Global Wellness Tourism is a hot commodity for investors and a rapidly growing market in the travel and hospitality industries, currently garnering $651 billion annually, according to the Global Wellness Institute. GWI projects a 9.9% average annual growth in the wellness economy between now and 2025, when it will reach nearly $7 trillion.

Now you can own a “piece of this peace” and a slice of this lucrative, fast-growing travel and tourism sector, by investing in an all-inclusive, luxury, 5-star, healing and wellness resort nestled in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador.

No ordinary retreat, this serene sanctuary is a wellspring of life, vitality, and reverse aging with ancient healing techniques, Indigenous offerings, organic food, spa services, yoga, outdoor and ceremonial activities, and modern amenities that will heal the soul, while driving dollars into investor’s pockets.

The owner of this incredible and completely unique retreat is a world-renowned visionary, best-selling author, an internationally acclaimed speaker and radio host, and a true wisdom-seeker. She will stay on the property, as will her well-honed staff including a chef formally from the QE2, a front desk concierge, massage therapists, dance and yoga instructors, meditation guides, an in-house archeologist, a botanist & biologist, gardeners and the housekeeping staff.

This globally recognized proprietor is currently selling 15 acres (59,200 sq. meters) of the retreat’s property, and is looking for a joint-venture capitalist, a hands-on business and managerial partner, or an angel investor dedicated to the spiritual, holistic, healing and wellness industry, who will allow the resort to bring in a highly qualified, like-minded manager to oversee the resort’s growth. An outright sale of the 15-acre property is also a possibility.  

Together on these ancient lands and with the specialized amenities offered, an investor can tap into the burgeoning wellness retreat market in a variety of ways dependent upon individualized goals and aspirations and can be part of this evolutionary, growing business model. 

Located on sacred ceremonial ground for both the Cañari and Inca populations, and cradled amongst 25 acres of reforested and preserved ancient trees, stunning blue stones and quartz, and purple-green mountains, this rustic, yet elegant resort currently includes a refurbished 200-year-old hacienda, five uniquely eco-friendly guest rooms and suites, a family casita, and a shared, communal hostel; a welcome center and tour office to organize on-site tours and localized excursions; a conference center, a top-notch gourmet restaurant offering healthy, organic vegetarian, vegan, and special request menus (80% of the food served is sourced from the land’s gardens); a bar offering local and international wines and non-alcoholic beverages made from herbs, fruits and plants on the property; a pickle ball court and diverse activities and amenities tailored to rejuvenate and revitalize guests, while being pampered and cared for every step of the way. There is also a coffee bar on top of one of the mountain trails serving up world class views with delicious, organic coffee and treats grown and prepared from the land.

This healing playground also includes a Holistic Spa, a Temescal stone sweat lodge, a sound healing chamber, a yoga and dance studio with views of the Andes, the Violet Ray Shiva Temple for meditation, two ancient meditation caves carved into the mountains, 2000-year-old petroglyphs, and Mayan ceremonial sites.

Outdoor activities, day trips and amenities also include a sunrise hike up the mountains, a private, prepared picnic in the forest, and day trips to surrounding areas including thermal hot springs, ancient Cañari ruins at Ingapirca, a visit to workshops where Panama hats, Ikat weaving or Filigree jewelry are made by local artisans; or a trip to one of the world's largest orchid plantations.

The resort’s Water Therapy center boasts a true Therapy pool. Designed to support healing. this deep pool is kept at body temperature and has an infinite labyrinth ready for you to claim it all. This indoor center also offers a 2 person Infrared Sauna and Six person Jacuzzi along with a bathroom, dressing area and three pool side lounging areas for pure relaxation. The center features a large fountain made of stone from the mountain and a thriving bamboo forest from the Amazon.

The grounds include 3 km. of groomed hiking trails, a Pyramid Park, 3 labyrinths for walking meditations, an artifact museum and art gallery and sacred San Pedro and Ayahuasca visioning journeys available on-site with revered Shamans and healers from neighboring indigenous villages, providing a competitive edge to many wellness travel offerings. This demand is driving expansion for the resort’s consumer’s base and is a bonus for investors.

The Pyramid of Peace, a shining light in the resort, standing 22 meters tall, is the WORLD’S LARGEST bamboo pyramid. This miraculous structure provides healing and anti-aging energy that brings life and bounty to the surrounding land and anyone who enters its mystical inner space. A water channel flows in its heart, activated by ancestral energies, making it a sanctuary of restoration and spiritual renewal of body, mind, spirit and soul – something visitors from the world are craving now, more than ever.

