Casa Alternavida | Best Wellness Retreats in Puerto Rico

Casa Alternavida has been nothing short of transformative. Not a chapter with an ending, but a continuum of shifts, awakenings, and quiet realizations that I learned to welcome with an open heart. I met Yancy at an EO event — a moment that felt accidental, yet aligned with uncanny precision. That very same day, I had been searching for retreat and wellness centers in Puerto Rico. Life rarely deals in coincidences; it deals in divine timing. Following that instinct, I booked my first solo retreat. And while it’s impossible to fully articulate the inner changes that unfolded, I can say this: they’ve become subtle yet powerful threads guiding me toward a fuller, truer version of myself. Casa Alternavida is a place I recommend wholeheartedly — for individuals seeking clarity, for couples wanting reconnection, for families craving grounding, and for teams aspiring to grow with intention. Every person here brings a different kind of nourishment: for the mind, for the spirit, for the energy we often forget to protect. Through food, nature, presence, and genuine care, they create an atmosphere that restores you from the inside out. I didn’t just discover Casa Alternavida; it rooted itself into my life. And I know I’ll return, again and again, to continue this journey I’m learning to fall in love with all over.

A unique experience for a truly transformative breakthrough. I’m not sure where to start, but from start to finish it was a first class experience. The food was a blend of a 5 Star restaurant with the love and soul of a home cooked meal. The complete immersion of the experience unlocked a new level of self reflection, deep thought, and facilitated guidance tied it all together. As an EO Forum, we all grew individually and as a group.

This year, we worked with Casa Alternavida with our EO (Entrepreneurs Organization) and I could not recommend it enough. Yancy and his team tailored the day to our group with forest therapy (becoming a part of my life now), conscious communication, and then a transformative sound bath/breathwork session with Susanna. I’ve done sound bath before, and this was truly a life changing experience. My nervous system has been reset!! We talked a lot this week about ripple effects and our impact on others. Coming back recommitted to my team & clients, family & friends, and myself.

All I can say is that casa alternavida is a very special place and I cannot fully explain my experience here besides that it truly changed my life. From the minute I walked through the doors, I felt at home and loved at casa alternavida. This is a very special place with a very special team who immediately feel like you’ve known them for years. The food is amazing, with healthy and organic natural foods that leave you feeling energized and new. Marisela is a magician with food and is so generous to being ingredients from her farm. The nature adventures bring you closer to nature and embrace challenging things. Ramone takes you to the most beautiful quiet parts of Puerto Rico - he takes his time to educate on the beautiful island and how to feel one with nature. Starting every morning with Michelle’s movement classes helped me feel more grounded and one with my body. Her information, tools and calming voice really made the classes enjoyable and a new practice I can take home with. I also had a massage with Priscila who has magic finger. She helped me quiet my mind and fully relax. I also cannot highlight enough my growth with both Yancy and Susana. I joined Yancy on the beach for a coaching session to work through the challenges I have been facing and to get to the root cause. He takes his time and guides you through the process while also letting you take the lead with self discovery. I followed this session up with a sound healing session with Susana and I have no words for this besides you have to do it to fully understand the powerful and spiritual process you experience. I was new to sound healing so she really took her time to explain what i will experience and creates a safe, loving environment. I cannot thank Yancy or the team at Casa Alternavida enough for the time that I’ve spent with them. I am leaving with tools to take back with me, feeling energized and more at peace with myself. I will definitely be back. If you are even on the fence about going, take the jump and go!!

I had an amazing experience with my EO Forum. Yancy and team were warm and welcoming. Presented concepts and modelled a way of life that is informative and thought provoking without being preachy. We came with an open mind and were not disappointed. Meals followed a low-inflammation diet (which was new to many of us) but were consistently delicious. The agenda was a combination of meaningful experiences (like Sound Therapy or the Rainforest Hike/Swim) as well as pure fun catching waves at the beach. Highly recommended to anyone.

If you are looking for an amazing retreat from the world this is your place. Everything was well orchestrated with detail and care. The lodging, hospitality, and outstanding food make your time spent at Casa Alternavida stress free and nothing short of amazing. This is a true retreat from the worries of the world. I highly recommend taking advantage of all of the amenities they offer to include the day trips, evening beach time, rooftop yoga, breath work classes, massage and more. I will be returning to this place for sure.

Casa Alternavida far exceeded all my expectations. Yancy and his team were incredibly hospitable. The food was amazing, accommodations were comfortable and the programming was valuable! This is a great spot for any type of business/leadership retreat! Thanks Yancy!!!

Yancy, thank you for sharing your beautiful casa with us! It makes me think of Encanto, where the house is alive with magic and each family (staff member) has a special power that contributes to its magic! I visited Casa Alternavida as part of a retreat that I was a part of. From the food, to every inch of the house, it's surrounding and all were curated in a way that felt inviting and supportive. And mama Chef Ivonne is so beautifully amazing at her passion. The food was exceptional!