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6 Day Individual Yoga Holiday in The Central Mountains of Costa Rica
June 14-19 | June 21-26 | June 28-July 38 Day Wellness and Yoga Holiday in the Central Mountains of Costa Rica
June 14-21 | June 21-28 | June 28-July 56 Day Summer Family Wellness Retreat in the Central Mountains of Costa Rica
Available in June, July & AugustAbout AmaTierra
AmaTierra is a retreat center in a rural mountain eco-lodge in Costa Rica, which offers wellness treatments and yoga retreats to those who seek peace and joy.
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Jill Ruttenberg
Jill Ruttenberg is a professional nutritionist, certified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and professional clinical herbalist registered with the American Herbalist Guild. Jill has been leading people in detox programs for many years at AmaTierra's facility in Costa Rica.
What Do People Say About Us?
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Lucie Gauthier
from Costa Rica, March 2024
Lieu magique
Le site est magnifique. La salle de yoga et méditation est extraordinaire avec une vue imprenable sur les montagnes et la brise douce et odorante d’un Ylang Ylang. On se retrouve en pleine nature dans un milieu propice à la détente et au recueillement. Les propriétaires et tout le personnel sont gentils et accueillants. Ils ont à cœur de nous rendre le séjour le plus agréable possible. La nourriture était tout simplement délicieuse. J’ai adoré mon séjour à Amatierra.
Ewa Lekan
from Spain, January 2024
Remote retreat in a beautiful location
The retreat is located in a beautiful remote place in the middle of the mountains and the jungle. The apartments are spacious and very comfy. The installations could probably use a bit of retouch here and there, but that does not affect the comfort. Food was AMAZING thanks to Alvaro who is the most wonderful
Soul, cook and artist. Jill is a great yoga teacher and she makes every class interesting adding variety of postures and addiitonal elements like music or crystal balls. Massages with Vivianne were out of this world - she is an angel! Bob and Alan takes great care of good atmosphere and help with booking addiitonal activities.
Jerry Zhang
from United States, January 2023
Warm and home-like environment for holidays
The owners put their hearts into the retreat activity. Both very knowledgeable about the needs of their customers.
Gill Herbert-evans
from United Kingdom, March 2020
A break in paradise
The warm welcome, tranquility of the place, excellent yoga sessions morning and evening, the high quality massages and holistic treatments offered,the delicious food , relaxing ambiance . Certainly a place of paradise if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of life. I did not leave the retreat during my stay as I wanted to cherish every moment and slow down but Bob arranged trips for those who wanted to explore further.Jill and Bob’s kindness and welcome was above and beyond what was required of them . My precious memories of Ama Tierra and meeting such kind people has enriched my life. Thank you Bob and Jill!
Colleen Suter
from United States, March 2020
Excellent
Isabelle was amazing. Her voice, guidance and clarity during the yoga practice was perfect. The massage was one of the best I have ever had. The food was wonderful.
Helena Saraiva
from United States, February 2020
Bob and Jill were great hosts - they made sure to greet each guest and have actual conversations with us! I loved that this resort only had 10 rooms because it provided an intimate setting for getting to know everyone there. I'm glad that I chose AmaTierra as my first yoga retreat!
Jane Hogan
from Canada, February 2020
Absolutely Fabulous!
There is a magical quality about Ami Tierra. Jill and Bob are lovely, as are all the staff. The whole setting is beautiful and the atmosphere is welcoming and peaceful.
Francesca Fiorica
from Luxembourg, February 2020
Erholung pur
Ich wurde sehr freundlich aufgenommen und hab mich von Anfang bis Ende sehr wohl gefühlt. Jill und Bob und das gesamte Team kümmern sich hervorragend um die Gäste.
Es war eine wunderschöne erholsame Auszeit. Kann ich jedem nur empfehlen! Vielen herzlichen Dank!!
Natasha Slutsky
from United States, January 2020
Everything was absolutely perfect
Perfect environment, great yoga classes, warm and caring people. Very knowledgeable instructors provides maximum attention to your problems. Very nice houses with comfortable beds and pillows. Healthy food like homemade.
It was excellent experience and I will definitely come back.
Thank you Jill and Bob
Jane Manna
from United Kingdom, December 2019
Step away from what stresses you .....
The peace and serenity at this retreat would be hard to better. It’s a place to enjoy nature at its finest whilst finding an inner calm doing a variety of yoga classes and eating fresh healthy food. You truly can just breathe the fresh clean air and feel rejuvenated.
Nadine Gfeller
from Costa Rica, June 2019
My Stay at Amatierra
I spent 6 nights in the AmaTierra Yoga retreat. Bob an Jill are both wonderful persons. I felt very welcome there and the atmosphere was so joyful and relaxing. The Yogastudio is stunning! The Detox was perfectly guided and i felt in good hands. I had a wonderful time and could relax and renew my energy. I would totally recommend this place, it will change your life.
