Thanks to Enrique Ascanio for this breathgiving photograph.

The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear. Rumi

So happy to welcome several new members to our Chayotevine Community ... sure hope you love the rain! Forecast says will probably have more of the same for the next week at least.

The family of Laurel & John Rockwell have created a fundraiser to be able to move Laurel back to Texas for her long recovery ahead .. here is a link to Laurel's Road to Recovery.

Many of us loss a dear and beautiful friend last week to ALS, Kathleen Sirotkin. Our hearts are with her husband and children, and all who loved her. May she rest in eternal peace. We love & miss you Kathleen!

Marguerite sends heartfilled thanks to all of you who are helping her out. It has been literally a life saver and she is deeply grateful. If anyone has an older working TV they don't use .. it would mean a lot to her. Here's an update from Sheri.

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Please check our Events page for several upcoming events, including this Sunday, with Ed Bernhardt speaking on Tropical Gardening, and another yummy Chocolate Event in Manual Antonio.

July 1st will be a Fundraiser for our Lifeguards at Roca Verde (always a super event) .. and our Chef Memo is planning a Fourth of July party for us all at Rio Plaza - Von Dincklage Prado, San Isidro Central.

For Sale 2001 Toyota 4 Runner

Red, 6 cylinders, manual trans, gas 110,000 miles

$10,000.00

Call 8-344-4297

After June 18th call 8-702-1485

After June 15th can be seen @ Roca Verde

Diana L. Covarelli

"Stuff for Sale" ... more on Stuff page

• Guitars

• RenaWare

• Cello

• Electric Drill

• Toshiba Laptop

• Fans fans@puravidaconnections.com

• Trek mountain bike

• Insignia brand universal laptop power cord and tips. Brand new. Works for a variety of laptops (various tips). $45

• Kala brand - high quality, unique 6 string ukelele. "Kala 6 tenor, gloss mahogany ". Soft case and capo included! Retail (ukelele) $325, asking $145

Amazing home & setting with pool in the mountains not far from Chirripo . Furnished ... ready to move into.

For a well priced, comfy house in the 'campo' of San Vito, please check out this little beauty, just $50,000 now.

Large Quebradas Cabin for sale .. income opportunities

Fully Self-Sufficient Off-Grid Organic Finca/Farm with 2 Homes

Development on 65 acres $399,000

Wonderful new home for sale .. close to town ... click here. MOTIVATED SELLERS JUST REDUCED PRICE.

Newly in: organic Medjool dates, organic maple syrup, nutritional yeast, organic tobacco, organic neem powder, and good supplies of fluoride free toothpastes! Also now carrying delicious Asian salads ... a very satisfying meal.

I'm looking for a piece of land with 200-300 hectares of mostly primary forest, titled if possible, and above 1300 meters. If you know of any details let me know. Thanks have a wonderful day! Kobe Ticon Storay ticon.storay@gmail.com

SAN ISIDRO....PEDRiEGOSITO....PRE-RENTAL ANNOUNCEMENT

A small private cottage with kitchenette and deck will be available for rent on the farm of Noe Andershadt around June 15th. The monthly rent will be in the $260 per month range and includes a reliable internet connection, water, and electric. The cottage is a ten minute drive from downtown San Isidro, next to Finca Amrita and Finca Alba Nueva in Pedregosito. The cottage is a five minute walk from hourly busses to town. If anyone has an interest in an advance look at the cottage which is still being remodeled contact Bill Van Horn via email at Vanhornwm@aol.com

Becca’s Mango Chutney…

Sweet Organic Mangoes and Manzanas Nacionales (Costa Rican Apples) make up the base of this delicious and complex condiment. The addition of Organic Indian Curry Powder, sweet onions, chile dulce, ginger, raisins, apple cider vinegar, organic cane sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon makes for a chutney you can eat straight from the jar. It’s a perfect condiment for any Indian dishes (vegetarian or meat curries especially), a glaze for meat, tofu, or vegetables, and according to one of my customers, it also makes a great vanilla ice cream topping! Definitely something to try if you’d like to brighten up your meal! 100% AWESOME y siempre hecho con amor!

NEW LISTING: 50 hectare farm ... much privacy & views .. just $7,200/hectare. See Lot & Lands page for photos. 7200@puravidaconnections.com

Happy to again have an amazing Arnica salve ... perfect to stop bumps & bruising & swelling ... as well as an all natural Tea Tree Shampoo.

