The dreamlike Avana Retreat promises an almost otherworldly stay in the green, rural region of Mai Chau in Vietnam. With deep green valleys, flower-covered peaks, seemingly endless rice terraces, and mystical seas of clouds, an unforgettable backdrop awaits you here. Not only will you feel like you're floating on cloud nine in the Cloud Pool, but the spa treatments, meditations, yoga classes, and breathing exercises are also designed to promote your holistic well-being. Fortify yourself with a tasty pho before setting off on a hike, learning a local craft, or delving deep into the cultures of the Thai, Hmong, and Muong peoples in the hotel's own museum.
The three-tiered Cloud Pool, modeled after terraced rice fields, offers what may be the most spectacular swim you've ever had. Especially during the "cloud chasing season" at the end of October, a mystical sea of clouds often envelops the entire landscape in white in the morning—a breathtaking sight! The hidden Orchid Spa offers an enclave of relaxation with herbalism and traditional healing methods, while singing bowl meditation, Hatha and Yin Yoga, and breathwork are offered at the Hmong Cottage. Kayaking, jeep tours, and hikes keep active guests on their toes. Children enjoy a variety of creative workshops and a kids' club.
Just 36 bungalows, elegant suites, and dreamlike pool villas nestle against the green mountainside overlooking the valley. Whether your hideaway is on a hilltop or hidden among the trees, you are guaranteed a view of lush greenery, a babbling brook, or a valley. Rattan ceilings, clay walls, and thatched roofs represent the ethnic identity of the northwest, complemented by dark wood furniture and occasional splashes of color. If you want to enjoy the unforgettable view of the endless rice fields from your private infinity pool, a Senna Hilltop Pool Villa is the right choice for you.
With a waterfall nearby, a duck pond on the doorstep, and a fragrant breeze from the rice fields, the Green Chili Restaurant is a charming retreat. Huge panoramic windows, comfortable sofas, and ornate lighting create an inviting atmosphere in which to enjoy culinary delights. Highlights such as beef pho, bamboo broth hot pot, and banana blossom salad will introduce you to the authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine, while the dreamlike Cloud Pool Bar next to the three-tiered swimming pool dazzles with exotic cocktails and lassis. Upon request, you can enjoy an intimate candlelit dinner by the waterfall for unforgettable moments with your loved ones.
The environmentally conscious Vietnamese Avana Retreat speaks the language of luxury fluently. Standard phrases such as authentic food, thoughtful details, refined living experiences, cultural activities, and breathtaking views become artful narratives that capture the spirit of the country. Between batik cushions and rattan weaving in your thatched suite, a terraced pool, extensive spa and meditation offerings, a mini-museum in a traditional stilt house, and aromatic pho for dinner, it's easy to fall in love with the subtle wonders and warm hospitality of Vietnam. Visits to Thai, Hmong, and Muong villages accompanied by local guides, complimentary arts and crafts classes, and evening Xòe dances round out the cultural experience.
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