Metamorfinca

A Mountain Sanctuary Rooted in Earth, Art, and Regeneration

Nestled in the cloud-kissed mountains above Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coast, Metamorfinca is more than a retreat—it’s a living, breathing expression of harmony with the natural world. Just 35 minutes from Uvita, this sanctuary offers a cool, lush escape for locals on the coast and a soulful space for retreat hosts seeking something sacred
and grounded.

Birthed from the vision of stewards Irishapi and Kensheta—known to many as Dani and Billy—Metamorfinca is a place where nature is not just the backdrop, but the guide. The architecture is inspired by the land itself, built from sustainable materials like bamboo, earth walls, and locally sourced teak. In collaboration with Living Space, a Costa Rican design-build team specializing in custom work, every structure on the land was shaped with intention—to flow with the contours of the mountain, invite in the breeze, and create an environment that feels alive.

The buildings are not just functional, they are sculptural. Earth-sculpted walls twist and curve organically, with custom niches, natural finishes, and soft lines that invite touch and wonder. The project brought together a local team of craftsmen from San Salvador de Baru and women artists from Uvita —many of them mothers— forming a village-like process of co-creation. From carved woodwork to subtle design details, every element carries the fingerprint of a community in collaboration—mothers supporting mothers, families building for families.

Beyond its stunning architecture, Metamorfinca is also a working permaculture farm guided by ancestral regenerative principles. Food, herbs, and medicines grow in abundant harmony, tended with reverence for traditional farming practices. The land provides not only nourishment but a living classroom, reminding all who visit of our ancient relationship with the Earth.

For retreat leaders, wellness facilitators, and seekers of reconnection, Metamorfinca is an ideal setting. Its quiet beauty, panoramic mountain views, and thoughtful design offer an environment ripe for reflection, healing, and growth. For coastal residents, it’s a nearby sanctuary where the air is cooler, the stars shine brighter, and life slows down to the rhythm of birdsong and bamboo.

This is not just a place to visit—it’s a place to remember. A place where the Earth speaks, and we learn to listen again.

Metamorfinca invites you to experience its magic. Whether hosting a retreat or escaping for a weekend, you’ll leave with more than memories—you’ll leave transformed.

Written by Irishapi

Cover Photo by Dylan Giblin