Jungle hiking trails weaving through primary and secondary rainforest
Hidden waterfalls and cascading streams with natural plunge pools
Spring-fed swimming holes and grotto pools
Nature Pods: suspended observation nests for immersive jungle listening & birdwatching
Elevated lookout decks offering panoramic valley views
Wildflower meadows alive with butterflies and pollinators
Fruit-foraging walks through orchard and food-forest zones
Medicinal-plant discovery loop with interpretive signage
Nocturnal nature excursions with frog and insect listening stations.
Star-gazing platforms free from light pollution
Birdwatching hides for toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds and more
Wildlife corridors for observing howler monkeys, capuchins and sloths
Peaceful hammocks suspended among the treetops
Seasonal fruit-tree blossom festivals and harvest celebrations
Forest-bathing groves under old-growth trees
Barefoot sensory paths: walk a natural labyrinth of stones, sand and bark
Aroma garden clusters of fragrant herbs for scent-therapy strolls
Fungi-foraging logs for guided mushroom identification
Sunrise & sunset ridge benches for daily ritual ceremonies
Ephemeral rain-garden pools that fill in the wet season for toad & frog serenades
Hundreds of local "Sodas" - road side restaurants with some of the best, authentic Costa Rican food you will find.
Within a few hours drive of San Jose, Airport, Shopping, Major Hospitals, Entertainment & Restaurants.
Arenal Volcano National Park – crater-rim hikes, lava fields and panoramic vistas
La Fortuna Waterfall – a 70 m cascade with a swim-in pool at its base
Lake Arenal – kayaking, windsurfing and paddleboarding on Costa Rica’s largest lake
Tabacón & EcoTermales Hot Springs – natural rivers of mineral-rich thermal water
Cerro Chato Hike – trail up to a turquoise crater lake
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve – misty canopy walks, rare orchids and quetzal sightings
Hanging Bridges & Zipline Tours in Selvatura Park
White-Water Rafting on the Balsa (Class II–III) and Sarapiquí (Class III–IV) Rivers
Rio Celeste in Tenorio National Park – a vivid-blue river, waterfall and volcanic hot springs
Rincón de la Vieja National Park – boiling mud pots, hot streams and river-fed waterfalls
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge – boat safaris through lush wetlands
Lowland Canoas & Wildlife Tours – crocodiles, birds and monkeys
Nearby Pacific Beaches (Guanacaste) – Playa Hermosa, Playa Grande and prime surf breaks
Nighttime Bioluminescent Kayaking on select lakes and rivers
Birdwatching Hotspots – Sarapiquí lowlands and Arenal Observatory Lodge trail networks
A secluded retreat within our sanctuary where healers, facilitators and creatives live, work and recharge—complete with private glamping tents, spring-fed plunge pool, hot-tub grotto, communal rancho kitchen, fire-pit lounge and quiet lounge nooks just for practitioners. Free Room & Board Provided
Restaurant, Rooftop Party Garden & Themed Pods
Dine farm-to-table under the stars in our open-air restaurant, then ascend to the rooftop garden bar for live music and cocktails. Discover intimate “themed pods” hidden throughout the jungle for late-night conversations and private gatherings.
Experience healing arts in our dedicated Massage Theatre—daylight-filled studios for one-on-one sessions—then gather for sunrise yoga flows, evening ceremonies & group learning in the adjoining natural amphitheater carved into the hillside.
Unwind in our spring-fed swimming hole, sauna and grotto hot tub before firing up a communal BBQ in the Rancho. As dusk falls, cozy around the fire pit and enjoy live bands on the rustic stage under the jungle canopy.
Balance productivity and play in our shaded co-work pavilion and Office Reception, where high-speed WiFi, private workstations and communal tables meet a café serving fresh-baked bread, locally roasted coffee, herbal teas and light farm-fresh bites.
Energize body and mind in our open-air Jungle Gym—complete with suspension trainers and natural-wood apparatus—then roll out your mat in the Yoga Pavilion, framed by soaring trees and birdsong for daily movement and mindfulness.
Our fully staffed on-site clinic ensures your safety and well-being so you can play and explore with complete peace of mind. Whether you need urgent medical attention or a restorative therapy session, our Wellness Center delivers professional care—completely integrated into the sanctuary but always optional and billed separately.
Emergency Care & First Aid: 24/7 nurse triage, doctor on call, AED/defibrillator, oxygen, stretcher & immobilization kits for everything from cuts and sprains to broken bones or cardiac events
Diagnostic Lab: weekly blood draws, basic chemistry panels, rapid tests and point-of-care ultrasound
Treatment & Recovery Suites: private exam rooms, minor-procedure room, comfortable recovery beds and wound-care stations
Therapy Offices: Quiet suites exclusively for licensed practitioners—offering talk therapy, EMDR, attachment-bonding work, family systems therapy, trauma-informed counseling and other evidence-based modalities.
