Sunlit patio of the residency with murals and plants
HerediaCosta Rica

A creative sanctuary
for women artists.

01.What

A creative sanctuary.

“A living space where we weave our essence into reality.”

A home-based residency in Heredia, Costa Rica — offering short and mid-term stays for women who need room to create, reflect, and grow.

  • Creative focus
  • Artistic devotion
  • Personal reflection
  • Spanish, music immersion
  • Intentional community
  • Embodied practice
02.Who

Who this is for.

For those with a desire to explore their artistic gifts, grow through community, and contribute to a respectful shared space.

  • 01Women artists & creatives
  • 02Women in transition & expansion
  • 03Creators building new chapters
  • 04Those seeking slower rhythm
03.The Space

An older Costa Rican home, alive with art.

Heredia is called La Ciudad de las Flores — the City of Flowers. Santo Domingo keeps Costa Rican traditions alive like Cimarrona and mascaradas.

Our home sits a few blocks from the Farmers Market — everything is walking distance, filled with murals, natural light and plants.

Women painting florals at shared studio tableWoman painting florals on canvas in the patio
Shared tablePainting easels
  • Private room options
  • Garden space
  • Shared common areas
  • Painting outdoor patio
  • Crafts & sewing room
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Close to San José & Alajuela Airport
04.Residency Options

Two ways to stay.

Option A

Independent Stay

Live and create in your own rhythm. Monthly or short-term. The room is a fixed cost — activities are add-ons.

Included
Tuesday Check-in, Painting Jam, Voice Activation.

$110–$140 / week

Option B

Residency Exchange

Stay at no cost in exchange for light household support and creative collaboration. Roles vary by month.

Priority Opening
September - October. Open to short term, weekly stays upon request.

05.Optional Add Ons

Deepen your stay.

Optional sessions to enrich your residency.

Creative Mentorship

A private 1:1 session supporting your creative direction, emotional clarity, and artistic process.

Creative Classes

  • Intuitive Art — vision painting
  • Painting plants nature from observation
  • Symbolic self-portrait
  • Painting emotions through color
  • Textures & layering
06.Current Openings

2026

  • JuneLimited availability1 spot
  • JulyAvailable2 spots
  • AugustAvailable2 spots
  • Sept – OctResidency ExchangeExchange
June 15 — 30

A soft rhythm of practice & rest.

Resident Calendar — June 15 to 30

Sessions are invitations — not obligations. Arrive, settle, create at your pace.

07.About

Meet the founder

Costa Rican visionary painter & creative guide

Adriana Jaguar is a Costa Rican visionary painter and intuitive creative guide. Through art, sacred symbolism, and intentional living, she creates spaces that support awakening, artistic devotion, and embodied feminine leadership.

Heredia Art Residency was born from the desire to create a physical sanctuary for women in expansion — a place where creativity and life can reorganize.

Adriana Jaguar

Adriana Jaguar, founder
08.FAQ

Questions, answered.

How long can I stay?
As long as you want — short stays and mid-term residencies are both welcome.
Is this only for artists?
No. It is for women creatives, writers, designers, and seekers committed to creative growth.
Is art or Spanish required?
Neither. A desire to explore your artistic gifts and respect for shared space is enough.
What is included?
Your room, shared kitchen, bathrooms, garden, common areas, and free weekly Check-in, Painting Jam, and Voice Activation.