Finca Mia Retreat Promo Pack for Guests 2015-16

FINCA MIA
2015 - 2016
Group Retreats
Welcome to Finca Mia,
our peaceful organic far m and retreat center
nestled along the banks of the Talari River in
south central Costa Rica.
ABOUT FINCA MIA
Finca Mia sits at the base of
Mount Chirripo, the highest peak in
Costa Rica and a popular hiking
destination.
Our farm is tucked in a rural
mountain valley where lush jungle
foliage climbs steep, green hillsides.
Tropical birds sing at dawn & coyote
calls echo across the valley at sunset.
Far from touristy beaches, guests
experience a slice of authentic Costa
Rican village life in our magical,
relaxing corner of the world.
FINCA MIA RETREAT RATES
Retreat prices include…
Three healthy & delicious meals per
day prepared with love by Chef Ian, Chef
Matt & our talented Finca Mia culinary
crew. Our family-style meals showcase
seasonal, local & organic ingredients from
our own gardens and the weekly San Isidro
Farmer’s Market.
FINCA MIA RETREAT RATES
Retreat prices include…
Seven nights on-site lodging in our
cabinas and tents. We have a variety of
lodging options to cozily accommodate
guests, from eco-luxury cabinas with
private bathrooms to rustic, open-air
cabins and riverbank tents within a
short walk of shared bathrooms.
Children 12 and under enjoy halfprice lodging rates at Finca Mia
(meal plans remain full price).
FINCA MIA RETREAT RATES
Retreat prices include…
Your group’s exclusive use of the
entire retreat center including our
yoga deck, dining area, community
spaces, fire pit, river trails, swimming
holes & cozy hammocks.
FINCA MIA RETREAT RATES
Retreat prices include…
Evening bonfire after dinner
around our fire pit, where guitars,
drums, stories and songs are always
welcome !
FINCA MIA DINING
Meals at Finca Mia are
prepared with love, a nod
to regional flavors & a
commitment to superior
nutrition. Our dining area
is open to the jungle and
leads into a spacious guest
lounge with cozy couches
& a wood stove.
FINCA MIA DINING
Retreat guests enjoy …
Delicious breakfast buffets of farm-fresh
eggs, healthy baked goods, house-made yogurt
& granola, hearty oats and a bounty of tropical
fruits.
Colorful lunch & dinner feasts featuring
five courses of fresh, local fare in our openair dining room. Our savory soups & salads,
side dishes, and entrees showcase seasonal,
organic vegetables; local whole grains and
beans; and fish and meat dishes from our farm
& the local weekly farmer’s market.
FINCA MIA DINING
Retreat guests enjoy …
All day tea & coffee service. A collection of
flavorful herbal teas & local honey is available
24/7, as is our rich Costa Rican coffee.
Specialty meals such as Artisan Pizza Night
starring piping hot pizzas fresh out of our very
own wood-fired clay oven.
Careful awareness of dietary requests & food
allergies. Our chefs are experts at creating tasty
gluten- and grain-free meals as well as vegetarian,
vegan, and raw-food menus.
FINCA MIA LODGING
Just like Finca Mia’s delightful
circle of friends, the farm and
retreat center campus continue to
grow each year. We can currently
accommodate retreat groups of
up to 40 guests comfortably in
cabinas and tents.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Private Bathrooms
Honeymoon Cabin
1 King Bed (or 2 Twin Beds)
1 Twin Bed (upper bunk)
Private attached bathroom with hot shower
The Honeymoon Cabin is one
of our most luxurious guest
suites. Unique interior design
boasting huge rock boulders plus
a spacious back deck overlooking
banana trees & the Rio Talari
promise an unforgettable stay.
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Honeymoon Cabin
Bedroom Suite
Bedroom suite opens onto spacious back deck
overlooking banana trees and the Rio Talari.
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Honeymoon Cabin
Bathroom w Hot Shower
Honeymoon Cabin deck features fully equipped
outdoor kitchen for your cooking pleasure!
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Lodging with Private Bathrooms
Purple Palace 1 & 2
2 Bedroom Suites
1 Queen Bed & 1 Twin Bed (PP 1)
1 Double Bed (PP 2)
Tropical outdoor covered bathroom
Covered lounge w mini-kitchen
The Purple Palace is one of our mostrequested jungle hideaways. Bright colors,
an exquisite outdoor bathroom, and the
combo of enclosed bedrooms plus outdoor
living space makes it a guest favorite.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Purple Palace 1
Bedroom Suite
Purple Palace 2
Bedroom Suite
Purple Palace Outdoor Tropical
Bathroom Suite w Hot Shower
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Lodging with Private Bathrooms
YogaCasa
The YogaCasa includes three lodging options
(YogaCasa 1, 2 & 3) in a one-story home built
into the boulders beneath the Yoga Deck.
