Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Lily's Tofu ... Neem Tree Update ... Kid's Nature Day ... Vanilla Beans! ... Fluoride Free Toothpastes ... DAWG Fundraiser ... and much, much more!


 BE Macomber ... Whitetipped Sicklebill Hummingbird
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!

We have lots more rainy weather ahead ... click here for article.

Remember to shake out your towels, sheets, clothes, shoes and boots here before using them ... you know why!

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.


Unfortunately, dengue is touching many in our community.
Indeed, cases are rising throughout Costa Rica and Central America and because it is somewhat a preventable disease, thought I would share a few recent links and a wish and a prayer that we all look around our communities at ways to eliminate possible breeding places.


 

Perez Zeledon Feria


Just in:
  • Organic Vanilla Beans
  • Himalayan Fluoride Free Toothpaste
  • Thai Natural Crystal Deodorant 
  • Organic Mung Beans ... perfect for sprouting 
  • Tea Tree Oil (read about the many benefits & uses here)

I bought a gorgeous pair of Keen sandals, size 5.5 that are too small. New and purple and comfy! At Colibri's Corner. $50





Organic Products at Colibri's Corner include:
  • ·         GINGER ... whole and powdered
  • ·         Chia Seeds
  • ·         White & Integral Local Rice
  • ·         Holy Basil!
  • ·      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
  • ·         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!!!
NEW from SAMARITAN XOCOLATA:   "Put it on Everything" Organic Chocolate Syrup... Never use "that other stuff" again!  Check the labels...ours is Organic Cacao, Organic Raw Cane Sugar, and Organic Vanilla, Himalayan salt, and water...that's it!  No high fructose corn syrup, no preservatives, no artificial anything.  Wonderful for chocolate milk, coffee drinks, milkshakes, ice cream, crepes, or by the spoonful or finger...great texture, great flavour...Put it on Everything!  Now available at Colibri's Corner.  


Lily's fresh handmade tofu (non gmo beans) is offered for sale by 'Santos Guatemala souveniers' in the back row at the feria on Thursdays (next to Maria's)

Proyecto El Caracol.... alimentos , arte y salud
  • • 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!
Maria will be bringing her home grown and made Beef Jerky and Cashew Butter!
Jade Luna Vegan Ice Cream Flavors - New Flavors this week - Sweet Potato Cheesecake, Honey Ginger, Mint Oreo, Vegan Honey Green Tea and Vegan Double Chocolate!. Two stands up from Colibri's Corner! YUMMMMMM!
New at Jade Luna Ice Cream - Osa Clay and Honey Facial  Mask!


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!


The Sol Circle Team are making authentic and delicious Falafels and amazing tahini and sauces. Please visit them, right next to our Organic Sellers on the far wall. 

Our Raw Honey is beyond yum and nutritious and healing from the Coto Brus area near Parque Amistad.

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 !We are offering a new product: ... Bio-Pet ... 100% natural, non toxic ... eliminates bad pet odor 

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)
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.


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 & Nuttee

FERMENT-A-LICIOUS! HAVE YOU TRIED THE SAUERKRAUT AVAILABLE AT COLIBRI'S CORNER?? 
THIS WEEK HOT PEPPER PINK KRAUT!
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. 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


Do you often feel tired and lacking energy? Do you suffer from digestive issues? Is your hair, skin, and nails lacking luster? Do you wish to lose a few pounds (or a more than a few?) Simple dietary changes and herbal additions may be the simple and effective cure you need!
Awakening Soul offers a variety of all-natural healing remedies, as well as Living Food delicious gourmet snacks. Look for our Detox Formula to help rid your digestive tract and blood of unwanted parasites, bacteria, fungi, and viruses;  Wild Reishi Mushroom Extract and Dried Reishi Mushroom Tea for detoxifying and rejuvenating your liver and kidneys, as well as reducing inflammation and eliminating unwanted toxins from your blood; Turmeric Extract to reduce inflammation, detoxify your liver, and cleanse your blood; Living Food nutrient-dense, guilt-free, vegan, organic Cookies and Crackers! We also offer Organic Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils for internal and external healing.
Awakening Soul also offers Individualized Healing Formulas in dried herb or extract form, as well as Guidance in Internal Cleansing and Health Restoration - by consultation, as well as personalized stays at our Healing Center.
Look for our products at the San Isidro feria - at Colibri's Corner, online at www.Awakening-Soul.org/shop, or contact us at 1AwakeningSoul@Gmail.com

Awakening Soul is once again 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.
sues related to reproductive health, metabolism, and much more.

