Eric has a background in film and television and John has a background in design. Together for many years, they lived and worked in Toronto; Eric as a Television Casting Director and John as a Regional Merchandise Manager establishing corporate identity for retail stores.
They were partners in two restaurants and in their spare time, ran a high end boutique gardening company called Urban Oasis Gardens.
Their love affair with Costa Rica began in 2006, on their honeymoon. After only two days of being in the Caribbean, they had already purchased a property.