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Buena rests between the tranquil villages of Aticama and Santa
Cruz, and is a scenic, twenty minute drive from historic
San Blas, Nayaryt. The back country in which we live hosts a
deep creativity and unhindered beauty.
We are surrounded by luscious mango and banana plantations.
The air is sweet and dappled with salt from the sea. |
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Birds, gardens, wind chimes and fountains sing to you with spiritual
beauty from every avenue of Casa Buena
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Our
hacienda style terrace is a perfect place to retreat, relax and
be surrounded in tranquility. |
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World
traveler and professional photographer Dallas is responsible
for beautiful gardens around the house and all the "behind
the scenes" operations that make our retreats run smooth.
A resident of this Mexican coast for nearly 30 years, his love
for this land and sacred space are astonishingly clear! |
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Jane
is your gracious hostess. A working artist, college art instructor,
retreat coordinator and a guide to the magical places near by,
she serves this seaside paradise with the colours of her Spirit’s
palette. Casa Buena’s smallest and greatest treasures
are here, vibrating with life because of her love for Beauty.
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| The
charming terrace wraps around Casa Buena, offering
a view of the rich gardens and sparkling ocean. |
It
invites you to come for yoga, dancing, painting and personal meditation
of all forms. |
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| Out brand new pool inauguration |
Our hacienda outdoor studio |
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| Stretch
out or have a nap in rainbow hammocks which are
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plentiful
at Casa Buena |
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| Dining
and living rooms are specious and colourful |
Sit
inside and enjoy the coolness on a hot day |
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second story of Casa Buena has pleasant sleeping chambers kept
fresh and cool with giant windows which lend natural light to
our fabulous studio space. |
This
is where most of our workshops unfold. |
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| Studio space inside |
Painting around Casa Buena |
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Your
bedroom offers mood lifting colours and story rich
tapestries |
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Spacious
bathrooms with a hot and cold water |
are uniquely decorated with custom mosaics |
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With
three fully functioning kitchens, you can create dazzling .
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meals
with us or on your own |
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healthy food is deliciously prepared with fresh ingredients
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and
always made from scratch |
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surrounding farms and villages as well as local friends, provide
us daily with organic fruits, vegetables & eggs as well as
homemade breads and tortillas. |
When
you are here, you are our family. |
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neighbours’ smiles and acts of love encourage community
building activities everyone benefits from. |
Just
watch! Walking through plazas, beaches and front yards, new friendships
shall surprise you. |
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Our
own home grown Yin/Yang Ebony and Ivory |
Abundance
of shapes, colours and textures...a painting waits everywhere
you look! |
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Lush
colour splashes of vibrant bougainvilleas
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Port town of San Blas is only 20 min away. |
There
you can meet Huichol Indians who come from Sierra Madre Mountains
with their bright beautiful artifacts, honouring the sacred tradition
of storytelling through their art. You can buy them at the local
market. |
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The
local markets unveil a variety of surprises. |
Amaranth
Rose, a delightful local artist, offers handmade hats of a vibrant,
recycled plastic at Aticama’s Market every Sunday morning.
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And
if you happen to be in the right place at the right time... |
you see the most beautiful people in the most colourful outfits |
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Buy
fresh seafood at Miramar, a nearby fishing village. |
Miramar
laundromat? |
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Muchachas
getting ready for a village parade |
Village
La Bajada, the magical and authentic place in the mountains is
only a 10 min drive from Casa Buena |
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Colours,Colours,
Colours.. |
everywhere! |
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| At
the gas station |
San Blas
Plaza |
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| Magnificent
unspoiled beaches are only minutes of walking. |
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At
the mouth of the sea, lies the old marina of San Blas, always
a good subject to paint or photograph. |
Reflections
caught in the sun can draw
you further than it seems. |
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| "La
Tovarra" is an indian word for sweet water; the 8 mile round
trip to the Jungle on a motor boat will take you trough an exotic
tunnel of overhanging mangrove branches, where iguanas and tropical
birds take refuge. |
The
complete tour takes you to the wildlife refuge and crocodile breeding
center. |
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