Travels to Central Valley
It was another beautiful morning in Turrubares, and I wasn’t prepared to leave our quiet retreat at Ama Tierra. I met Rayna for a breakfast of gallo pinto, fruit and more of that delicious bread, and then packed up my bags for the trip home.
Before we left, Jill gave us a quick tour of Ama Tierra’s new yoga pavilion currently under construction. Perched on the hillside with panoramic mountain views, the octagonal yoga sala was designed (with feng shui in mind) to promote harmony and energy balance.
We joined Jill on a short walk through the …
Location: Central Valley, Turrubares »
Activities: Yoga »
Accompanied by birdsong and the sunrise, I savored a languid morning on the patio with a cup of coffee. It was 5 a.m. and I felt completely refreshed and ready for our early yoga session by the pool.
Jill led Rayna and me through a series of Hatha yoga poses that emphasized breathing and stretching, and we worked up a little sweat transitioning from one posture to the next. The sun was brilliant and, as we sat in half-lotus, I admired the serene mountain views.
An appetizing breakfast of homemade wheat bread, fresh fruits and hearty oatmeal …
Location: Central Valley, Turrubares »
Activities: Bird & Wildlife Watching, Botanical Gardens, Canopy Tours, Private Parks & Reserves »
A massage. There are few things I love more. I rank them up there with a fine bottle of wine, Belgian dark chocolate and long, indulgent soaks in the tub. Combine a good massage with fresh organic food, daily yoga and peaceful mountain views, and you have a recipe for the perfect getaway.
So, when asked to accompany my co-worker Rayna to a wellness retreat not far from my Central Valley home, I jumped at the chance. We were headed to Ama Tierra Hotel and Retreat, located near the small pueblo of Turrubares, an hour west …
Location: Central Valley, Turrubares »
Activities: Day Spas, Yoga »
