Costa Rica WILD: ART in the Jungle
Painting, Mosaic, Adventure
January 14 – 21, 2024

Rain, snow, sleet, gloom … does anyone really love January? We Do! We Do! Grab your shorts and escape the cold in tropical Costa Rica for a fabulous exploration of color and shape in the jungle. You’re welcome!

So here we go: not only do we have an endless amount of nature waiting for you, but the best local food you’ll find, and OH! The Adventures!

WHERE

Our home base will be lovely Finca Luna Nueva, a sustainable forest ecolodge and organic farm in the volcanic highlands, nestled among both primary and secondary rainforest and adjacent to the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. About 72 miles from San Jose and 15 miles from Mt. Arenal, the farm includes comfortable cabins, a poolside dining hall with three farm-to-table organic meals daily, open-air studio, ozonated chlorine-free pool, solar-heated jacuzzi, bar area, yoga pavilion and spa.

Morning Bird Watching!

PROGRAM

Our program is suitable for painters, mosaic artists, and those who want to dabble a bit in both — novices welcome! We’ll present lessons on pattern, scale, shape, color, and freestyle work all inspired by the jungle around us. Our emphasis will be on interpreting the colors and forms of our environment into art as vibrant as our surroundings. Bring your favorite materials and get ready to dive in.

THE SCOOP

Our program is suitable for painters, mosaic artists, and those who want to dabble in a bit in both or make their own brand of art — novices welcome! Inspired by the jungle around us, our emphasis will be on interpreting the colors and forms of our environment into art as vibrant as our surroundings. Choose your medium, bring your favorite materials, and create as much as you like — lighting is available for our open air studio into the night.

During free time, you might choose to continue art projects, enjoy the grounds and pool, grab a smoothie and head for the hammock, join an on-site bird watching tour, schedule a massage, or make transportation arrangements in the office for any number of local adventure activities.

In addition to on-site fun, we’ll schedule at least one activity off-site. We’ll also have plenty of suggestions for those who want to take full advantage of their time here.

PRICING

Prices are based on room selected, and include everything listed below. Prices are per person. Room Options include:

• 3 Bungalow Doubles
• $1800 Per Person Double Occupancy with 2 Beds (2 Single Beds) (3 Rooms Available)
• $2450 Single Occupancy with 2 Beds (2 Single Beds) (3 Rooms Available)
  
• 3 Bungalow Singles
• $1800 Per Person Double Occupancy with 1 Double Bed (1 Bed) (3 Available)(Cozy Option)
• $2550 Single Occupancy Room (1 Double Bed) (3 Available)
  
• 4 Casa Luna Rooms, (Directly Above Studio, 1 Flight Up with Lovely Views)
• $2000 Per Person, Shared Casa Luna Room with 2 Beds (1 Single, 1 Double) (4 Rooms Available)
• $2750 Large Single Occupancy Room with 2 Beds (1 Single, 1 Double) (4 Rooms Available)

INCLUDED

• Transfer from Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose to the Lodge and Return Transfer
• Seven Nights Accommodation (Your choice of Single, Double, or Triple)(Ask about Triples)
• Six Organic Breakfasts, Six Lunches, Seven Dinners when at Lodge
• 5-Day Workshop and Open Studio Time
• One Guided Off-Site Adventure (Arenal Volcano!)
• Access to the Secondary and Primary Rainforest On Site
• Airport Transfer to San Jose for Return Flights

NOT INCLUDED

• Airfare To and From Costa Rica
• Passport Fees
• Optional Tours and Activities
• Transportation for Optional Tours or Local Transportation (Arrangements Provided)
• Offsite Meals
• Personal Items
• Trip Insurance (Required) (More info here)
• Gratuities (US $)
• Alcohol (Available On-Site)

NEED TO KNOW

• Retreat has a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15. Please sign up early, but don’t make flight reservations until notified that we’ve met the minimum.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Bridging the northern and southern most points of the two American contents, Costa Rica is the meeting point for a variety of cultures and a density of plant and animal species said to be unlike any other country in the world
• Approximately 850 bird species, 9000 plant species, 34,000 insect species, 205 mammalian species, 220 reptilian species, and 160 amphibian species
• Currency: US dollars are accepted pretty much everywhere, including tips. No need to exchange currency.
• Electricity: 110, with standard US plugs
• Temperatures for January average High 73, Low 59, with .4″ of Rain
• Central Standard Time
• Latitude: 10° North of the equator, with equal hours of light and darkness
• Literacy rate 96.3%; Military abolished in 1948
• Costa Rica is among the countries with the highest amount of protected land in the world; 25% of the nation is dedicated to park systems, reserves, or natural wildlife areas

