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Greetings!
AmaTierra is ringing in the new year with new vacation packages (check out Happy Healthy
Holiday!) and a new menu of wellness services which include Abdominal Qi
Massage, Lymphatic massage and Coconut/Citrus exfoliations!
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In
this issue:
- New
Additions
- Coming
Events
- AmaTierra
Happenings
- A
New Book!
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In 2007 we
will also offer some very exciting workshops and retreats to enhance your
health and your life. Learn something new and have a great vacation at the
same time! View our coming events.
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New Additions
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It’s Spring at AmaTierra, the best time of the year
for birdwatching. The parrots, mot-mots, and toucans are nesting;
trees are blossoming orange and yellow; and Jorge’s horse Alma
recently gave birth to Corazon, a coffee-colored colt—healthy and
strong. Now AmaTierra is complete with Heart and Soul (Corazon y
Alma). |
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Presenting: Corazon! | |
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Speaking of horses, new horseback tours are
now available. Ride to the private rushing waterfall, or to
Wilberth’s very own farm, with breathtaking views of the
mountains and sea. |
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"I have never had an experience like this on a
horse before! It was exhilarating and the views just kept getting
better around every curve!"
Kristen
O'Connell, AmaTierra guest, November 2006.
| The Tilapia are growing in the pond, and the construction of our
permanent organic greenhouse is underway. More and more AmaTierra is
becoming green and sustainable, working toward our Costa Rican Certificate
of Sustainable Tourism.
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Coming Events
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Yoga Retreat Week April 21-28: 7 nights in all - 5 days at
AmaTierra, 2 nights at the Beach - yoga and adventure! Find out more...
Food as Medicine May 6-11: Join herbalist, author and educator
Candis Cantin for a 5-day workshop introducing concepts of Ayurvedic
medicine, including the 6 flavors, to enhance vitality and balance your
health and digestion. Students of herbal medicine as well as those
interested in herbs and nutritional cooking will love this seminar! Find out more...
Qigong & Tai Chi Workshop June 2-7 or 9-14: Join Master
Teacher Sifu Charles F (Fran) Farrell in this 5 day world class workshop
which will also give you opportunities to explore Costa Rica.
Release & Clear Old Patterns & Beliefs June 16-21:
Integrative Psychotherapist Becca Howard uses state of the art
techniques including the LIFE system, EMDR and EFT (Emotional Freedom
Technique) to rapidly release old, negative beliefs about your Self.
Experience profound healing and acquire new tools to manage anxiety, fear,
stress and depression.
Sound Immersion Workshop: Sound Therapist and lecturer Tryshe
Dehvney leads this interactive workshop to help you use your own voice to
stay healthy and align your Chakras. Experience transformative Quartz
singing bowls in group toning sessions.
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AmaTierra Happenings
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Oscar Arias, El Presidente de
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Costa Rican President, Oscar Arias, visited nearby
Cangreja National Park to celebrate new efforts toward environmental
conservation. AmaTierra owners were invited and had the pleasure of
hiking and sharing lunch with the President. |
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Pianist Manuel Obregon visits
AmaTierra | |
Manuel Obregon, celebrated pianist and
president of the Costa Rican record label Papaya Music, spent a
night with us and graced Jill’s piano with classical pieces from
Latin America—a real treat. |
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Produce, picked ripe and sold
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Detox, de-stress, and
rejuvenate after the holidays! AmaTierra will customize a program
for you to start your healthy new year in the right direction.
Anything from mild detox with healthy fruits, juices, herb teas and
veggies to more serious fasting. |
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Medicinal Pichichio
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"Pichichio" (Solanum mamosum)
fruits, member of the Tomato family, are toxic but when made into an
alcohol extract the vapors are sniffed to overcome sinus infections.
Indigenous peoples and Costa Ricans swear by it. We're
experimenting, as the fruits are almost ripe at AmaTierra.
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A New Book! |
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AmaTierra supporter and visionary Linda Drew shares her personal
journey and adventures around the world. She reveals universal themes of
courage and the ability to trust. This book is about sharing and strength
to stand alone. She has the ability to distill her experiences into
poetic, profound descriptions. Linda designed and built the first
permitted mud & straw house (solar, off the grid) in northern
California. A delightful read!
To order Pack a Peanut Butter Sandwich contact Lindrew13@hotmail.com 
Jan 26-28 San Pablo’s annual fiesta, with “tope” Spanish dancing
horses (“Tope”), bull riding, & “typical” food.
March 2-11: Santiago de Puriscal’s Tope Festival: “Fiestas
Civicas Puriscal 2007”
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New Years Eve at AmaTierra
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The Jazz Trio with Jill (singing)
and Brian (on clarinet)
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New Years Party |
AmaTierra Staff Holiday
party | We
wish you moments of laughter, peace of mind, supportive friends, abundance
and good health for 2007 and always.
Hope to see you in Costa Rica this year!
Bob & Jill &
Partners & Staff at AmaTierra 
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