Creative Journal Writing and Sketching Workshop You need to know: You Are Invited: if you are at least 12, and love nature, drawing, journaling and learning new things if you register with El Remanso before available rooms become filled. The maximum class size is twelve and the workshop may fill quickly, so if you are interested please contact Irene as soon as possible to secure your space. Creative Journal Writing and Sketching Workshop Fees (as of February 2008 ~ subject to change) (Note: fees are for five nights): for one person taking workshop (single occupancy with workshop) $1539 for you and a companion, both taking the workshop and sharing a cabina: (double occupancy with workshop) $1364 each if your companion is not enrolled in the workshop: (double occupancy, one without workshop) $1364 for you, $1014 for your companion This fee includes: your workshop instruction and all art supplies your travel expenses in Costa Rica, transfers between San Jose international and domestic airports, airfare from San Jose to Puerto Jimenez, transportation between Puerto Jimenez and El Remanso Rainforest Lodge your charming, well-appointed cabin with private bath, hot water, electricity provided by a micro-hydroelectric plant, queen and single bed, hammocks and an ocean/forest view from the front porch three delicious meals per day (excellent vegetarian cuisine available), and morning wake-up calls from parrots and howler monkeys hiking, swimming, beachcombing, and other simple pleasures, plus as much wonder and enjoyment as you can pack into your stay. Not included: other exciting adventures (tree climbing, waterfall rappelling, kayaking, horseback riding, etc.) and beverages -- alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available, but not included in the above prices (except for coffee and tea and the smoothie of the day for breakfast. You are responsible for: your round-trip airline tickets, reservations and expenses between your point of origin and San Jose International Airport (SJO), Costa Rica. You may be able to find some good deals by surfing for low-cost tickets and buying early. your arrival at SJO in time to catch the flight to Puerto Jimenez any shots or inoculations required for a visit to Costa Rica your valid, up-to-date passport Things to consider and bring: A thorough discussion of weather, clothing, luggage, special diets, camera gear, etc., is located here. Be sure to read and take notes as you prepare for your trip. Your world will never be the same. Expect a life-transforming experience in this remarkable rainforest kingdom. Located in one of the world's most pristine and biodiverse rainforests, this is not your typical tourist resort. El Remanso considers the protection and well-being of the rainforest to be of paramount importance, and every effort is made to live lightly within its green environs while sharing its wonders with appreciative visitors. You will be changed, too, returning home with the precious journal of your trip preserved in your sketches, drawings, and watercolor pencil paintings ~ and with art and observation skills that will keep your pencil flying for the rest of your life. Questions? For questions about accommodations and non-workshop activities contact El Remanso. For questions about the workshop experience contact Irene All images, graphics, and text on this website COPYRIGHTED © 2008 by Nature Works. All rights reserved worldwide.