Healing Guesthouse Chirripo

Revitalize and unwind at our wellness destination nestled on the river in the Chirripó, high Mountains of Costa Rica.

Stay in comfort, relax in peaceful nature, heal your body and soul.

Magical Offerings

Experience a rejuvenating escape at our guesthouse nestled in the stunning Chirripo Mountains of Costa Rica. As your hosts, we possess extensive knowledge of the healing arts. We both have many decades, deeply devoted to massag/bodywork therapies and holistic therapuetic practices. The guesthouse is a healing playground of tools, equipment and spaces for you to immerse yourself into your own personally tailored experience. Being in the high ,mountains of Costa Rica brings an opportunity to live the Pura Vida up close with and aliveness to the incredibly pure clean water, land and air that can bring a vibrancy to your time here.   The spirit of mountain is renowned for its special healing presence and is considered sacred as well as one of the most beautiful secret spots in the country.

We have curated a range of offerings for you to savor during your time with us: a beautiful treetop yoga/sun deck and also a sheltered area where yoga props and mats are provided. There is an infrared sauna and a natural rock cold dip pool for your enjoyment. Immerse yourself in the soothing hot tub positioned at canopy level, where you can admire world-class birdwatching while you soak in bliss and bubbles. We have a fully equipped massage room featuring vibration tools, red light therapy, and the opportunity for world class, professional bodywork and recieve personalized massage instructions in different modalities including the tantric arts. Enjoy a private covered deck for utmost relaxation, complete with a shiatsu mat, yoga swing, therapy rollers and balls, and a back arch support. A PEMF amethyst infrared mat is available to help reset your nervous system. We can offer Watsu which is massage while being floated in warm hot springs water at our local walkable Gevi hot springs. You will also have exclusive private access to the Chirripo river, which includes a lovely protected swimming spot and a large natural flat rock to do yoga on. For fitness enthusiasts, a trampoline is situated just above the river, alongside a rebounder and vibration plate for bodily activation. We provide two stationary bikes, a rowing machine, and weights and bands for your workout needs. Indulge in an array of herbal plants, fruit trees, and organic green garden beds brimming with vegetables, all for you to access in your well-stocked personal kitchen with hot water. Enjoy fresh eggs from our resident chickens, home-brewed kombucha made by the master himself, and freshly roasted organic coffee sourced from our own farm. You also have the pleasure of barbequing local grass beef or chicken on a wood fired grill. There are many places where hammocks and yoga swings and swing chairs are hung for you to just relax and enjoy the sounds of the river. Venture out to explore some of the most breathtaking hiking and trekking options right in our backyard, including assistance in conquering the highest peak in Costa Rica, with the Chirripo national park only 1 km away.

We are easily accessed from the San Jose airport and a 3.5 hour drive into the southern zone. Paved roads all the way. You can hire a private driver or we are easily accessed by bus. There is also private secure parking if driving. The guesthouse is centrally located in the heart of San Gerardo de Rivas and 1 Km from the Chirripoi National Park. Discover an outstanding organic café and market,local restaurants, a local fruit stand, hot springs, a butterfly dome, the Cloudbridge nature reserve, and yoga studios, all within walking distance. Day excursions to the famous Osa Pennisula pacific coast beaches are only 1.5 hours away. The nearest main town where shopping and farmers market is only a half hour drive down the mountain. Everything is readily availble with buses, private drivers, and uber.

Meet Your Healing Hosts

Evan and Amber bring decades of healing arts and mountain wisdom to create a sanctuary for your soul.

Amber has been a professional massage therapist and bodyworker for over 36 years. She has been deeply immersed in the healing arts arena and can provide a personally curated experience for your deep healing and rejuvenation. Yoga teacher, Chi Gong enthusiast, Shiatsu, Structural Integration therapist, Herbalist, Detox Specialist, Tantric Arts Guide, Tantsu teacher, and Spiritual councilor. Her massage is considered world class and considered on the of best.

Evan is the genius behind the creation. An engineering graduate from Trinity University. He came to the mountain 26 years ago and began tending the land, transforming with nature the beauty we are able to offer up for you to experience. He has been a massage therapist and watsu practioner for over 25 years.

Interested in Booking?

Contact Amber at amberslight@gmail.com
Telephone/whatsapp : 1 650 796-5653

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We have curated a place of art and beauty with quality and comfort for you to indulge in.

Healing Retreats

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We can assist you in planning and hosting small, private immersive healing retreats. We have the capacity to accommodate with 6 private bedrooms, allowing for up to 12 people in residence. Our extremely private and well appointed compound with several beautiful buildings is the prefect place to create a deep and meaningful experience for your guests. Our covered deck serves as a wonderful space for many types of gatherings and workshops. Guests have full access to all the of the healing offerings to enjoy and provide a quality experience. Additionally, there is the possibility to engage with the vibrant mountain community to offer public workshops as well. The place is ideal for a group of ladies, a couple of couples, or large family gathering.
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Additional AccomodationRental Options

Rasta on the River Cabina

Stay in our little river hideaway right on the river nestled in bamboo. Its a music wonderland and artistic opus to Bob and Jimmy. A more rustic stay with a sleeping loft and open kitchen, wood burning stove, decks to hang within the bamboo, and enjoy indoor and ourdoor hot showers.

Chirripo Mountain Yurt

Our other property hosts a unique experience in a yurt. Perched high on hill it gives fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. It is one of the more popular rentals on the mountain and we are 5 star hosts on airbandb.. Check out the listing by copying and pasting this link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/6451039?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=5848f60a-f782-4086-a8aa-ec6c925c085a

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Location

Address

San Gerardo de Rivas, Chirripo Mountains, Costa Rica

Reviews

Amber's healing guesthouse is a lovely place. She and Evan have created sanctuary. Both beds were comfy. The location is great . We recommend the Healing Guesthouse for a couple who want a relaxing time and those who do the Chirripo hike.

This place is truly amazing! We stayed in Amber's lovely guesthouse with two kids and loved it. Private access to the river, super close to warm Gevi springs, great restaurants in walking distance, and super close epic jungle hikes and waterfalls. the spce is clean and comfortable with everything you need. DO NOT MISS the opportunity to receive a massage from Amber, it is pure magic! Even the kids got one and they can;t stop talking about it. We left feeling refreshed, rested, and so grateful for an amazing time. Amber is super kind and flexible in meeting our needs to explore the area

Beautiful spot right on the river *****