Costa RicaTreehouse - Green Season Invite

Summer in Costa Rica

If you are considering being a guest at our Costa Rica Treehouse, here is a special one-time offer that you may find intriguing.

Have you ever thought of taking a surfing lesson (any level)? What about experiencing a canopy tour (zip-lining) in a tropical forest? Perhaps you would prefer horseback riding along the scenic coast. A body massage? Or simply stepping out and enjoying a dinner at one of several quaint local restaurants close by.

Any of the above, for two persons, maximum total value $100, is compliments of Jeanne and Paul as part of your stay for one or more weeks with the lower rates of Green Season (May – October) 2011 at the treehouse.

Pura Vida!

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 When is the best time of year to go?

Although Costa Rica is a year round destination, November through April is the Dry (or High) Season when most visits occur as this coincides with the Northern Hemisphere winters. Especially in Guanacaste during those months it rarely rains. The balance of the year is the Green Season, during which rains arrive, but the rain is intermittent and often only an hour or two in the afternoon. September and October can both be quite stormy months. Many people actually prefer the Green Season for the lush tropical green vegetation and the un-crowded tranquility.

November and May are transition months so the weather then can be a rainy or sunny mix. In July and August there is a six-week period called veranillo or "Little Summer" which is beautiful.

New Treehouse Roof

We are pleased to let you know that the new roof project at our Treehouse in Costa Rica is now complete. It was decided to replace the old roof with a new heavier gauge steel. Like the previous roof, this one is also green. It has additional overhang in key places for more shade and protection from the sun, without interfering with the spectacular valley, mountain and ocean view. Roof insulation has been added to make the house cooler, and new rain gutters and downspouts added to allow the water to run off better in the Green Season.

Other improvements that have been made in recent history include building a new bodega and laundry facility, a front stone walkway, a nearby carport, a septic system upgrade, fresh teak flooring in the living room, and recent reupholstering of the rattan furniture.

We are indeed fortunate to have had so many of you as guests participating and enjoying this very special forest dwelling as your home base. Thank you kindly for the numerous items generously left behind such as food and wine, spices, variety of kitchen utensils, glasses, quality beach towels, boogie boards, library books, glass vases, exquisite local wooden bowls and trays, a very useful electric inflatable bed, and all the shared photographs and memories of this magical place.

The whole area has somehow managed to maintain its rural charm, laid-back ambiance, and friendly feeling. Much work is being done to protect the environment, nature, and trees. Even with the new and vastly improved paved highway in, the beautiful beaches remain uncrowded, the small quaint restaurants serve excellent food, and the peace and solitude prevails. And thankfully in this area, there remain no high rises, no mega-resorts, no fast food chains, and no traffic.

This past 2010\2011 six month Dry Season (November to May) has continued to provide many fascinating, out-of-the box, and most enjoyable living experiences ever since we acquired this unique, mountainside home six years ago. We appreciate your comments both on our website and in our treehouse guest book and are absolutely delighted to hear that several of you are already planning to return again this coming year.       
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