OUR STORY
We are honored to introduce you to our origins, as we welcome you to our Hacienda Del Sol family.
BORN FROM A DREAM
Imagine a dream, a warm and hopeful vision held by a wonderful woman named Menlha over thirty years ago. She pictured a special place, a true haven where anyone could come to feel good – safe, loved, relaxed, and ready to heal.
In her mind’s eye, she saw lush gardens, vibrant plants, and fresh, flowing water. She imagined delicious, healthy food and, most importantly, lots and lots of laughter echoing through the air. A place to learn and grow, both in quiet moments alone and in joyful connection with others, all surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Then, like a whisper from the earth, she found it – this very land in Costa Rica. It just felt right, a perfect match for her dream. In 1995, Hacienda Del Sol was born, feeling like a gift from the heart of nature itself. Even now, the original wooden beams in our buildings hold stories of healing and peace.
THE HACIENDA TAPESTRY: WOVEN THROUGH GENERATIONS
Growing up here, Crystal, Menlha’s daughter, always found it a safe haven – a breath of fresh air amidst life’s storms. Surrounded by the jungle’s whispers and the ocean’s rhythm, a week here was her personal reset. Even in its simpler early days, Hacienda was her “magical little sanctuary,” a place where laughter and joy always returned.
So, when the possibility of selling arose, Crystal and her husband, Ramiro, knew they had to keep this legacy alive, sharing its transformative magic with others. With care, they gently updated Hacienda, creating a comfortable escape while preserving its intimate heart.
Through everything, they’ve held onto the essence of Hacienda – that feeling of coming home to your own inner light – and have supported a dedicated team to nurture this feeling. Though they aren’t always physically here due to family responsibilities, Crystal and Ramiro are deeply involved, guided by their love for Hacienda and its enduring mission.
A SANCTUARY FOR YOUR ‘SOL’
Their dream has always been to let the land itself be the guide, creating a nature-filled space with no unnecessary frills, just pure connection.
Maybe you felt a little spark as you read this. This land has a way of calling to those who feel a bit disconnected and long to heal that. It’s gentle, nurturing, and loving, but also honest, like a wise friend who cares enough to help you see things clearly.
Being in the jungle means embracing a bit of unpredictability, which we see as part of its charm. It invites us to let go of trying to control everything and simply open ourselves to what is.
Here, every nourishing meal, every movement, every connection, every moment in nature, every bit of play and rest is like the earth itself feeding you, holding you, and nurturing you back to the beautiful, whole being you are. A chance to feel safe and trust again, to be reborn in a place of deep peace.
WHERE THE LAND HEALS
We gather at Hacienda in devotion to your ‘Sol’ – that radiant spark within, your soul’s deepest knowing, your very Essence. The body, your personal ‘hacienda’, is the vessel that cradles this light.
Through gentle care and mindful attention to the physical form, your essential nature unfolds, revealing an infinite potential that blesses the world with its glow. Hacienda is here to tend to this core of your being, to support that profound yearning within to return to the wholeness of Who You Really Are.
Our spaces embrace you with a feeling of homecoming – a sense of being held.
We craft this ‘Hacienda’ as a sanctuary for your replenishment, revitalization, repair, and restoration. Our service is rooted in rekindling the innate safety and trust that is your birthright, guiding you back to the wisdom held within your body, the pathway to your truest self.
This is our heart’s song: In my body, I am home.
