The Retreat
Altos del Monte, Costa Rica
Overview
When to go
What we love
- The retreat is small and personal, so you feel like you are in Diana’s very beautiful home
- The healing, nourishing and healthy food is delicious and so well presented
- The yoga here is top-noch – enjoy vinyasa flow right through to restorative yoga.
Who should go
- Solo travellers who want to be in a sociable, group environment
- Yogi’s will absolutely love it here with twice daily yoga classes taught by some of the best teachers
- If your looking for luxury wellness escape in a spectacular setting.
Offers
- Free room upgrade, subject to availability at time of arrival (min stay 7 nights)
- Complimentary pick-up transfer from San Jose Airport (worth approx $100)
- Complimentary Diana Stobo’s bestseller book
- Complimentary Tea Tasting activity (worth $30 per person)
- Loyalty offer: 15% discount on spa treatments (except Abhyangam treatments)
Wellness
The ethos here is to provide an experience of absolute peace, harmony and relaxation. The idea is to nourish both mind and body with exercise, nutritional food, meditation and breath exercises. Diana Stobo is a true inspiration with a mission to provide everything you want in a wellness holiday so that includes physical activity, stress reduction, spiritual connectedness, organic whole foods and cultural involvement.
Facilities include healing center and spa, infrared sauna, two saltwater swimming pools, steam room, two outdoor jacuzzies, meditation and yoga deck, reading room, fitness studio.
- Ayurveda treatments and consultations
- Crystal healing
- Watsu therapy
- Farm to spa rituals
- Massage
- Facials
- Acupuncture
Activities
- Tree plantation ceremonies
- Wellness cooking class
- Nature hikes
- Bird watching
- Wine tasting
- Forest bathing
- Artisan chocolate tastings
- Organic coffee farm tours
- Volcano tours
- Beach days and surfing lessons
- Trips to local farmers markets
- Trip to Manuel Antonio national park
Typical Group Classes
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
- Meditation
- Guided nature walks
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Cozy and comfortable, these two rooms, Guanabana and Guapinol, have the charm of home, set back against the lush mountain with private patios to put your feet up and relax. Guanabana room features a queen bed option and Guapinol features a king bed option for a perfect place to catch up on some sleep.
Open and airy, these five rooms, Cacao, Chan, Curcuma, Maracuya and Cas, are located in the garden areas with views of the mountain landscape, of the valley and ocean. Each room features a King size bed, plus Hollywood Twins.
Facilities: Outdoor Patio (most), Air Conditioning (in some), WiFi, Security Safe Box, Organic Cotton Bathrobes and Slippers, 400 Thread Count Sheets, Luxury Organic Hypo-Allergenic Bedding, Organic toiletries, Hair Dryer
Facilities: Outdoor Patio and Deck, Air Conditioning (in most), WiFi, Organic Cotton Bathrobes and Slippers, 400 Thread Count Sheets, Luxury Organic Hypo-Allergenic Bedding, Organic toiletries, Hair Dryer and security Safe Box.
What’s on the menu
Vegan and vegetarian options are served at any meal and offer an array of flavors and styles of cuisine."
Location
Nearest airport
The transfer time from San José International Airport is 40 minutes by car. There are direct from to Costa Rica from London.
Families, Children & Infants
Due to the nature of this retreat, kids are not allowed. The retreat is adults only.
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