If you haven't tried the best all natural detergent available .. please do. BioSoap is very concentrated and very effective for clothes, floors, walls, whatever! With tropical scent, lemon or no scent. We also carry Bio-Disinfectante ... lemon or natural smell ... excellent product.

Just in: Natural Loofahs with seeds ... can enjoy and then plant your own.

Very happy to have amazing, organic turmeric available in many forms ... we have the root and powdered forms and one left in capsules.

Happy to offer now organic Coconut Aminos, large & small, and Teriyaki or Garlic. Healthy & delicious! Also organic Coconut Nectar & Coconut Flour.

Excited to offer Organic Medjool Dates ... limited offering and beyond delicious.

Just in: Organic Black Kalamata Olives!

Turkey Tail Extract can be magical ... please click here to read of all the benefits. We are so fortunate to have a good supply at this time.

Stop by to sample our Vegan Flaxers, truly delicious and satisfying and come enjoy a Sampler with our amazing Ginger Kombucha.

Visit KapiBlu and enjoy cold & hot drinks that are amazing ... great meals & comfy atmosphere too. I just tried their Iced Chai & it was fabulous.

Remember to visit Urban Farm restaurant in town for their delicious breakfast & lunch menus. They are also adding new dishes and have a beautiful consciousness with their food.

Happy to have this week: Nutritional Yeast, Grapeseed Extract, Fluoride Free Toothpastes, Blackberry Cobbler, Nag Champa Incense, dental floss ... great repellents ... Sacha Inchi Seeds ... Also red & red/white quinoa ... delicious protein substitute for rice.

• Blackberry Vinaigrette ... super on salads & more!

• Asian take away salads

• Organic Medjool dates

• Organic Eggs

• Nutritional Yeast

• Delicious Dates!

• Organic Extra Virgen Olive Oil

• Organic Kalamata Black Olives

• Organic Lemon & Peppermint Extracts

• Organic Yuca Flour & Banana Flour & Corn Flour

• Tea Tree Oils

• Organic Turmeric Extract

• Patchouli Oil

• Clove Oil

Sauerkraut is one of the best foods for your tummy ... we are so fortunate to have Rosita's Organic Kraut ... so delicious & great for your digestion and general health.

The shitake mushrooms are extraordinary and quite magical .. click here to read about their many benefits.

Moringa: One Of The World’s Most Abundant Sources of Vitamins And Minerals We are fortunate to have local, organic Moringa here in our area now ... I've been learning more about it's benefits and the amazing energy the seeds and leaves give ... and the healing qualities of the Oil. Trees also available ... all @ Colibri's Corner

Come enjoy a sticky yummy Cinnamon Roll made with real butter!

We have mangosteen "matas" & anona matas or baby trees at Colibri's Corner. If you want larger quantities .. let me know.trees@puravidaconnections.com

At Colibri's Corner this week:

• Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract

• Turmeric Extract & Roots & Capsules

• Organic Coconut Aminos ...Traditional

• Fresh Trout / Smoked Trout

• Sacha Inchi Nuts

• Palo Santo

• Hombre Grande

• Mariola Honey ... excellent for eye & ear infections

• Hot & Sweet Mustard

• Organic Vanilla Beans

• All Organic Corn Chips ... yellow

• Raw Honey

• Local Organic White Rice Organic Teas

• Stevia in Powder & Liquid

• Organic Dried Mangos / Bananas

• Coconut Secret Amino Acids This sap is very low glycemic, an abundant source of 17 amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and has a nearly neutral pH.

• Organic Sauerkraut

• Vegan Pesto & Vegan Raw Cookies

• Becca's Amazing Hot Hot Sauces

We also have now:

• Crunchy Spirulina

• Peppermint Oil

• Lavender Oil

• Clove Oil

• Ylang Ylang Oil

• Frankincense

• Organic sauerkraut

• Goat cheeses

• Swiss Cheese

• Mozzarelli Cheese

• Fresh & Smoked Trout

• Nutritional Yeast

• Diatomaceous Earth

• Epsom Salts

• Moringa Seeds & Leaves

• Organic Black Strap Molasses

• International Phone Cards

• Cactus Juice & other Natural Bug Repellents

• Sticky, Yummy Dates

• Costa Rican Macadamias

• Integral Oats

For anyone with pain from spots injuries, muscle spasms, fibromyalgia, arthritis, sciatic, please check this link. We are very fortunate to have this high quality Magnesium Oil now available. Also works great as an all natural deodorant!

International Phone Cards available for major savings. phonecard@puravidaconnections.com

We appreciate pre-orders & can ship throughout Costa Rica.

Pura Vida Blessings to all

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