Tamarindo, Costa Rica · July 15 to August 7, 2027
Camp for the kids, a desk for the grown-ups, and a village of families a short walk apart.
Gathering as a community is more important than ever. We want to share Terra Nostra with you as a summer collective to connect, reset and refresh our outlook and our values, and ground both our chosen and blood families in restorative rest. Families and friends live a short walk apart. Kids go to camp while the grown-ups work, and weekends are yours to explore, gather as a community or simply recharge.
Ali's Treehouse (2 to 6) and TIDE Academy for older kids
See Ali's Treehouse
An optional desk in town
A short walk from home
Weekly, with the whole group
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Every land holds our roots, and Roots is what makes Terra ours. Each week, kids and parents explore Guanacaste's history, culture, art, food and nature together, at camp and for the whole family.
Costa Rica's story runs through Africa, the Caribbean and the Chorotega people of Guanacaste. Each week, local artists, cooks and historians share a piece of it with us.
Once a week
A hands-on Roots session in the camp day, made for little ones.
Once a week
An evening for everyone: a concert, a cook-along, a celebration or a talk.
Along the way
Talks with historians and artists on the African diaspora here.
Session 1 · Week 1
Where the story starts. We meet the African roots of Guanacaste's music and culture.
Session 1 · Week 2
Rhythm, drums and dance, and how music carries memory across generations.
Session 2 · Week 3
How Chorotega, African and Spanish roots shaped today's Guanacaste.
Session 2 · Week 4
From Guanacaste to the Caribbean coast, where calypso and Afro-Caribbean food tell the story.
Terra Nostra · Tamarindo · The details
Getting there, what's included, and the camp your kids will love.
When
Jul 15 to Aug 7
Full summer or either session
Getting there
5 to 6 hrs
Nonstop to LIR + 75 min
Time vs Eastern
2 hrs behind
Workday 7 AM to 3 PM
July
~90°F
Hot, green season showers
Once you've heard the waves crash on the cliffs and slept the deep sleep that salt water brings, you will understand. Weeks of friends, community, long dinners and real connection.
Morning to afternoon
Ali's Treehouse for ages 2 to 6, with lunch, beach days, arts and yoga. TIDE Academy camp for older kids.
Your workday
An optional coworking desk in town with fast fiber and backup power, a short walk from home.
Evenings and weekends
Beach sunsets, a weekly family dinner, and Roots nights with local artists and historians.
Home, camp and coworking sit a few minutes apart in town, near the beach. Transfers arranged for arrival and outings.
Beach bars, sushi, tacos, a farmers market and a big grocery store.
Drink filtered water. Clinics in town, and a hospital in Liberia about an hour away.
Meet the camps
Two camps in town, by age. Camp runs while you work, and both are a short walk from home.
Ages 2 to 6
Bilingual, play-based preschool
"I especially appreciated the daily photos and videos." Parent review, April 2026
See Ali's Treehouse
Older kids
Adventure, movement and outdoor discovery
For kids who love to be active: surf, the outdoors and adventure. Program details are still being confirmed.
See TIDE AcademyWhat we check at every camp: ratios by age, staff background checks, first aid and the nearest clinic, pool and beach supervision, pickup rules, and two parent references we can call.
Terra Nostra · Tamarindo · What it costs
Pick your home, then add your people. Prices are for the full summer, July 15 to August 7. Staying one session? See the note below.
Partner rates, we handle the booking.
2-bed apartment, shared pool
$1,471 15% off
$1,250
per session, 12 nights
$3,125 20% off
$2,500
full summer, 24 nights
Private villa, dip pool
$5,000 15% off
$4,250
per session, 12 nights
$10,000 20% off
$8,000
full summer, 24 nights
Your choice
Stay anywhere near camp and pay the owner. We'll share our favorites, villas included.
Browse homesEach child
$2,000
Each adult
$650
Coworking · optional
At cost group rate
Example · full summer · 2 adults + 1 child · Muna
$2,500 home + $1,300 adults + $2,000 child
In Maitri instead: $8,000 home, $11,300 total. Coworking is paid separately at cost.
= $5,800
Staying one session? Muna is $1,250 and Maitri is $4,250 for 12 nights. Camp is $1,000 per child and community is $500 per adult.
Not included: flights, groceries, other meals, car hire and travel insurance. Muna's VAT inclusion is not yet confirmed; any additional VAT or fees are not included in the estimate.
15 spots per session. 20 households have already expressed interest.
Oct 15, 2026
Pick your session and home.
By Nov 15, 2026
A $250 deposit holds your home.
Jan to May 2027
Then pack for July.
Questions
Tell us your dates and who is coming, and we will help you find the right home.
Questions first? Email terranostrasummer@gmail.com
Terra Nostra · Tamarindo, Costa Rica · Estimates as of Oct 2026. Homes at our group rate, no markup.