Meditation and Yoga Journeys–
Whether you are an individual seeking tranquility and space, or want to bring a meditation group of your own, our home and retreat facility can accommodate your yoga group and meditation needs. Platforms in the rainforest & spring fed pools all within walking distance from our retreat facility.
Jungle Art Therapy -
As part of our healing art retreats, our art therapy program is one loved by all. Each day we pick a subject and we paint. Using different techniques to mix, blend, control and manipulate color and brushstrokes. We explore life issues that come up while we work, express feelings through color mixing, application and technique, all while exploring solutions to enlightenment and spiritual growth. On occasion we throw red paint at canvas, yell and get it all out of our system too. Past participants find that Jungle Art Therapy relieved their stress, removed blockages, and opened doors of creativity and healing. While engaged in painting, many solutions to life’s meaning and purpose can come into focus. Discover your inner personal path of passion through Art Therapy.
Tantric Painting –
Tantric painting combines the openness and excitement of loving & giving with the freedom of color and movement. There are many forms of Tantra practiced in the world.
Here in Costa Rica at Sombra de la Lapa, We explore ways of using body movement, paint and plants to charge & excite the canvas with color, mood and feeling while painting tantric paintings. When you are finished you have a beautiful masterpiece you created with love and intimacy. Combining art, color, movement and nature into an exciting tantric painting is a very healing process and personal journey. Being consciously open on the canvas with all the colors literally at your finger tips is enchanting. Each painting can tell your own personal journey or the journey you would like to be on now!
World Class Hammocking – “Be The Sloth” !
Hang in a hammock all day reading that book you’ve been wanting to read for awhile. Have your coffee, snacks and cocktails delivered to your personal hammock or evening retreat platform high up in the rainforest. Learn how to slow your life down and create balance and harmony in your world. Sloths and trees are good instructors for patience, endurance, growth and strength. Let nature be your guide. The world we live in moves fast and if we are not careful- it moves right past. Enjoy life, breathe and be in Peace ! Plenty of day hikes in the rainforest, and waterfalls to visit in between all that hammock time. Don’t forget to slip into our chilly swimming pool each day.
Swimming and Snorkeling With Bottlenose and Spinner Dolphins –
Healing sometimes happens out on the water with many of our guests. Those fortunate enough to run into a pod of Spinner or Bottle Nose Dolphin are in for a surprise. Dolphins have high healing & communication energy and Dolphins are our equals in intelligence! Their presence is always enlightening especially when you get a chance to see and swim with them. On occasion, a few of our guest were lucky enough to dive and swim with Whale Sharks and see Humpback Whales breach right next to the boat. No matter what shows up - these water journeys are always fun- you might even get to see an ancient sea turtle!
Career Re-alignment –
Most folks with steady 8-5 jobs and busy weekend agendas find themselves in their late 30’s early 40’s realizing that something is missing in their careers and in their lives in general. Drifting through shopping malls and investing 2-3 hours a night watching the television or internet is not where the answers are. The answers and guidance you search for is in nature. Many people go through several mid life crisis’ prior to making any severe decisions. We have found over the years that a few days up in the canopy climbing around on trees and vines and facing physical struggles and limitations is a good place to start. Plenty of time to learn, listen, and relax as well. There’s a chance you might find a new career direction by immersing yourself in the beauty of the rainforest. When your day is done, sit in the pool, relax in a hammock with a nice cold umbrella drink!
Our Philosophy ….. You need an income, not a job! Jobs are boring and require way too much energy for little reward. Your life’s purpose maybe, or maybe just stronger manifestations and dreams, or a better job than you have now. These are some of the questions you can face head on with a little time up high and immersed in the rainforest.
Waterfall Exploring and Rappeling
Some of Costa Rica’s most spectacular waterfalls are located on the Osa Peninsula. Join us for a 4x4 adventure ½ day up the Rio Agujas or take a 3 day journey to the largest waterfall in Costa Rica. A National Geographic moment not to be missed! The clean water that gushes out from under the canopy amongst cool caves, caverns and the valleys tucked way back in the rainforest. These spots are off the beaten path but very easily accessed. Sleep on small platforms in a cave behind Costa Rica’s tallest waterfall. Immerse yourself in a spiritual baptism under pristine waterfalls of the canopy above.
