Casa Grande Mountain Retreat

This retreat, situated on 107 lush and steeply inclined cuerdas (104 acres) of a former coffee plantation in the Caonillas Barrios district, about 1 1/2 hours from San Juan, originated in the 19th century as a hacienda. Thanks to Stephen Weingarten, a retired lawyer from New York City, the isolated compound functions today as a simple, eco-sensitive retreat. The cement-sided core of the original hacienda is on view in the lobby and in the likable eatery, The Cafe Restaurant, which serves an array of well-prepared international and Puerto Rican Creole-style dishes. Restaurant serves dinner and lunch daily and lunch on the weekends

Accommodations lie within five wood-sided cottages (four units to a cottage) scattered throughout the surrounding acreage. Each unit has deliberately simple, spartan-looking decor with exposed wood, airy verandas, a balcony, hammock, view of the mountains, and a small bathroom with shower. None has TV, phone, or air-conditioning -- as such, they're popular with urbanites who want to get back to nature, and some come here to brush up on yoga and meditation skills. A nature trail is carved out of the surrounding forest.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; pool; massage; conference center

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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