10 nights in Costa Rica - Artists Self-Expression Retreat, art and body movement as self nourishment plus puppetry and parade

With David Franklin Smythe, Justine Adelaide Smythe, Monica-Jean Adelaide Smythe and Alexander Steller

Package Dates

Address: Montezuma, Puntarenas Province, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Contact: Justine Smythe
smythehouse@gmail.com
1-845-532-5565

  • $1,500.00 – Costa Rica Artists Retreat - Creativity Bootcamp

Have you been putting off taking time for your art? Need a creativity jump-start? Come to Casa Bellavista and reconnect with your creativity and well-being. Includes 10 nights and 11 days in a private cabin, two meals per day, pick up and drop off at the local airport in Cobano, daily housekeeping, laundry service, concierge service, and more. We will explore art modalities, make puppets, dance, and have a town parade, and engage in self-expression and self-nourishment through art and body movement.

Why Taking Time for Art Inspires Creativity and Leads to Success and Happiness

Art has been a fundamental part of human expression for thousands of years. From ancient cave paintings to modern-day masterpieces, art has the power to inspire, challenge, and transform. But art is not just reserved for the great masters; it can also be a powerful tool for inspiring creativity and promoting success and happiness in everyday life. Here’s why taking time for art can be so beneficial:

1. Art inspires creativity
Art is all about creativity. It allows us to explore new ideas, experiment with different techniques, and express ourselves in unique and meaningful ways. Taking time for art can inspire creativity across all aspects of life, from problem-solving at work to discovering new hobbies and interests.

2. Art promotes mindfulness
Creating art requires focus, concentration, and attention to detail. This can help promote mindfulness, which is the practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment. Mindfulness has been shown to have numerous mental health benefits, including reduced anxiety and depression.

3. Art helps build confidence
Creating art can be a challenging and rewarding experience. It requires taking risks, making mistakes, and learning from failures. Over time, this can help build confidence and resilience, which are important traits for success in all areas of life.

4. Art encourages self-expression
Art is a powerful tool for self-expression. It allows us to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and experiences in ways that words alone cannot. This can be incredibly empowering and can help promote a sense of authenticity and personal fulfillment.

5. Art leads to happiness
Creating art is a joyful and fulfilling experience. It can provide a sense of accomplishment, purpose, and meaning. Studies have shown that engaging in creative activities can help promote happiness and reduce stress.

In conclusion, taking time for art is not just a hobby or pastime; it can be a powerful tool for promoting creativity, success, and happiness in all aspects of life. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, taking time to explore your creative side can have a profound impact on your well-being and overall quality of life. So, why not pick up a paintbrush, grab a sketchbook, or try your hand at a new craft today? You may be surprised at how much it can inspire and transform you.

About the Leaders

David Franklin Smythe

David did culinary apprenticeship in classically organized kitchens with European chefs while in high school near Lake George NY. His first chef’s position was 2 years at ‘The Good Karma Café’, a macrobiotic restaurant in San Francisco. His experience includes working as executive chef at hotels, country clubs and restaurants for 15 years then 30 […]

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Justine Adelaide Smythe

Justine graduated with a high honors baccalaureate degree from the Culinary Institute of America and from Cornell with an MBA in hotel and restaurant administration. Ms. Smythe has owned, operated and worked in numerous restaurants including her NY Times critically acclaimed ‘Oasis Café’, the ‘Nikko-Essex House Hotel’, ‘Tavern on the Green Restaurant’ and ‘World Yacht’ […]

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Monica-Jean Adelaide Smythe

Monica-Jean studies performance art and acting as well as working and performing with Shauna Kanter, owner of ‘Voice Theatre’ a live-action and improv theater company in Kingston, NY, and with Patrick Wadden, owner of ‘Arm of the Sea Theater’ a larger-than-life ecologically themed handmade puppet theater at the ‘tidewater center’ in Saugerties, NY. MJ also […]

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Alexander Steller

presidente at Costa Rica Land and Houses Studied Ciencia económica at Universidad de Costa Rica Went to Liceo de Atenas Lives in Montezuma, Costa Rica From Cóbano, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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