Reishi Mushroom is said to help enhance our spiritual consciousness, as well as assist in further activating our root, heart, and crown chakra.



Amazing Properties for Sale

Live simply in nature! Cozy tica house, close to town yet totally in the campo. Lots of water, pools, streams. Just $100,000. Write agua@puravidaconnections.com, or call 8532 5096. 

 



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










 Events and More!

Osa Peninsula Getaway Special!! The Lookout Inn invites you to enjoy
a 40% locals discount through December 1! Includes 3 delicious meals
a day. Located on the beach minutes from the primary entrance to the Corcovado National Park. 

Mention the Chayotevine and get a free welcome drink.
www.lookout-inn.com 

The New Dawn Center will host a weekend workshop on Medicinal Plants of Costa Rica,   
Sept. 21-22, 2013 at the New Dawn Herb Farm near San Isidro del General.
Learn how to grow, harvest and prepare herbs for home use.
For details call 2770-4229 or thenewdawncenter@yahoo.com


Oktoberfest in Golfito
Luna Azul
27, 28, & 29 of September
4, 5, & 6 of October
German Food
German Music
German Friends
Fun for all!

The Pickle Ladies (a.k.a. Santa's Helpers)  have sold their house and will be moving back to Canada in the beginning of October.  We still have some items for sale, so, if interested, just drop-in anytime over the next 2 weeks!!  We'd also like to let everyone know that there is a "Going Away Party" planned for Sunday, Sept.29th at the Roca Verde at 1 p.m.  This is an open invitation to any-one who'd like to come out and "see us off"!!!   BIG THANKS to all our customers over the past few years who have supported "The Pickles" and to those who have so graciously donated to Santa's Helpers!!!!  This has been a hard decision to make, and we will miss you all, but due to health issues, we feel we have to make this move now.  If you'd like to call to see what we have for sale, please feel free to do so.  2787-0550.  THANK YOU ALL!!!!!  Trish and Carole


DAWG is having fundraiser on Sunday, September 22 at Whales and Dolphins Hotel/Restaurant in Uvita.
Carnival from 12 noon to 5:00 pm
  • Games for all ages
  • Cash Bingo and Roulette
  • Hotdogs and popcorn
  • Loads of Great Prizes
Dinner and Live Music with Ben Jamin' and the Howlers, featuring Nancy Buchan on violin from 5:00 until???
  • Tickets for the dinner and entertainment is $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
  • Advance ticket sales at DAWG Tales Lending Library, Wednesdays 9am-1pm and Saturdays 8am-12noon
Here are some links...
DAWG FB page:  
https://www.facebook.com/D.A.W.G.DomesticAnimalWelfareGroup
Fundraiser Event on FB (share with your friends)
https://www.facebook.com/events/302462893228227/
Donation Info if people want to give a donation through Paypal
Link to Donate Button on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/D.A.W.G.DomesticAnimalWelfareGroup/app_208195102528120
Donation Information
There are a couple of ways to donate to our organization:
1. Come borrow a book at our Lending Library.
2. Go to your paypal account and click on the "Send Money" Tab. Enter our email address dawgfostermom@gmail.com, and click on "I'm sending money to family or friends."
By choosing this option, Paypal does not charge us a fee.
Thanks so much! Your donations are SO appreciated! Woof woof!


