Name: Amatierra Retreat and Wellness Center
Address: 2 KM Oeste Catolica de Iglesia San Pablo De Turrubares, San Pablo, Costa Rica, San Pablo, San Pablo, San Pablo, 10111, Costa Rica
Rating: 9

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Juan Santamaria International Airport

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Amatierra Retreat and Wellness Center

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Where to begin!?

My retreat stay at Amatierra was an experience unlike any other.  Venturing to Costa Rica for my first time as a solo traveler, Ama tierra helped me to feel safe and cared for throughout my stay.  They coordinated my transportation to and from the airport and other excursions with kind, professional, local drivers. With warm welcomes and smoothies, Jill, Bob and other on-site staff acquainted me to the wellness center and answered any questions I had.  My casita was comfortable and kept clean every day by friendly staff. Wi-Fi was available throughout the retreat center, so I could connect to family and friends back home.

Every day I enjoyed fresh, local and deliciously prepared food by resident chef and kitchen staff. It was obvious how much care and passion they put into making every breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was amazed at how they met everyone's unique dietary needs while still serving high quality, unique meals.  I would come back to Amatierra just for the food. Seriously. 

Amatierra also offers many different relaxation and healing services.  Some that I was fortunate enough to do include massage therapy, gemstone mat, sound-therapy tune up, emotion-code, and herbal consultation. Other ways to relax around the retreat center include the laying by the infinity pool, napping in hammocks, practicing yoga/meditating in the yoga sanctuary or going for a peaceful stroll on the marked paths throughout the property.  

What I really appreciated is how Amatierra functions as a sustainable property.  Care and emphasis are placed on reducing, reusing, recycling and living in a way that is more harmonious with the land that it inhabits. Mostly everything is locally produced and much of the food/herbs are grown on sight.  The water is safe to drink as it comes from a local spring.  Wildlife is plentiful as birds, butterflies, lizards, bugs, and many more can be spotted with a watchful eye. Flowers and flora of all types flourished. Views of the sunrises and sunsets were so peaceful and could be seen at many different spots throughout the retreat space. At night, the stars shown bright as there is no light pollution. 

Finally, Amatierra offers many different daytime excursions that a person can sign up for.  During my stay, I was able to go on a jungle tour lead by an experienced, local guide where we spotted spider monkeys, army ants, birds, and other native creatures. That same day, I traveled to a local beach town to do some shopping, eating, and enjoying swimming in the ocean. Probably the most fun excursion was visiting a local waterfall that we could swim and rope swing in.

Most importantly, Amatierra gave me the space and time to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of my normal daily life and connected back to myself on a deeper level to spend time in reflection and healing to truly relax. For this I am abundantly grateful for my stay at Amatierra and highly recommend to anyone also looking to experience a rejuvenating jungle stay in Costa Rica.

I will forever treasure the jewels discovered during my stay with Amatierra

This trip was my first time in Costa Rica and Amatierra Retreat made our Yoga Lady Trip SO special.  The owners, Jill and Bob, really made us feel at home and kept us in the loop with every detail from our food accommodations, to our excursions and just really treated us like family.  The resort is located off the beaten path and everyday we ate delicious meals on the terrace overlooking the vast jungle.  If you looking for a very personalized, intimate, non-chain experience of Costa Rica, look no further than Amatierra.  The staff was so friendly too.  And we did yoga all week in their very special Yoga House which overlooks the jungle. While you are doing your asanas, you will get to see amazing birds!  Did I mention that Amatierra offers spa services? The massage I received on my stay is by far one of the best massages I've ever had.  The rooms are simple, but clean.

Girls Yoga Retreat Here Was the Best!!

Excellent solo destination. Bob and Jill are so kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this retreat for someone looking for some relaxing downtime. Grounds are beautiful and staff are equally wonderful. 

Food was delicious and we were provided a variety of meals.

Wonderful spot.

I hosted my first international women's yoga retreat at AmaTierra (I'm from Minnesota in the US). I'd never been to AmaTierra  before and was delighted by how wonderful everything was! The yoga space, nestled in the tree tops, was a divine place to host yoga classes, workshops and ceremonies. The warm afternoon breeze coming into the open air yoga space offered an abode for us to journal, meditate and read during our downtime. The hiking paths throughout the resort, surrounded by a flowing creek, were simply wonderful and soothing. The owners Jill and Bob and their staff were extremely accommodating and present the entire time. Everything flowed effortlessly. The food was amazing, healthy, organic and nourishing. Our group did a few excursions together (rain forest tour and beach, and the local waterfall), all of which were fun and allowed us to see more of the country. AmaTierra has a very healing energy. Jill has infused her knowledge of herbs and wellness into this place and the entire experience was deeply healing and heart opening. I highly recommend AmaTierra! It couldn't have been more perfect!

