth finish, great condition, perfect for beach and jungle jams: $225.



    SANKEY CHEST FREEZER. 7.5 CU. FT. Barely used Handy-sized chest freezer for home, restaurant, bar, or business. Quality Sankey brand. 7.5 cubic feet. 36" W x 24" D x 32" H. 1 Lift-out Storage Basket for easy access to small frozen items or items frequently used. Power-on Indicator Light to know at a glance that the freezer is working/on. Adjustable Temperature Control and fast freeze option.  125,000 colones or best offer.
    Call or e-mail  Pat & Paul @ patpaulgutt@gmail.com  8-729-6321


    Taking orders for neem trees, 40cm @7mil each.  Half down with order, remainder due on receipt.  Once I have the order filled (I have 70 on reserve) we will pick them up and deliver them to the feria in San Isidro.  We are trying to fill the order in the next couple of weeks, so let us know.  Also we are seeking interest in neem oil, we have a source and can get a large quantity, which would be sold for $10/5mil/liter.  If you are interested, let us know on that also. 
    contact us here: sacredgatekeepers@msn.com.  thanks!

    Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition

    "DVD REVIEW: A major undertaking ~~ a qualified success. The 84 lectures, recorded in 2000, are shared among 12 highly-qualified professors, all experts in their specific areas. 7 CD's ... complete set. Write: greatminds@puravidaconnections.com or see me at Colibri's Corner



    Postal Scale ... up to 75 pounds. Check Colibri's Corner or write scale@puravidaconnections.com


     
    Almost new Baby Backpack ... check Colibri's Corner or babybackpack@puravidaconnections.com
     
    Brand new Blu Cellphone in box ... just 20,000 colones.

    Polaris 2012 RZR 4-800 4seater, many extras $19,000.00. like new call 8561-1594.



    Bike gear,Boots, Ties , Computer cooling Pads etc FOR SALE

    • ·         Tasco 8X 21 mm Esentials Binaculars - $20
      ·         Blinky 3 Rear Bicycle Light - $20
      ·         Bell Dawn Patrol LED Bike Headlight - $20
      ·         Now Advisor Headlight Torch - $25
      ·         Perl Izumi Mens Med. Bike Gloves - $20
      ·         Wilson Titanium Tennis Balls- $5 a can
      ·         Nose clips and Ear Plugs - $4
      ·         Dolfino Premium Adult Swimming Goggles - $25
      ·         Red Head Mountain Boots, Size 8 1/2 or 41 - $50
      ·         Jerry Garcia SE Ties - $20 each
      ·         Gear Head II Notebook Cooling Pads-$20 each
      ·         Gear Head Adjustable Headset w/ Microphone - $20
      ·         16 LED Flashlight w/ Battery's- $7
      ·         PNY 8GB USB Flash drives - $15 each
      ·         PS Pepper Shield Pepper Spray- $10  






    Certified Organic Fertilizer

    ·         Processed by ground worms, efficient microorganisms (from the EARTH University in Guapiles) and bio-dynamics from the Josephine Porter Institute in Virginia, USA.

    ·          Date of analysis:  4 July 2012

    ·          Costs:  5.000 colones for a 50 kg sack

    ·         Pick up at:  Casa Tordesillas

    ·          Delivery available at extra costs.

    ·         Certificate upon request

    ·         For more info & map:  www.casatordesillas.co.cr

    ·         Telephone:  8387-8229




    RUSTIC TABLE & 8 CHAIRS (Getchell Estate) - 42" x 95" Table, 2 Arm Chairs & 6 Side Chairs. 10% of Sale Price goes to D.A.W.G.! THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN DANCE ON THIS TABLE!!! Billy's Furniture says it is worth $1500. Please contact me for a Privte Viewing 8508-4815 Jackie

     

     
    Breville toaster Model CT 70XL used about 3 months. New cost Colones 35000.
    Selling for Colones 14000. perfect condition. See at Colibri's corner

    Three Lorenzetti electric shower heads. Two used and one new. Will take colones 15000 for all. See at Colibri's corner



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    Costa Rica Declares Health Alert Due to Increase in Cases of Dengue
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    Oscar Arias gives scathing criticism of President Laura Chinchilla on national TV
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    Venomous Pit Viper Attacks Increase in Costa Rica

    Genetically engineered food is dangerous; confirmed by three genetic engineers – Full Report

    New Tico Airline Proposes Take Over of Dropped TACA Routes - See more at: http://qcostarica.com/edition/2013/06/28/new-tico-airline-proposes-take-over-of-dropped-taca-routes/#sthash.14UdY918.dpuf

    10 Health Benefits of Turmeric

    18 Spices Scientifically Proven To Prevent and Treat Cancer

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    Costa Rican Murder Shines Light on Poaching, Drug Nexus ... National Geographic News

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    http://www.ticotimes.net/More-news/News-Briefs/New-license-plates-will-be-mandatory-for-first-group-starting-July-15_Thursday-June-20-2013

    This documentary, "Planet Ocean" is a must see. Here are links on Youtube, and I will have copies (with subtitles in Spanish and other languages) at my booth.

    ·         Planet Ocean film - Official Trailer - YouTube

    ·         Planet Ocean - YouTube- Full Version

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    Sign the petition: Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act 

    Turmeric's Cardiovascular Benefits Found To Be As Powerful As Exercise


    Remember ... the national slogan of Costa Rica is "no artificial ingredients" ... that alone should make the government and everyone else say NO to Genetically modified crops ... watch this please if you have any doubts:

    Government announces plan to legalize migrant workers

    If you would like to help repeal the deceptive & obscene & absurd "Monsanto Protection Act" ... click here (for US citizens)
    Our visionary longterm resident & artist, Jan Betts amazing work available online now.

    I would like to highly recommend this new documentary ... Resonance - Beings of Frequency. Will have some copies available or you can watch on Youtube. This spectacular documentary uncovers for the very first time, the actual mechanisms by which mobile phone technology can cause cancer. And, how every single one of us is reacting to the biggest change in environment this planet has ever seen.The best I have seen since Genetic Roulette.

    If you have never read "Escuela Para Todos" (school for everyone!) please drop by and see this amazing Costa Rican / Central American Almanac. I have been buying it every year since I've been here and it's easy Spanish, filled with jokes and recipes and stories and history and tides and all things Central Americano!!!

    Roundup Causes Birth Defects

    Click here for the New Traffic Laws in Costa Rica ... they are now being enforced and most are not inexpensive!






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