TROPICAL CASITA · SOUTH PACIFIC COSTA RICA
A private hideaway, tucked into the green.
Wake to birdsong, take your tea onto the garden terrace and let the morning unfold slowly. A secluded queen-bedroom casita within Wilder’s 30-acre rainforest sanctuary, made for one or two people who want time close to nature.
$220 USD per night · accommodation only
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YOUR OWN CORNER OF WILDER
Wood, bamboo and palm thatch give the casita its quiet sense of place. Inside, soft bamboo linens and thoughtful details make it easy to settle in. Outside, the terrace opens to layers of tropical green, with space for a book, a garden infusion or simply watching the forest.
Set apart from the main villa by 108 garden steps, the casita offers privacy while keeping the pool, Yoga Shala and sanctuary experiences within a short walk. Return from a swim, rinse beneath your outdoor rain shower and enjoy the evening at your own pace.
A CLOSER LOOK
SETTLE IN
A comfortable place to sleep, a private terrace and small touches that invite you to enjoy the land around you.
BEYOND YOUR TERRACE
Swim in the Pacific-facing infinity pool, walk among fruit trees and medicinal plants, or bring your own practice to the open-air Yoga Shala outside scheduled sessions. Find a hammock, sit beside the koi pond at the Lily Pad Pavilion, or enjoy the changing light across the forest.
Wilder is a family-owned sanctuary, with a warm, personal welcome and shared spaces to enjoy respectfully. The spa, guided sessions and curated experiences can be added to your stay by reservation.
Ask us about suitable rainforest paths and waterfall routes for the day’s conditions.
STAY AT TROPICAL CASITA
DIRECT BOOKING · UP TO TWO GUESTS
$220USD per night · accommodation only
Three-night minimum
Check-in 2 pm · Check-out 11 am
Meals, spa rituals, classes, excursions and transfers are optional extras. We’ll confirm your full booking total and terms before you reserve.
Ask about your datesGARDEN TO TABLE
Begin with ripe tropical fruit, linger over a garden lunch, or let dinner become the occasion. Lena’s living cuisine celebrates ingredients grown here at Wilder and sourced from local organic farms: fresh herbs, colourful vegetables, edible flowers, homegrown sprouts and house-made ferments.
Choose individual meals or a full day of thoughtfully prepared food. Everything is plant-based; please share allergies and dietary preferences with Lena before booking.
The full-day experience includes breakfast, lunch and a three-course dinner, with cold-pressed juice, fresh coconut water, herbal preparations and a raw gourmet dessert. Meals are optional additions to your accommodation and arranged in advance.
A TASTE OF WILDER
A glimpse of the food we love to share: tropical fruits, freshly prepared juices, abundant salads, colourful living cuisine and thoughtfully made desserts. Menus follow the season and what is ready in the gardens.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Leave space for an unhurried day, or ask Lena to weave in the experiences that interest you. Sessions are optional, reserved in advance and subject to availability.
Alternate the warmth of the wood-fired sauna with a refreshing spring-water plunge. Add a massage, botanical bath or a longer ritual with time to rest beside the koi pond.
Rainforest Renewal: $225 / person or $430 / couple
Explore the spa menuSettle into the open-air sanctuary for a shared sound experience, surrounded by forest and birdsong.
60 minutes · $350 for two people
A quiet gathering around fragrant herbal infusions, with time to notice, taste and be present.
30 minutes · from $55 / person
Explore the medicinal plants, chakra garden and food forest, followed by a vibrant tasting of fresh living cuisine.
2.5 hours · $500 for two; $185 / additional person
Discover the experienceSpend time in the kitchen discovering fresh plant-based preparations, tropical ingredients and beautiful ways to bring them to the table.
$350 per class
Arrange a guided session in the rainforest Yoga Shala, or enjoy your own practice outside scheduled sessions.
60-minute guided session · $100
Ask about cacao and fire ceremonies, tropical herbalism and botanical elixirs, bean-to-bar chocolate workshops, art classes, flower mandalas, origami and other creative sessions. For a day beyond Wilder, we can help arrange beaches and surfing, waterfall outings, Manuel Antonio National Park, mangrove kayaking, boat trips, seasonal whale watching, Caño Island snorkeling, horseback riding, zip-lining, rafting, rappelling, ATV adventures, paragliding, farmers’ markets, chocolate farms and vanilla tours.
Workshops, off-site outings, guides and transportation are quoted individually. Availability depends on the season, conditions and your preferred dates. Laundry is available at $25 per load; beach and airport transfers can be arranged at an additional cost.
THOUGHTFUL HOSPITALITY
Retreat curator, living foods chef, certified herbalist and regenerative lifestyle educator, Lena Ropp brings more than a decade of experience in creating personal, nourishing experiences. Her work brings together vibrant plant-based cuisine, tropical herbalism and immersive time in nature.
With a thoughtful eye for detail and warm, personal care, she shapes each stay around the intentions and rhythms of her guests. From choosing a garden dinner to finding a favourite quiet corner, your time here begins with a conversation.
Plan your time at WilderBEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Fly into San José (SJO), then take an approximately 20-minute domestic flight to Quepos followed by an approximately 20-minute drive to Wilder. Driving from San José takes around three hours. We are above Matapalo on Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast, near Dominical and Manuel Antonio.
Yes. The final approach is approximately 2 km up a gravel mountain road within a gated community. A 4×4 is required. If you prefer not to drive, ask us to arrange a transfer before your arrival.
Wilder is a fully off-grid, solar-powered sanctuary with spring water. Rooms have fans and mosquito nets, without air conditioning. The buildings invite sea breezes by day and cooler mountain air at night. You may hear howler monkeys, birds and the sounds of rainfall; wildlife sightings vary.
Yes. Wilder is a hillside sanctuary with steps and steep garden paths. Tropical Casita is set 108 steps from the main Bamboo Villa, pool and Yoga Shala, roughly a three-minute garden walk. Please discuss any mobility needs with Lena before booking.
Bring swimwear, comfortable walking shoes with good grip, sandals, a rain jacket, a reusable water bottle and natural insect repellent. Green-season showers are common, especially in the afternoon. Towels, bathroom amenities, umbrellas and headlamps are available.
Yes, high-speed Wi-Fi is available. Some places, including the waterfalls and natural pools, are intentionally without Wi-Fi. Drinking water comes from our rainforest spring; bring a bottle to refill.
Wilder is a family-owned sanctuary with a personal, welcoming atmosphere. We are plant-based, alcohol-free and smoke-free. Please care for the land and shared spaces, and respect quiet times around yoga and other sessions.
Send Lena your dates, number of guests and the meals or experiences you would like to arrange. We will confirm availability, the full booking total and the terms before you reserve. Tropical Casita has a three-night minimum; check-in is at 2 pm and check-out at 11 am.
MORE TIME FOR YOURSELF
If you would like accommodation, nourishment and a personal wellness program brought together for you, explore Wilder’s private retreats. We can shape the days around rest, living cuisine, herbalism and time in nature.
Explore private retreatsYOUR TIME IN THE RAINFOREST
Tell Lena your preferred dates, who you’re travelling with and what would make this time special. We’ll confirm availability and put the details together personally.
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