Details: 

We offer language classes for adults with a team of native, professional teachers that will help improve your language skills.

Entry level: Beginner to intermediate

Tuition Fee: 15,000 colones per month

Scholarships: 
We offer scholarships and sliding scale payment. For more information contact us at info@mangrovesociety.org. To register, you can email, call or send a whatsapp message to +506-8532-2315

About the course

Impressions

Adults have a lot of fun learning languages together – because games are not only for children!

Learning Objectives

• Experience English accents from around the globe to better communicate in our international setting
• Improve your skills in all aspects of language: reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• Interact with others while learning practical language to boost confidence in speaking with others
• Have fun and learn in a dynamic way that allows you to internalize the English language and use it practically

Contact Us

 If you have questions about our weekly classes and intensive courses, please contact us!
 info@mangrovesociety.org

We look forward to welcoming you here at Mangrove Society!

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Details: 

In our on-site dome and our green areas, we offer a variety of movement classes.
Age ranges: youth to adult

Tuition Fee: Depends on workshop or course

Scholarships: 
We offer scholarships and sliding scale payments. For more information contact us at info@mangrovesociety.org

About these courses

Impressions

Use our unique space in a green environment to build strength, stamina, and have fun while moving.

Learning Objectives

• The objectives vary depending on each specific course.
• Use your body in different ways with a beautiful natural backdrop.
• Keep active and young at heart by working the body and the mind
• Meet new people and make meaningful connections

Contact Us

 If you have questions about the workshop, please contact us!
 info@mangrovesociety.org

We look forward to welcoming you here at Mangrove Society!

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Details: 

Our camps integrate science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) to foster determination, a growth mindset, critical thinking and inquiry.
Minimum age: xx

Tuition Fee: xxx
%xx discount TBD

Scholarships: 
We offer scholarships. For more information contact us.

About the course

Impressions

The children have lots of fun while learning new skills during this intercultural program.

Learning Objectives

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Contact Us

 If you have questions about the workshop, please contact us!
 info@mangrovesociety.org

We look forward to welcoming you here at the Mangrove Society!

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Details: 

We help your children learn English in an experimental and playful environment, yet guarantee progress.
Minimum age: xx
Entry level: xx

Tuition Fee: xxx
%xx discount for second or more children

Scholarships: 
We offer scholarships. For more information contact us.

About the course

Impressions

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Learning Objectives

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Contact Us

 If you have questions about the workshop, please contact us!
 info@mangrovesociety.org

We look forward to welcoming you here at Mangrove Society!

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Book your spot: 

Workshops fill up quickly. Take advantage of the ‘early bird discount’ and book a deposit to secure your spot. 
If you have any questions please email: info@mangrovesociety.org

Secure your spot with a $400 deposit and pay the balance later or pay the full tuition now.
Tuition Fee: $890
%15 discount for a couple or a group

SAVE NOW: 
Save $100 with early registration. Early registration ends 30 days before the workshop starts

Learn hands-on skills to build on your terms. 

The Location Around

Workshops will bring you to a beautiful location, surround you with incredible people and help you on your way to building your own dome. Not to mention, that you will come away with a network of people who will support your project. 

Workshop Learning Objectives

• Learn our methods for building a geodesic dome, strong and durable against the forces of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
• Work in a friendly and respectful team setting to co-create under the guidance of our instructors
• Build extensions like doors and windows, connections for several domes
• No unique tools – Math is an amazing tool that you can use yourself at home – almost all the rest is a hammer and a drill.
• Understand the amazing idea behind triangles and unleash your imagination, a sphere is just the beginning
• Cover and airflow design for warm and cold weather
• Build a chimney for airflow and natural exhaust
• “Classroom” exercises and discussions
• Topics: Foundation pouring, assembly, skylight ideas, window installation, door and door jam construction & installation
• Apply reinforcement

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*Please Note: During this 10-day (hands-on) workshop, we will build a basic dome structure. Instruction includes the fundamentals of cutting, colour-coding, hammering, drilling and structural assembling of the dome but does not include plumbing, electrical or finishing installations. We will do our best as a team to complete the geodesic dome during the workshop; however, we do not guarantee completion. Unexpected obstacles such as adverse weather conditions, for example, may affect our progress and prevent the dome’s full completion. ​

Workshop Schedule

Lodging  and Meal Plan Options

Accommodations:

***If you decide to stay off-site, it is important to take into consideration the daily transportation costs from your lodging to our site.

