From forest canopies in Southeast Asia to the high-altitude calm of the Himalayas, these retreats reimagine indulgence through immersion in the wild—offering five-star service, transformative wellness, and the restorative power of nature in its rawest form. Here are eight exceptional properties that lead the way in blending world-class wellness with remote, wild serenity.
Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia
Created by visionary designer Bill Bensley, Shinta Mani Wild is unlike any other retreat in the region—or perhaps the world. Set deep in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park, this eco-conscious luxury camp comprises 15 expansive tents suspended above a rushing river gorge. Guests arrive by zipline, then spend their days on anti-poaching patrols with local rangers, indulging in jungle-foraged spa treatments, or dining on hyperlocal cuisine. Wild, immersive, and unapologetically luxurious, it’s a masterclass in sustainable hospitality with purpose.
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COMO Uma Paro & COMO Uma Punakha, Bhutan
COMO’s twin outposts in Bhutan offer the kind of rarefied escape that transcends wellness trends. Set in the pristine valleys of Paro and Punakha, both retreats emphasise cultural immersion, Himalayan trekking, and soul-deep healing. Guests flow between forest hikes, Bhutanese hot stone baths, and Ayurvedic-inspired treatments at COMO Shambhala spas. With COMO’s signature wellness cuisine and meditative mountain stillness, this is a retreat experience that gently redefines what it means to disconnect.
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Mii Amo, Arizona, USA
Following a multimillion-dollar transformation, Mii Amo has re-emerged as one of North America’s most exclusive wellness enclaves. Tucked into the spiritual vortex of Boynton Canyon, the retreat offers all-inclusive three-, four-, seven- and ten-night “Journeys” with a focus on inner exploration. Integrative therapies blend traditional and contemporary wellness—sound bathing, energy healing, intuitive massage—while the surrounding canyonland amplifies every intention. