Pilates & Projects
Atenas, Costa Rica
Visit Costa Rica.
Move Your Body.
Start Or Finish Your Project.
3 and 5 NIGHT STAYS. The Calendar is Open!
(Longer stays by request.)
Are you ready to do the damn thing?
To start a project, make significant progress on a project, finish something, or submit it…
Have you been feeling stuck?
Like a new environment might do the trick; warm sun, natural beauty, the sound of birds all day every day, and a fresh breeze on your skin…
Want more to move your body or exercise?
Enjoy a daily private Pilates session , plus access to the studio and fitness equipment throughout your stay, and local walking paths…
With Pilates & Projects Finally Make Time for YOU (and your project).
Finish that script or manuscript
Turn in your grant application
Complete your thesis
Start your book proposal
Draw, paint, and create
Finish that presentation
Design a course
Do Research
Work Remotely
Rest and nap
Read
Move Your Body Daily with Pilates
YOUR STAY
THE ACCOMMODATIONS
Private suite on the 2nd FL
Bedroom w/ balcony
Private Living Room/Lounge w/ built-in desk
Private Bathroom
Fully Gated Home
Secure Parking
(1st Floor: Shared entrance, living room, dining room, laundry room, full bathroom, two porches, hammock, outdoor work area, and Pilates studio)
THE STUDIO
Receive a Daily private Pilates Session w/ Amy Loder (option to add more sessions)
Daily access to the Pilates studio & gym equipment for personal practice time (kettle bells, weights, yoga mats & blocks, TRX, jump rope, and more)
Join group Pilates mat classes
ABOUT ATENAS, COSTA RICA
Just 30 mins. from the San Jose (SJO) airport.
The studio and house are located in the El Güisaro neighborhood of Atenas. One of the most walking- accessible areas in town.
Walking Distance (5 - 15 mins.)
Grocery store and food markets
Bakery
Coffee Shop
Main Square / Park
Restaurants & Central Market
Health Food Store / Macrobiotica
Shops (clothing, shoes, hardware store, florist, cell phone store)
Town Center
Pharmacy
Post Office
Farmer’s Market (Thurs / Fri.)
Walking paths, pastures, cows & horses
30 mins. to 1 hour drive
Waterfalls
Beaches
Mountain Hikes
Volcano / National Park
San Jose City Center
Coffee Shops | Restaurants | Bars
Movie Theater
5 star spa and resort
Coffee farms & tour
Fútbol Stadiums
Music Venues
More About Our Offerings
Sleep
High ceilings, airy, and light-filled rooms.
You may never want to leave.
Bedroom: Full size bed with a combo memory foam mattress from Costa Rica’s leading Jiron brand.
Built-in desk
Two built-in closets
Organic cotton sheets
Lounge: comfy seating and SmartTV so that you can access your apps (room has additional closet and desk space)
Your own private balcony with seating
Flashlight in the desk just in case and a waterproof poncho in the closet in case it rains.
Bathe
Enjoy your own private bathroom and an additional full bathroom downstairs.
You have a private bathroom on the second floor with toilet, sink, and shower
Upstairs bathroom is equipped with towels, shampoo/conditioner, and blow dryer
All bathrooms are stocked with toilet paper
2nd bathroom on the first floor has toilet, sink, and shower
Play
Move your body in our at-home gym. Equipped, weights, kettle bells, yoga blocks, yoga mats, resistance bands, TRX, and more. We also have a Pilates Reformer and tower, and all Pilates props. Reformer is reserved for those with experience with the Pilates reformer, instructors, or book a private pilates session.
Read or swing in the hammock on the back porch
Walk to the central park in just 10 minutes
Walk the back roads to see horses, cows, and chickens
Work | Rest | Create
Both your bedroom and lounge have built-in desks
There is plenty of floor space to spread out
Stick post-its to the walls as you map your ideas
Sit out on our two porches or your balcony for a change of scenery or to get inspiration
Need a day with a faster pace? Head into San Jose to one of the many great coffee shops or restaurants. We can make recommendations. Picnic, Wokapi, Blackbird, Doma Escalante, Sin Domicilio Fijo, Gracia, and more.
Eat
Our kitchen is equipped with a double sink, stovetop, french press, electric kettle, air fryer, Instantpot, herbs & spices, olive oil, cutting boards, knives, a blender, ricer cooker, plates-dishes-bowls, flatware, and an array of cooking utensils.
We have travel coffee mugs and water bottles for your use.
There is an Ecofiltro tank for drinking water. They are a Costa Rican company. It is a clay, carbon, and colloidal silver filtration tank. Note: The public water in Costa Rica is safe and can be used for drinking, cooking, cleaning, etc.
The closest restaurant Pequeña Polonia is a 5-minute walk full menu, coffe, wifi, and a free lending library.
Crema y Nata The closest coffee shop with sweet and savory options is a ten-minute walk. It is Tico-owned and offers a solid bagel. The owner lived in NJ and learned the art of bagel making while in the US.
Tech
High-speed internet throughout the house
A Samsung SmartTV in your private lounge/living space and can hook up to any of your devices via bluetooth or cable.
The house is fully enclosed with a privacy fence and automatic gate. You’ll have keys to open/close the gate, front and back doors.
There is a wireless bluetooth speaker for your use.
Loftie alarm clock in the bedroom, which doubles as a sound machine.
Clean
There is a washer and dryer on the ground level of the house
The home is professionally cleaned after each stay and every week on Wed.
For those staying a week or more, each Wednesday your space will be cleaned and linens are changed.
Cool
There are ceiling fans and tower fans in your bedroom and lounge area.
Living room and dining area both have ceiling fans and great airflow. Doors windows can be opened for cross-breeze.
Policy
Please no pets, no smoking, and no parties
Check-in 3:00 pm; Check-Out 11:00 am
50% payment is due upon booking
50% is due 14 days prior to stay
Fully refundable 14 days prior to booking
A cleaning fee is included in your rate
$150 will be held one day prior to your stay as a damage fee and will be released 3 days after your stay
There is private, gated parking onsite.
We can provide Airport pickup/drop off - Fly into SJO
Need Ideas? Please Ask Us. We Will Share Our Guide of Local Restaurants, Cafes, And Excursions.
Your Host
Amy Loder is a business development professional turned Pilates instructor and writer with a real-life understanding of what it means to move effectively in your body, life, and business. She has lived in Costa Rica for three years.
After practicing Pilates for more than 20 years, in 2022 she pursued her Pilates training through Balanced Body and opened her own studio, Pilates Atenas in Atenas, Costa Rica. Amy is also the lead Pilates instructor at The Retreat Costa Rica.
Prior to teaching Pilates Amy worked in business development for 12+ years and has experience in the fashion industry, psychology/research, sales & marketing, hospitality, and higher education. These experiences allow her to authentically connect with a wide variety of clients and inform her Pilates teaching style. In addition to teaching Pilates, Amy continues to provide business development and research consulting services for clients.
In 2022, Amy rescued a puppy named Carlita. Like many rescue dogs, she has a special story. In Costa Rica, mixed-breed dogs are called Zaguates. Carlita is about 22 lbs / 10+ kgs and has access to the fenced yard and 1st floor of the house.
Carlita does not access the 2nd floor unless invited. She loves humans, so if you’re a dog lover she will welcome the attention and human-time. You are welcome to play with her, sit with her, and take her on walks. At night, Carlita sleeps in the laundry room and does not have access to the house.