Area
Just 45 minutes from the airport, but a world away from it all, The Retreat is perched high in the hills of Atenas on a 50-acre crystal quartz mountain. From this sacred vantage point, you’ll look out over layers of blue-green ridgelines cascading toward the Pacific and inhale some of the cleanest air on Earth. With a reputation as one of the world’s five “blue zones” nearby, and energy said to be deeply healing, this mountain sanctuary draws wellness seekers, honeymooners, and those in search of the kind of peace that lingers long after check-out.

Amenities
• Two infinity pools with sweeping views of the Nicoya Peninsula
• Fully equipped fitness center + daily mountaintop yoga in a breezy open-air pavilion
• Vida Mia Healing Center & Spa with crystal therapy, Ayurvedic treatments, and hydrotherapy
• Scenic hiking trails and forest bathing paths winding through botanical gardens
• Organic permaculture farm, tea garden, and medicinal herb gardens
• Optional curated wellness packages (detox, anti-inflammatory, stress release, emotional healing)
• Complimentary Wi-Fi, yet blissfully free from digital noise

Rooms
• 18 adults-only rooms designed to evoke serenity, each one bathed in natural light with organic linens, custom aromatherapy blends, and terraces overlooking either the mountains or the Pacific. Décor leans minimalist-boho, with handmade furnishings, earthy tones, and luxurious touches like deep soaking tubs or rainfall showers.

Dining
The Retreat takes farm-to-table to its most elevated, nourishing level. Both on-site restaurants are entirely gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free—but don’t mistake that for lacking in indulgence.

• Sol Terrace: Nature’s Gastronomy – The fine dining centerpiece, featuring daily changing menus inspired by the on-site garden and Costa Rican superfoods. Expect vibrant dishes with Ayurvedic influence, creative plant-based fare, and fresh-caught seafood.
• Gratitude Café – Light, energizing dishes perfect post-spa or pre-hike. Also the go-to spot for herbal teas, elixirs, and a view that makes time feel irrelevant.

Spa
The Vida Mia Healing Center is reason enough to book. Built into the mountain, the spa blends ancient healing modalities with modern luxury. Treatments include lymphatic drainage, chakra balancing, infrared sauna sessions, Ayurvedic therapies, and sound baths. There’s also a Himalayan salt room, heated stone beds, and a garden-side jacuzzi that feels like you’ve slipped into Eden. Holistic healers are available for everything from hormone support to emotional coaching.

Why Book
The Retreat isn’t a hotel—it’s a reset. Whether you’re here for a 3-day detox or a weeklong immersion into holistic luxury, everything is designed to help you rebalance from the inside out. With its breathtaking location, energy-charged landscape, and award-winning wellness philosophy, this is where you come to remember yourself. Founded by celebrity chef and health coach Diana Stobo, The Retreat is also one of Costa Rica’s most celebrated wellness destinations—recognized by Forbes, Vogue, and Condé Nast Traveler for a reason.