Centro Ashé is honored to host
Plant Spirit Herbalism Retreat
with Lupo Passero & Friends
Feb. 22-March 1, 2017
Manzanillo, Costa rica
Trip Description
Wednesday February 22, 2017
2:30 PM Group Meets at Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose Costa Rica & Departs for Manzanillo (try to get flights arriving no later that 1pm)
8:30 Welcome and Brief Orientation (Bring USD you can use to pay for food when our shuttle stops along the way to Manzanillo and enough to last you a couple days until we go to an ATM, the town we stay in has no ATM, little cash is needed but is nice for purchasing water, souveniers, snacks etc)
Thursday February 23, 2017
8:00pm Breakfast
9:00 Welcome Orientation and Tour of Manzanillo
10:00 Opening Ceremony with Lupo
12:00 Group Lunch
1:30 Plant Spirit Healing with Lupo
6:30 Dinner
*Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included on this day
Friday February 24, 2017
7:00 Bush Medicine and Plants for Spiritual Use in the Caribe Sur with Local Herbalist
9:00 am Breakfast
10:00 Energy Anatomy & Plants Allies (protector plants) with Lupo
12:00 Group Lunch & Break
2:00 Plant Communication (sensory awareness and felt sensation) with Lupo
6:30 Group Dinner
*breakfast, lunch and dinner included this day
Saturday February 25, 2017
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 am Leave to go to Puerto Viejo Farmers Market - Meet Local Farmers, See Local Tropical Produce! Free Day to Relax and Have Fun, explore Puerto Viejo!
*breakfast included on this day
Sunday February 26, 2017
7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Jungle Hike with Local Naturalist - Connecting with Local Plants & Animals
12:30 Group Lunch & Break
4:00 Medicine for Pleasure with Lupo & Molly
6:00 Group Dinner
7:00 Ancestral Healing Ceremony
*breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on this day
Monday February 27, 2017
8:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - 2:00 Hike to BriBri Waterfalls and Visit with Indigenous Family - Plant Medicine & Chocolate Making Lunch
3:00-6:00 How We Sit with the Earth (7 Sacred Directions) with Lupo
Free Evening
*breakfast and lunch are provided this day
Tuesday February 28, 2017
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Flower, Plant & Gem Essences with Lupo
12:00 Group Lunch and Break
1:00 Energetic Hygiene & Plant Spirit Bathing with Lupo
5:00 Traditional Caribbean Cooking Class with Luba & Despedida Dinner
*breakfast, lunch and dinner provided on this day
Wednesday March 1, 2017
Tour Ends
5:00am Private Shuttle Leaves for San Jose Airport with Locally Baked Breakfast Goodness in Hand! (Estimated 10am arrival)
2:30 PM Group Meets at Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose Costa Rica & Departs for Manzanillo (try to get flights arriving no later that 1pm)
8:30 Welcome and Brief Orientation (Bring USD you can use to pay for food when our shuttle stops along the way to Manzanillo and enough to last you a couple days until we go to an ATM, the town we stay in has no ATM, little cash is needed but is nice for purchasing water, souveniers, snacks etc)
Thursday February 23, 2017
8:00pm Breakfast
9:00 Welcome Orientation and Tour of Manzanillo
10:00 Opening Ceremony with Lupo
12:00 Group Lunch
1:30 Plant Spirit Healing with Lupo
6:30 Dinner
*Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included on this day
Friday February 24, 2017
7:00 Bush Medicine and Plants for Spiritual Use in the Caribe Sur with Local Herbalist
9:00 am Breakfast
10:00 Energy Anatomy & Plants Allies (protector plants) with Lupo
12:00 Group Lunch & Break
2:00 Plant Communication (sensory awareness and felt sensation) with Lupo
6:30 Group Dinner
*breakfast, lunch and dinner included this day
Saturday February 25, 2017
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 am Leave to go to Puerto Viejo Farmers Market - Meet Local Farmers, See Local Tropical Produce! Free Day to Relax and Have Fun, explore Puerto Viejo!
*breakfast included on this day
Sunday February 26, 2017
7:00 Breakfast
7:30 Jungle Hike with Local Naturalist - Connecting with Local Plants & Animals
12:30 Group Lunch & Break
4:00 Medicine for Pleasure with Lupo & Molly
6:00 Group Dinner
7:00 Ancestral Healing Ceremony
*breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on this day
Monday February 27, 2017
8:00 - Breakfast
9:00 - 2:00 Hike to BriBri Waterfalls and Visit with Indigenous Family - Plant Medicine & Chocolate Making Lunch
3:00-6:00 How We Sit with the Earth (7 Sacred Directions) with Lupo
Free Evening
*breakfast and lunch are provided this day
Tuesday February 28, 2017
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Flower, Plant & Gem Essences with Lupo
12:00 Group Lunch and Break
1:00 Energetic Hygiene & Plant Spirit Bathing with Lupo
5:00 Traditional Caribbean Cooking Class with Luba & Despedida Dinner
*breakfast, lunch and dinner provided on this day
Wednesday March 1, 2017
Tour Ends
5:00am Private Shuttle Leaves for San Jose Airport with Locally Baked Breakfast Goodness in Hand! (Estimated 10am arrival)
Registration:
Place deposit of $250 to hold your spot, final payments due by February 1, 2017. All payments are final, non-refundable and non-transferable.
