Mauser EcoHouse
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The Mauser EcoHouse Artist Residency, established by the Mauser Harmony with Nature Foundation in 2019, is located in the remote tropical mountains of Costa Rica. The residency offers private and shared studios, set in a Spanish-style villa that promotes an eco-friendly and health-conscious lifestyle. Artists from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to explore and create amidst one of the most biodiverse environments on the planet. The residency emphasizes sustainable living, with a focus on permaculture and the use of natural materials found on-site. Accommodations include options for private or shared rooms, with vegetarian meals provided to foster communal engagement. Artists have access to a large communal studio and an outdoor veranda for plein air activities, ensuring a variety of working environments. The program supports deep reflection and intensive creative work, free from the distractions of daily life, making it an ideal retreat for artists committed to environmental conservation and creative exploration. The residency operates year-round and welcomes applications from international artists, offering a unique opportunity to experience 'Pura Vida' – the pure life of Costa Rica.
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I would not recommend anyone go to this retreat. There is literally nothing there but a big house. Food is only occasionally provided. It is impossible to leave the place without someone driving you. The woman who ran the place when I was there 3 years ago was going through mania while we were there and talked so fast and erratically that it was impossible to understand her. I had planned to spend a month but cut it back to 2 weeks. The driver who picked us up at the airport would not leave and intruded on the residency staying several days for no reason. This place is to be avoided.
- Room in a shared house with semi-volunteer meal prep - Very isolated location in the mountains, VERY HOT (February), no air conditioning or pool, made it difficult to focus - Great group of fellow artists but extremely chatty/social, poor noise separation, no private studios (just tables set up here and there in communal spaces) - This "residency" is more like a holiday
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