Wellness Dispensary: Well stocked with all your necessities, non pharmaceutical meds, IV fluids, herbal tinctures and emergency supplies.
On site vehicles: To make runs into town for the pharmacy, doctors appointments or non emergency trips to the hospital.
Helipad: For emergency flights to the hospital if needed.
A full 7-night stay for two in a luxury private cabin—king-size bed + Murphey bed for guest passes, indoor/outdoor bath, private covered lounge & Hammock.
Our Integrated Experience & Contribution Philosophy
At Alma Libre, every moment is an invitation—to indulge in adventures both gentle and daring, and to co-create our sanctuary through shared work, play and creativity. Whether you gravitate toward nurturing communal rituals or exploring the edges of intimacy, you’ll find your place here: contributing what you love, learning what inspires you, and connecting with kindred spirits in service of our living, breathing retreat.
Cultivate skills, community and daily rituals through hands-on, heart-centered activities—our mission is to offer an all-inclusive, fully self-sufficient sanctuary experience:
Farming Contribution
Plant, tend & harvest in the orchards and food forest
Feed animals & maintain aquaponics loops
Soil-building workshops: compost, cover crops & seed saving
Homesteading & Prepping
Preserve & process: canning, drying, fermenting & root-cellaring
Natural-building demos: cob, earthen plasters & straw-bale techniques
Off-grid living skills: rainwater catchment, solar cooking & DIY repairs
Creative & Wellness Circles
Artists’ studios: painting, woodworking, jewelry & crafts
Community kitchen classes: baking, charcuterie & food-forest cooking
Massage Classes & Therapies:
learn and practice Swedish, deep-tissue, Thai yoga bodywork & healing touch
Morning yoga, breathwork & guided meditation
Skill-share meetups: trade your expertise in a rotating “mentor exchange”
The Family Dinner
Nightly tribal gathering in our restaurant, ranchos & BBQ areas to share farm-to-table meals, stories and connection
The Open Air Rancho's are available to prepare meals for when residents & guests want to stay low key.
Join us each evening and every day to learn, teach, nourish and belong—building a fully self-reliant community together.
Dive into playful, intimate and transformative experiences every week:
Saturday Night Play in the Rooftop Party Garden—costumes, DJs and pulsing lights under the stars
Sensual Jungle Pods —themed nooks (candlelit, aphrodisiac, art-installations) for private encounters
Tantra Massage Classes —group instruction in erotic bodywork techniques, followed by hands-on practice
Sexy Pool Parties in our spring-fed grotto—music, dance and aquatic play amid hidden waterfalls
Intimacy Classes for couples & chosen families—communication tools, trust exercises & guided touch
Practitioner Appreciation Night —community-served feast and pampering honoring our resident guides
Cacao & Connection Circles —heart-opening ceremonies with guided partner prompts
Full-Moon Rituals —lunar invocations, drum circles & moonlit dance for deep alchemy
Sacred Sound & Sensory Play —sound baths, trust games, feather-touch demos & playful bondage elements
Community Chat & Pop-Ups —WhatsApp-driven flash gatherings, healing sessions and late-night adventures
Shibari & Rope Art Workshops led by master riggers
Kink Exploration Labs —impact play, sensation studies and light bondage
Body-Painting & Tantric Art Sessions in our private jungle pods
Sensation Playground —tactile stations (feathers, silk, temperature play)
Bubble-Bath Communals & Champagne Soirées in hidden spring grottos
Steam & Sauna “Clothing Optional” Evenings in our barrel-sauna
Pleasure-Mapping Clinics —guided discovery of body-wisdom and erogenous zones
Consent Practice Circles —dynamic role-plays and negotiation games
Respectful Boundaries:
This is not a nudist colony or swingers resort—but nudity is encouraged in designated spicy zones and at select events, where you may encounter public intimacy, light kink or BDSM. All spicy experiences are contained
to specific spaces and times, preserving the sanctuary’s balanced, all-inclusive spirit.
