Home furnishings made of petrified wood, about 25 million years old. A blend of organic, rustic, and modern luxury – incredibly rare, unique touches. Finest quality products at competitive prices. Raw materials from privately-owned lands – sustainability and ethics code.
Shop Address: 13-14 Plaza Ventanas, Ojochal, Costa Rica
Shop Hours: 9-5 Monday through Friday, 9-3 Saturdays, Sunday by appointment
Contact: +506.8659.1284, inquiries@fossiel.com
RECHERCHÉ is all about the experience and their unique items. Not just furniture. Not just home décor. But exquisite “things” that make your heart joyful.
Visit RECHERCHÉ Store on the Costanera, a few minutes south of Ojochal. You are invited to experience a different amazing adventure!
The Magic Moon and the Plants
The moon is a mirror that reflects the sunlight which causes variations in the behavior of the plants. Farmers know that lunar phases influence the movement of plant sap, germination and growth.
Green Ibis
The images wouldn’t have won any awards, but they were good enough to identify the bird as a Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis). The species wasn’t seen again until November 2022, ten years later.
The Coastal Challenge
The Coastal Challenge (05-10 February), one of the world’s most grueling, scenic, and exciting long-distance stage races, takes place in our backyard – showcasing the area’s rich biodiversity, stunning scenery, and unspoiled beaches.
Tumeric
Turmeric works best in conjunction with fat and black pepper. You can also buy it capsulated at the pharmacy, but I prefer it fresh from the farmers market or from my own garden, where it grows and thrives.
The Moon, Part 1
Something subtle yet magical about the Moon makes us wonder and marvel at its presence. The Moon in astrology represents our emotions and how we process them, our ancestry and our past, the subconscious and deeper aspects of our psyche.
Boruca: Baile de los Diablitos 2023
We went to the annual Baile De Los Diablitos of the indigenous tribe of the South Pacific in Costa Rica: the Boruca. Marie takes you on the journey.
How to Cross the Border
Some of us need to cross the border in order to be able to stay in Costa Rica. It’s more straightforward than it sounds in the first place.
Give your pineapple a second life and DO THE TWIST…
Pineapples are easy to get and served on many occasions. But let’s first focus on the facts – some of them sadly will leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Coco from the Vegan Pirates tells us a short story about pineapples in Costa Rica.
