Yacumama is a thriving regenerative community and cultural center in Ojochal, Costa Rica.
We host transformational experiences for the evolution of humanity at the intersections of art, music, ecology, wellness, longevity, transformation, indigenous wisdom, regenerative design & conscious culture.
We would love to welcome you to a sanctuary of pristine nature, river pools and vast ocean vistas, lush gardens, food forests, spaces to come together in connection to the deepest part of ourselves, each other and all life.
"It is possible the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community, a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living."
– Thich Nhat Hanh
Yacumama means "Mother of the Waters" in Quechua. This pristine place offers a deep immersion into nature - just being here connected to the pure energy of the land and waters is healing in itself.
1000 feet above sea level on the Pacific coast, Yacumama is surrounded by lush verdant mountains. The land is blessed with vast ocean vistas and abundant spring water that feeds a creek on the west, flowing parallel to a river with cascades & pools on the east.
Pristine beaches where the jungle meets the ocean are a 10-20 minute drive to swim & surf in warm crystal clear waters.
About half of the nearly 100 acres is forest, home to abundant wildlife with mature trees and incredible biodiversity. We have ocean breezes throughout the day and cool air from the forested mountains that descends in the evenings.
COMMUNITY
Throughout the year we host community events. Our intention at Yacumama is to create a vibration of love and unity such that there is a deep feeling of home and connection. We believe that one of the deepest longings that humans have is to belong to something that is greater than ourselves. It is important for us that everyone who comes here feels that they are a part of the family. We have lived in community for many years and know first hand how important it is to have a village to raise our children.
When we are not hosting retreats, there is the opportunity to come and stay as part of our community residency and very soon the possibility of joining our residential eco village community.
If your spirit feeling the call to deeply immerse in nature, reach out about coming to stay at Yacumama.
GATHERINGS
We create and host experiences that allow us to restore our innate wholeness and remember the truth of who we are.
We have been facilitating retreats around the world for many years & are passionate about creating spaces and experiences that cultivate connection, joy and beauty.
We pray that everyone who comes to Yacumama will feel a deeper connection to nature, ourselves, each other and be inspired to become more devoted stewards of this earth.
ECOVILLAGE
The first phase of our eco village has been creating the cultural center, where people have been gathering for events and transformational immersions since 2021.
The second phase will be creating the residential eco village. The master plan will be completed in Q4 2026. We are close to being able to welcome co-stewards & community members - please reach out if you are interested in learning more!
Over the past 5 years, we have planted over 4,000 trees as part of a food and medicine forest including native trees for the birds and wildlife to reforest the land and regenerate the soil.
Using the principles of permaculture design, we have created closed loop systems where rather than using resources and creating waste, everything is giving back and regenerating, creating sustainability from within.
"Eco" for us means leaving as light of an imprint as we can on the precious ecosystem we have come to be a part of with everything we design, build and every step of how we live our lives.
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LOCATION
Yacumama is in Ojochal, a small town near the Pacific Ocean, known for its international fine dining, which is part of the Ballena (whale) Coast.
We are 30-40 minutes south of Dominical and 15-20 minutes south of Uvita, where the Envision Festival has been held for the past ten+ years. The Osa Peninsula (the 5th most bio-diverse place on the planet) is just 2 hours south.
Yacumama is a 3-4 hour drive southwest of the international airport, SJO.
From San Jose or other airports in the country you can also take a 45 minute flight on a small plane or even hire a small private plane to Quepos airport which is about an hour drive from Yacumama.