Taylor Colpitts
from Canada, April 2019
The retreat was absolutely amazing- all of the staff were so kind and caring and did everything possible to make your stay the most enjoyable.
The food was beyond great, always fresh and was never disappointed with any meal or snacks that I had while there.
Overall awesome experience and would 10/10 recommend and would go back!
Sheryl Cintron
from United States, April 2019
Unique Healing Experience
Breathtaking property, wonderful hosts, friendly atmosphere and great yoga classes 🧘♀️
Michelle Richards
from Australia, March 2019
Relax
I found Jill & Bob to be very attentive and friendly. Nice rooms and a beautiful yoga loft.
Suzanne Tran
from United States, October 2018
Amazing Solo Trip!
Everything. I haven’t taken a trip like this before and this surpassed expectations, setting the bar high. Definitely one for the books! Cannot wait to go back and for a longer stay.
Nimi Trehan
from United States, August 2018
Ambience, Food, Yoga, Trips
Amatierra has a great ambience-very peaceful, lush green surroundings with sounds of nature all day, all night long.
The food was deliciously prepared and catered to the individual preferences of the guests.
Kelly and Jill were great yoga instructors who led us through gentle, Hatha yoga poses and meditation.
We took several excursions including the Pas falls, The Catrera National park, the coffee plantation and the Jaco beach. The drivers and guides were competent, friendly. and knowledgeable. Also, access to Amatierra from the airport was easy.
Lucy Carteri
from Canada, April 2018
amazing experience
The resort was perfect, food was amazing, the people were so beautiful. I found myself at peace as soon as I got there. All the services were spot on. I really couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Sarah Zaouk
from United States, February 2018
Amazing Yoga retreat for Solo traveler
Loved the atmosphere, the location and the overall experience.
The schedule of the yoga classes and mediation classes was just perfect and it was great to kind of have a scheduled day more or less without it being toooo stressfully scheduled and having the time to read, relax, dip in the pool, take a nap
i was very hesitant going in this by myself but came out of it definitely relaxed and having met a great group of friends!
Owners Bob and Jill are very welcoming and so is the entire staff. Vanessa , our yoga instructor was just perfect ! i had almost zero experience in yoga, so definitely a beginner & this experience made me love it even more. It really was a physical and emotional experience. My favorite spot in the resort was definitely the Yoga Studio and hanging by the pool and reading a book on one of the hammocks in the property.
Food was fresh & very flavorful as fruits and veggies are all organic! Lunch was the only one that was not very filing but i believe it was overall part of the wellness and health offering and i personally didn't mind it at all!
I did some excursions such as Carara National Park, beach and the Waterfalls . Waterfalls were a magical experience in my opinion. Really a must do!
Overall, I really loved this experience and felt so much better coming out of it and with great positive vibes!
Thank you so much for this exceptional welcome and experience, didn't want it to end! Hopefully will get to escape once more another time!! Namaste!
Judy Duong
from Canada, January 2018
Best Trip Ever
Best Trip Ever!
Life changing!
Anonymous
from United States, November 2017
Shangri-La
There is no other way to describe Amatierra other than paradise! I felt as if I was in the Garden of Eden. It was so peaceful and so beautiful. The overall experience appealed to all of my senses. The physical beauty of the place is indescribable, you wake up to birds chirping outside your window; your sense of touch is delighted as the warm breeze brushes against your face and body as you engage in your yoga stances in the open air yoga studio (which is the most beautiful studio I have ever seen). Your lungs are cleared and there is absolutely nothing to smell UNTIL...you are seated at your dining table. This experience I really cannot describe. I appreciate fine dining and am new to the vegan world. I am from New York and the juxtaposition with those two worlds can mesh seamlessly. However, when I described myself and my friends as vegan (when I communicated with Bob -the owner) and he indicated they can accommodate our vegan diet. I expected that! An accommodation only -which I translated to healthy, unappetizing food. However, the chef at Amatierra is AMAZING!!! the food will have your taste buds dancing. The views are spectacular, Bob's music selections are divine. The massage is relaxing. The overall experience can only be described as spiritual - if you allow yourself to relax, unwind and really take in the experience that they offer.
Donna Schaefferkoetter
from United States, July 2017
So so yoga retreat
Great food Beautiful setting for the yoga class
Chiara Muratore
from United States, June 2017
Awesome retreat
This retreat is great bc it's customizable. Can be relaxing, adventurous or both - just what I needed.
Jing Guo
from United States, May 2017
Had a wonderful retreat
The food was amazing, healthy, and very delicious. The place was just as described, very peaceful and beautiful. It's a small group, the hosts were very welcoming, and it was really nice to have gotten to know the people staying at the retreat with us.
Terri Clinton
from Canada, April 2017
Calm mind, calm body
Loved the food. Great variety, always fresh, delicious and nutritious.
Gentle yoga and soothing meditation.
Enlightened wellness consultation with Jill.
Victor is an exceptional guide whose passion shines through. Very much appreciated his efforts in taking some stunning pics through his telephoto lens.