Everything in a Standard Week, plus:
Premium Weeks at Alma Libre layer our always-on Vanilla and Spicy experiences with exclusive activations—think private farm-to-table chef’s dinners with guest experts, immersive masterclasses by world-renowned facilitators, bespoke small-group ceremonies and curated corporate or boutique retreat events—so you can deepen connection, celebrate milestones and spark creativity in an off-grid sanctuary built for unforgettable transformation. (Host your event at Alma Libre)
Speaker & Expert Series:
• Conscious Leadership & Regenerative Business workshops
• Sexual Wellness & Somatic Healing masterclasses
• Permaculture Design accreditation intensives
Private Celebrations & Milestones:
• Fully catered weddings, vow renewals & anniversary ceremonies
• Bespoke milestone parties (birthdays, engagements) with décor, officiant & photographer
Corporate & Niche Retreats:
• Team-building in nature: trust exercises, off-grid hackathons & leadership labs
• Brand activations & product launches in our open-air amphitheater
Culinary & Tasting Events:
• Chef-led farm-to-table multi-course dinners with wine/spirits pairings
• Artisanal craft tastings (cider, banana beer, specialty coffee cuppings)
Festival & Residency Partnerships:
• Host regional conscious-culture festivals (sound healing, cacao, herbalism)
• Artist-in-residence showcases: gallery openings, sculpture & performance
Wellness Symposiums & Deep Dives:
• Plant-medicine integration circles (per local regulations)
• Advanced water-management & off-grid tech labs with certification
Everything in a Standard Week, plus:
At Alma Libre, each month we reinvent the sanctuary as a vibrant festival—seven days of immersive rituals, artful ceremonies and communal celebrations woven into the rhythms of nature. You’ll gather beneath towering trees and starlit skies for fire-dances, altar-buildings, and themed workshops, sharing farm-fresh feasts and transformative experiences with kindred spirits. From ancestral remembrances to solstice flames, every Holiday Week invites you to step into seasonal magic and deepen your connection to land, community and self.
New Year’s Gala
Fireworks over the valley, sunrise land-blessing ceremony, DJ-driven dance party and evening champagne toast.
Valentine’s Romance Retreat
Heart-opening yoga & partner ceremonies, private candlelit dinners, chocolate & aphrodisiac tasting bar.
St. Patrick’s Celebration
Emerald-themed feast, folk-music ceilidh, pot-luck soda bread bake-off and shamrock scavenger hunt.
April Equinox Renewal
Seed-planting rituals, guided meditations in the orchard, communal poetry & intention-setting circle.
Spring Blossom Festival
Floral art installations, edible-flower crown workshops, orchard picnic brunch and live acoustic sets.
Summer Solstice Fire Ceremony
Sunset drum circle, fire-dance performances, solstice torchlight procession and communal bonfire.
Midsummer Harvest Feast
Berry-picking expedition, jam-making demo, farm-to-table feast and celebration in the wildflower meadow.
Full Moon Mysteries
Moonlit sound-bath immersion, lantern-lit forest walk, star-chart reading and group invocation.
Spirit Festival (Halloween + Día de los Muertos)
Masked masquerade ball, altar-building workshop, ancestral storytelling and sugar-skull decorating.
Founders Week Celebration (around November 25)
Birthday bash gala, signature cocktail & cake ceremony, live-band dance party and land-blessing toast.
Winter Solstice Feast
Candlelit communal dinner, hot-spring dips at midnight, caroling circle and ritual lantern release.
Christmas Orchard Banquet
Evergreen wreath-making, holiday décor crafting, farm-grown festive feast and gift-exchange under the stars.
Step into a hands-on apprenticeship where you’ll practice your craft, learn new trades, co-lead immersive events and earn a Certificate of Service—all while living free in our luxury glamping tents. Enjoy complimentary room & board in exchange for 5 hours of community support, 5 days a week. With only 20 spots available, you’ll join a dedicated cohort of pioneers shaping regenerative projects, teaching workshops, and building lifelong skills in a truly transformative environment. Apply now and grow alongside our tribe!
FB community membership ( value $300)
1 x standard 7-night week for 2 (value $3,000)
1 x standard week guest pass (value $1,500)
→ Total Retail Value: $4,800+
• FB community membership (value $300)
• 2 x Premium Weeks (Event + Stay for 2 = value $8,000)
• 1 x Holiday Event Week ticket (Holiday Event + Stay = value $5,000)
• 2 x standard week guest passes (2 × $1,500 = $3,000)
• 10% off additional rentals & workshops
→ Total Retail Value: $16,300+
FB community membership (value $300)
2 Standard weeks (value $6,000)-2 x Premium Weeks (value $8,000)
2 x Holiday Event Week tickets (Holiday Event + Stay = value $10,000)
4 x standard week guest passes (4 × $1,500 = $6,000)
15% off additional rentals & workshops
→ Total Retail Value: $30,300+
FB community membership (value $300)
4 x Standard Weeks (value $12,000)
4 x Premium Weeks (value $16,000)
4 x Holiday Event Week tickets (Holiday Event + Stay = value $20,000)
12 x standard week guest passes (12× $1,500 = $18,000)
Priority booking & exclusive experience access
20% off additional rentals & workshops
→ Total Retail Value: $66,300+
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