Yoga in the cloudforest.
A small yoga shala at the end of the road in Ecuador’s cloud forest. Thoughtful, personalized instruction for all levels.
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Every experience is private, curated, and deeply intentional. This is not group tourism — it is a personal immersion.
Private Yoga Classes
Private yoga classes guided by over five decades of experience, with hands on assists tailored to you personally.
Lush Private Trails and Waterfalls
Guided hikes through the cloud forest on stunning trails leading to secluded waterfalls.
Garden-to-Table Breakfast
We offer fresh, organic breakfasts with local ingredients, served in the cloud forest as part of the Mindo Morning Reset.
Four Ways to Visit Us
Private Yoga Classes
One-on-one custom instruction
Practice with 50+ years of guidance
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Private 7–10 Day Retreats
A fully curated wellness immersion
Transform in rare nature
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Cloud Forest Cabin
Your private Airbnb and sanctuary. Handcrafted jungle-chic design immersed in nature and birdsong. Peaceful stay with modern comfort.
Live inside the ecosystem
Moments in the Cloud Forest
Live Inside the Ecosystem
Located in the Chocó–Andean cloud forest biosphere, Casa Verde sits within one of the most biodiverse regions in the world — a rare, protected environment where guests don’t “visit nature” — they live inside it.
Pristine cloud forest, waterfalls, hundreds of bird species, orchids, and jungle trails surround you. This is not touristy, not crowded — it is intimate, sacred, and rare.
Every experience is private and curated. Never group tourism. Always intentional.
Wendy Green —
five decades on the mat.
Wendy Green has been practicing and teaching yoga for over five decades, with deep experience in traditions including Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga. After rehabilitating herself from several serious injuries through her own practice, she developed a practical, therapeutic, and highly individualized approach to teaching that honors the uniqueness of every student.
For the past 21 years, she has led retreats in Latin America, inspiring guests through both her depth of experience and the vitality she embodies at 71 through a lifelong practice.
A lifelong vegetarian, naturalist, and artist, Wendy lives sustainably off-grid on 13 acres within Ecuador’s Chocó–Andean Biosphere, where solar power, spring water, organic gardening, forest trails, and mindful living are part of daily life. Her retreat offerings, including the Mindo Morning Reset, reflect her philosophy of Move · Nourish · Nature — welcoming people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to a more connected, vibrant way of living.
Reach out to Wendy.
The fastest way to plan your visit is a direct message. Wendy personally answers every inquiry — usually within 24 hours.
A sanctuary in the cloudforest.
Private yoga, the Mindo Morning Reset, multi-day retreats, and a hand-built cabin — under the umbrella of Casa Verde Cloudforest Retreat.