FRIDAY, SEPT. 20TH - Live Music at Roca Verde

Last Friday night was such big fun at Roca Verde - great music, excellent food, fun people - that we'll be there again this Friday, Sept 20th! Ben Orton (guitar, vocals), Nancy Buchan (5 string violin, vocals) and Richard Abraham (percussion) have been pulling out new and different songs every week - some favorites, some obscure, some original - don't let a little rain keep you from getting yourself to the beach and hearing these professionals do what they clearly love to do! Roca Verde is a beautiful and spacious venue to listen to or dance to live music - don't let the visitors to this area have all the fun!! Roca Verde has some great new menu items and you never know who might show up to sit in with the band.
Come check out the sounds of the New World Monkeys (aka the Howlers). Bring your friends, meet some new friends - we are soooo lucky to be here in this beautiful place with such quality entertainment and fine dining!
Starting time is 7:30 pm.


ACCT Kid's Nature Day
Sunday, September 29, 2013
8:30am until 2:00pm
Because everyone has a childlike wonder in Nature. We invite Kids of all ages, big kids too! Participate in our day of tree fun. Sunday, September 29th. We will seed collect and scavenger hunt for an educational list of tree love reasons. We will transplant germinated seeds, fill tree bags with fertile soil, dig worms and all that fun stuff. Closing celebration for our Global Giving Tree Campaign 2013. With whole fruit ice cream sundaes! Admission is a donation on our Global Giving campaign page. Any amount is appreciated!
Please bring a potluck lunch contribution. Wear long pants, with long sleeve overshirt and closed toe shoes!
Plus Find out more about participating in our ACCT Kid's Nature Day BOOK project!
Meet and greet 8:30, Orientation game at 9:00 am


2nd Annual Aquatic Light Festival Parade in Sierpe de Osa

December 21 2013 - SAVE THE DATE and contact us if you would like to register a boat to participate in the parade.
What is it:  It's a parade in the river of boats decorated with Christmas  Lights  On the day of the event, tickets will be available for 1000 colones if you would like to ride in one of the boats in the parade, or just find a spot along the river to watch the parade!  The best decorated boats earn a prize! 
If you have a boat of any size and would like to participate in the event, its 10mil colones to sign up (by Dec 1st please).  The boats will travel from the Piccola (up the Estero Azul canal) to the town of Sierpe.. about 2km total.
Where: In Sierpe de Osa (1 hr south of Dominical)
When: December 21st @ 6pm, cultural events start earlier in the day
Contact for more Info: Rayna 8915-8547 or 
raynaj11@gmail.com
Facebook: CETURS Event page (photos and a few videos from last year)




SAMARITAN XOCOLATA 'BEAN TO BAR' CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS
SAMARITAN XOCOLATA lovingly makes fine hand-crafted, artisan chocolates using organic, local and premium ingredients from Costa Rica’s southern zone. Created at a grassroots level in the rural community of Canaan de Rivas, our fine-flavored organic cocoa beans are processed carefully in small batches, giving us a real advantage in creating the finest, most complex taste and highest quality for our products. Our chocolate flavours and recipes are evolving all the time. No two batches of the same recipe are exactly the same. The variety of herbs, spices, fruits, nuts and seeds is somewhat seasonal.

We welcome you to come and see how chocolate is made, from bean to bonbon and bar, and participate, hands-on, in the process. It’s a delicious experience, as well as an educational one, where you will learn about the beneficial attributes of chocolate, the history of cacao in Costa Rica, and the art of fine chocolate making.

Small group workshops available by reservation at least 2 days in advance. Minimum 2 persons/Maximum 12 persons per group. $25/per person.

We are located in Canaan de Rivas, 75 m north of the church. Please call for an appointment. 8820-7095.

Tao Watts Canaan de Rivas

UNIFY // World Peace Sept. 21, 2013
Join us on the International Day of Peace, September 21st, 2013 to create a Moment of World Peace. Hundreds of cities grounding inner peace into the foundati...

Rancho Mastatal has two wonderful courses coming your way this November. Sustainable Homestead Design, taught by sustainable landscape designer Rachel Jackson, and Orchard Establishment in the Tropics, instructed by Chris Shanks of Project Bona Fide, offer two amazing opportunities to continue honing your resiliency and sustainable skill set. Please contact Rancho Mastatal for more information and/or to enroll in one or both of these classes.



