Frequently Asked Questions.

7 nights in the Main House is $2,249, all-inclusive except transport. 9 nights — Wendy’s recommendation — is $2,799, a 10% saving on the nightly rate. The Orchid treehouse cabin is available as an upgrade for $450 extra per week. A 50% deposit confirms your dates. Sorry, no refunds.

All-inclusive means: accommodation in your private room, all meals (three organic plant-based meals per day plus unlimited herb teas), private yoga instruction six mornings a week, daily cloud forest hiking, cuisine preparation classes with recipes to take home, and evening discussions with Wendy on wellness, nature, and nutrition. Not included: transport to and from the property, and any optional add-on activities you choose to do in Mindo.

Simply contact Wendy via WhatsApp or email with your preferred dates. She will confirm availability and hold your place with a 50% deposit. There is no online booking form — every reservation is handled personally. This is by design: Wendy wants to understand each guest before they arrive.

Year-round, ongoing. There is no fixed seasonal calendar. You choose your preferred dates, Wendy confirms availability, and a deposit secures your place. Most guests book 4–8 weeks in advance, though shorter lead times are sometimes possible. View retreat packages →

Casa Verde does not currently offer volunteer positions or work-trade arrangements for guests.

A maximum of three guests at any one time. This exclusivity ensures you receive Wendy’s full personal attention in every yoga session, and enough space and quiet for a genuinely restorative stay. Casa Verde is not a retreat centre with a programme — it is a private home that opens to a small number of guests.

Absolutely. Wendy has spent five decades adapting her practice for every body type, age, and ability level. Complete beginners are warmly welcomed. Many guests arrive having never done yoga before — and leave with a practice they carry for the rest of their lives. The instruction is always one-on-one, so the pace is always yours.

Casa Verde is an exclusive retreat property and is not open for drop-in visits during retreat periods. However, Wendy offers private yoga classes and the Mindo Morning Reset to outside guests through yogamindo.com. Get in touch to find out what’s available during your visit.

Pets are not permitted. Casa Verde has dogs on the premises and prefers to limit the number of animals accordingly.

All meals at Casa Verde are organic, plant-based, and prepared from ingredients grown on the property or sourced from nearby farms. Three full meals a day plus fresh herb teas. Think: fresh tropical fruit platters, avocado on house-made bread, spiralized vegetable dishes with garden herb sauces, nut-based preparations, and fresh-pressed juices. Everything is alkaline, deeply nourishing, and considerably more satisfying than guests expect. You leave knowing every recipe.

If your body needs to, yes — and effortlessly. Guests regularly lose 5 to 11 pounds in a 7–10 day stay without any sense of deprivation. If you are already at a healthy weight, you can expect your weight to remain stable while your energy, clarity, and how you feel in your body improves significantly.

Yes. Please let Wendy know about any dietary restrictions, allergies, or sensitivities before you arrive. All meals are already plant-based; specific accommodations can be discussed directly via email or WhatsApp.

Casa Verde is on the outskirts of Mindo, a small town in Ecuador’s cloud forest, approximately 2.5 hours west of Quito. The property sits within the UNESCO Chocó-Andino Biosphere Reserve — one of the most biodiverse regions on earth. We are 4 miles from Mindo village centre, at the end of a quiet forest road.

Fly into Quito (UIO). Mindo is approximately 2.5–3 hours from the airport through a spectacular Andean drive. Many international flights arrive late at night — in this case we recommend a hotel near the airport for the first night. Once we have your flight and hotel details, we arrange a private taxi pickup the following morning. The drive through the Andes and into the cloud forest is itself one of the highlights. More about getting to Mindo →

Mindo sits at 1,250 m above sea level, one degree south of the equator — producing what locals call an eternal spring. Sunny days average 22–26°C (72–79°F), with afternoon cloud showers common. Evenings are cool (bring a light layer or hoodie). The driest months are June through August. April is outstanding for birdwatching. Casa Verde welcomes guests year-round.

Most nationalities can enter Ecuador on a tourist visa granted on arrival, allowing up to 90 days. This can be extended for another 90 days. Please verify the current requirements for your specific nationality with Ecuador’s immigration authority before travelling, as policies can change.

Clothing: layers of quick-dry clothing, yoga attire, light sweater for evenings, waterproof jacket or poncho, long trousers for hiking and mosquito protection.

Footwear: all-terrain shoes with good traction for trails, water shoes or sandals, flip flops for the property.

Sun & outdoors: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, headlamp.

Practical: non-disposable water bottle (metal or glass), cash in small bills ($20 or smaller), personal essentials including feminine hygiene products and any supplements.

Optional: Kindle or laptop for digital nomads.

Yes, WiFi is available at Casa Verde. That said, many guests find themselves naturally less attached to their devices by day two — which is part of the point.

Ecuador uses the US Dollar (USD). Bring cash in small denominations ($20 or smaller) as many local businesses and taxi drivers prefer cash. ATMs are available in Quito and in Mindo village.