The Lodge
A handcrafted lodge on 13 pristine acres inside the UNESCO Chocó-Andino Biosphere Reserve. Two guest rooms in the Main Lodge, or upgrade to The Orchid — a three-storey treehouse above the canopy.
Inquire About a Stay →Nestled inside the biosphere.
Casa Verde sits on 13 acres of pristine cloud forest within the UNESCO Chocó-Andino Biosphere Reserve — not reclaimed land, not farmed land, but intact protected forest. The property holds 217 native plant species, five hiking trails, four waterfalls, and three creeks. Spring water comes from the mountain above. The organic garden supplies every meal.
A quiet lodge at the edge of the forest.
Hand-constructed from local woods, with walls of huge windows to observe the wildlife. Backing directly onto the UNESCO reserve — the hiking trails begin at the door.
- WaterPristine mountain spring
- PowerOff-grid solar
- Garden100% organic, on property
- PropertyPrivate hiking trails & waterfalls
- ClimateEternal spring, 71.6°F – 78.8°F
- Location4 miles outside Mindo
Three accommodations. One forest.
The Yellow Room
Double bed · Garden views · Private bathA quiet room with garden views and the sounds of the cloud forest drifting in. Comfortable double bed, quality organic linens, private ensuite bathroom.
Included in all retreat rates
The Blue Room
Double bed · Morning light · Private bathA sun-filled room oriented toward the morning light. Comfortable double bed, reading couch, and private ensuite bathroom — quiet enough to hear the birds wake up.
Included in all retreat rates
The Orchid
Three-level treehouse · Queen bed · Forest viewsA hand-crafted cabin rising above the cloud forest canopy. Private balcony overlooking the forest. Available as a retreat upgrade or as a standalone Airbnb stay.
+$450 per week · retreat upgrade
Three levels above the canopy.
Hand-crafted from local hardwoods, The Orchid rises above the cloud forest on three levels. Simple, spacious, and quietly luxurious — with panoramic views of the surrounding untouched forest.The Orchid is offered as an upgrade or to rent an airbnb
Patio with swing and kitchenette.
Bedroom with queen-sized bed, organic linens, quality mattress, and large windows looking into the cloud forest canopy.
Lounge and a private balcony overlooking the forest canopy.
+$450 per week as an upgrade
“This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Orchid was incredibly beautiful — a work of art. And waking up in the cloud forest changed something in me.”— Airbnb Guest
Everything outside your door.
Private hiking trails
All begin at the lodge door and lead into the UNESCO-protected cloud forest.
Waterfalls
Reachable on foot, ranging from a short hike to a full morning adventure.
Spring water
Drinking water from a pristine mountain spring on the property.
Organic garden
Greens — for raw vegan cuisine.
Bird species
The Chocó toucan, Andean Cock-of-the-Rock, and hundreds more.
Feet above sea level
Eternal spring climate. Sunny days 22–26°C. Air that is itself restorative.
Creeks
Three creeks running through the land, fed by mountain springs above.
Yoga shala
An open-air shala where Wendy teaches six mornings a week, one-on-one.
Wake up inside the biosphere.
All accommodations are included in retreat rates. The Orchid is available as an upgrade and is available as a standalone Airbnb stay.