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Eco-Spa, on the cheap

When I first entered business school, I intended to concentrate in eco-tourism. See, I had this business plan for an Eco-Ranch, and I concocted the whole notion while in Ireland running an equestrian center, feeling so good to be using my body again and getting my hands dirty, after 4 years in NYC startups / 70-hour-office-job-weeks.

Therefore, once in grad school in DC, I networked in with all the eco-tourism players that be, and before I knew it, I was off to an eco-lodge in Costa Rica to consult.

Now, did this place offer massage, water with cucumbers, or pedicures? Absolutely not. But did my body-mind-spirit feel amazing after returning? Absolutely.

My butt was massaged with the amazing horse back ride, my arms were massaged with white water rapids, my legs by climbing trees on a pulley, my spirit soured through the trees on a zip line, my soul melted with the squirrel that had breakfast on my shoulder each morning, and my mind was calmed with the crazy hospitality of our host.

If you want to visit Selva Bananito, let me know, and I will ask the owner to get you all set up. (Here are the full set of photos.)

Off to dream of foreign lands and warm weather.. Jen

Posted by: jboulden on 03/29/2006
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KimPatrica Lee  on March 30, 2006 at 12:19 PM 1
Eco-spa ha, ha! Wish I could afford something like that. Still it would be a DREAM vacation. Ha, Ha. Off to wash my hair with paraben free shampoo- My eco spa.
Dream Big  on April 12, 2006 at 06:20 PM 2
If you want to dream big about an eco-adventure, think about Whitepod Eco Camp in Villars, Switzerland (www.whitepod.com). It's about $500 per night, all inclusive, but it comes with 120km of ski runs. Guests sleep in two person pods with a wood burning stove but no running water or electricity. Oil burning lamps and flasks of water are the alternatives. Not exactly a place for pampering, but gorgeous nonetheless.
KB  on May 01, 2007 at 08:44 PM 3
There is an awesome GREEN Medi Spa in Falls Church VA that only uses all organic and chemical free products. The owner has put her heart into everything. Check it out www.dermahaircare.com KB
Ray  on May 01, 2007 at 08:48 PM 4
I go to Derma Hair Care to get my lasers done. Honi, the owner, is very passionate about her work. They 've brought the best Organic products in their salon. The tea they serve for clients is even Organic. Here is their site: www.dermahaircare.com Ray
mary  on July 22, 2007 at 09:21 PM 5
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Martin Lean  on September 07, 2007 at 10:26 AM 6
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Jenny Bills  on September 07, 2007 at 10:29 AM 7
Thanks www.jkparadise.com. We had a great time at Indigo Bay Island Resort & Spa is located o­n the west side of Bazaruto Island in a protected bay. Bazaruto Island is o­ne of five principal islands in the Bazaruto Archipelago, which lies just 30 kilometres off the coast of Vilanculos in Inhambane Province, Mozambique. It is the largest of all the islands, approximately 37 kilometres long and up to 7 kilometres wide. Bazaruto Island is part of the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park, o­ne of the largest conservation areas in the Indian Ocean.
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Akina Nakamori  on September 07, 2007 at 10:37 AM 10
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