The Treehouse at Spirit Mountain in Manabao is the newest addition for our guests! Now enjoy a more comfortable stay in the coffee canopy.
The Treehouse includes:
- solar electricity
- Wifi
- hot water and shower
- toilet
- pillowtop queen mattress
- propane cooktop (one burner)
- dining area
Located near the campsite, this is a private and peaceful tiny home in the middle of the Spirit Mountain coffee plantation. Perfect for a weekend getaway for two. Minimum two-night stay (US$90/night)
The space
Estancia Natura is an eco-tourism paradise in the heart of a 350-acre working coffee plantation, Spirit Mountain. Camp Spirit Discovery, our campsite, offers the basic necessities needed to enjoy time away from your normal day to day. The farm is at 4,000 feet above sea level so it gets cool at night. There are plenty of interesting and unique things to discover, including a secret waterfall, rare birds, and kilometers of trails.
There is always plenty to learn about coffee for the curious.
The road to the property is in pretty good shape, however once inside the farm, conditions can require a 4x4 vehicle during rain, which can be any time of the year. Our primary focus at Spirit Mountain is growing amazing coffee. However, we love having visitors and are always excited to share what we love to do with new friends.
Meals can be requested once you arrive and include:
- complimentary breakfast of coffee, fruit, and banana bread is included in your stay
- plate of the day RD$400/person (cash only)
A personalized tour of the coffee farm can also be arranged with Hospitality Director, Marcos Lanfranco, for RD$1000/group (cash only).
The property is very safe and we take great care to provide an ideal environment to experience the Caribbean mountains.
Estancia Natura is an ecotourism paradise in the heart of a 350-acre operating coffee plantation, Spirit Mountain. Camp Spirit Discovery, our campsite, offers the basic needs necessary to enjoy a time out of your normal day to day. The estate is 4,000 feet above sea level, making it cool at night. There are many interesting and unique things to discover, including a secret waterfall, rare birds, and miles of trails.
There is always a lot to learn about coffee for the curious.
The road to the property is in very good condition, however, once inside the estate, conditions may require a 4x4 vehicle during the rain, which can be at any time of the year. Our main focus at Spirit Mountain is growing amazing coffee. However, we love getting visitors and are always excited to share what we love doing with new friends.
Meals can be requested once you arrive and include:
- Free breakfast with coffee, fruit and guineo bread
- dish for the day RD$400/person (cash only)
You can also arrange a custom tour by the coffee estate with the Head of Hospitality, Marcos Lanfranco, for RD$1000 per group (cash only).
The property is very safe and we take care to provide an ideal environment to experience the Caribbean mountains.
Guest access
Getting around
A 4x4 vehicle is STRONGLY recommended. We receive a large amount of rain, which can make the roads difficult to navigate. There are a number of hiking trails all over the farm to enjoy. If you are new to the Dominican Republic, Spirit Mountain is located about 2 hours from Santiago de los Caballeros (which has an international airport).
How to get there
Finding Spirit Mountain can be a challenge! Follow the highway from Jarabacoa to Manabao. Once you pass the public school in Manabao, take the main dirt road to the right that leads you to Angostura. The creek will be on your left as you drive up towards the farm. (Keep looking for brown and white signs that point to Spirit Mountain.) Continue for 3 kilometers or so. The road will get continuously more 4x4 as you progress up the road. Cross over the bridge that goes over the creek and continue up the 4x4 road to the entrance of the coffee farm.
Our property managers, Deivy and Rosa, live in the house just before the entrance. Stop and check in with them before continuing onto the property.
Once inside the coffee farm, follow the main road up to the right to the campsite. If it has been raining, you will need a 4x4 vehicle to get in and out of the campsite.
Airport: Cibao International Airport: 40.4 miles from Spirit Mountain
Guests have access to much of the farm. There is a site map that provides the details to the main trails and areas of interest, as well as our many different lots of coffee. Feel free to explore, just be mindful not to get lost. Luckily, if you do get disoriented, just head downhill, all paths lead to the entrance of Spirit Mountain.
Moverse
Se recomienda ENCARECIDAMENTE un vehículo 4x4. Recibimos una gran cantidad de lluvia, lo que puede dificultar la navegación por las carreteras. Hay una serie de rutas de senderismo por toda la finca para disfrutar. Si eres nuevo en la República Dominicana, Spirit Mountain se encuentra a unas 2 horas de Santiago de los Caballeros (que tiene un aeropuerto internacional).
Cómo llegar allá
¡Encontrar Spirit Mountain puede ser un desafío! Siga la carretera de Jarabacoa a Manabao. Una vez que pase la escuela pública en Manabao, tome el camino principal de tierra a la derecha que lo lleva a Angostura. El arroyo estará a su izquierda mientras conduce hacia la granja. (Siga buscando señales marrones y blancas que apunten a Spirit Mountain.) Continúe durante 3 kilómetros más o menos. La carretera se volverá continuamente más 4x4 a medida que avanza por la carretera. Cruce el puente que cruza el arroyo y continúe por la carretera 4x4 hasta la entrada de la finca cafetera.
Nuestros administradores de propiedades, Deivy y Rosa, viven en la casa justo antes de la entrada. Deténgase y regístrese con ellos antes de continuar hacia la propiedad.
Una vez dentro de la finca cafetera, siga la carretera principal hacia la derecha hasta el campamento. Si ha estado lloviendo, necesitará un vehículo 4x4 para entrar y salir del camping.
Aeropuerto: Aeropuerto Internacional del Cibao: 64 km de Spirit Mountain
Los huéspedes tienen acceso a gran parte de la finca. Hay un mapa del sitio que proporciona los detalles de los principales senderos y áreas de interés, así como nuestros diferentes lotes de café. Siéntete libre de explorar, solo ten cuidado de no perderte. Afortunadamente, si te desorientas, solo dirígete cuesta abajo, todos los caminos conducen a la entrada de Spirit Mountain.
Other things to note
WiFi is not working well.
As a reminder, it can rain VERY hard in the tropics and at this elevation, it does tend to get pretty chilly in the evenings so pack the appropriate clothing. Please bring a blanket or two for your bed.
Bring all the food you will need for your stay at Spirit Mountain. The last grocery store can be found in Jarabacoa, 12 km before arriving in Manabao.
Please pack out ALL trash when you leave to head back home.
No smoking allowed inside the Treehouse.
As a reminder, it can rain VERY heavily in the tropics, and at this point, it tends to get pretty cold at night, so pack the right clothes. Please bring a blanket or two for your bed.
Bring all the food you'll need for your stay at Spirit Mountain. The last grocery store is in Jarabacoa, 12 km before reaching Manabao.
Pack ALL the trash when you leave to return home.
Smoking is not allowed inside the treehouse.