Guests share the living room & front porch. If
YogaCasa 2 & 3 are both booked, these guests
will share a hallway bathroom.
This space works equally well for families,
friends or first-time retreat roommates.
Please Note: YogaCasa bookings are
available for retreats of 15+ guests only.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Private Bathrooms
YogaCasa 1
1 King Bed (or 2 Twins)
1 Full Bed
Private Attached Bathroom
Shared Living Room & Front Porch
24/7 Wifi
Full of sunlight and afternoon breezes,
YogaCasa 1 treats guests to a relaxing
private bedroom suite complete with full
bath. It also has the only indoor bathtub on
the property – perfect for an evening soak!
YogaCasa 1, 2 & 3 are undergoing lovely
renovations for next season! New interior
photos will be available soon.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Private/Shared Bathrooms
YogaCasa 2
1 Queen Bed
1 Twin Bed
Hallway Bathroom
(bathroom shared with Yoga Casa 3 if booked)
Shared Living Room & Front Porch
24/7 Wifi
The beautiful rockwork in YogaCasa 2 makes
guests feel like they’re in an Italian villa!
Screened windows invite a cool morning breeze
and a full bathroom is just steps away.
YogaCasa 1, 2 & 3 are undergoing lovely
renovations for next season! New interior
photos will be available soon.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Private/Shared Bathrooms
YogaCasa 3
1 Twin Bed
Hallway Bathroom
(shared with YogaCasa 2 if booked)
Shared Living Room & Front Porch
24/7 Wifi
YogaCasa 3 is tiny, cute & perfect for the solo
traveler seeking a private, indoor room. A corner
full of built-in shelving allows ample room to unpack
and a full bathroom is right outside the door.
YogaCasa 1, 2 & 3 are undergoing lovely
renovations for next season! New interior
photos will be available soon.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Private Bathrooms
Bamboo Cabin
1 Double Bed
1 Twin Bed
Attached full bathroom
with hot shower
The Bamboo Cabin is a sweet cottage tucked
into the jungle at the foot of a magical stone
pathway. Highlights include a cozy reading nook
to curl up in and gorgeous tropical vistas.
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Twin Bed &
Reading Nook
Bamboo Cabin Bedroom Suite
Private Bathroom
with Hot Shower
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Lodging with Private Bathrooms
Alex’s Cabin
1 Double Bed
Mini kitchen below
Private attached bathroom w hot shower
Rollaway canvas panels on front wall
Our most secluded lodging option, Alex’s
Cabin sits at the end of a peaceful trail
overlooking the river. It features one wall of
rollaway canvas panels so guests can enjoy majestic
birdsong and river & jungle views from their pillow!
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Alex’s Cabin Bedroom Suite
Private Bathroom
with Hot Shower
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Lodging with ½ Bath & Short Walk
to Shared Bathrooms
Maloka
Any Combo of Beds!
1 King Bed, or
2 Double Beds, or
4 Twin Beds
Thanks to its spacious,
open interior, the Maloka
makes an exquisite private
suite or the perfect dorm
setting for larger groups.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Maloka Bedroom Suite (arranged dorm-style).
Private bedroom suite with King Bed upon request.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Short Walk
to Shared Bathrooms
Sunset Cabin
1 King Bed (or 2 Twins)
Short walk to shared bathrooms
with hot showers
Covered front porch
24/7 wifi
Our newest jungle gem, the Sunset
Cabin, wins the prize for – you guessed
it – sunset views! Close proximity to
bathrooms, Yoga Deck, LA Boutique & the
kitchen make it a popular reservation.
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The Sunset Cabin is still
under construction in
preparation for the
2015-16 retreat season.
More interior photos will
be available shortly!
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Shared bathrooms with a hot shower are easily
accessible and convenient to all of our guest
quarters and community spaces.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Our Yoga Deck
bathrooms
feature two hot
showers with a
choice of gas or
solar hot water.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Short Walk to
Shared Bathrooms
Sunrise Cabin
1 Double Bed
Very short walk to shared
bathrooms with hot shower
Open-air front wall
Enchanting is the perfect word to
describe the Sunrise Cabin! This
sweet studio features a front wall of
double curtains that open onto paradise
to welcome the sunrise.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Sunrise Cabin studio bedroom suite – gorgeous
jungle bedroom views and only a short walk to
shared bathrooms w hot shower!
