In English, retreat is understood as retreat, hiding. In today's accommodation industry, Retreat resort is a resort model that gives customers a space to escape from the worries of daily life and regenerate positive energy. Often chosen to be located in majestic mountains, deserted beaches, this wellness tourism model promises to awaken all human senses in the city with wonderful and exciting experiences.
In order to really relax and not want to rush during the enjoyment time, we chose to stay at Avana Retreat for 3 days and 2 nights. Here are a few of Migo's experiences:
Eyes in the murmur of the mountains and forests
From Mai Chau town, we had to walk more than 30km to reach Avana Retreat. The path was easy to find, but zigzag along the mountains, so it was enough to make us understand that we were going to a place isolated from urban life in the valley.
In Avana, bungalows are scattered along the hillside, so the room price also changes according to the height and view. The highlight among these green colors is the waterfall flowing from the top of the mountain to the foot of the hill and forming a gentle terraced field. In each room, items are decorated with dark wood furniture, creating a warm feeling and small signage to remind guests of what Avana Retreat focuses on and aims to protect the environment.
Relax at Orchid Spa
After a few hours of driving around, we booked a massage at Orchid Spa on the second day. But indeed, what we expected from this therapy session was not what we needed. The spa staff took great care of the customer's experience in terms of the heat of the water, the strength of the force during the massage and adjusted the lighting in the room accordingly. But I think that more time is needed for the spa team here to improve their professional capacity. Because it is known, Avana has recruited and trained indigenous people to become the main labor resource for the resort.
In terms of space, it can be said that this is an area that makes me feel really relaxed. From the main lobby of the front desk, along the wooden path that stretches is the gym with jogging, cycling equipment and basic weights. In addition to the spa rooms in a block, Avana also has separate spa rooms for 2 to 4 people. The meditation and yoga area is located in a wooden hut right above the murmuring waterfall. This is also the sound of nature that helps you focus on your breath and get rid of all distractions.
Dine daily at Green Chili Restaurant
The menu at Green Chili restaurant is divided into Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The lunch menu is more about Vietnamese dishes such as mango, grapefruit, shredded chicken, main dishes prepared in a rustic style and porridge and hot pot dishes. The evening menu is a collection of European dishes with a wider selection.
According to the team's assessment, we found that the restaurant showed a stronger aftertaste and decoration of Western food, while Asian dishes - which should actually be the restaurant's strength to show local characteristics and freshness of ingredients - were somewhat "inferior".
Sip cocktails and snacks at Cloud Pool Bar
From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, you can enjoy free snacks at the bar of the Cloud Pool Bar. This is also a place where you can sip your favorite drink and watch the double-decker infinity pool surrounded by mountains and forests. However, the cocktails here do not bring a delicate feeling of the skill of a professional bartender.
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All in all, Avana Retreat leaves us with memories of the king. The king is surrounded by the open space and wide eye view of the mountain, the vivid sound of the waterfall. The king is a true and honest person. But it's also about what we haven't experienced, about what we expect more from the word "Retreat" that Avana is trying to convey. In fact, people in the modern century are facing invisible problems and pressures. And to soothe these messy heads, it's not easy.
Hopefully, in the coming time, Avana Retreat will further train staff in soft skills, focus on developing local dishes and enrich fun and relaxation activities for each visitor.
See you in the near future!
Photo: Lam Linh
Synthetic Migo