The Gratitude Vietnam Retreat Venue Blog

Dear Friends, After six weeks of building work, the yoga sala structure now has a traditionally crafted coconut leaf roof, and the garden a bamboo fence! The natural materials used have transformed the space from an industrial-looking shell into a tranquil oasis, in keeping with the gentle rustling of the palm-trees beyond. Despite having a deliciously refreshing breeze, making it the coolest spot in the villa, we’re now having ceiling fans, sound system, lighting and plug s

Dear Friends, We are delighted to have received the news that the villa itself is now licensed as a ‘Tourist Villa’, which means that legally, we are operational! Following a major leak earlier in the week that set us back a few days, we are now back on track; adding details to the rooms, tidying some ‘interesting’ finishes on some of the building and finalising the website. Hesitantly, (as this is Vietnam, and we’re very used to unexpected delay!) we would like to announce

Dear Friends, It’s been go, go, go, since we last blogged about our journey towards creating our beautiful retreat venue! Yesterday, the villa was a hive of activity with a team of six completing a deep clean throughout, electricians installing emergency lighting, many deliveries, two measurements and quotes for curtains, and painters decorating the spa. The pool, with the backdrop of our landlady’s artwork, is now fully cleaned and ready to use, and we’re looking forward to