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Short Walk to
Shared Bathrooms
River Cabin
1 Double Bed
Short walk to shared bathrooms
with hot shower
Fully enclosed cabin
We call this rustic retreat the River
Cabin because it’s perched just steps
from the banks of the Rio Talari.
Ideal for guests who enjoy being lulled
to sleep by the sound of the river.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
River Cabin Studio Suite,
just steps to the Rio Talari!
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Lodging with Short Walk to
Shared Bathrooms
Horse Cabin
1 King Bed or
2 Twin Beds
Thick curtains on windows & door
Short walk to shared bathrooms
with hot shower
Far from being a stable for our horses, the
Horse Cabin is a snug & affordable option
for budget travelers. Guests love it for its
simplicity & its proximity to the Peace Garden.
FINCA MIA LODGING OPTIONS
Horse Cabin Studio Bedroom Suite,
simple & cozy with lots of sunlight.
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Tent Lodging with Short Walk
to Shared Bathrooms
Large Dome Tent
2 Double Bed or 4 Twin Beds
2 rooms, designed to sleep 8+
Small Dome Tent
1 Double Bed
When we say “tent lodging,”
what we really mean is – nice
tent lodging! Our tents are clean
& spacious and our campsites are
level and close to the river.
FINCA MIA RETREAT ACTIVITIES
We’re delighted to offer a full menu of unique activities to
entertain and enrich guests during retreat free time.
Body Movement Practices ($50 per session)
Belly Dancing
Ecstatic Dance
Yoga
Tai Chi
Qi Gong
FINCA MIA RETREAT ACTIVITIES
Holistic Health & Wellness Services
Ayurvedic Detox with Leonardo $500pp
Living Artfully Detox with Diana & Katinka $250pp
Thai Massage $75 per 1.5 hours
Deep Tissue Massage $70 per hour
Chinese Acupuncture $60 per session
Sweat Lodge with Paloma $30pp
Spa Day on the River $30pp
Spa Services (facials, pedicures, full body exfoliation) $ prices vary
Spa Day on the river
includes full-body scrubs &
facials made from local
coffee, clay & cacao (yum!)
FINCA MIA RETREAT ACTIVITIES
Group Excursions, Adventures & Day Trips
Hike Mount Chirripo! We can help organize your trek. A back trail begins directly in front of
the Finca Mia entrance gate & links to the main hiking trail.
Horseback Riding Adventure (prices vary)
Day Hike to Thermal Baths $7pp
Day Hike to Botanical Gardens $5pp
Tour & Chocolate-Making at Organic Chocolate Factory $35pp
Dairy Tour & Cheese Tasting $20pp
Shuttle to Cloudbridge Nature Reserve $30pp plus hiking donation
Shuttle to San Isidro Farmer’s Market $20pp
FINCA MIA RETREAT ACTIVITIES
Educational Opportunities
Workshops on Painting, Biodynamics, Bees, Drumming,
Mushrooms, Medicinal Plant Walk $50 per session
Reishi
Private 1:1 Spanish Language Classes $15 per hour
Flower Essences 101 $ donations accepted
Cabecar Medicine Man Ceremony $25pp private session
Cabecar Song & Dance Ceremony $125 Our friends from the nearby native reserve, the
Cabecars, offer a special singing & dancing ceremony to share their culture with us at Finca Mia.
This is an amazing opportunity to interact with beautiful people from a remote and intact
indigenous tribe. They live a two-day hike away in the Chirripo mountains.
FINCA MIA TESTIMONIALS
From a Recent Retreat Facilitator…
“You did a wonderful job of accommodating us
(dietary restrictions, spontaneous planning,
transfers, etc.) and that goes a long way for us as
leaders and planners. From our end, we loved the
experience and you are amazing in your flexibility
and bright, welcoming energy. The rooms are
beautiful and authentic and the food is some of
the best I’ve had on retreat.”
~ David Bernstein, Director, Life Force Project
FINCA MIA TESTIMONIALS
From a Recent Finca Mia Guest…
“Finca Mia is such a special place and I loved my time
with the gracious, sweet, and caring staff. Time by the
river was such a treat and the care and presentation of
delicious and healthy meals was fantastic! I so look
forward to coming back, bringing my son, bringing
guests and sharing this gem with my traveling friends
and greater community. Much love to all of you who
are making the dream happen.”
~ Jennifer Queally, Yoga Instructor
FINCA MIA WELCOMES YOU!
At Finca Mia, we say,
“Home is where the heart grows.”
We would love to welcome you
home to Finca Mia.
Thank you for considering our
organic family farm and retreat
center as the site of your next
Costa Rican retreat.