Dining
Replenish Your Body with Our Farm to Table Meals
Food Philosophy
Our menus are based on an anti-inflammatory diet and foods. We strive for 100% organic and fresh, with most of our produce grown on the property.
We are plant-based, but also serve local, sustainably raised fish, fowl, beef and lamb. We are grain free, dairy free (occasional goat yogurt and cheese) use no refined sweeteners, and source locally and sustainably.
We try to customize each menu by our guests requests – so please let us know. Allergies or aversions are always asked upon reservation and noted in our guests individual charts.
We serve vegan and vegetarian options at any meal and offer an array of flavors and styles of cuisine.
Each menu is chef's choice based on what is fresh, inspiring, and thoughtful. We have an open kitchen policy, so our guests may see what they are eating, how it is prepared, and feel confident knowing that what they are eating is simple and good.
We believe in education, and therefore have many cooking classes weekly. We urge you to make yourself comfortable, get to know the people who are cooking your food, the love they put into it, and sharing the experience of preparing good meals.
Our Restaurants
The Retreat features two unique restaurants:
Sol Terrace: Nature´s Gastronomy restaurant, located above the expansive organic garden where 80% of the food is grown.
Gratitude Café is the a la carte lunch and appetizer bar at the spa lounge with a large selection of rare teas and organic biodynamic wines.
Sol Terrace: Nature´s Gastronomy
Sol Terrace: Nature´s Gastronomy restaurant, located above the expansive organic garden where 80% of the food is grown.
Gratitude Café
Gratitude Café is the a la carte lunch and appetizer bar at the spa lounge with a large selection of rare teas and organic biodynamic wines.
The Chefs
Carolina Botero
With over a decade of experience, Carolina's approach to cooking aligns perfectly with our mission of wellness. She exclusively uses anti-inflammatory, 100% organic, plant-based, grain and dairy-free, sustainably sourced ingredients.
Carolina's connection to food and culture runs deep. Having attended culinary school in San José, she later expanded her skills in bartending and artisan bakery. She is a member of the National Chef Association of Costa Rica, and has created her own line of seasoning salts and spices. Carolina will oversee operations, menu development, the culinary staff at Gratitude Café and our new Sol Terrace: Nature's Gastronomy.
Sergio López
Sergio López joined our team after 6 years at The Four Seasons in Guanacaste. He brought with him a desire to learn the magic of healthy cuisine. His professionalism and innovative approach to clean eating has brought his signature to every dish.
Cooking Classes
Education is a key to long lasting health!
Our wellness cooking classes are taught 3 times a week by our chefs and inspired by our owner and award winning celebrity Chef Diana Stobo, French trained, raw food expert and healing foods advocate. This activity gives us the opportunity to teach many aspects of organic lifestyles in an exquisite setting. Classes in raw food preparations, herbal medicine making, fermenting, and sprouting are a few offerings of the curriculum which can be customized to maximize your experience here.
From the farm to the table, the foods that we eat and prepare can easily be found in your backyard garden, local markets and exotic food stores. However, technique is key to delicious meals, desserts, appetizers and even cocktails. From choosing the proper foods, to artistic plating, The Retreat teaches all aspects of preparing amazing foods that make you feel good.