A Magical Retreat at AmaTierra

My wife wanted to join a women’s yoga retreat at AmaTierra, an ecolodge in Costa Rica, and I was looking for a break from a brutally cold winter. Although I wasn’t part of the yoga group, I had no difficulty filling my days with fantastic excursions arranged each day by our hosts, Bob and Jill. 

I visited the world’s most active volcano in a cloud jungle. Within 20 minutes of the resort, there were two waterfall hikes, one with a spring-fed pool for swimming.  I visited national parks and saw sloths, macaws, toucans, white-faced monkeys, leaf-cutting ants (amazing), and iguanas.  I went to the beach and swam in the Pacific, and although tempted, I did not take surfing lessons. Each day was full and action-packed.  I returned to Amatierra, tired and hungry.  No problem; there was an excellent chef and delicious, organic meals.

Amatierra is a wellness center, so I also participated in an Emotional Code, a process of cleansing oneself of unnecessary emotional baggage. This made the trip home lighter!

Enjoy,

Alan Thometz
Minnesota, USA

Wonderful new experiences!

I visited Amaterra last year and came away rejuvenated but this retreat with a  7 day stay was and still reverberates in my body and soul. Where do I begin ? Jill and Bob (owner and operators)  always take the time to visit and get to know all their guests between our sessions. 
The 3 meals per day headed by chef, Pam was delicious,  beautiful presentations and always room for seconds. My Casita was newly refurbished and tasteful,  always clean. The staff  are friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. My bed was so comfortable , hard to rise for early Yoga. Jill managed to find time to take those interested on a fascinating herbal walk...she is a gifted herbalist. I purchased 2 separate tinctures and they have been extremely helpful.
I hope to visit again and spend time surrounded by wonderful individuals such as Jill and Bob.



Soften into the Feminine, A Women's Retreat

I was part of a group travel experience at AmaTierra in March 2023. It was pure delight! My casita was cozy and comfortable and set in a gorgeous landscape. The food? I can't stop raving about the delicious fresh fish and vegetarian dishes. I am not a vegetarian and there was always fish or chicken but really, the vegetarian dishes held their own. The acreage is gorgeous. One of the staff members has been there since the resort was built and he knows every tree and every bird and lizard. I felt so welcomed. Jill, one of the owners, is an herbalist and I had a health-altering session with her. I only left the resort for one trip (a tour of the national park and time at the beach) and while I thoroughly enjoyed it was glad to get back to my "rainforest home." The shala was perfect for group yoga and meditation but also a good spot to sit and watch the birds or the sunset or just swing in the hammock. I am a traveler, I go as often as I can and am always looking for new places. I had such a wonderful experience here that I plan to go back!

A week of bliss!

This was one of the most relaxing, comforting, rejuvenating AND welcoming Retreat Center.  Between the staff, the atmosphere, the amenities, the owners, the food, and of course the incredible location and views - all of it made for a deeply peaceful, joyful and soul replenishing experience. I will definitely be going back!

Peace

Was part of a 14 person yoga retreat. All details for our group were so well attended to - from multiple airport pickups, to food restrictions. The owners Bob and Jill and their wonderful staff are so welcoming and friendly,  The food every day was exceptional, 3 great fresh meals prepared by Jake and so nicely served. The Shala for yoga is a magical spot surrounded by beauty and the sounds of nature. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The pool is a great place to relax and enjoy the views and sounds and was kept very clean and fresh. Massage therapist Viviane is exceptional. We had a wonderful time and magical experience. 

Warm and welcoming

I went here for a yoga and wellness retreat for 14 people and felt a peaceful vibe from the moment I arrived.  The resort is about an hour's  drive from San José airport - a scenic welcome to beautiful Costa Rica. The resort will arrange a driver for you at a very reasonable rate.
The retreat is in the jungle so we were treated to sounds sighs and smells of nature.  All of our meals were amazing - provided by the talented chef Jacob - and you could taste the healthy energy in every deliciously prepared bite.  The meals were served 'family style' and the portion sizes were perfect.

The rooms were spacious and comfortable and I slept like a baby every one of the 9 nights I was there.  There is a little bit of a steep walk to some of the cabins, so if this is not for you, request to be placed in one of the ones nearest the main building.

The owners, Jill and Bob, were so helpful and accommodating, as was their assistant manager, Viviana.   All of the staff were eager to help in any way they could.

If you want a vacation at a 5 star American-style resort, AmaTierra is not for you.  If however, you want to reconnect with yourself and like minded people in a natural paradise, this is the place to go.

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