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  Floating on the Alegria Platform |
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 A warm sunset over the Pacific in beautiful Samara |
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Samara |
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| •Accommodation at the lovely hotel, Las Brisas del Mar, with all the modern amenities such as private bath, 2 pools, air-conditioning and an excellent restaurant as well as stunning views. | |
| •Workshop trip to a lush private mountain setting with glorious views of the Pacific, the Alegria Platform | |
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•Steps from the ocean |
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| •Excellent local swimming in the sandy-bottomed warm Pacific | |
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•Eco-tour of local area included with Retreat |
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| •Painting and creativity, with CreArte Founders Erin Prucha, Ashlie Gaos and Cynthia Kennedy | |
| •Studio tour and discussion of Costa Rican art with local Costa Rican artist | |
| •Spanish
language study available with Intercultura
Language Institute (includes 20 hours of language study and 4 nights lodging at beautiful Hotel Samara) |
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| •Recreation opportunities such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing and boogie boarding, hiking, horse back riding and mountain biking. Offshore, an island with a deserted beach is accessible by kayak or boat. | |
| •Near by National Reserve; Silvestre Ostional, and National Parks; Barra Honda and Palo Verde | |
| •Located in the town of Samara, a safe and charming community | |
| •Nearby waterfall and forest | |
 Downtown Samara, by Patrick Fanning |
 Alegria Platform |
Privately
nestled in the hills of Samara, overlooking the tropical Pacific, Alegria
platform offers breathtaking views. This workshop location is built
in two layers, so that railings nowhere obscure your 360 degree view
of the mountains and the ocean, The Platform at Alegria makes you feel
as if you are floating in the treetops. We believe this is the perfect
location to create in peace and inspiration. |
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 Beautiful white sandy Samara Beach |
Located
on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Samara has one of the loveliest
and most pristine beaches in the country. Miles
of white sand spill into Samara's tropical waters and the
gentle waves here are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. The town
of Samara itself, is small and charming. The locals are friendly, making
Samara a fun and welcoming community. After a morning workshop, bring
your sketchpad to the beach and be inspired by the beauty that surrounds
you. 