Waiver Form - Required
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Only 12 spots available!
*To register please download the above waiver form, sign and return as attachment via email to [email protected]
(Shared rooms may have 2-3 people in them, you may choose your roomates or if you sign up as a single we will assign your roomate/s)
Though our trips tend to fill several months before that time. Once payments are made in full Centro Ashé is unable to issue refunds of any kind because we prepay for the activities/accomadations you receive on the trip and do not receive refunds for said payments. All payments are final, non transferable and non refundable.
Donations Needed:
We are truly appreciative of those who are able to bring with them donations of HERBAL BOOKS, plant clippers, garden gloves, Dr. Bronners, tea tree essential oil, beeswax, lavender essential oil, activated charcoal tablets, wide mouth quart size mason jars with lids (plastic lids are best so they don't rust in the tropics), bandaids of all sizes, gauze, ace bandages, gauze, brown tincture bottles 1/2 oz, 1oz, 2oz, and 4oz, yoga mats, towels, books, sketchbooks, art supplies, sheets (single or double), tapestries, massage table, good cookware (hard to get around here!) Bulk organic teas by the pound are super appreciated especially red raspberry leaf, oatstraw, and nettles.
What's included In Your Trip!
The price includes your rustic and simple accomadations (you'll have shared rooms, wifi, hot water for showers, etc!) Costa Rica, each of the classes and tours (and transportation to and from said tours) outlined on the itinerary as well as breakfast each morning, transportation to and from the airport.. We will include certain lunch and dinners in the trip, please read the itinerary carefully so you know which meals you are responsible for. PRICE DOES NOT include flight to and from Costa Rica.
How to Pay:
We accept credit card via Paypal, check or money orders, please contact [email protected] in order to make a payment. You will receive a receipt upon payment.
Please read the Disclaimer:
**All participants must be 18 years of age or older unless with a legal guardian.
** Please note, by registering for this tour you acknowledge Centro Ashé acts only as agents for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, activities, or other services connected with this tour. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. Centro Ashé and their respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which they are provided. Centro Ashé is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tours / trips arranged by Centro Ashé. Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy, if desired, that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects as well as their personal health insurance policy. Centro Ashé is not responsible for providing your health insurance or healthcare while on the trip, are not responsible for any flight cancellations or changes to your personal travel itinerary not provided by the trip. The itinerary and schedule are available on www.centroashe.org and the exact activities may change slightly based on weather while on the trip. Occasionally weather can become an issue and we reserve the right to not participate in a certain activity if it is deemed unsafe due to weather (boat ride etc) but we will replace that activity with another of equal value.
How to Pay:
We accept credit card via Paypal, check or money orders, please contact [email protected] in order to make a payment. You will receive a receipt upon payment.
Weather/What to Bring/Communication While There
Most people when they talk about the rainy season it actually refers to the pacific side, which has a very distinct rainy season, 6 months dry, 6 months wet. We will be on the Caribbean side, and while yes it rains, it is more evenly balanced through out the year. That doesn't mean it won't rain, because it certainly can and possibly will. We'll just have to do our best for the tour and respect nature - we'll need to be flexible. As far as clothes, bring light weight stuff that dries easily, it is HUMID! Bring a good pair of shoes to hike with that you dont mind getting muddy, and flip flops, and whatever else you'd like to have with you. Cotton tshirts and shorts are great, a rain jacket, bathing suit, towel, are all great. Yoga mat if you'd like. Bring natural bug spray if you're into that because you can't get that down there, however natural/organic shampoos/soaps/lotions are available. Bring any regular medications/supplements you use. Bring SUNSCREEN! A hat. Sunglasses. Waterbottle (we will provide potable water as you all shouldn't drink out of the taps there). As far as a laptop - there is internet in town so you're welcome to bring it, just depends how connected you'd like to be! It's another thing to travel with and to be conscious of while you're on buses etc. But it can be convenient, so that is totally your decision. Outlets there are the same as the US, no converter is needed, and you have a few options for making phone calls. You can purchase a cell phone at the airport, not exactly sure how much those cost but I know they are available. The other very simple options is to use the phone cards there, they sell them at most convenient stores ("supers" or "pulperias") and they are in increments of about 2000 or 5000 colones (about $10) . 5000 colones buys you about 18 minutes of talk time to the US, its great to have for quick conversations, and these can be used from any public or private phone in Costa Rica. If you do bring a laptop then you can use that to Skype or GoogleCall to the states as well, MUCH better rates.
