San Gerardo de Rivas, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

Where Paradise
Meets Peace

45 acres of pristine mountain sanctuary. Riverside cabins, digital detox retreats, and conscious community living in the heart of Costa Rica's highlands.

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San Gerardo de Rivas
9 Unique Dwellings
100% Off-Grid

A sanctuary where nature and consciousness converge

Nestled near San Gerardo de Rivas, where mountain forests, river flow, hillside coffee groves, and community rhythms create an intentional environment for presence and rest. Zen Village is more than a destination—it's a conscious retreat space for reconnection.

Whether you're seeking a digital detox, hosting a transformational retreat, or simply yearning for the peace that comes from sleeping beside a mountain river, Zen Village offers a rare space where the modern world fades and something more essential emerges.

45
Acres of Paradise
9
Unique Dwellings
365
Days of Spring
Peace & Quiet

Dwellings for Every Journey

Each lodging option is part of an intentional zone reflecting a different kind of presence — from community life to deep solitude.

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Village Heart

Central communal area with fire pit, sauna, hot tub, shared spaces, and easy walkability to gatherings.

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River Grove

Closest to the river with sensory immersion and early morning calm just steps from the water.

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Escape Ridge

Remote hillside retreat with panoramic valley views, cooler breezes, and coffee groves. 4×4 recommended.

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Village Heart

Community • Gathering • Connection
🏠 Communal Home
Village Heart

The Hearth House

Communal home with warmth & shared living

Nightly
$130
Weekly
$780
Monthly
$2,200
🌟 Two-Story Zome
Village Heart

Astro Alpha

Two-story zome with upstairs bedroom & living below

Nightly
$130
Weekly
$780
Monthly
$2,200
☀️ Two-Story Zome
Village Heart

Astro Sol

Sun-kissed two-story zome structure

Nightly
$130
Weekly
$780
Monthly
$2,200
🌿 Near Singing Dome
Village Heart

Green Casita

Cabana near the Singing Dome & Chapel

Nightly
$95
Weekly
$570
Monthly
$1,600
Glamping
Village Heart

Glamp Grove

Equipped glamping tent in nature

Nightly
$45
Weekly
$270
Monthly
$800
🏕️ BYOT
Village Heart

Camp Spring

Bring your own tent camping spot

Nightly
$20
Weekly
$120
Monthly
$350

🛖 About Our Two-Story Zomes

Astro Alpha and Astro Sol are not standard cabins — they are unique two-story zome structures with architectural presence and intentional design:

  • Upstairs sleeping area with queen bed
  • Downstairs open living space and kitchen
  • Designed for spacious comfort and nature connection from both floors
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River Grove

Riverside • Immersion • Calm
🌊 Riverside
River Grove

Riverlight Cabin

Fall asleep to the sound of flowing water

Nightly
$120
Weekly
$720
Monthly
$2,000
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Escape Ridge

Remote • Panoramic • Solitude
🏔️ Panoramic Views
Escape Ridge

The Vista

Cabin with panoramic deck overlooking valley

Nightly
$150
Weekly
$900
Monthly
$2,400
🪺 Hillside Cabin
Escape Ridge

The Nido

Cozy hillside nest for peaceful solitude

Nightly
$115
Weekly
$690
Monthly
$1,900

🏞️ About Escape Ridge

The Vista and The Nido both sit on Escape Ridge — a serene hillside zone overlooking Chirripó area landscapes with sprawling views and quiet energy. The remote location makes these perfect for solitude, reflection, and self-retreats.

  • 4×4 or quad access recommended
  • Cooler mountain breezes
  • Coffee plant groves surrounding
  • Ideal for writers, artists, and deep retreat work

⭐ Local & Returning Guest Rates

Special pricing for Costa Rican residents, community partners, and returning visitors. Contact us for eligibility.

📅 Weekly & Monthly Savings

Extended stays offer significant savings — ideal for retreats, creative projects, or longer visits.

🤝 Referral Commission

Earn 10% of total lodging value for guest referrals. Paid after confirmed stay completion.

✨ Add-On Experiences

Guided meditation, sauna, sound journeys, and retreat packages available separately.

🌍 About San Gerardo de Rivas

Zen Village sits near San Gerardo de Rivas, the gateway to Chirripó National Park and Costa Rica's highest peak. Known for dramatic mountain landscapes, pristine rivers, and peaceful highland serenity. All rates shown are base prices — add-ons, experiences, and packages are priced separately.

Experiences That Transform

More than a place to stay—Zen Village is a place to become.

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Digital Detox

Disconnect to reconnect. Our structured programs help you release the digital noise and rediscover presence, with optional AI-guided journaling when you're ready.

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River Immersion

Our pristine river offers swimming, meditation spots, and the constant symphony of flowing water. Nature's most ancient form of therapy.

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Farm to Table

Participate in sustainable farming, harvest your own meals, and experience the profound satisfaction of food grown with intention.

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Ceremony Space

Our gathering areas host everything from intimate fire circles to larger consciousness-expanding ceremonies. Sacred container for deep work.

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Animal Companions

Our loving dogs and cats bring joy to every day. Pet therapy is included free of charge—they're experts at helping humans decompress.

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Mountain Trails

Explore our 45 acres of trails, forests, and hidden viewpoints. Every walk is a meditation, every vista a reminder of life's vastness.

Credits, Currency, or Community—Your Choice

Zen Village is part of a larger movement toward conscious economics. We accept traditional payments, but also offer alternative paths to paradise through our credit systems.

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CORA Credits

Earn through the Full Potential ecosystem—courses, contributions, referrals. Spend them here or across our growing network of conscious spaces.

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Zen Credits

Earn locally through work exchange, content creation, community contributions. A micro-economy that rewards presence and participation.

Sample Night Stay

Riverside Cabin

💵 USD $100/night
💎 CORA Credits 1,000 credits
🌿 Zen Credits 1,000 credits
🔀 Hybrid Mix any above
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Work Exchange Program

Not everyone has spare cash, but everyone has something to contribute. Our work exchange program lets you earn Zen Credits while learning new skills, connecting with community, and contributing to something meaningful.

  • Farm work & permaculture assistance
  • Content creation (photos, videos, writing)
  • Teaching yoga, meditation, or wellness practices
  • Construction & maintenance projects
  • Hospitality & guest support
  • Tech & digital projects
Apply for Work Exchange

Words from Our Visitors

★★★★★

"I came for a week and stayed for a month. The combination of natural beauty, conscious community, and genuine peace changed something in me. This place is special."

SM

Sarah M.

Digital Nomad, California

★★★★★

"We hosted our retreat here and it exceeded every expectation. The spaces, the energy, the support from the team—it created the perfect container for deep transformation."

JR

James R.

Retreat Facilitator, Oregon

★★★★★

"The work exchange program was perfect. I helped with the farm, learned about permaculture, made lifelong friends, and experienced Costa Rica in a way no tourist package could offer."

EL

Emma L.

Work Exchange, Australia

Your Paradise Awaits

Whether for a weekend escape, a month of deep work, or hosting your dream retreat—Zen Village is ready to welcome you home.