Sarah's Gallery, up a rocky access road, is well worth the trouble. Sarah's cabin with its collection of shells and rocks would be enough of a reward. Her watercolors of jungle flora and fauna, beautifully displayed in a rustic gallery space, capture the beauty and mystery of the bosque nubloso. Sarah was happy to chat about her work and her... More

I'm so happy to have stumbled upon Sarah and her work during my recent trip to Monteverde. On a quest for some local art, my friend and I decided to check out her gallery while walking back to our cabin one afternoon...the 15 minute wander up her access road was certainly worth every step. Sarah herself was friendly and very... More

Sarah is a really wonderful painter. If you really want a painting that captures the character of the magical cloud forest of Monteverde you need to visit her Gallery.....even the journey to get there is unique and unforgettable.

On a recent visit to Monteverde, Costa Rica, I had a most memorable visit to Sarah Dowell's gallery. Up a peaceful, picturesque and lusciously forested road, the gallery and house in which it can be found, is nestled into the trees and surrounding woods. Every step taken on the walk to the gallery reveals visuals worthy of a picture, with... More

If you're hoping to escape the main tourist shops in Monteverde and browse some beautiful, very well-priced art ($60/piece when we were there), this is the place to go! My friend and I accidentally found Sarah's Gallery and absolutely loved it. Her pieces capture the flora and fauna of the rain forest beautifully. Its quite a hike from the main... More

Sarah's gallery is definitely tucked away, but you'll be rewarded for your hike (following well-marked signs) when you reach the gallery. There are blue morpho butterflies floating around the flower garden, and inside the paintings are just as full of life. Sarah was there to greet us and welcome us into her home, and we spent a while chatting and... More

Sarah invites you into her rather eccentric home on the edge of the cloud forest. The gallery walls are full of vivid, exquisite watercolors of Costa Rica's forest, its flora, fauna and people. Prices are very reasonable. Make sure to check out the shell and rock collections on your way into the gallery. And, hang out a bit on Sarah's... More

An easy and interesting walk along jungle paths to visit the home/gallery of long-time resident and gifted artist, Sarah Dowel. Her large selection of watercolor paintings capture of Spirit of the abundant flora and fauna of the cloud forest. Vibrant colors and a huge selection of very affordable and well-done paintings await the curious traveler.

Finding Sarah's place was a small adventure. Nice hike to get the blood flowing...and then!!!!!! We found her outside in her beautiful gardens. After inviting us inside, and taking off our shoes, we were awed by her magnificent watercolors. She is so prolific...and self taught. It was extremely hard to choose just one painting....and what a great gift to take... More