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"To all the great folks at Rancho Mastatal:
Thank you so much for all your hospitality and warmth in sharing your beautiful spot here in Mastatal. It was inspiring to see such a community of people doing good work, joyously and part of the community of a place. I am amazed how integrated within this part of Costa Rica your project has become. I've seen a variety of 'development' projects and nowhere have seen this kind of local connection of actual citizenry, within a place. I guess it speaks to the open warmth of Tico people and also to the skills with which you’re able to relate to those around you. It seems like you are masters of facilitation, of drawing on the people of this place and bringing together so many elements to have a place of learning, localization, and community livelihood. Keep up the amazing work! Thanks for the inspiration."
B. Falk
April 2005
"Thank you for being such a great host and facilitation of enlightenment."
Kyle
"What a beautiful space you two have integrated here. To see such motivated people gather and create in such an incredible environment is so inspiring. And on top of that to have the local community be part of it is even better. ….Thank you for following your dreams, thank you for being so true, and thank you for being you."
Jonah
"Perhaps the thing that strikes with me most is the positive, but subtle impact on the community that is all ready evident. Mastatal will never be the same, yet it won't be all that different."
Sharon
"We've had wonderful, interesting, fun and very comfortable (physically and socially) week here at Rancho Mastatal.
C. Alette
"I have learned so much and can't wait to teach others what I have learned."
L. Sanner
"All of you have a unique and special light that shines and warms the world around you."
B. Winslett
"Thank you for a meaningful experience that will no doubt influence the rest of my life. I respect the work and the life you lead here incredibly."
Lisa
"It has really been a pleasure to meet you tow and your friendly hospitality is just unbelievable and warm for sure! We've absolutely felt like we're a part of the family."
Winnie
2002
"Thank you for welcoming me into your home and sharing and teaching your way of life with me. My time here has been both inspiring and educational with thousand minute details I have absorbed over the past four weeks – I only hope I can one day achieve a lifestyle as peaceful and sustainable as yours."
Guest
"Thanks for an incredibly rewarding visit. We appreciate the chance to have been a part of your community."
Cheryl & Brian
2002
"Your vision and spirits bring together people from around the world, but they all share the desire for community, a hope for a better, more peaceful world."
M. Heck
2004