True Nature Education

Specialties

True Nature Education is a holistic experiential education company providing full service in the planning, support, and guiding of a diverse catalog of trips to Costa Rica each year.

We believe in the power of experiential travel abroad and the multitude of effects it has on ones growth. We have hosted thousands of participants and are honored to share in the life-​changing experiences of our guests. It is True Nature’s goal to strive meet the needs of our guests and to be of support from the time you first contact us, to the time you land in Costa Rica, and until you return home from your journey.

Our audiences range from yoga students and teachers, middle– and high-​school students as well as those in higher education institutions, families and individuals, and customized company retreats from small businesses to corporations.

Our retreats emphasize the values of service, holistic wellness, mindfulness, geotourism, and the authenticity of Costa Rica.

History

Established in 2005.

True Nature Education sprouted out of the True Nature Community, which was co-​founded by Joshua and Luna Canter. The community, based in the village of La Florida, Costa Rica, was based on 30 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean. For four years True Nature’s Education Programs were based on the land in the community.

During this period of time, Joshua and Luna also co-​founded the CREER Service Organization. CREER, which means «to believe» in Spanish, was an offering of gratitude for the incredible support, generosity, and hospitality that the native Costa Ricans provided upon their arrival into the county and into their village.

Community, Education, and Service have been at the core of True Nature’s values since its inception and continue to be the driving force of our operation.

Meet the Business Owner

Joshua C.

Business Owner

Co-​Founder of True Nature Education and the CREER Service Organization, Joshua is the Director of True Nature Education. He has a B.A. in Intentional Community Development and an M.A. in Contemplative Psychology with an emphasis on Mindfulness. Joshua is a trained facilitator, mediator, NVC (Non-​Violent Communication) practitioner, yoga and meditation instructor. The past 7 years Joshua has been living part-​time in Costa Rica and Asheville, North Carolina, teaching courses and workshops, leading retreats, and accompanying his wife musically while they travel throughout the country.