We are so excited to host you 

Here is a list of things you really should bring:

Groups/Guests:

• Tall socks
• Sandals
• Bathing suit
• Towels & Sarong
• Biodegradable shampoo, soap, etc.
• Band-aids
• Medical supplies
• All-natural bug repellent ( All Terrain, Herbal Armor)
• Light weight, long-sleeved shirts and pants
• T-shirts and shorts
• Rain coats with hoods
• Headlamps and flashlights
• Yoga Mat
• Rubber Boots
• We highly recommend bringing tea tree oil and lavender essential oil – it solves a variety of jungle issues
• Mosquito Net (preferably “no-seem” ) – optional
• Gardening/Work gloves (optional)

Useful things, but not absolutely necessary:

• Plastic bags to keep clothes and electronics dry
• Rechargeable batteries and charger
• Snorkel mask and fins
• Ipod speakers
• Beach towel
• Books (donations always welcome)
• Mp3 players / ipods
• Musical instruments!
• Cameras / camera chargers
• Hammock
• Travel Mug and Water Bottle
• Sketch book & art supplies

And last, but not least: bring a good attitude, enthusiasm, and an open heart!

Here is the retreat WISH LIST, if you feel inclined and oh so generous:

• Seeds (plants that will grow in the tropics)
• Dr. Bronner’s and other green cleaning products (Simple Green cleaner)
• Coffee mugs
• Organic nuts (almonds, pecans, pistachios, etc) and nut butters
• Tupperware with lids
• Lighters
• Natural candles
• Headlamps and flashlights
• Medical supplies
• Tea tree oil
• Lavender oil
• Natural medicines (Chinese medicines, ayurvedic medicines, etc.)
• Natural bug repellent
• Mosquito coils
• Mosquito nets for beds
• Books – about permaculture/sustainable agriculture, solar power systems, learning Spanish, a good fiction, alternative medicine, plant identification, etc.
• Art supplies
  • contact paper!!
  • scissors
  • sharpies
  • paint brushes!
  • paint
  • hemp string
  • beads for jewelry
• Tall socks
• Scrap material for sewing
• Ziploc bags
• Your favorite aged cheese (seriously people will love you)
• Musical instruments – anything from guitars to drums! We are sadly lacking in musical instruments, especially drums, ’round here.
• Guitar strings and picks
• Drum heads
• SPEAKERS FOR AN IPOD

Please contact Matthew with your flight details