FURRY FRIENDS

Too too too cute Siberian Husky puppies ... two brown little girls and one black and white boy.
cuteness@puravidaconnections.com or call 8532 5096
Athina and Bruno my German shepherds just had babies and I have one male left. $200.Smart, pure bred and wonderful watch dogs.Thank you Interested people can contact me at lauracostarica@hotmail.com









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 beautiful, all black, female kitty left! call 2787-0038
Write for photos Tom Richter tomcartago@yahoo.com


Housing

House / Pet Sitter Wanted 
My partner Tammy and I are looking for reliable, trustable and animals lover person or a couple to look after our house and our dog and a cat from September 22nd to October 10th.
We are looking for someone who can stay in the house the whole time. Our pets are used to have us with them and can't be alone for a long time. If there is anyone who wants to just relax in a beautiful, quite and safe place let us know. We are offering free housing, all utilities and internet included. The house is located in a gated 28 hectares property 4 Km away from San Isidro. Bus stop to town and to Dominical/Uvita/Quepos at the door.

If you think you are a match please send us an email to contact@puraeco.com 

San Isidro, Calle Cementerio. 2 bdrm, 1 bath house. Very attractive, well-kept and clean. Very safe, private, tranquilla; set back from the main road. Nice gardens out front, back and side. Little kitchen, but room for shelves. 15 minute walk to town, or bus stop very close. Owner is very responsive, fixes anything that needs it in a timely manner. Option 1: Rent whole house for 140k colones + water + electricity. (Last month I paid 151,500 colones total.) Option 2: Rent all but the smaller room (which has a separate door) for 125k colones + water + electric, enjoy use of my oven/stove and freezer, and I have exclusive use of the small room for storage. Land line is also available (not expensive). Looking for excellent references, be clean, respectful, responsible, sorry no smokers, no pets. 1 month minimum.  cabeachcondo@yahoo.com 

Elegant Garden Studio with patio overlooking river.   Sleep like a baby!
Completely furnished with "Jiron" matrimonial (full size) bed, sheets, linens, stove, refri,
pots, dishes, coffemaker.   Includes all utilites Plus TV and high speed internet and phone connected.
Only 10 minutes to town, yet secluded, secure and private.  Near bus.  Parking.   No smokers.
$150. per week, plus $50. refundable deposit.  Half the price of a hotel, and twice as good.
Phone:   2771-4339    email:   james43michael@yahoo.com   Available, the first of October.

Brigit and I need to find a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent for 6 months to a year.
We have to be out of the amazing place we are now by the end of November…we can move into a new place sooner if necessary in order to "lock it in."
If you know of anything, would you please let us know?
Many thanks!
Scott D. Bogard, Administrator
(506) 2743-8589 (Office)      (506) 8618-9302 (Mobile)
 Scott Bogard <scott.brisco@gmail.com>
www.UvitaChristianAcademy.org

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.

Need house sitters in the Central Valley
Need house sitter from Sept 10 till Oct 1st and then when the owner returns need someone for the other house on the same farm from Oct 1st till the 15th. That's my vacation.  So its a 5 week time period. The place is located 5 minutes from the airport outside Alajuela on a 7 acre protected woodland. It's really beautiful and the large house is 5 bedrooms and small one three. There is a gardener every day 6am-2 pm Mon thru Sab. if you need to get out and about and a maid two days a week. Not much to do except be there and please keep things tidy.
If interested please call
Carol 2441-2658      Katya kdeluisa@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!

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 Offered Etc.

Our own Jenny Starr is now offering all natural facials at the Glow Salon located in front of 10 Menos in downtown Perez Zeledon.
Special promotion for just 8,000 colones:  a relaxing 100% natural /organic facial (45 mins cleansing, exfoliating, clay mask , massage)
Mention you saw this in the Chayotevine when you make your  appointment and get a free salt scrub made with organic oils!


