Casa Verde · Mindo, Ecuador
The Lodge.
A handcrafted house in the cloud forest. Two guest rooms in the Main House, or the Orchid — a three-storey treehouse above the canopy.
Nestled in the biosphere.
Casa Verde sits on 5 private acres within the UNESCO Chocó-Andino Biosphere Reserve — 47,000 acres of protected Andean cloud forest, 2 hours west of Quito and 4 miles outside Mindo village.
The main house is a large lodge hand-constructed from local woods, with walls of huge windows in every room to observe and absorb the wildlife. The property backs directly onto the protected reserve, meaning the forest trails begin at the door.
The water comes from a pristine mountain spring on the property. The garden produces bananas, avocados, pineapples, citrus, herbs, and greens year-round. At 4,500 ft above sea level, the climate is a consistent eternal spring — sunny days averaging 26°C, cool evenings.
Your room in the forest.
The Yellow Room
Two single beds · Cloud forest views · Private bathLush cloud forest views from every window. Lie in bed and watch tropical birds move through the canopy at eye level. Two comfortable single beds with quality organic linens, private ensuite bathroom, and the kind of quiet that only exists at the end of a forest road.
Included in all retreat rates
The Blue Room
Double bed · Mountain views · Private bathSun-filled room with views of the surrounding Andean peaks and the cloud forest canopy. A comfortable double bed, reading couch, and private ensuite bathroom. Oriented toward the morning light. Ideal for a solo traveller wanting a little more space, or two guests sharing.
Included in all retreat rates
The Orchid
Three-level treehouse · Queen bed · River viewsThe Orchid is a private cabin nestled in the treetops of the cloud forest, hand-crafted from local hardwoods. Simple, spacious, and quietly luxurious, with panoramic views of the surrounding untouched landscape and the Mindo River below.
+$450 per week upgrade — 1 or 2 persons sharing
Three levels above the canopy.
Hand-crafted from local hardwoods, The Orchid rises above the cloud forest on three levels. The resulting space is simple, spacious, and luxurious — with panoramic views of the surrounding untouched landscape.
Patio with swings, hammock, fire pit. Private outdoor shower. The sound of the river and the forest floor at your feet.
Bedroom with queen-sized bed, organic linens, quality mattress, small powder room, and large windows looking directly into the cloud forest canopy.
Living room, kitchenette, and a private balcony overlooking the Mindo River and the valley below. The best seat in the cloud forest.
+$450 per week — 1 or 2 persons sharing
Also available for healthy honeymoons. Enquire with Wendy.
Everything outside your door.
Private trails
Five walking trails winding through the property and into the UNESCO-protected cloud forest. All begin at the lodge door.
Waterfalls
Four waterfalls reachable on foot from the property, ranging from a short walk to a full morning hike through the biosphere.
Creeks
Three creeks running through the land, fed by mountain springs and the cloud forest watershed above.
Yoga shala
An open-air yoga shala on the property, designed to bring the forest into the practice. Six mornings a week with Wendy.
Spring water
Drinking water comes from a pristine mountain spring on the property. You will never drink anything purer.
Butterfly species
The Chocó-Andino biosphere is home to over 250 butterfly species and 4,000 orchid varieties — many visible from the property.
Feet above sea level
Consistent eternal spring climate. Sunny days at 22–26°C, cool evenings. The air at this altitude is itself restorative.
Organic garden
Bananas, avocados, pineapples, citrus, herbs, spices, greens, and vegetables grown on the property year-round for guest meals.
How to arrive.
Fly into Quito (UIO) — Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre. Most international flights arrive in the evening or overnight. We recommend staying near the airport on arrival night.
Share your flight details with Wendy via WhatsApp or email. We arrange a private taxi pickup from your hotel or the airport the following morning.
The drive to Mindo takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from Quito through a spectacular Andean landscape — descending from high plateau to cloud forest. Most guests consider this a highlight in itself.
Arrival at Casa Verde is typically midday, in time for a welcome lunch and your first walk on the property trails. Casa Verde is 4 miles outside Mindo village, at the end of a quiet forest road.
On departure, most international flights from Quito leave very early in the morning. If your flight is before 7am, you will need to overnight near the airport the night before. Wendy will help coordinate this. More about Mindo →
Reserve your room.
All accommodation is included in the retreat rate. Contact Wendy to confirm availability and choose your room.
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