Mango Tree Villa Staff

Gail and Brian began this adventure in the spring of 2017 when they fell in love with Costa Rica.  A beautiful plan began to unfold in their minds as they explored the challenges and the level of commitment it would take to sell everything and move to this lush, slow paced, inspiring peaceful and refreshing country.   It was the beginning, and now they are immersed in the process and excited to the point of insanity at the prospects and possibilities that lay in store for them.  

Yoga retreats!  Is this a dream come true?  For Gail it is.  She is a lifelong yogi and Certified YRT since 2013.  In preparation for this dream-come-true, she began her own yoga studio in 2015.  In 2016, she and Brian purchased Fitness Connection, a fitness center in Oregon.  Her interest in living a healthful lifestyle led her to becoming a Certified Holistic Nutritionist in 2016.  As a business owner, Yoga instructor, and Holistic Nutritionist she has been honing her yoga practice, her business skills and her nutritional knowledge in preparation for this next adventure.  Teaming up with Brian, the love of her life, Gail is excited for the opportunity to embark on a journey to  realize her dream of providing yoga retreats in beautiful Costa Rica.  Gail hosts yoga retreats, Co-hosts200 hour yoga teacher training and drops in as a guest yoga and guided meditation instructor at other retreats when possible. She is living the dream!

The Fun Guy - Brian has forged a lifestyle based on health and fitness.  From whitewater rafting, snowboarding, mountain climbing, running ultras, or training for these pursuits he enjoys an active healthy lifestyle and is contagious in his enthusiasm for fun.  When he isn't installing a new solar electric system, creating eco-friendly processes, or repairing the villas you'll find him telling stories at the pool.  Connecting with like-minded people is what fuels his soul.