About Our Wellness Resort & Spa

Accommodations

Guests begin their Retreat experience the moment they disembark from the plane, where they are met by concierge drivers and transported directly to guest reception. Rooms are simply and elegantly designed to calm the mind and relax the senses, with each named for the plants and superfoods grown on the property. There are no phones or televisions in the rooms to disturb the peaceful, natural surroundings and sounds. Bedding is lush and bathroom amenities are handmade with organic and raw ingredients.  

Every room has a diffuser with essential oils known to reduce stress, neutralize bacterial and viral pathogens, improve digestion, strengthen bones and reduce inflammation, as well as lower fevers, heal skin conditions, aid in weight loss, and strengthen the respiratory system. Rooms are infused with selenite, a crystal used for good luck and protection. The powerful vibration of selenite can clear, open and activate the crown and higher chakras and is excellent for all types of spiritual work. 

The Deluxe Rooms are set back against the lush mountain or are located in the garden areas and they all have king bed with option of Hollywood twin sized bed.

 The Premium Rooms can be with two Queen size beds or king bed and have expansive views of the valley to the Pacific Ocean that can be enjoyed from the balcony’s hanging chair swings, there is a King Suite near the yoga studio with a large covered balcony for enjoying vast views of the mountain, valley, and ocean. 

Our luxury lofts were built on the south-facing mountainside with views extending to the pacific ocean. These are our largest rooms at 690 square feet with an open floor plan and high ceilings.
 

This 8,000-square-foot spa is adjacent to the main house of The Retreat, and each of the spacious treatment rooms connects to nature with views of the mountain all around. With innovative and organic remedies fused with the wisdom of ancient therapies and the metaphysical powers of the four elements – earth, water, air and fire – the spa aims to connect health, beauty, relaxation and healing, focusing on genuine therapeutic treatments and hands-on experiences to connect, nurture, protect and heal the mind/body. 
  
Vida Mia was carefully designed with ancient Feng Shui principles balancing energies throughout the construction of the building to optimize, health, wealth, charisma, love, sex and luck. The Gratitude Lounge is a resting place with lush couches to enjoy resting, reading or sipping tea. The Gratitude Lounge Café and Tea Bar presents a robust natural menu of snacks, smoothies, light lunches and sunset platters with organic and biodynamic wines. The Meditation Deck is a place to reflect, chant, pray or be one with nature. The Quiet Pool is for resting, sunbathing and enjoying the view of the Pacific Ocean while waiting for the next healing treatment. There are poolside lounges and hanging pool chairs where food and drink are served. 
  
The spa’s upper level has changing rooms, an air-conditioned fitness facility, a covered Jacuzzi and cold-water cascade, plus an outdoor covered resting den. All treatment rooms are named for indigenous healing crystals and have open air or large windows to connect guests with nature. 
  
The Retreat grows and cultivates its own medicinal herbs and makes scrubs, tinctures, oil infusions and creams for therapeutic treatments at The Apothecary, which is also used for educational events. 

Menus are based on an anti-inflammatory diet incorporating organic produce mostly grown on property. Meals are plant based, but local, sustainably raised fish, fowl, beef and lamb are also served. The kitchen is grain free, dairy free (with occasional goat yogurt and cheese), uses no refined sweeteners and sources items locally and sustainably. Each menu is customized to each guest’s needs, and vegan and vegetarian options are available at any meal. Each menu is “Chef’s choice” based on what is fresh, inspiring and thoughtful. An open kitchen policy allows guests to see what they are eating, how it is prepared and to feel confident knowing what they are eating is simple and good. There are many cooking classes weekly, so guests can take new healthy cooking skills home. 
  
The organic farm was built on the south facing side of crystal mountain, growing in the soil of crystal energy and being watered by crystal infused spring water. Of course, like all living things, it is a work in progress, and seasonal foods are cultivated for breakfasts, salad bars and evening meals. Guests enjoy fresh healing herbs in the drinking water and the frescos, elixirs and even hand-muddled cocktails. Guests can walk the garden with the chef, or just stroll alone and can put their hands in the dirt to feel the energy and give a little bit of love to the plants. 

It was by pure luck The Retreat landed on a crystal mountain giving thought there are no accidents. During The Retreat’s construction, crystals were discovered in the dirt, as well as during planting. Some were very large and others just specks of quartz, some in blue green tones. Crystals are a solid compound of atoms, molecules and ions arranged in a highly ordered microscopic compound to form a crystal lattice that resonates on a pure frequency connecting all living organisms on the planet, whether water, plants, trees, animals or humans. Crystals are the most cohesive expressions of physical matter because their vibrations are pure and undistorted; they have the ability to positively influence human vibrations they come into contact with. This palpable energetic vibration is woven into every aspect of The Retreat through the water, the food, the spa treatments and even in private guest rooms.

As a fully immersive wellness resort, there are many wellness programs to choose from, but many guests visiting Costa Rica have a certain bucket list item or items they want to experience, so a specially curated tour menu with excursions accompanied by in-house concierges is available.

The Retreat Costa Rica believes it is not only a responsibility but a pleasure to commit to sustainability and social consciousness. Through the local community, guests and operational protocols, The Retreat has established some concrete actions to respect the environment and make a positive impact on all that surrounds it including: 

• An organic permaculture farm 
• Chemical free spa treatments freshly made with organic products 
• Locally sourced fish and meat for the restaurant 
• Employment policy that states 90% of the employees are from the local community; The Retreat provides a training program for staff and hires based on heart, attitude and desire to learn 
• Excursions that benefit the local community including farmers market, coffee tour, animal rescue center and cultural tourism 
• Regular cleaning days of the forest and river 
• Responsible buying policy favoring local business owners 
• Organic farm-to-table restaurant concept, daily menu with the available and seasonal products 
• Recycling program with the municipality 
• A composting facility on the property 
• Energy and water saving programs and regular monitoring 
• Biodegradable products used in the laundry and housekeeping 
• Organic products used for fumigation 
• Organic locally homemade bug repellents 
• Reforestation program on the farm 
• Active code of ethics program 
• Non-exploitation of children or social discriminations 
• Employees encouragement to make social assistance, which brings annual help to chosen institutions.