Avana Retreat

Avana Retreat is located less than 20 miles from Mai Chau Town. Set in a tropical forest, this mountain hideaway is surrounded by terraced rice fields and waterfalls. At this 37-acre resort, accommodation is provided in a variety of villas that blend into the mountains. Each luxurious bungalow is constructed using local Hmong and Thai building techniques. The exteriors feature thatched roofs and earth walls. The interiors are beautifully decorated and equipped with all modern amenities. Find hand-drawn beeswax paintings and a large balcony offering stunning views of the surroundings in your ensuite accommodation. While here, visit the Stilt House Museum, on the premises, where you can practice yoga and meditation or try your hand at batik painting and candle making. Enjoy a restorative massage or aromatherapy facial at the Orchid Spa and relax in the three-tiered heated pool. In the evening, make your way to the Cloud Pool Bar to sample ‘Fingers of the Dragon’, the signature cocktail. Later, stroll along lantern-lit walkways to the Green Chili Restaurant that offers regional specialties such as beef soup, grilled duck, goat ribs with chrysanthemum and pineapple, and lobster with seaweed, among other dishes.