Built without electricity and in only 99 days, this Pyramid Project unified 4 tribes and was the center of the United Nations Peace Week in 2022. Designed after 25 years of scientific research in Russia, the Ukraine and in the US, the scientific results produced by this pyramid are being studied at the retreat and several university studies are also in process.

Architects, students, researchers, educators, historians, and guests are amazed at the tangible and scientifically recorded results of living around and entering into this Pyramid. Crops and birds never seen in Ecuador are popping up on the property. Where once dead, dry earth produced very little -- plants, vegetables, flowers and herbs are now flourishing and new growth abounds. On a personal level, scientists are recognizing the “miraculous” power of the Pyramid to rid people of pain, restore health and rejuvenate with anti-aging properties produced when time is spent inside this magical mecca.

In addition, there is an evolving group of wellness and health tourists who prioritize environmental stewardship as part of their holistic health experience and align with the sustainability practices of their destination, recognizing that the well-being of the self, is intrinsically connected to the health of the environment. Sustainability exists in this resort in spades. The adoption of these practices is not only ethically sound but also resonates with an ever-growing demographic, increasing the appeal and the profitability of this sustainable hideaway.

One of the most dynamic examples of sustainability at the resort is a vast structure -- the Temple of Self Ascension -- created with emergent architecture and conceived and developed by the owner, a female polymath. The temple is near completion and is a testament to sustainability and honoring the land. This one-of-a-kind building will provide a centralized space for larger conferences, music and dance festivals, cultural events, spiritual ceremonies and glorious adventures aimed at self-reflection, joy, dialogue and cultural exchanges that heal one’s own Heart, while healing the Heart of Humanity and the Planet.

This natural wonder features uniquely Ecuadorian building materials including Bahareque and Bamboo, and alone, it will bring additional guests from around the world to marvel at the intentional structure carved into the earth, celebrating nature, while incorporating it into the environment without moving a single stone or tree.

The resort has also hosted several corporate retreats – a growing ancillary market for investors – and they offer a worldwide broadcast and large-scale events for memorable times during the Equinox, Solstice and New Years, attended by hundreds of people. They also hosted the First Electronic Music Festival August 30, 2024 for the Deep Forest Preservation project. With the completion of The Temple of Self-Ascension, these ceremonies and events will reach more global audiences and bring additional guests and revenue into the retreat from around the world.

The financial health of a retreat is bolstered by diversifying its revenue streams. Beyond the primary income from guest stays, the resort’s wellness workshops, extensive Spa services, the organic restaurant, corporate retreats, music and dance festivals; and private healing sessions with the metaphysical and spiritual owner/counselor will all continue to contribute to increased revenue for the resort.

Additionally, the resort currently offers a private branded line of Palo Santo products from a small family farm on the coast, and their own spa line of scrubs. Gift items include the owner’s jewelry line (MalasforAsceniosn.com) and EgyptianHealingRods.com. And, they offer San Pedro capsules made from the organic and sacred harvested San Pedro on the land. A custom designed Tunic and Poncho that is included for use in the room rate, is also available for sale to take home and most visitors opt to purchase this as a remembrance of their incredible journey. This is also an area of expansion.

Location is a key factor to the success of a resort. And this one is only 45 minutes from Cuenca, Ecuador’s third largest city and its cultural capital. Quaint cobblestone streets and red-tiled roofs, award-winning architecture, exquisite restaurants and rooftop eateries, a variety of museums, music offerings including world-class symphony orchestras, jazz bands and local entertainment (Sting will be in Cuenca in November); art galleries, high-end shopping, Indigenous markets and globally recognized hospitals -- where medical tourism is flourishing -- are all just a ride away. And the retreat offers both airport pick-up and daily drivers upon request by guests wanting an additional cultural, city or medical tourism trip, to round out their stay. 

The economic impact of wellness tourism and spiritual and healing retreats is a rapidly growing sector and one that projects significant expansion in years to come.

More information, and an individualized business plan depending on the depth of your participation in the resort, is available upon request for serious and vetted investors. The property’s on-retainer attorney can also assist you in understanding the business details and tax implications for local and offshore investing in Ecuador.

Don't miss out on this incredible investment opportunity to purchase 15 acres of this one-of-a- kind, luxury 5-star, Healing and Wellness Resort in the Andes Mountains, 

On the 15 acres is the 200 year-old hacienda, the main restaurant, a Temescal four directions fire pit, an OM garden, the Ganesha Community House, five guest suites, the yoga studio, a museum, an archeological site, the Water Therapy center, 2 meditation caves, and an authentic Mayan ceremonial site.

The asking price is $2.5 million dollars, negotiable.