Massage
Under the pool cabana is a cozy little room we use for our massage area. The table can also be set outdoors to enjoy the fresh sea breeze. Julia will travel here and charge $35 dollars for a one hour Swedish Massage. It is firm yet calming pressure that improves blood circulation, eases muscle tension, and improves flexibility. A wonderful way to relax after a busy day.
We can also arrange for a manicure/ pedicure.
We can also arrange for a manicure/ pedicure.
Welcome Meal
Many travel-weary guests request a light meal upon arrival, especially if they are arriving late. We will prepare either a chicken, egg or tuna salad sandwich (with a salad, pickle and chips) for $8 dollars per person. If you would like a bottle of wine it is an additional $15 dollars. A 22oz. bottle of beer is $ 5 dollars.
If you have a guaranteed arrival before 8PM and prefer a hot meal we can do a stewed chicken dinner with rice & beans and a salad for two people at $30 dollars. Each additional person is $10 dollars.
Please reserve your meal at least 24 hours in advance. Remember, Monte Placido does not have a restaurant on site.
If you have a guaranteed arrival before 8PM and prefer a hot meal we can do a stewed chicken dinner with rice & beans and a salad for two people at $30 dollars. Each additional person is $10 dollars.
Please reserve your meal at least 24 hours in advance. Remember, Monte Placido does not have a restaurant on site.
Hiring a Cook / Chef
A COOK - Our caretaker's wife Jeanette lives on site. She can do typical Dominican country cooking. She will prepare food you provide, set the table and clean up afterwards. For her cooking service it is $15 dollars per meal, up to six people.
A CHEF - For a special treat you can hire a professional chef. Roland will artistically prepare food you provide, set the table, and clean up afterwards. For his delicious chef service he will charge $60 dollars per meal, up to six people. If you do not want to bother doing the shopping, Roland will shop and the price will vary from $25 - $35 dollars per person depending on the type of food you desire. This per person price is in addition to his chef service fee. Seems expensive, but consider this is for a well trained chef coming to your home and the final price includes taxes and service. In the end it is not more than you would pay for a high quality meal in a restaurant.
Reservation requires a 50% non-refundable deposit.
A CHEF - For a special treat you can hire a professional chef. Roland will artistically prepare food you provide, set the table, and clean up afterwards. For his delicious chef service he will charge $60 dollars per meal, up to six people. If you do not want to bother doing the shopping, Roland will shop and the price will vary from $25 - $35 dollars per person depending on the type of food you desire. This per person price is in addition to his chef service fee. Seems expensive, but consider this is for a well trained chef coming to your home and the final price includes taxes and service. In the end it is not more than you would pay for a high quality meal in a restaurant.
Reservation requires a 50% non-refundable deposit.
Yoga and Relaxation
Diana has a passion for Yoga. In 2011, she decided to turn a natural cave area on the front of the hill into a Yoga Studio. Folks jokingly called it her "folly". Guess she had the last laugh. Bring your camera and follow the steps near the pool all the way down to visit a marvelous creation - Shiva's Cave.
Shiva's Cave is fully equipped with mats, belts, and blocks. It even has an Iyengar Rope Wall. Guests are welcome to use the space to practice on their own. There may be a schedule of classes (seasonal).
Shiva's Cave is fully equipped with mats, belts, and blocks. It even has an Iyengar Rope Wall. Guests are welcome to use the space to practice on their own. There may be a schedule of classes (seasonal).
The Yoga teacher.
Oscar is available to schedule private or group classes. To travel from Las Terrenas, Oscar charges $60 dollars for up to five people for a one hour class. Over five people is an extra $12 dollars per person. Reservation requires a 50% deposit.
If there is no class scheduled on site, Oscar teaches a Yoga Class, Monday - Saturday morning at 8:30 am at Camelot Center for the Arts. The cost is $300 pesos ( about 7 dollars) for the hour class.
Hiking in the Hills.
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Ready for an adventure? Hire a guide to take you hiking in the hills and find the true beauty and heart of the Dominican Republic. Our guide speaks only Spanish and knows the Dominican names and medicinal uses of plants which he will point out along the way. He is knowledgeable about the birds and numerous fruit trees. The hike is good exercise and you will need sturdy shoes. If you prefer you can travel by horse at an additional charge.
- 2 1/2 hour hike $15 dollars up to five people. - 4 1/2 hour hike $20 dollars up to five people. |
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Designated Driver.
Enjoy an evening out in town worry free. Vincente will drive you to town and bring you to the restaurant and bars to enjoy the Las Terrenas nightlife. He will wait for you while you party and bring you safely home. Six can fit in his pick-up truck. He charges $1500 RD (about 32 dollars) for up to two hours, and $250 pesos (five dollars) each additional hour. However, after 1:00AM it is $450 RD (ten dollars) each additional hour.
Fresh Fish Delivered!
Freddy is our local fisherman. He is happy to bring his fresh catch of the day up our hill so you can make your selection. Freddy can also deliver shrimp and lobster (in season). His price is the same as in town. Freddy will even take you along fishing if you want to try and catch your own dinner.