Discover the beautiful Mai Chau with activities centered around the retreat. Our dedicated team will assist to tailor an ideal vacation whether around cultural exploration or simply a relaxing time in the calmness of nature.
Join hands in the Thai Dance and immerse yourself in the sound of drums and panpipes.
Join hands in the Thai Dance and immerse yourself in the sound of drums and panpipes. Let’s hold hands, dance to the rhythms, and light up the scene with beautiful culture!
Time: 20:00 every Saturday and Sunday
Location: The grass field near Green Chili Restaurant
Benefit the joy of playing outdoors and challenge your children’s solving skills, with a hidden reward awaiting for them to discover.
Benefit the joy of playing outdoors and challenge your children’s solving skills, with a hidden reward awaiting for them to discover.
Time: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 10:00
Location: Kid's Club
Learn the craft of Batik - an ancient technique that's very popular in the Hmong community
The art of Batik is H’mong’s pride, with hand-loomed hemp, elaborate wax designs, and the signature indigo color. Learn the craft from native artisans in Stilt House Museum and end the workshop by bringing your masterpiece home.
- Complimentary workshop
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, in two time slots: 12:00 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
Maximum Guests: 8 (Ages 6 and up)
Book 12 hours in advance
- Private workshop (charges apply)
A deep insight into the processes of painting, dyeing, and wax removing
Book 24 hours in advance
Your kid's favorite place
A fun area specially customized for kids. We have set up several indoor games to keep little guests active, engaged and smiling, because a child’s laugh is simply one of the most beautiful sounds in this world.
Time: 07:00 - 22:00
Location: Kid’s Club
Light up your senses in Avana Retreat's candle workshop
Light up your senses in Avana Retreat's candle workshop. Custom your very own candle from the essential oil collection of traditional herbs, fruits and flowers. Finish the workshop by bringing your signature fragrance home.
Every day: 10:00 - 10:45
Maximum Guests: 8 (Ages 12 and up)
Location: Herbal room in Orchid Spa
Complimentary activities (1 time per stay). Please register 12 hours in advance.
Every Friday winter night, gather around the crackling stilt fire, roast sweet potatoes, savor upland sticky corn, and share heartwarming stories.
Every Friday winter night, gather around the crackling stilt fire, roast sweet potatoes, savor upland sticky corn, and share heartwarming stories while sipping on a steaming cup of tea.
Time: 20:00 - 22:00 every Friday winter night
Location: Stilt House Museum
As the afternoon rolls along, it’s time to enjoy afternoon snacks at our Cloud Pool Bar with delicacies, carefully prepared by our chef and capably changed by day.
As the afternoon rolls along, it’s time to enjoy afternoon snacks at our Cloud Pool Bar with delicacies, carefully prepared by our chef and capably changed by day.
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Location: Cloud Pool Bar
Keep your body moving in Avana Retreat's gym in the forest.
Lift your mind and body in Avana Retreat's well-equipped gym. The stunning view of the tropical jungle will provide fitness enthusiasts with an unforgettable workout experience.
Time: 06:00 - 22:00
Location: Orchid Spa
The ability to breathe is a gift. Wake up grateful each day for that gift
Engage in Avana’s Breathwork session and you will learn the proper technique for such a simple process.
Pay attention to your breath, cleanse the mind, purify the body, and regulate the flow of energy inside. The best aspect is that anyone can do it.
Time: Every Thursday and Sunday; English-speaking class 13:00 - 13:45, Vietnamese-speaking class 14:00 - 14:45
Maximum Guests: 6
Location: H’mong Cottage
Please book 12 hours in advance with complimentary classes, and 24 hours with private class (charges apply).
Please let us know if you are missing any service or if you have any request for extra services: