The Beauty of Nature

A lovely little friend visits us.

The Gorgeous sunset! What a view!

Some of the beauty that surrounds us here at Barclay Heights Bed and Breakfast.


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Family and Horses - love and skill building

Our family enjoys horseback riding lessons twice per week at Green Heron Farm with the wonderful Roberta and her right hand Mecca. Not only are we having fun and learning valuable skills, but it is quality family time together. Bonding with each other an with the lovely and beautiful horses too...

With love, Justine

Life long friendship promotes longevity and satisfied the soul

Forming longstanding friendships and family bonds foster longevity according to National Geographic and the study on the few. It remarkable Blue Zone Regions around the world where the local populations tend to live longer happier lives. 

Here is a photo of my daughter and her good friend, they have been close friends for half of their lives and this friendship obviously nourishes her spirit immensely.. Have you called a loved one or made a date with a friend recently? Why not pick up the phone and make a date today.

Love, Justine Smythe

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Spirit Healing Wellness Retreats Costa Rica with Suzy Meszoly and Susun ...

Here is a 30 minute interview with Suzy Meszoly and Susun Weed for your listening pleasure. Pura Vida and to your health! love, Justine

Life on Planet Earth and a view of the supermoon before eclipse Sept 27 2015

we live in on a planet filled with beauty and wonderful sights, sounds, tastes, and smells all around us. We are truely blessed on planet earth. Gaia. Every day is a miracle. On a clear night we can look to the sky and see the stars of which we are made, and we watch the cycles of the moon...here is a photo of the super moon taken in the field across from our home in upstate NY, just an hour before the eclipse, on September 27. So far away, but with a good camera feels like you could be the little prince on the moon...enjoy today and blessings to you.
Sincerely,
Justine Smythe
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Southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula Costa Rica - Phone book & guide Zoom

My favorite publication focusing on the Southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula is without question Nicoya Zoom a glossy bi-annual print magazine that is free and available in most hotels and tourist locations, includes great articles, an invaluable phone book, and also very useful advertisments..
Zoom has my vote as best publication all around.. Covers the following townships: Cobano, Cabuya, Montezuma, Mal Pais & Sta. Teresa, Paquera, Tambor, Delicias, Manzanillo, San Isidro

Pura Vida, Justine Smythe www.bellavistamontezuma.com

Nine Core Principles of Longevity

According to National Geographic and author Dan Buettner, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is one of the few blue zones on the planet where people live longer, happier lives..

when looking for a retirement home, we decided living a longer happier life sounded good, so we invested in a home and retreat center in one of the few blue zones and began to embrace the blue zone principles. there are nine core principles that people in blue zones live by:

1) Move naturally
2) Cut calories by 20 percent
3) Plant-based diet
4) Drink red wine
5) Plan de Vida: determine your life purpose
6) Down shift -- take time to relieve stress
7) Belong / participate in a spiritual community
8) Put loved ones first / make family a priority
9) Pick the right tribe, the people around you influence your health

Come to visit us at Casa Bellavista to enbrace these principles and create lasting habits you can bring back with you when you return to your own home.

Pura vida,
Justine Smythe
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WELLNESS RETREATS

January 11-18, 2016-
Reclaim Your Health Wellness Adventure
with Susun Weed

January 19-26, 2016
Divine Love Spiritual Intensive
with Suzy Meszoly
February 15-21, 2016- 
Qigong Exercise and Meditation Retreatwith Paul Bloom

retreats are limited to 8-12 participants...

Surrounded by lush jungles, with panoramic mountain and ocean views, Casa Bellavista was chosen for its ideal location for wellness retreats. As you sit by the spa pool, watching the grazing arabian horses, you will find deep peace and relaxation, tropical birds and howler monkeys call this home and you will too. Come to visit for a few days, a week, or longer... register for a retreat for complete nourishment and revitalization of your spirit.