Price: $$1,150,000
Number of Bedrooms: 10 + 6
Property Size: 30,000 square meters 7.45 acres
Plot Size: 30,000 square meters 7.45 acres
Website: http://ricayoga.com/Boutique-Mountain-Resort-and-Retreat-Center-For-Sale.html
Posted: February 16, 2022
Description:
Situated on 3 hectares (7.5 acres) of lush forest in the mountains overlooking Costa Rica’s central valley, this established boutique resort and retreat/conference center has a great reputation and serves as a complete turnkey operation with well-trained and competent staff. Here one can see colorful toucans chirping as the Sun rises high over the hills below, white-faced monkeys swinging playfully from branch to branch, gentle breezes rustling the leaves of the ripe mango trees—the tropical forest comes to life around you. Grounded and centered with the jungle’s pristine natural beauty as your guide and protector, awaken your transformative consciousness, breathing vitality into your soul:
The Resort Features:
10 elegantly furnished casitas, each with private bath and Jacuzzi tub; each casita sleeps up to 4 guests with 2 queen beds;
· Infinity-edge pool with lounge chairs and shaded area for relaxing;
· Gourmet kitchen and restaurant complete with appliances, dishes and utensils;
· Day Spa, Wellness Center and Fitness Room with shower and two bathrooms; may also be converted into additional workshop or classroom space;
· Brand new, expansive teakwood open-air pavilion/conference venue with breathtaking jungle views; ideal for hosting retreats and gatherings of any kind, ranging from yoga, aerobics and dance to weddings, spiritual seminars and professional workshops;
· Established garden areas, dozens of mature fruit trees, and a thriving hydroponic greenhouse provide organic vegetables, fruits and herbs. 1 acre of the land has been reforested with valuable pochote hardwood trees;
· Pure water source on property from abundant mountain spring with well-functioning retaining tanks and irrigation system;
· Comfortable lounge and reception area with balcony overlooking the jungle; perfect area for guests to convene for dining, gatherings of any kind, or to be used as workshop space;
· 3 bedroom / 2 bath home for owners or managers; can also be converted into additional guest space;
· 2 bedroom / 2 private bath staff quarters on-site;
· Hiking trails throughout the property, with access to a tilapia pond, mountain creek and panoramic views of the jungle and Pacific Ocean; Wi-fi is available.
· Sustainability features, including on-site fresh water source, solar energy, recycling and composting, as well as fully functional organic and hydroponic greenhouse. Awarded the Certificate for Sustainable Tourism given to distinct hotels by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism
· Abundant wildlife for an exceptional Costa Rican experience – white-faced monkeys, jungle reptiles and dozens of species of tropical birds, including colorful toucans and macaws, are seen daily.
The existing business on the property functions as an eco-resort and retreat center specializing in yoga, alternative medicine and wellness services. The business itself is a Costa Rican corporation fully owned by Coast-to-Rica, LLC (an Arizona, U.S. corporation). In businesssince January 2006, the resort attracts yoga, art and spirituality retreats as well as individuals inneed of a respite from the rigors of daily life. Guests are transformed here, as is evident by hundreds of positive reviews, giving the resort a 4 ½ star rating from TripAdvisor.com, who recently was awarded the Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award of Excellence for the past 10 Years. The business has a well-developed and fully functional website complete with professional search-engine optimization (SEO), as well as an established social media presence.
Turnkey operation or very suitable for an intentional co-housing community with options to sustainably expand existing housing on the property.