It was February 2016. Elana had recently completed an intensive herbal medicine program and was eager to put her new skills to use. Paul had recently completed his undergraduate degree with a semester learning Spanish in Ecuador, and was eager to put his language skills to use. They were both notified of Envision, a transformational music, yoga, and arts festival where the jungle meets the sea on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Elana grasped the opportunity to work alongside her herb teacher at the Herbal First Aid Clinic offered there, while Paul jumped on the opportunity to help out a friend who was leading the "Eco-Hub" operations. They were united through a mutual connection at the festival, under the sweltering sun and a sky full of green parrots. Their relationship persisted despite the long-distance odds, and flourished for the past few years living in New England. At present moment, they are exploring Central America together, taking the love back to where it all began.
Garden Attire: Wear sundresses, floral prints, suits in lighter hues, and fun hats! Wear something you can dance in...ultimately, that's all that matters. We discourage heels, as the grass will be too soft.
Yes! There is plenty of room for parking. Carpooling is encouraged (we can try and connect folks if needed).
The History: Elana came into the world on June 21, 1990, a glorious Summer Solstice event. From the start, she loved being surrounded by friends and family that she adored on her birthday (and every chance she could be the center of attention). For 18 years, her birthday parties persisted with fun themes, games, food, music, friends. As Elana departed her parent's lovely suburban home for higher skies in Boulder at the University of Colorado, her father could finally realize his dream of throwing a huge, day-long, pot-lucked, multi-staged, tie-dyed clad, Grateful Dead-infused, local band extravaganza. The Summer Solstice party found a new popularity, a bigger sound, and spaced-out meaning. Well, the time has come for Elana to reclaim what is, rightfully, her party... and thankfully Paul is supporting her valiant efforts and showing up for love.