**SIBU has made great strides in the past 6 months. The new entrance has been built with natural stone columns, varnished teak beams, an entrance roof made from Palmex, a synthetic palm thatch, a custom gate designed by Vicki (of course with lounging Howler monkeys in the trees) and beautiful gardens on both sides of the entrance.

**Just inside the entrance, a beautiful stone wall greets the SIBU resident with a large sculpture of SIBU, built within. 
**SIBU SANCTUARY is now under construction! This casita will eventually house the storage and preparation of food for the temporary residences of the SANCTUARY as well as lodging for visiting vet students from around the world.

**We're pleased to announce the completion date of the first residence being built on one of SIBU's knolls overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The contractor will present the keys to the new owners by this October! Also, contact Steve and Vicki if you would like to rent this house during your stay in the Nosara area. Two week minimum stays required.