Imiloa Institute

What Imiloa Institute does

Imiloa Institute operates two luxury wellness retreat campuses in Costa Rica — the flagship 22-acre Imiloa Institute in Savegre de Aguirre (jungle-meets-ocean setting, capacity 34) and the 100-acre Verdesana by Imiloa in Cartago Province (regenerated forest with hot pools, capacity 16–22) — serving transformational retreat hosts and individual guests through an all-inclusive, plant-based, alcohol-free model. The company functions primarily as a venue-plus-operations partner for third-party retreat hosts (educators, coaches, wellness practitioners, and thought leaders), providing accommodations (Balinese-style homes, geodesic domes, jungle bungalows, wood cabins), organic plant-based cuisine, chartered flights from San Jose, spa services, and full logistics. Revenue is generated through per-retreat host contracts (typical contract based on 34-person maximum capacity with per-person rates of $2,700–$5,500 depending on accommodation tier), participant bookings all-inclusive of $2,900–$4,900 per guest, a 25% revenue share on third-party massage services, laundry fees, and a formalized referral program paying $2,500 per Imiloa and $1,250 per Verdesana referred host.

Go-to-market blends sales-led enrollment (discovery calls, Mastery Info Sessions, shared vision calls, kick-off and Retreat Blueprint planning sessions), community-led referral incentives, and event-driven weekly Office Hours on Zoom plus the Imiloa Sessions podcast, supported by organic social, blog content, and an 86% host renewal rate. Operationally the company runs a 30+ person local Costa Rican team with high staff-to-guest ratios and is governed under The Imiloa Institute LLC and Imiloa CR LTD LLC.

Name

Imiloa Institute

Legal name

The Imiloa Institute LLC

Website

https://imiloainstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Imiloa Institute operates two luxury plant-based retreat campuses in Costa Rica, serving as an all-inclusive venue and operations partner for third-party retreat hosts and individual wellness guests seeking transformational experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Retreat Venue & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Destination Spa Resorts (THAGAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Medical Wellness & Integrative Health Retreats (THAGAMAC), Wellness & Retreat Stays (Yoga, Spa, Detox) (THAMADAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury wellness retreats
• Retreat venue hosting
• Plant-based hospitality
• Transformational travel experiences
• Retreat host partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Puntarenas

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retreat Host Contracts: Hosts sign contracts to hold dates and operate retreats at the campus. Typical contract based on 34-person maximum. Hosts pay deposits to hold dates with remaining amount divided over monthly payments. Hosts set their own participant pricing.
2. Participant Retreat Bookings: Individual guests book retreats hosted by third-party retreat leaders. All-inclusive rates (excluding airfare) range from $2,900 to $4,900 per person depending on host, qualifications, accommodation choice, and group size.
3. Referral Commissions: Referral program where existing hosts and guests can refer new hosts. Receives $2,500 for Imiloa contracts and $1,250 for Verdesana contracts, paid 50% on booking and 50% after retreat completion. Can be donated to charity instead.
4. Spa and Additional Services: External massage therapists pay a facilitator nightly fee plus 25% of what is charged for massages to Imiloa. Laundry service available at $25 per load.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Imiloa Institute operates two luxury all-inclusive wellness retreat campuses in Costa Rica, contracting with retreat hosts to deliver multi-day programs on their behalf. The company provides the venue, plant-based vegan cuisine, accommodations, chartered ground/air transportation, spa and laundry services, and end-to-end operational logistics, allowing retreat hosts and individual guests to focus on transformation and programming. It is alcohol-free and plant-based by design.