General Health- Malaria, while common in parts of the tropics, is really not issues in Talamanca. Dengue is a very rare issue, but as it is more prevelent in highly populated areas - and there is no prevention besides mosquito protection.
We do ask that you bring a basic first aid kit for yourself, as well any basic immunity support from natural health aids, including vitamin c, iburprofen, tea tree oil, lavender oil, grapefruit seed extract, charcoal tablets, acidophilus or other probiotic supplements, EFA's, and homeopathic remedies for bites, stings, sunburns, and digestive issues. Certain vaccines are required when traveling from certain countries, please check before booking your travel to make sure you are able to comply with all requirements.
Health Insurance:
You can check out http://www.worldnomads.com/ travel insurance for independent and adventurous travellers, available to residents from over 150 countries.
Air Travel
You are responsible for purchasing your own airfare as well as your transportation to Manzanillo, Costa Rica. You can check out various travel websites, many times www.kayak.com will have good deals. You will need to fly into San Jose, the capitol of Costa Rica. Check your itinerary for pick up time from airport to determine if you should fly in the night before or have the ability to fly in early enough for your group pick up time.
** Please note that if you are from the United States upon entering Costa Rica you do not need a special visa if you are coming from the US, however you need proof of exit (a plane ticket, bus ticket etc you have pre purchased and printed) within three months of the date you enter. Do not forget to print your return ticket and keep it with you. You also need a valid US passport.
Coming from the San José Airport
Money -
There is a counter to change money at the airport just before you exit the building on the left. You should change at least $80 into colones when you land for traveling. Please note Puerto Viejo is the closes town to Manzanillo with an ATM, so do not plan on waiting until arriving in Manzanillo to exchange money. There is also an ATM at the bus station in San Jose you go to to get here. . Nearly all businesses in Costa Rica accept dollars but it’s always best to have local currency. The exchange rate fluctuates and is between 490-510 colones to the dollar - so roughly when you're thinking about it in your head about 500 colones to a dollar.
Food - We serve an abundance of beautiful Caribbean and Latin inspired foods during this trip which includes lots of salads, fruits, veggies, some meats, seafoods, beans and rice. Meals tend to be pretty heavy, but in case you need extra snacks there are several small farmers markets in town.
Water - We do not recommend drinking local water once you are in Manzanillo, you will need to purchase water at the local shops in town, it is available in several gallon bottles and you can use these to refill your water bottles. We will provide filtered water at your meals. Tap water in San Jose is safe to drink though we do not recommend drinking the water in the Caribbean.
*To register please download the above waiver form, sign and return as attachment via email to [email protected]
(Shared rooms may have 2-3 people in them, you may choose your roomates or if you sign up as a single we will assign your roomate/s)
Though our trips tend to fill several months before that time. Once payments are made in full Centro Ashé is unable to issue refunds of any kind because we prepay for the activities/accomadations you receive on the trip and do not receive refunds for said payments. All payments are final, non transferable and non refundable.
Donations Needed:
We are truly appreciative of those who are able to bring with them donations of HERBAL BOOKS, plant clippers, garden gloves, Dr. Bronners, tea tree essential oil, beeswax, lavender essential oil, activated charcoal tablets, wide mouth quart size mason jars with lids (plastic lids are best so they don't rust in the tropics), bandaids of all sizes, gauze, ace bandages, gauze, brown tincture bottles 1/2 oz, 1oz, 2oz, and 4oz, yoga mats, towels, books, sketchbooks, art supplies, sheets (single or double), tapestries, massage table, good cookware (hard to get around here!) Bulk organic teas by the pound are super appreciated especially red raspberry leaf, oatstraw, and nettles.
What's included In Your Trip!
The price includes your rustic and simple accomadations (you'll have shared rooms, wifi, hot water for showers, etc!) Costa Rica, each of the classes and tours (and transportation to and from said tours) outlined on the itinerary as well as breakfast each morning, transportation to and from the airport.. We will include certain lunch and dinners in the trip, please read the itinerary carefully so you know which meals you are responsible for. PRICE DOES NOT include flight to and from Costa Rica.
How to Pay:
We accept credit card via Paypal, check or money orders, please contact [email protected] in order to make a payment. You will receive a receipt upon payment.