Osa Conservation Workshops
Spend the majority of your time meeting the movers and shakers in the Osa conservation movement. Learn about Osa’s biggest challenges and meet the people who are fighting to preserve the flora and fauna, become a part of a team that is working to prevent logging and illegal poaching of endangered species. Help collect leatherback Turtle eggs on the beach on a full moon night, and visit indigenous animal rescue centers. This pristine place is destined to becoming a world heritage site, become a part of the movement to conserve our fabulous rainforest and eco-system that surrounds it. Whether you are a writer, photographer, independent film maker, politician or artist - your talents and beliefs about conservation are needed on the Osa!
Struggle and Addiction -
Are you in a stage of recovery from illness, a substance addiction or personal loss? Maybe anxiety, stress or you are dealing with an known forces of the “Ego” that prevents you from feeling Love, Joy & Bliss. Spending a week or two in the rain forest listening to nature might just be what you need right now. The rainforest is very feminine and nurturing and many of the world’s natural remedies to illness are located in the rainforest.
Shamans Journey –
Join our local Shaman each morning after breakfast and journey into the rainforest on a very personal mission to learn about the medicinal qualities of plants, trees, vines and fungi. Our 3 miles of trails through our own private reserve, explore primary and secondary forest. Learn about the medicinal qualities of each species and the health remedies that each plant provides. 70% of all pharmaceuticals come from plants, trees and fungus growing here. Spend the afternoons in our kitchen making your remedies, drinking tea and trying the various healing herbs, fungi and medicines. Many Ethno botanists have stayed with us and find our local Flora fascinating. Be the Shaman !
Weddings & Family Gatherings
Sombra de La Lapa is an exceptional location and choice for your wedding or important family gathering. Surrounded by tropical flowers, monkeys & birds. Truly a spectacular location for your wedding, honeymoon, or family gathering.
Pilgrimages Through our 2 Rainforest Reserves
From Steep Slopes to Easy Flat Trails - you can hike in two of our rainforest reserves. Journey through 2 rainforests and we will introduce you to 100’s of species of trees, vines, orchids, insects, birds & animals. Guaranteed to see Toucans, Monkeys, Parrots, Sloths. The rainforests of The Osa Peninsula are some of the most untouched and serene forests in the world. Learn why the rainforest is the thermostat of the planet and why it is so important to preserve it.
Sea Kayaking Journeys
The gulf located to the East of Sombra de La Lapa is the second deepest Fjord in the world, Join us on a full moon adventure across the gulf at night and experience the solar system and rainforest coastline like never before. Opportunities to explore the mangrove estuaries of the Osa Peninsula are abundant here and just 3 hours north of us are some of Costa Rica’s coolest sea caves. Experience class 3 & 4 kayak journeys below the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean at Ventanas de Osa !
World Class Scuba Diving at Cano Island-
For those who want to see it all – we’ll explore Matapalo Rock and spend 2 days at Cano Island in Drake Bay for exceptional diving and snorkeling. Just the journey getting to Drake Bay by land is in itself an adventure with some of the most spectacular views of the Osa Peninsula from a driving road. These are some of Southern Costa Rica’s best journeys.
Climb Mt. Chirrippo and Volcan Baru –
Each morning you awake at Sombra de la Lapa to the sounds of Titi and Howler Monkeys, Toucans, Parrots and Macaws. Off in the distance and on the horizon are two of Central Americas highest peaks- Mt. Chirripo - 13,650 and Volcan Baru in Panama- 11,800.
Join us for 3 & 5 day journeys up into the cloud forests of Amistad National Park. The only National Park in the world shared by 2 countries (Costa Rica & Panama). See the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean at the same time ! It’s the only place in the world where you can see both and still be standing on earth.
5 Day Adventures Through Corcovado National Park-
Voted the second most bio- diverse area in the world is Corcovado National Park . Home to Jaguars, Tapirs, Wild Pigs, Anteaters and 4 types of monkeys, this 5 day pilgrimage awaits you. Guided and self guided journeys available. It is truly Costa Rica’s best hike !
7-12 day personalized journeys starting at $1995 - $2995. Inquire about your personal journey today ! Contact Rebecca at info@costaricaartretreat.com (USA) 508-714-0622
