Diamond heart

Integrative living, holistic wellness, working farm.

Costa Rica Platanillo donation

Diamond Heart offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in integrative living and holistic wellness within Costa Rica's serene Diamante Valley. This 10-hectare property functions as both a retreat center and a working farm, complete with extensive food forests and fruit trees. The focus here is on fostering a healthy lifestyle and providing a supportive environment for deep internal work, including medicine ceremonies and trauma integration. Guests gather in the main building for shared meals, communal presence, and meditation circles, cultivating a strong sense of community. The center's mission is to bridge traditional yoga systems with daily life, emphasizing sustainability and individual well-being through detoxing the body, mind, and spirit. It's a place to reconnect with nature and yourself, supported by nourishing organic, gluten-free, and dairy-free meals.

Highlights

Integrative living with a working farm and food forests
Support for medicine ceremonies and trauma integration
Communal meals and meditation circles in the main building
Emphasis on detoxing body, mind, and spirit
Organic, gluten-free, and dairy-free high-raw meals

Good for

holistic wellnesstrauma integrationnature loversdetox programscommunity seekers

Setting

set in Costa Rica's verdant Diamante Valley, where the water flows abundantly, Diamond Heart spans a 10-hectare property. The landscape is rich with food forests and fruit trees, creating a peaceful and natural environment. It's a place designed to foster a deep connection with nature and a sense of community.

The practice

Diamond Heart integrates traditional yoga systems with daily life, promoting a holistic approach to well-being. While specific practice styles are not detailed, the focus is on internal work, communal presence, and meditation circles, creating a supportive environment for personal growth and detoxing the body, mind, and spirit.

A typical day

A typical day at Diamond Heart includes shared meals in the main building, communal presence, and meditation circles. The daily rhythm is designed to support deep internal work and a healthy lifestyle, though specific schedules can vary depending on the retreat.

Accommodation

The center offers a few cabins and houses for guests. Specific details about room types or amenities within the accommodations are not provided.

What to bring

Given the warm climate with average temperatures around 22.7°C, especially warmer from March to May, light and breathable clothing is recommended. The wettest months are October, June, and May, so rain gear might be useful during those times.

Website www.diamondheart.info

How to get there

Diamond Heart is located in Platanillo, within the Diamante Valley. From San Jose, you can take a bus to San Isidro (approx. 4 hours) then a 40-minute taxi. Alternatively, a shuttle from San Jose to Dominical takes 3-3.5 hours, followed by a 30-minute taxi to the valley.

Nearest airport: Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) (39 km)

Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) is approximately 39 km away (1.5 hours by car). San Jose Airport (SJO) is about 3.5 hours away. The center offers taxi services for airport pick-up and drop-off at an additional cost.

Nearest city: Quepos

Public transport: Buses are available from San Jose to San Isidro.

Languages

English

How to book

Booking information is not specified, but typically involves contacting the center via their website.

Pricing

Stays at Diamond Heart run by donation, with a suggested starting price of USD 20.

Interested in this center? Check availability and upcoming retreats on their official site.

Visit Diamond heart website

Climate

Climate Zone: Subtropical

Best Months: Jan, Mar, Feb

Avoid: Oct, Jun, May

The Diamante Valley experiences an annual average temperature of 22.7°C. The warmest months are typically March, April, and May, while October, November, and December are cooler. The driest period is from January to March, with October, June, and May being the wettest months.

Location

Frequently asked questions

What kind of food is served at Diamond Heart?

Diamond Heart serves three high-raw meals daily, including juices, smoothies, fresh salads, soup, fruit meals, and detox herbs. All meals are organic, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

How can I get to Diamond Heart from the airport?

The nearest airport is Quepos Managua Airport (XQP), about 1.5 hours away. You can also fly into San Jose Airport (SJO), which is about 3.5 hours away. The center can arrange taxi pick-up and drop-off for a cost. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose to San Isidro, then a taxi, or a shuttle from San Jose to Dominical, followed by a taxi to the Diamante Valley.

What amenities are available at the center?

Guests have access to free WiFi, towels, free parking, a kitchen, coffee/tea, and housekeeping services.

Is Diamond Heart suitable for beginners in meditation or wellness practices?

The center promotes a healthy lifestyle and provides space for internal work, including meditation circles, making it suitable for individuals looking to explore holistic wellness and personal growth, regardless of prior experience.

What is the cost model for staying at Diamond Heart?

Diamond Heart runs by donation, with a suggested starting price of USD 20.