SayulitaLife.com: Where are you from and what brought you to Sayulita?
Leyla: I am born and raised in California but lived in Kona, Hawaii for four years before moving to Mexico. I came to Mexico after falling in love with someone who lived here and moved here to be with him and open a paddle shop in Sayulita.

 

SayulitaLife.com: Tell us more about the SUP craze?
Leyla: I think paddle boarding has really taken off because it can be enjoyed by all ages and athletic abilities. It's great exercise but can also be very relaxing and peaceful. Read entire interview

In order to keep up with current Internet trends of larger desktop monitors and increased use of tablet devises to browse the Internet, SayulitaLife.com has improved its picture galleries of rental homes.  Pictures are now larger than ever before and users can access up to 28 images without scrolling.

 

Homeowners:  If your current pictures are large enough to fill the entire photo booth,  please just email us and we can arrange for a free photoshoot of your property.

As all of you know who were at the terrific Costa Verde International School fundraiser recently, spirits were high. But that's not all that was high. The event set a record in attendance and dollars raised. It was a tribute to the great work CVIS is doing for young students as well as the generosity of so many interested Sayulitans. Read more

 

Sayulita long-time resident and renowned artist, Evelyne Boren has generously donated one of her paintings for the Pro Sayulita Fiesta Fundraiser March 19th. Sunset in Paradise Water Color is a 22x30 painting with a value of $3900.00 USD. Evelyne Boren's paintings have been a main attraction at the live auction in year's past. Two years ago her painting was auctioned twice; the first bidder put it back in the auction to be sold a second time. Historically the bids are higher than the value of the piece, making her contribution to the Pro Sayulita Fiesta Fundraiser a VERY important component.

 

There is still time to purchase tickets for the Pro Sayulita Fiesta Fundraiser. Visit www.prosayulita.org to purchase tickets online or buy them at La Hamaca Gallery, Don Pedro's, Sayulita Sol Jewelry or at the Pro Sayulita booth set up every Friday at the Farmer's Market.

  

Purchase tickets now:  http://www.prosayulita.org/fiesta/

Calling all aspiring Sayulita youth artists! The next Sayulita Art Camp with local artist Treva Dea is coming up quickly - Saturday, March 8th from 10-4pm - and she hopes to see you there. Sponsored by Punta Sayulita and offered monthly throughout the high season, these free daylong camps are designed to provide Sayulita's youth with a hands-on opportunity to connect with their creative sides, providing all the tools, inspiration and guidance kids might need to release their imaginations, explore skills, and practice fun new techniques. Read more

 

The Women's Clothing Swap and Benefit at Don Chow's on Thursday was a huge success! Women took home beautiful clothing and accessories, a tidy sum of money was made for Pro Sayulita and all of its wonderful programs, and a great time was had by all! 

Live Theater Sayulita presents its first production of the season, a reprise of A.R. Gurney's Love Letters, as the first special event at the New Galeria Café: La Luz Fantastica, at the south end of Revolucion #155. There will be two performances, Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. Cocktails and appetizers will be available at 6:30 p.m. with the performance starting at 7 p.m. Read more

  

A year ago, the idea of student teaching abroad was just a dream. Now, six weeks into our nine-week stay in Sayulita, we can't believe how fast our time at Costa Verde International School has gone. Our student teaching experience was made possible by a new partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and CVIS. Each semester up to four students have the opportunity to complete half of their student teaching requirements in Sayulita. We feel so fortunate to represent our university and to have this once in a lifetime experience in such an amazing community. Read more

Rollie's is to breakfast what sun is to Sayulita, but some may not know that Rollie's is an excellent restaurant at night. The very savory paella is a standby, but the other night I ordered the fried shrimp on a whim. And was I happy I did. Read more

  

  

Real Estate Listing:

Casa Rio Zarquito

$425K USD

  

The perfect getaway for your entire family or a great income property nestled in the hillside among floral and fauna and only a 3 minute walk to the beach or Plaza.  Located in El Centro at the end of a short dead end street, this recently constructed property consists of three beautiful apartments that reflect the emphasis on quality and exceptional taste of the owner.  This secure walled compound hosts a top floor 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt, a poolside 2 bdrm, 2 bath apt, a courtyard 1 bdrm, 1 bath apt, plus a Palapa rooftop garden "under the stars" that is rough plumbed supporting electrical and propane. 

  

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New Business Listing:

MD Mendez Health Center

  

MD Mendez Health Center is an Holistic Integrative Medicine Center in Sayulita, Mexico offering a combination of traditional medicines and alternative treatments. Dr. Richard Mendez first provides consultation, analizying his patient's health problems and then medicates according to their needs. Combining forms of Easter and Western medicine offers the patient a practical and effective way to cure a variety of ilnesses, aches and pains, stress-induced symptoms and accucte medical conditions.  

 

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SOLD OUT!!!  Get yer tickets early next year!

While vacationing in Bucerias,Mexico in November 2013, we came upon a neglected female older shepherd living in a desperate situation. We named her "Bonita", but she was far from beautiful. Starving,limping and full of ticks, fleas and parasites she was hardly a sight to behold. But it was her dark brown soulful eyes that stole our hearts. We did what we could at the time. Feeding her, loving her and before we left, made her a promise. "We will be back for you." Read more