Mindo Morning Reset
A private, half-day experience in the cloudforest, hosted by Casa Verde Cloudforest Retreat.
Before the world wakes,
the forest does.
Five unhurried hours, yoga in our tree-level open-air studio, breakfast made from the valley around you, a guided hike to a private waterfall, and the quiet heat of a traditional Finnish sauna. No crowds. Just nature.
Private yoga, open to the canopy.
A slow, breath-led practice on a wooden deck that opens straight into the treeline. Traditional Ashtanga roots, softened for every level, taught personally by Wendy. No mirrors, no mats to fight for — just you, the birdsong, and the mist lifting.
Organic breakfast, grown in the valley.
Tropical fruit picked that morning, just-baked bread, farm eggs, single-origin Mindo coffee, and whatever is best from the garden that day. Served slowly, at a long wooden table, with nowhere to be.
Guided waterfall hike, through the clouds.
A private trail through primary cloudforest — orchids, toucans, hummingbirds at eye level — up to a waterfall. Swim if you like. The water is crystal clear and refreshing.
Finnish sauna, at the edge of the forest.
A custom, hand-crafted traditional Finnish Sauna, heated to 85°C, set against the valley. The perfect closing — you will not want to speak for a while afterward, and that is the point.
"I came for a yoga class and left with the quietest mind I've had in a decade. The morning unfolds like a piece of music — I'm still thinking about it six months later."— Clara M. · Amsterdam
Wendy Greenyour teacher for the morning.
Wendy has been practicing and teaching yoga for over five decades, with deep roots in the Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions. After rehabilitating herself from serious injury through her own practice, she developed an intuitive, therapeutic, individualized approach that meets every student where they are — beginner to lifelong practitioner.
She has led retreats in Latin America for 21 years and lives on her off-grid homestead in the Chocó-Andino cloud forest.
Rated 4.97 across 212 reviews.
"The most thoughtfully-designed half-day I've ever booked. Everything is intentional — the pace, the food, even the silence between things."
"Wendy's teaching is quiet and precise. I've done yoga for fifteen years and learned something new in the first ten minutes. The sauna after the hike is unforgettable."
"We drove two hours from Quito expecting a nice morning. We left rebooking for three days. The waterfall is yours, the breakfast is from the garden, nothing is rushed."
Everything is included.
All experiences are private to your party.
Reserve a Morning →- Practice
- 90-min private yoga flow
- Breakfast
- Seasonal, organic, garden-to-table
- Hike
- 2 hr, easy to moderate, private trail
- Sauna
- Wood-fired Finnish sauna, towels provided
- Bring
- Swimsuit, hiking shoes, light rain layer
Hold your morning.
Mornings are limited to one private booking per day. We confirm within 24 hours and send a short pre-arrival note.
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Good to know.
How do I get to Casa Verde from Quito?
Mindo is a scenic two-hour drive northwest of Quito. We can arrange a private driver ($90 round-trip, up to 4 guests) or recommend the local bus. Complimentary driver from Mindo town for parties of 3+.
Do I need to be experienced at yoga?
No. Complete beginners are welcome — Wendy teaches every session personally and adjusts to the room.
What if it rains? We are in a cloudforest.
The yoga space is sheltered, the hike trail stays walkable through light rain, and the sauna frankly becomes more magical. Heavy rain is rare in the morning window; we'll reschedule at no cost if conditions are unsafe.
Can I bring my partner, family, or group?
Yes — bookings are private, 1 to 4 guests. Everyone pays the same flat rate per guest. Children under 14 are not a fit for this particular experience.
Is there somewhere to stay nearby?
Yes — Casa Verde has the Orchid, a hand-built 5-star cabin on Airbnb, right on the property. Many guests book the Reset alongside a stay.
One morning.A different pace.
Step out of your week and into the cloudforest. We only hold one booking per day — reserve yours.
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