Please read the Disclaimer:
**All participants must be 18 years of age or older unless with a legal guardian.
** Please note, by registering for this tour you acknowledge Centro Ashé acts only as agents for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, activities, or other services connected with this tour. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. Centro Ashé and their respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such causes. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which they are provided. Centro Ashé is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tours / trips arranged by Centro Ashé. Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy, if desired, that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects as well as their personal health insurance policy. Centro Ashé is not responsible for providing your health insurance or healthcare while on the trip, are not responsible for any flight cancellations or changes to your personal travel itinerary not provided by the trip. The itinerary and schedule are available on www.centroashe.org and the exact activities may change slightly based on weather while on the trip. Occasionally weather can become an issue and we reserve the right to not participate in a certain activity if it is deemed unsafe due to weather (boat ride etc) but we will replace that activity with another of equal value.
How to Pay:
We accept credit card via Paypal, check or money orders, please contact [email protected] in order to make a payment. You will receive a receipt upon payment.
Weather/What to Bring/Communication While There
Most people when they talk about the rainy season it actually refers to the pacific side, which has a very distinct rainy season, 6 months dry, 6 months wet. We will be on the Caribbean side, and while yes it rains, it is more evenly balanced through out the year. That doesn't mean it won't rain, because it certainly can and possibly will. We'll just have to do our best for the tour and respect nature - we'll need to be flexible. As far as clothes, bring light weight stuff that dries easily, it is HUMID! Bring a good pair of shoes to hike with that you dont mind getting muddy, and flip flops, and whatever else you'd like to have with you. Cotton tshirts and shorts are great, a rain jacket, bathing suit, towel, are all great. Yoga mat if you'd like. Bring natural bug spray if you're into that because you can't get that down there, however natural/organic shampoos/soaps/lotions are available. Bring any regular medications/supplements you use. Bring SUNSCREEN! A hat. Sunglasses. Waterbottle (we will provide potable water as you all shouldn't drink out of the taps there). As far as a laptop - there is internet in town so you're welcome to bring it, just depends how connected you'd like to be! It's another thing to travel with and to be conscious of while you're on buses etc. But it can be convenient, so that is totally your decision. Outlets there are the same as the US, no converter is needed, and you have a few options for making phone calls. You can purchase a cell phone at the airport, not exactly sure how much those cost but I know they are available. The other very simple options is to use the phone cards there, they sell them at most convenient stores ("supers" or "pulperias") and they are in increments of about 2000 or 5000 colones (about $10) . 5000 colones buys you about 18 minutes of talk time to the US, its great to have for quick conversations, and these can be used from any public or private phone in Costa Rica. If you do bring a laptop then you can use that to Skype or GoogleCall to the states as well, MUCH better rates.
General Health- Malaria, while common in parts of the tropics, is really not issues in Talamanca. Dengue is a very rare issue, but as it is more prevelent in highly populated areas - and there is no prevention besides mosquito protection.
We do ask that you bring a basic first aid kit for yourself, as well any basic immunity support from natural health aids, including vitamin c, iburprofen, tea tree oil, lavender oil, grapefruit seed extract, charcoal tablets, acidophilus or other probiotic supplements, EFA's, and homeopathic remedies for bites, stings, sunburns, and digestive issues. Certain vaccines are required when traveling from certain countries, please check before booking your travel to make sure you are able to comply with all requirements.
Health Insurance:
You can check out http://www.worldnomads.com/ travel insurance for independent and adventurous travellers, available to residents from over 150 countries.
Air Travel
You are responsible for purchasing your own airfare as well as your transportation to Manzanillo, Costa Rica. You can check out various travel websites, many times www.kayak.com will have good deals. You will need to fly into San Jose, the capitol of Costa Rica. Check your itinerary for pick up time from airport to determine if you should fly in the night before or have the ability to fly in early enough for your group pick up time.
** Please note that if you are from the United States upon entering Costa Rica you do not need a special visa if you are coming from the US, however you need proof of exit (a plane ticket, bus ticket etc you have pre purchased and printed) within three months of the date you enter. Do not forget to print your return ticket and keep it with you. You also need a valid US passport.
Coming from the San José Airport
Money -
There is a counter to change money at the airport just before you exit the building on the left. You should change at least $80 into colones when you land for traveling. Please note Puerto Viejo is the closes town to Manzanillo with an ATM, so do not plan on waiting until arriving in Manzanillo to exchange money. There is also an ATM at the bus station in San Jose you go to to get here. . Nearly all businesses in Costa Rica accept dollars but it’s always best to have local currency. The exchange rate fluctuates and is between 490-510 colones to the dollar - so roughly when you're thinking about it in your head about 500 colones to a dollar.
Food - We serve an abundance of beautiful Caribbean and Latin inspired foods during this trip which includes lots of salads, fruits, veggies, some meats, seafoods, beans and rice. Meals tend to be pretty heavy, but in case you need extra snacks there are several small farmers markets in town.
Water - We do not recommend drinking local water once you are in Manzanillo, you will need to purchase water at the local shops in town, it is available in several gallon bottles and you can use these to refill your water bottles. We will provide filtered water at your meals. Tap water in San Jose is safe to drink though we do not recommend drinking the water in the Caribbean.