Product overview

Imiloa Institute is a luxury wellness retreat center operator offering two distinct campuses in Costa Rica: the main Imiloa Institute campus in Savegre de Aguirre (jungle-meets-ocean, sleeps up to 34) and Verdesana by Imiloa in Cartago Province (fairytale forest setting, sleeps 16-20). The core offering centers on all-inclusive retreat hosting partnerships, providing venues, plant-based cuisine, spa services, accommodations (ranging from geodesic domes and Bali-style homes to jungle bungalows and private villas), and operational logistics. Additional services include a referral incentive program, travel insurance partnership with Global Rescue, and host resources including Office Hours and a Retreat Entrepreneur's Playbook.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Verdesana by Imiloa: A luxury retreat campus featuring wood cabins, yoga shala, spa services, and wood-fired hot pools set in a 100-acre regenerated forest sanctuary in Cartago Province, Costa Rica, at 5,000 ft elevation.

Products and services

• Imiloa Institute Main Campus

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% client renewal rate demonstrates exceptional service quality and customer satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global RescuecoreOthersImiloa has partnered with Global Rescue as their recommended and trusted insurance provider. Global Rescue offers extensive travel policy options including medical coverage, evacuation, security, and Cancel For Any Reason coverage. They are the preferred provider for Imiloa's required travel insurance and CFAR coverage, which must be purchased within 20 days of booking a retreat ticket.
• Higueron Family FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organic, no-spray farming partner located 90 minutes from Imiloa's campuses. Supplies fresh produce, vegetables, and herbs delivered directly to Imiloa's kitchens. Food costs approximately double compared to conventional sourcing due to organic practices. Partnership has enabled the farm to grow from a 25-year-old truck to two new trucks and a thriving business. Produce harvested in the morning often appears in meals the same afternoon.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miraval Resorts: Miraval operates luxury destination spa resorts (Arizona, Texas, Massachusetts) offering all-inclusive wellness retreats with cuisine, spa, yoga, and lifestyle programming. It is the closest U.S. analogue to Imiloa's premium transformational retreat venue model.
• Rancho La Puerta: Rancho La Puerta is a long-running destination spa resort in Tecate, Mexico, providing week-long, all-inclusive wellness retreats with fitness, hiking, organic cuisine, and lectures. It directly competes for the same transformational-retreat guest as Imiloa.
• Civana Wellness Resort & Spa: Civana is an all-inclusive destination wellness resort in Carefree, Arizona offering plant-forward cuisine, fitness, spa and holistic programming. Comparable to Imiloa as a multi-day wellness retreat destination.
• Esalen Institute: Esalen is a pioneering retreat center in Big Sur, California focused on self-discovery, yoga, meditation, and personal growth workshops led by visiting teachers. Operates an analogous 'venue for transformation' model with third-party facilitators.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Kripalu is a leading yoga-based retreat center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts offering residential programs on wellness, mindfulness, and personal growth. Overlaps with Imiloa on transformational programming and third-party facilitation.
• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Omega is a holistic learning retreat center in Rhinebeck, New York providing workshops and retreats on wellness, spirituality, and personal growth. Mirrors Imiloa's venue-for-transformation-leaders concept in the U.S. market.
• The BodyHoliday (LeSport): The BodyHoliday is an all-inclusive wellness resort in Saint Lucia offering personalized wellness, spa, fitness, and healthy cuisine. Direct luxury all-inclusive wellness competitor with comparable pricing and programming.

Broad incumbents

• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Six Senses operates ultra-luxury hotels and resorts worldwide with a strong wellness pillar (yoga, spa, longevity, nutrition). Larger, broader portfolio operator that competes for the same premium wellness-travel guest.
• Aman Resorts: Aman operates an ultra-luxury global portfolio of hotels and resorts, many with extensive wellness programming including spas, yoga, and longevity offerings. Competes with Imiloa at the high-end of the luxury wellness tourism market.
• Canyon Ranch: Canyon Ranch is a long-established destination spa brand with resorts in Tucson and Lenox, offering all-inclusive wellness programs focused on longevity, fitness, nutrition, and spa. A broad incumbent in destination wellness retreats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@imiloa.institute
• Facebookfacebook.com/imiloainstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/imiloa.institute
• Xx.com/imiloainstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-imiloa-institute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Imiloa Institute