FUN TO KNOW

• Costa Rica contains 5% of the world’s biodiversity.
• Costa Rica has a population of 4.5 million and a life expectancy of almost 77 years, one of the highest in the world. Nicoya, on Costa Rica’s western coast, is a well-known Blue Zone, meaning that its inhabitants commonly live active lives past the age of 100.
• Costa Rica has no military, having proudly abolished it in 1948.
• Costa Rica generates more than 99% of its electricity using renewable energy.
• Costa Rica has more than 800 miles of coastline.
• Costa Rica is around the same size as Lake Michigan, and slightly smaller than West Virginia.
• The US is roughly 181 times the size of Costa Rica.
• Costa Rica has equal hours of light and darkness yearlong. Bring a flashlight.

REGISTER HERE

REGISTRATION CONTRACT / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full Name _____________________________________________________ Nickname _____________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone _____________________________ Email _________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Info _______________________________________________________________________________
Dietary/Activity Limitations ___________________________________________________________________________
Painting Focus __________________ Mosaic Focus __________________ Other Focus ________________

Costa Rica Retreat Fee:

• 3 Bungalow Doubles
• $1800 Per Person Double Occupancy with 2 Beds (2 Single Beds) (3 Available)
• $2450 Single Occupancy with 2 Beds (2 Single Beds) (3 Available)
  
• 3 Bungalow Singles
• $1800 Per Person Double Occupancy with 1 Double Beds (1 Bed) (3 Available) (Cozy Option)
• $2550 Single Occupancy Room (1 Double Bed) (3 Available)
  
• 4 Casa Luna Rooms (Directly Above Studio, 1 Flight Up with View)
• $2000 Per Person, Shared Casa Luna Room with 2 Beds (1 Single, 1 Double) (4 Rooms Available)
• $2750 Large Single Occupancy Room with 2 Beds (1 Single, 1 Double) (4 Rooms Available)

NOTE: Companion Travelers Not Participating in the Retreat:
Because this tour has a limited registration, companion travelers pay the listed participation price.

Please indicate your preferred option below. All room occupants must register separately.

____ I would like a Double Room with Two Twin Beds/Shared Bath at $1800 per person Ground Level
____ I would like a Single Room/Two Beds/Shared Bath at $2450 Ground Level

____ I would like a Double Room with Two Twin Beds/Shared Bath at $1800 per person Ground Level
____ I would like a Single Room/Shared Bath at $2550 Ground Level
____
____ I would like a Double Room/Two Beds/Shared Bath at $1800 per person (Upstairs 1 Flight, Views)
____ I would like a Single Room/Two Beds/Private Bath at $2750 (Upstairs 1 Flight)

____ I will share a room with (per person rates apply) ___________________________________________________
____ Please assign a roommate for me (per person rates apply)
____ I need a room without stairs

Terms and Deposit
I have read and agree to the Wild Hair Adventures Terms (pages 2 – 5 of this document).
Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ______________________________

Deposit of 50% to reserve a space is attached. **Final payment deadline: November 1, 2021**
Payment to Pam Goode, Mail to: Pam Goode, 2022 Myerly Place, Charlotte, NC 28211

Included
• Advance Packing Lists and Tips
• Airport Transfer from San Jose to Finca Luna Nueva, a Sustainable Rainforest Ecolodge
• 7 Nights Accommodation in Room with Bath, as Selected (rooms assigned in order received)
• 5-Day Art Time/Open Studio
• Welcome Dinner
• 6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners (If Onsite)
• One Off-Site Tour
• Ionized (Chemical-Free) Swimming Pool
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Access to Primary and Secondary Rainforest
• Airport Transfer to San Jose for Return Flights

Optional at Additional Cost
• Spa Sessions Onsite • Adventure Activities usually available such as guided Cloud Forest Tours, Zipline Canopy Tour, Rafting, Hot Springs, or Hanging Bridge Canopy Tour

Not Included
• Airfare
• Passport Fees, Photos and Processing (passport valid for duration of stay)
• Offsite Meals, if any
• Personal Items such as snacks, alcohol, and other items not specifically mentioned as included
• Optional Activities, if any
• Optional Transportation for activities or town visits, if any
• Gratuities (US $)
• Additional Nights’ Lodging, if reserved
• Travel Insurance
• Departure Tax of $29 (already included in most airline tickets)

Studio
• The Open Air Studio will be available to you 24 hours a day
• Mini workshop sessions and/or group practice will be held at specified times

Agreement of Terms to Travel with Wild Hair Adventures, Costa Rica 2024 (Cont)
• Our program will be suitable for painters, mosaic artists, and those who want to dabble a bit in both —
novices welcome! In addition to mini-lessons on design and color, artists will have the
opportunity to work on scenes inspired by the jungle around us.
• NOTE: Due to baggage weight restrictions, students will be asked to bring materials. Packing
list, tips and suggestions will be provided.
• The minimum age limit for the retreat is 21; there is no maximum age limit. We recommend that
participants be in excellent health and able to participate in trip activities, which include walking on moderately uneven terrain to moderately inclined terrain, with the presence of occasional roots and
stones. Wild Hair Adventures reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of this
tour at any time.