GROUP THERAPY, STARTING
if interested email doctorwalter123@gmail.com

cost 5000 colones  1 1/2 hour session
check dr walter j urban at www.worldheartrevolution.com
he has over 50 years of experience and is registered with
the medical board of California as a reseach psychoanalyst
and has a PHD in clinical psychology

Let´s learn Spanish:
With a certified Spanish Teacher
For beginners to advanced
Private classes (if you live close to Dominical) or
One on one lessons from the comfort of your home via Skype
Appointments:
8309-8503 or email    gina.endominical@gmail.com

I’m Sonia , a 39 Italian woman.
I’m experience in farming working, organic gardening, vegan and vegetarian cooking, looking after animals.
Good level of English and Spanish.
I’m hoping to find a position working in exchange for housing and food in the area of Perez Zeledon. I’m open to the possibility of housesitting or helping in a farm.
My work experience is diversifying and I’m flexible.
I can provide good references in Costa Rica.
I’m available from the end of October: please contact me on superiaia@tiscali.it

Farm of Life is a seeking greenhouse volunteer to join us in Nov 2013 for a 3-month period.  If you are interested and have a green thumb, a good work ethic and service attitude, then please get in touch with us.  More details in this video.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3EoxDXXyEc.
Jody and Brian Calvi, Farm of Life, Costa Rica
The Vacation for the Healthy Lifestyle and Natural Healing Center
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Community Health and Education Center in Southern Costa Rica
Please help us build a Community Center where the locals can come to receive acupuncture treatments (TCM) and get educated on how to improve their health. Click here for more information.

El Chiropractor
   Casa Quiropractica Del Sur is happy to serve friends, families, athletes and the community at large. Chiropractic is a very effective and powerful form of natural health care(life expression). The degeneration process begins because of subluxation (misaligned vertebra & pressure on a nerve root or the brainstem) and bad posture. I specifically adjust the primary subluxations in the vertebral column thus restoring proper nerve flow. Check us out on Facebook: Casa Quiropractica Del Sur or at www.CasaQuiropractica.com.
We are open Monday-Friday 9am-6pm. We are located 300 meters west/up hill from the park. Or 75 meters up hill from Cinco Menos/Xiomara.   e-mail: CasaQuiropracticaDelSur@hotmail.com or call 2770-4206.      Dr. Robert Henderson  Collegio de Profesionales en Quiropractica de Costa Rica.  Lic. #22

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

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 


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Pleased 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
or by text at: 8560-3971
~ John Lucky Blue ~
MAOM (Master's degree of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine)
Chimirol de Rivas, Costa Rica 


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! ;)
Elementalfabrication@yahoo.com

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
http://wood674.wix.com/woodart
Feel free to call for more information
Roni - 86-53-30-38 - English Only Kris - 89-83-25-48 – Spanish
ronicris@yahoo.com 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



Business Opportunties for Sale
The Pickle Ladies are moving back to Canada the beginning of Oct. and are looking for anyone who is interested in buying the pickle business. We can be contacted at 2 787 0550 or 2grammas@gmail.com.

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. 


Do you like trees? There is a very inexpensive proposal at a contest that could use your help. All it takes it 10 minutes. Please Vote for this and we will all benefit - only few days left to showhttp://climatecolab.org/web/guest/plans/-/plans/contestId/18/planId/1303917


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Neem trees will be available at feria on October 3.  There will be enough for those interested that did not order, and many thanks for those that helped tremendously by putting up deposits!!  working together to make it work - magic.  thanks to all - see you then!  Ricardo y Elena McK <sacredgatekeepers@msn.com>




VEGGIE SPIRAL SLICERS now in stock!

An amazing, fun and easy kitchen tool that makes spiral-sliced ribbons, spaghetti, or curly fries of solid vegetables and fruits. Dazzle salads with "spiralized" carrots, beets, apples, zucchini, potatoes, papaya, cucumbers. Makes it easy to increase living foods nutrition and substitute fattening pasta. Comes apart & cleans easily. Includes 3 snap-in shape dies. 
By popular demand, I imported 2 cases. Half are already sold so reserve yours today! Email me at emrivkin@gmail.com and I'll bring one to the feria, or mail one (C3000 extra for shipping) to you. 
PRICE? C30,000 includes freight, duties, and taxes which I prepaid. 
Inquire about optional payment methods.
Real Pura Vida,  Raw Chef Eric

WANTED: 2 x Cat Carriers to rent or buy. Please contact me: tahirapatwa@hotmail.com or call 8550 9046.

