Caminata 2016
Our annual “Caminata” (walkathon) returned to an old favorite this year – 11km up to the San Gerardo overlook, with views of Arenal volcano and lake. Evidently this was a popular decision, as we enjoyed an increase in participation and sponsorships. Student...
Monteverde Day – 65th Anniversary!
In his final week, Wolf Guindon steeled his legendary reserve and came to the 65th celebration of the founding of Monteverde. Amongst the trees and gardens of the Trostle land, we all enjoyed the usual potluck and multi-generational games, including a rediscovery of...
Wolf Guindon: 1930-2016
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Wilford Guindon, better known to all as Wolf, at the age of 85. His last days were spent surrounded by his loving family and friends in his home in Monteverde. Wolf and his wife Lucky were part of the...
Solidarity in Silence
“My name is Camila. I am ending the silence by not speaking the whole day.” Asking teenagers to be quiet for a whole day, in solidarity with LGBTQ students and other marginalized people around the world, was their idea. Students wanted to once...
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