Itinerary or Program Modifications
While every effort will be made to carry out the program as planned and described, the program is
subject to modification and change to take advantage of new opportunities.

Photography and Written Records
Pam Goode and Laura McRae Hitchcock reserve the right and all participants agree to allow Wild Hair
Adventures to take photographic, film or text records of any of our trips and trip participants, and may
use any such records for promotional purposes.

Registration and Payment Details
• All reservations require a 50% deposit with the registration form. Reservations can’t be held without
a deposit.
• Deposits can be made by US check or Venmo.
• Payments by check or Venmo will incur no fees.
• Checks should be payable to and mailed to Pam Goode, 2022 Myerly Place, Charlotte, NC 28211.
• Venmo payments should be sent to @Pamela-Goode-2
• Final Balance is due November 1, 2021.

Agreement of Terms to Travel with Wild Hair Adventures, Costa Rica 2019, P4

Cancellation and Refunds
Written cancellation is required to process a refund. For reservations cancelled by June 15, 80% is
refundable. If cancelled between June 16 – September 1, 50% is refundable. Between September 1 and
November 1, 20% is refundable. After November 1, fee is non-refundable.

Although unlikely, the tour may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Should any workshop/
retreat be canceled, the entire amount paid will be refunded within fourteen days following the tour’s
cancellation. Instructors have no obligation regarding any additional costs or fees related to the
issuance and/or cancellation of airline tickets or other travel reservations.

Group Leaders accept no liability for any airline cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a non-
refundable ticket or for canceled flights. Travel Insurance is strongly recommended (see next section).

Travel Insurance
We request that all tour participants purchase Trip Cancellation, Emergency Medical Evacuation,
Baggage, Accident and Medical insurance covering all trip and workshop costs from a reputable
insurance company. Pam and Laura are not liable for cancellation of trip for any reason other
than cancellation by the instructors. Please note, people have had to cancel for illness and other
reasons. Fees will not be refunded after the trip registration deadline date (November 1, 2020) unless
trip is cancelled by Wild Hair Adventures. Learn more about travel insurance options at https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-insurance-reviews

Responsibility
No service suppliers of this trip are in any way controlled by Pam Goode or Laura McRae-Hitchcock,
and we undertake no responsibility for reservations, accommodations, transportation or safety, nor for
any other aspect of the trip except the educational program. Consequently, Pam Goode and Laura
McRae-Hitchcock shall not be construed to make any covenants or warranties, expressed or implied,
regarding this trip and shall not be liable in any way for any personal injury, death, property damage or
any loss incurred by any person in connection with the trip.

Questions
If you have additional questions, please contact Pam at pamgoode222@gmail.com or Laura at
laura.hitchcock5@gmail.com.

About Our Leaders

Laura McRae-Hitchcock’s art moves between realism and abstract, much the way she treasures both being at home and the adventure of travel. An award winning painter and co-founder of Wild Hair Adventures, Laura has taught painting workshops for over 15 years. She calls a barrier island near Charleston, SC home, sharing it with her husband and a sweet cocker spaniel named Gunner. In addition to spending time with her children and first grandchild, Laura’s idea of fun is exploring new places and ideas, collecting lovely sticks, rocks and shells, and gathering with friends to make art and share meals and stories. “Say yes to as many opportunities as you can. I think Mary Oliver says it best: ‘tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?'”
www.lauramcraehitchcock.com

Pam Goode is a mosaic artist, writer, founder of Wild Hair Adventures and the former Mosaic Art Retreats, and founding partner of Ciel Gallery. An avid traveler, Pam is endlessly inspired by unfamiliar surroundings where every sight and feeling is new. “I feel everything differently, and it deepens both my awareness and my goals. There’s no greater gift than to walk into an unfamiliar setting and be transformed.” A lifelong writer, Pam has been creating mosaics for 21 years, always with a concentration on color. “I’m ridiculously shy for an adult and have always communicated through art. Raucous art. Happy art. Art that pours out every thought and feeling and passion. It’s what we’re here for.”
www.pamgoodewrites.com