Life: Simplified

Seize this opportunity to unplug, unwind, and recharge. Take yourself away from the hum and buzz of life in Madison and allow yourself to soak up life in its essence. On Quest: Costa Rica, you will have the opportunity to explore facets of living that you may have lost track of in your constant state of busyness: deep personal connections, simplified living, conscious eating, physical labor, and time to relax, ponder, and exist fully in the present moment.

Quest: Costa Rica is centered around a sustainable, organic, family-run farm called Finca Pasiflora, located outside the small town of San Isidro in the central part of the country. "The Finca" has served as a place of both awakening and solitude for Quest students for the past five years and has left its imprint on many hearts. It is a beautifully simple place, where life exists apart from the buildup of countless distractions that so often surround us. Time spent on the Finca affords students the opportunity to soak in the sun, learn about the abundant natural world, work with their hands, contribute to preparing the food that nourishes them, and gather together around topics of discussion that could span as broadly as the starry sky above.

Trip Highlights

Quest: Costa Rica participants will spend the majority of their time on the Finca getting to experience one family's pure and simplified lifestyle in this tropical paradise. Some of the trip's other highlights include:

• Astounding biodiversity and an amazing array of growth all around
• Daily homecooked meals, many straight from the gardens of the Finca
• Some of the world's most delicious and freshest fruit
• Ample opportunities to practice your Spanish
• Hammocks, hilltops, and plenty of places for reflection and discussion
• Hiking, adventure, and nightlife in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica's premire tourist destination
• Equatorial sun, ocean breezes, and pristine beaches along the Pacific Coast