Brinson Leigh Kresge
Registration
To register:
- Print and fill out the registration form and paperwork
(printed forms are available at Ashtanga Yoga Richmond)
- Leave your registration and deposit in the Costa Rica Retreat folder at Ashtanga Yoga Richmond or alternatively email Leigh about mailing them directly to her.
- Email Leigh to let her know you have registered.
- Get excited!
Additional Information
- Deposit: $ 450
This non-refundable deposit is due upon registration.
- Registration Deadline: April 23, 2019 (Extended to May 23)
* If places are still available, registration will stay open
- Full Payment must be received by April 23, 2019 (Extended to May 23)
* For Registration after 4/23 - payment is due in-full upon registration.
- Cancellation Policy: $500 of the payment is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- If we can fill your spot, the remaining portion of the full payment may be refundable up until the final payment deadline (5/23)
- In the case of extenuating circumstance that occur after the final payment deadline, if we can fill your spot, 50% of the remaining portion of your payment will be refunded up until 30 days prior to the retreat
- There are no refunds 30 days up to the retreat (5/23). No exceptions.
Paying it forward:
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Consider contributing to another student attending through a scholarship donation. If interested please mark accordingly in the Financial Assistance section of the Registration Form.
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$25 of the registration fee for non-discounted retreat packages will be donated to the Richmond non-profit Art180, where funds will go to providing free art lessons to Richmond youth in challenging circumstances. If you would like to learn more about Art180 and their mission visit:
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If you would like to further contribute, make a donation under the Financial Aid section of the Registration Form or directly on their website.
Financial Assistance Options:
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To apply for a partial scholarship, please email Leigh directly and mark accordingly in the Financial Assistance section of the registration form.
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Scholarship will be awarded on an as needed basis as long as there are funds available. Scholarship recipients will have shared room accommodations.
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To apply for the work-study position, please email Leigh directly and mark accordingly in the Financial Assistance section of the registration form.
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A work-study position means part of your retreat package is paid for in exchange for performing specific duties before and during the retreat. Work-study recipients will have shared room accommodations.
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Getting there:
Flights to Costa Rica:
- If looking for cheap flights, make sure to search flights from DC airports. Durham NC (RDU) flights are often direct and can be cheaper.
- US nationals do not require an entry visa to Costa Rica. However, they must have a current valid passport and a return ticket to exit Costa Rica within 90 days. (Either to return to your country or to go to another country). US passport must be valid for a minimum of one day from the day you enter Costa Rica.
Getting to Samara Beach:
- Cars or vans can be arranged for transport from San Jose Airport (SJO) which is about 4.5 hours by car or Liberia Airport (LIR), about 2 hours by car. The fees depend on number of passengers.
- There are buses that leave from SJO to Samara, which leave at 12pm or 5pm daily for $9 and take around 5 hours. Call and reserve a day in advance. If you are depending on this as transport check closer to departure to make sure times haven’t changed.
Once at Samara:
- You can rent bikes, a golf cart, or a quad for your stay.