Hacienda AltaGracia Accolades and Media Highlights

“... a trip to Hacienda AltaGracia is a good way to remind yourself why the world fell in love with Costa Rica in the first place. Opened in November 2021, this 50-room hotel on an old coffee farm in the foothills of the Talamancas is the embodiment of pura vida” ~ Vogue.com, January 2023

“The postcard-worthy views of the green Talamanca Mountains from the private plunge pools and terraces of Hacienda AltaGracia’s 50 one- and two-bedroom casitas are so soothing they feel like a wellness experience unto themselves.” ~ Afar.com, December 2022

“You sleep in a rustic casita—a fantasy of giant slouchy baskets, artisanal ceramics, wood accents juxtaposing flourishes of sleek marble, and enormous windows overlooking 180 acres of flowering landscape overrun with hot-pink hummingbirds and rare butterflies. You hold head-clearing Ashtanga poses in a gorgeous open-air yoga pavilion. And when you order a cocktail—I asked for something faintly smoky and negroni-ish—it arrives in what looks like a steam-shrouded jewelry box." ~ Goop, November 2022

"Quite possibly one of the most interesting in-room dining menus I've ever encountered was at Hacienda AltaGracia…the menu is inspired by the landscape, too, spotlighting super seasonal, regional ingredients in surprising ways (while accommodating a number of dietary restrictions.) Most dishes spotlighted herbs and produce from the on-site chef's garden, often with ingredients I'd never tasted in my life because they were so regional. The yogurt, from a small family farm a few kilometers up the road — I can't stop thinking about." ~ Food & Wine, October 2022

“The tropical forest of the Talamanca mountains provides the cocooning setting for The Well at Hacienda AltaGracia – a breathtaking Costa Rican spa retreat that forms part of Auberge Resorts Collection’s luxurious portfolio…Now home to the spa oasis of The Well, Hacienda AltaGracia has established itself as a world-class wellbeing escape. One of the hotel’s three pools resides inside a glorious greenhouse oasis – Casa de Agua – that is adorned with hanging baskets and offers views so stunning, they’re said to have their own healing powers.” ~ Porter, October 2022

"Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Emma Roberts, and Nina Dobrev are just some of the celebrity fans of wellness resort Hacienda AltaGracia. Less than a year old, it's already been featured in Vogue, Town & Country, People, Allure, and more. If that doesn't make it the buzziest destination of 2022, I don't know what would. The 180-acre luxury resort is so much more than a place to stay—it's a full experience. Hacienda AltaGracia offers horseback riding, surfing, bird watching, waterfall bathing, mountain biking, cooking classes, picnics, tree climbing, infrared therapy, spa treatments, yoga, coffee tasting, and more.” ~ Who What Wear, August 2022

“...Simply put: A stay at this divine resort will leave you floating on cloud nine for weeks after returning to reality.” ~ Brides.com, August 2022

“Menu highlights at The Well at Hacienda AltaGracia include a river bath “immersive experience” and muscle recovery treatments that use such innovations as a Hypervolt muscle gun and a dynamic air compression technology for “lymph boosts.” The Well’s team worked to beef up the wellness offerings at several of Auberge’s 24 properties. Guests at these locations will find more organic fare on the restaurant menus, and rooms stocked with “science-backed” sleep guides and Relax Everything mists whose formula of essential oils was designed, Sarhan says, “by a biochemist and a scientific team to stimulate an olfactory response that mimics the brain’s response to relaxation.” ~ Wall Street Journal, June 2022

“Auberge Resorts Collection has transformed 180 acres in the foothills of the Talamanca Mountains into a pilgrimage site for outdoor adventures, energy healing, and other East-meets- West therapies, conceived in partnership with The Well” ~ Architectural Digest, May 2022

"A well-being destination like no one has ever seen before, THE WELL at Hacienda AltaGracia invites guests to reset, rewind, and recharge while rekindling each individual's connection to Pachamama--Mother Earth." ~Glancer Magazine, March 2022

"The centerpiece is Casa de Agua, the beating heart of THE WELL at Hacienda AltaGracia, and—like THE WELL’s Manhattan HQ and offshoot at Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection in Connecticut—it is beautifully, and thoughtfully, designed. The indoor pool is surrounded by glass and greenery, creating the effect that you’re swimming in a greenhouse, and the natural crystal and marble elements throughout the space feel both grounding and elevated." ~ Town and Country, March 18, 2022

