I led a group of 18 from Kentucky in a yoga retreat at Amatierra. Our trip couldn't have been better! The entire staff worked hard to make sure this happened: Bob went above and beyond to help me plan; when he found out Kentucky would be in the Final Four the first night of our trip, he arranged a television so we could watch during dinner! He pre-ordered Costa Rican beer and organic wine when he found out we drank.

Jill is an amazing herbalist and bodyworker; she led a healing crystal bowl session and also got us all up dancing and singing along while she played the guitar and piano. Don't miss the chance to use the biomat! Kenny, the hotel manager, is enthusiastic and so knowledgeable! He led us to this amazing waterfall where we swam; we couldn't find a plant or animal that he didn't know! Pam, the resident yoga teacher, accompanied us on several of our day trips and became a member of our yoga family.

And Pablo, the chef and another talented musician, created the most scrumptious meals; we were in culinary heaven! I am still missing his pinto gallo with Lizano Salsa and the tofu pad thai! The open air yoga studio is both beautiful and peaceful. Monkeys and toucans might show up to cheer on your asana session. And Tonyia gave me the best massage I've ever had (and I've had a lot of bodywork in my day)! The rest of the hardworking staff are sweet and polite; it didn't matter that we didn't speak the same language. We felt cared for.

The beach Bob & Jill sent us to was private and truly beautiful and the zipline tour was a pure adrenaline rush! The rooms are clean, the property is eco-friendly, and the every view is breathtaking. I left feeling physically refreshed and spiritually renewed. I cannot recommend this place enough and cannot wait to return!!!

Pura Vida

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I was one of two yoga instructors leading a retreat at AmaTierra. The grounds and accommodations were stunning yet simple. The staff so warm and inviting that after only a few hours there I already felt like a long lost friend.

The whole atmosphere of AmaTierra was conducive to relaxation and joviality. Although our group started out as individuals who did not know each other by the time we left some solid friendships had been made.

I would not only recommend AmaTierra to friends, I would tell them that if they went to Costa Rica and didn't go there they would be missing out on one of the finer things in life.

I visited Amatierra with a bunch of collegues to learn together and share relationships. It was the perfect place. Yoga in the morning, amazing food, great meeting space, pool to cool off when it got hot in the afternoon, wine and warm environment made it prefect. Got a few massages as well to perfectly mix business with relaxation. Great people running the place who had arranged for our trip the next day to the beach, hotel and all. Spend a little more on airfare, a little more time getting there and then enjoy your time here. Very affordable.

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A group of twenty of us stayed here for a business retreat. It was perfect! The staff went out of their way to accommodate our needs, the yoga studio was a sublime location to meet with a 270 degree view of the valley, and the food was yummy and healthy. They took great care of us-- I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a intimate retreat center.

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Costa Rica is truly the land of OZ. A place where 5 % of the world's bio-diversity is found. Ama tierra was the vessel which housed our group for one week.

The staff and owners were exceptionally kind and helpful.

The food was tasty and healthy, the rooms pleasant, and the mountain setting was magical. If you are looking for a five star hotel with all the amenities of such, don't go there.

But if you are looking for a transformational place to explore Costa Rica, this is the place to stay.

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