Wanted: sturdy dry boxes suitable for packing things for moving. cabeachcondo@yahoo.com

Pimsleur Spanish I and II complete audio Spanish course for sale.  Well noted for its great ability to speed up the learning of Spanish. Set I is 16 disks, 30 lessons and Set II is the next 16 discs and 30 lessons.  This set is brand new and I am asking virtually half price for it at $175.00.  

montanaperdido@aol.com or 8691 9303, elena.


  • Two Frigidaire Dishwashers... one is 90,000 the the other of higher quality is 130,000
  • Two grease extractors ( they go over stoves to extract grease from cooking). 50,000
  • Portable wood planer... Dewalt... 315,000 colones ( guides also available separately)
  • Two twenty electric wire, #4.... 900 colones per meter ( we have alot, haven't measured it yet)
  • Table saw New... 450,000 colones
    janbettscr@yahoo.com 2771 6298
     

Looking for grower of Arnica and Calendula
Practicing Herbalist (living in Uvita) in need of some herbs here, for making infusions. I can come pick or you can pack infusions for me. 
I can supply olive oil and jars... as well as paying for plants. If you are a farmer maybe I can provide seed to start a longer term arrangement.
toucanhouse@yahoo.com

2 Small Atlas Refrigerators for Sale.  Perfect for small apartments, cabinas, or extra beer fridge in the garage or bar.  Single door with small freezer area inside.  Yes, they work!  8820-7095

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

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!

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. 

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 


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

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/images/cleardot.gifWeatherproof 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

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. 

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 Private Viewing   8508-4815 Jackie




  • 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
  • All items are new, many still in there original box. Price marked or Best Offer. Please contact Victor at this email or phone - cell- 8433-1813, Home - 2772-6714. Se Habla Espanol.






Vehicles for Sale



2001 Toyota 4Runner. 4x4, V6, manual trans, one owner, very clean, 55,000 miles, $10,000.   88399825.
 
Also 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport. 4x4, auto trans, good condition, $7500. 88399825.


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 


2003 Hyundai Galloper Intercooler II, turbo diesel. 66,000 miles. 4x4 (manual trans) 7 seater.Brand new tires, new belts,radiator,alternator,and battery.Passed RTV last week. Great condition! Uvita. $13,500 Brian.hickok@hushmail.com
 


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

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

For sale cute scooter motorcycle, safe, economic, red, brand freedom, RTV 2015, 8677-9934 with Kathy.



Our own Dr. Walter Urban and his lovely bride bring you this beautiful website. Click here for World Heart Revolution.


Poorest Costa Ricans live longest. Click here for this interesting article from Nature.
8 Damn Good Reasons Not to Get the Flu Shot
8 Damn Good Reasons Not to Get the Flu Shot

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The rise of green coffee August 01, 2013 - By Ed Bernhardt HOME GARDEN: How to grow your very own pesticide free, super-healthy coffee. 

 

 
 
 

How to Lose Friends, Citizens and Influence The U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act seeks to co-opt foreign banks as long-arm enforcement agencies of the IRS. 

 

 
 

 

 




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This documentary, "Planet Ocean" is a must see.

 
· Planet Ocean - YouTube- Full Version 

PBS NewsHour Balancing Costa Rica's Farming With Preservation with Nature 

 
 

 


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:

If you would like to help repeal the deceptive &amp; obscene &amp; absurd "Monsanto Protection Act" ... click here (for US citizens) 

 
 
 
 
 
Our visionary longterm resident &amp; artist, Jan Betts amazing work available online now. 

I would like to highly recommend this new documentary ... Resonance - Beings of Frequency. 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!!! 

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


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