Meal Plan:

If you are staying on-site, you have your own kitchen. we can provide a local farmer’s fruits and veggies box that includes whole grain rice, lentils, flour and eggs which will last you the whole week – $76
also includes spinach, pineapple, plantains, bananas, garlic, yuca, sweet potatoes, carrots and green onions. plus herbs from our food forest garden.

Transportation Options 

• Rental cars (parking will be available on the property)
• Shuttle service from and to the San Jose International Airport (~5-hour drive with a ferry trip)*
• Shuttle service from and to Liberia International Airport (~4 hours drive)*
• A national flight from the International Airport to Tambor or Santa Teresa local Airport (~25 minutes flight) followed by a taxi to our location
• please check out the guidebook on how to get here: guidebook transportation

*The price will vary depending on how many people are on your shuttle

Cancellation Policy

• Those cancelling more than 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop will receive a full tuition refund, minus an 11% processing and administration fee.
• Those cancelling 2 – 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop will receive a half tuition refund, minus an 11% processing and administration fee.
• No refunds for cancellation requests made less than 2 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop
• If the workshop has to be cancelled for any reason, you will receive an immediate full refund.

Contact Us

 If you have questions about the workshop, please contact us!
 info@mangrovesociety.org

We look forward to building with you!

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USO CULINARIO

El color es rosado, amarillo y con tintes verdosos. Su dulzor es también medio y es muy usada para acompañamientos en recetas saladas en general, además de en ensaladas

USO MEDICINAL

Es considerada un tónico para el hígado y el cerebro. La preparación de la fruta en infusiones es utilizada como un diurético. Las flores preparadas con azúcar disminuye la fiebre. Las semillas se utilizan para la disentería, el catarro y la diarrea

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culinary use

The color is pink, yellow and with greenish tints. Its sweetness is also medium and is widely used as an accompaniment to savory recipes in general, as well as in salads.

Medicinal use

It is considered a tonic for the liver and brain. The preparation of the fruit in infusions is used as a diuretic. The flowers prepared with sugar reduces fever. The seeds are used for dysentery, catarrh and diarrhea.

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USO CULINARIO

Las semillas de chía se pueden moler para hacer harina, presionar para obtener aceite e incluso se pueden mezclar con agua y convertirlas en una bebida. La harina hecha con estas semillas se puede utilizar para hacer pasteles o papillas. El aceite de semillas de chía para hacer vinagretas para ensaladas o espolvorearlo sobre pan.

USO MEDICINAL

La chía se revela como un gran recurso de herbolario para combatir el colesterol alto y para prevenir las infecciones. Se comporta como antiinflamatoria, hipolipemiante, hipotensiva, tónico cardíaco, antioxidante, laxante, demulcente, digestiva, depurativa, vitamínica y remineralizante.

Otra info

Nutrientes: Proteina, Carbohidratos, Fibra

Origen: Central y Sur America

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culinary use

Chia seeds can be ground to make flour, pressed to obtain oil and can even be mixed with water and made into a drink. Flour made from these seeds can be used to make cakes or porridges. Chia seed oil can be used to make vinaigrettes for salads or sprinkled on bread.

Medicinal use

Chia is a great herbal remedy to combat high cholesterol and to prevent infections. It behaves as anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, hypotensive, cardiac tonic, antioxidant, laxative, demulcent, digestive, depurative, vitamin and remineralizing.

Other info

Nutrients: Protein, Carbs, Fiber

Origin: Central and South America

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Otros nombres: Myrtle Brasileño, ñangapiri

uso culinario

Sus frutos se comen directamente del árbol o en forma de conserva, mermelada, ensalada, pulpa de fruta fresca y en ensaladas, jugos, helados, jaleas y mermeladas. Y también producen un licor agradable al macerarlo con alcohol

uso Medicinal

Ayuda a mejorar la diabetes, la hipertension y trastornos gastrointestinales. Por otra parte, también se le atribuyen propiedades antivirales, antifúngicas, antitumorales y antiinflamatorias. Además, en los últimos tiempos se le han encontrado propiedades cosméticas, que pueden serte de gran ayuda para el cuidado de la piel y del cabello

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