RESORT/RETREAT ON 12 BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED ACRES nestled between the volcanoes of Imbabura and Cotacachi.
13 suites fully furnished with private bath and walk in closet....... can accomodate 35 or more Excellent facility for SPA, Weight loss Retreat, Executive Addictions Retreat, Country Inn, Wellness Retreat etc.
LOCATION
2 hours from QUITO (Capitol of Ecuador population 1,500,000);
5 minutes from COTACACHI (known for its leather goods, population 9,000);
15 minutes from OTAVALO (known for its world famous Indian artesan market, population 70,000);
30 minutes from IBARRA (major shopping area, population 320,000)
BUILDINGS (15,621 sq.ft of construction)
Main Building
- 4 suites
- conference room for 24
- dining room can seat 60
- 2 exercise/meditation/seminar rooms, one with walled mirrors
- 3 therapy or consultation rooms
- large reception area
- sitting area
- 2 offices, one on ground floor, one on second floor
- 2 large kitchens
- large patio area
OTHER SUITES (9 outside of main building)
A series of 5 staggered suites facing a series of 2 plus 2 suites with gardens and walking paths in between.. with front and back views.
SPA
- Pool, jacuzzi, steam room
- 2 steam boxes for people who can not be inside steam room due to heart and lung problems,
- Area for mud, honey and other spa baths
- Natural reflexology walking path
- 2 pyramids for meditation
- Permanent Temazcal for sweatlodge ceremonies
OTHER BUILDINGS
Library and arts and crafts center
Three living quarters for workers
Laundry with inside and outside drying area
Kitchen and day room for workers
3 large storage areas
GROUNDS
The entire property ( 12 plus acres) is enclosed with a cinderblock wall.
Beautiful plants, shrubs and flowers at every turn of the head. There are walking trails meandering throughout the property . There is an area in the eucalyptus wood area for hammocks.
Parking for approximately 25 cars.
Producing fruit trees include:
- 40 avocado
- 30 lemon
- 15 peach
- 30 apple
- 15 babaco
- 10 tangerine
- 200 blackberry plants
CONSTRUCTION
- 85% Brick 15% cinderblock
- Wooden ceilings with chanul beams
- 95% tiled floors, others wood
- large wooden windows in all building areas
Main construction completed 1999
Spa completed in 2002
Library and arts and crafts center completed 2005
PRESENTLY BEING USED AS HOLISTIC STRESS MANAGEMENT CENTER