Perched in solitude on a lush hillside, Xieng Retreat is surrounded by small patches of forest—and Xieng itself is a unique woodland garden, where plants are free to grow in their own way: intertwined, unrestrained, bathed in sunlight, and embraced by the fresh, open air.

The terrain within Xieng is quite hilly and varied, with many sloping paths and stairways. To ensure a safe and fulfilling experience, families with young children are kindly reminded to keep a close eye when the little ones are playing outdoors.

Here, you’ll encounter all sorts of greenery—from dainty flowers and familiar fruit trees to unnamed forest plants growing wild under rustling canopies. Xieng doesn’t try to tame nature but gently tends to it—just enough trimming and care to keep things neat and clean, while preserving the raw, untouched charm of the natural landscape.

The garden is cared for in a fully organic way—no chemicals, only chicken and buffalo manure, straw, and composted plants—so it’s not only a place where trees thrive, but also a home to many small creatures. Birds, crickets, wild chickens, earthworms, millipedes… may make an appearance, bringing with them the authentic sounds and rhythms of the forest. Of course, there may also be a few “uninvited guests” like mosquitoes or other critters. Though we try to use herbal remedies to keep them away, they sometimes still show up—as part of the untamed story of the woods. We hope you’ll welcome them gently, as part of a real forest experience.

The fruits and vegetables in Xieng’s garden are grown not for sale, but to be shared with our guests. Take a leisurely stroll and you might find guavas, apricots, starfruits, plums, clusters of wild sim berries, or handfuls of perilla leaves… Feel free to pick and taste them right in the garden to savor the wholesome sweetness of the earth and sky. Just remember to be gentle, treat each plant with care, so the garden stays lush and future guests can share in the joy too.

Welcome to Xieng—a wild yet tender garden, where nature is free to be itself—and so are you!