"The luxe, one-in-a-lifetime five-star Auberge Resorts Collection property in Pérez Zeledón calls itself “an escape for those seeking total well-being and unbridled adventure” and just opened last November 2021. It already counts Emma Roberts among its fans (“the most magnificent setting, the kindest people, the most mind-blowing experiences,” she said in an Instagram caption). There are no food restrictions — in fact, all food expenses are included in the nightly rate and you can purchase alcohol at any time with no shade." ~ The Zoe Report, March 8, 2022

"Beloved New York City wellness institution The Well has teamed up with Auberge Resorts for a unique destination sure to impress the wellness-lover in your life. Set on 180 acres of lush tropical rainforest, guests connect to nature through holistic programming that blends Eastern and Western healing rituals. From hydrotherapy in the heated jet pool to an aromatherapy steam room to the infrared sauna, there are a wide variety of treatments on offer, each one beginning with a purifying herbal exfoliation." ~ Forbes, February 10, 2022

"The Hacienda’s food and beverage program is built to bring guests closer to nature by working intimately with local farms and food makers. So, for cocktails, this means building recipes around produce harvested near or on the property. And the beer was specifically crafted in partnership with local brewery Jungle Brew, who incorporated passionfruit from the resort’s farm into this exclusive lager. For wine, there is a preference for organic and biodynamic production such as Cono Sur from Chile and a Malbec from Argentina’s Bodega Noemia." ~ Wine Enthusiast, February 2022

"Reopened in 2021 after a major overhaul, Hacienda AltaGracia is a sprawling estate set amid 180 acres. With sensational views across the surrounding valleys, its two restaurants use almost exclusively Costa Rican produce. While their coffee is currently gathered from nearby fincas, 7,000 coffee trees have also been planted around the property with the aim of harvesting by 2025. Each of the 50 villas offers plenty of space and privacy, while vehicle transport is organised by texting the compás (a sort of personal butler)." ~ National Geographic, February 2022

"Auberge Resorts recently opened its first hotel in Costa Rica, on a 52-hectare site in the tropical forests of the Talamanca mountain range , in the southeast of the country. The tropical birds that inhabit the area are just one of its many attractions, along with the coffee plantations, the routes through the jungle, the horse stables and the nearby river , to bathe in the middle of nature." ~ Condé Nast Traveler, January 2022

"The property does not claim to have unbeatable eco-credentials, but there are no plastic bottles and the natural toiletries are refilled, rather than replaced. Nor are there coffee pods. Instead, guests are given a packet of coffee from a finca five miles away and a cafetière to prepare their own brew. In a few years the property will produce its own beans: 7,000 coffee trees have been planted on site and should reach maturity in 2025." ~ The Times, January 2022

"Yes, we know. This is the definition of wellness and achieving it is possible thanks to the new hotel that Auberge Resorts has just opened in Costa Rica. It is an oasis of rest and peace in which the objective focuses its attention in a single direction: disconnect from the unstoppable rhythm of the world, blend in with nature and find oneself to recover energy and then be able to press play with more force and agility." ~ Harper's Bazaar, January 2022

"About a hundred miles south, in the Pérez Zeledón mountains, sits Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection. The retreat--composed of one- and two-bedroom casitas designed by New York based Nina Gotlieb--has on-site naturalists who lead expeditions to nearby trails, rivers and coffee farms. The hotel is also the site of the first non-U.S. outpost of holistic wellness brand THE WELL; guests can indulge in therapies inspired by local healing traditions." ~ Travel + Leisure, December 2021

"The Well at Hacienda AltaGracia is The Well’s third location and its first international site (the others are in Manhattan and Connecticut). The Costa Rican outpost oers restorative spa treatments and expert-led experiences—and celebrates its verdant setting with an emphasis on Pachamama (Mother Earth), incorporating local botanical ingredients into its therapies." ~ Elle, January 2022

"AltaGracia pushes it one step further, adding a wellness program that trumps all others in the area via their partnership with New York City–based well-being institute The Well. This includes hydrotherapy treatments from indoor pools looking out into the jungles and expert-led retreats on subjects like energy flow. In short, it may just be the most perfect fusion of wellness and nature coming out of the pandemic." ~ Condé Nast Traveler, December 9, 2021

"Between the resort's sustainable design, luxurious accommodations, delicious dining options, and plenty of unique cultural things to do, it's certainly worthy of making your bucket list." ~ Travel and Leisure, July 27, 2021

Whether you're a spa novice or a wellness aficionado, this retreat is not to be missed.” ~ Harper's Bazaar, October 20, 2021

"Hacienda AltaGracia, a new resort from the Auberge Resorts Collection, is your gateway to paradise and opens late 2021. Take it all in the caballista way, riding on horseback and enjoying your desayuno by the river each morning." ~ Travel and Leisure, December 13, 2021