Whether you are in for some exploration or just reside at ease, Avana Retreat has something for everyone: private shelters cocooned in the mounts, health-restored sessions, culture craft, and much time in the open space.
Nestled by the fishing pond, Avana Retreat’s Bamboo Forest is home to many native animals. Each animal has distinctive features, traits, and needs, yet all live in harmony in the natural sanctuary.
Nestled by the fishing pond, Avana Retreat’s Bamboo Forest is home to many native animals. Each animal has distinctive features, traits, and needs, yet all live in harmony in the natural sanctuary.
The Bamboo Forest is open from 9:00 - 11:00 and 14:30 - 16:30 daily.
It's cooking time!
Have some fun time in the kitchen with the Little Chef session, where you all get down to prepping and cooking children-approved recipes, then comes the kids’ favourite part: munching on delicious creations!
Time: Sunday, in two time slots 13:00 - 14:30 & 15:00 - 16:30
Location: Stilt House Museum
Complimentary activity for 3 - 12 years old (need parents to join)
Please register before 10:00
Grasp the intro to pottery the fun way!
Get handy in the Ceramic workshop! With clay, colour and a touch of help from our artisan, the children will get an intro to pottery with much fun, creativity and a little (but not too much) mess!
As the summer sun casts the sky in a dreamy glow, the time has finally come for one of our favorite seasonal pastimes: Open-air cinema.
As the summer sun casts the sky in a dreamy glow, the time has finally come for one of our favorite seasonal pastimes: Open-air cinema. Bean bag lazing, popcorn munching, and eyes gazing on the screen, make the most out of chilling evenings in Avana Retreat.
Time: Sunday to Friday in the evening
Location: Grass field nearby Green Chilli Restaurant
The Stilt House Museum is home to a collection of artifacts, traditional tools and costumes of the three ethnic groups residing in Mai Chau - Thai, H’mong and Muong.
The Stilt House Museum is home to a collection of artifacts, traditional tools and costumes of the three ethnic groups residing in Mai Chau - Thai, H’mong and Muong. A 30-minute museum tour with a guide every afternoon gives a better understanding of the culture in the mountains.
Time: Daily from 14:30 - 15:00
Location: Stilt House Museum
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, tread to the rhythms, and light up the scene with beautiful culture!
Time: 20:00 every Saturday night
Location: Green Chili Restaurant
Get crafty in the rattan weaving workshop with our experienced artisan.
Get your hands crafty in Avana’s rattan weaving workshop under the Stilt House Museum with our oldest artisan, who has mastered the art of rattan weaving ever since his youthful days. Learn how to interlace each strand into a basket and bring your creation home.
Time: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Stilt House Museum
Observe a unique art form made in the weaving looms.
Thai weaving textiles are a rich and complex illustration of a unique art form fostered through generations. Vibrant colors, intricate motifs, and complicated dyeing are weaved beautifully under the skillful hands of female artisans. Observe the meticulous process and grasp knowledge about their creativity on the patterns.
Time: Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 14:00 - 16:00
Location: Stilt House Museum
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
Opening hour: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | In two time slots: 13:00 & 14:30
Book 1 hour in advance
- Private workshop (charges apply)
A deep insight into the processes of painting, dyeing, and wax removing
Book 24 hours in advance
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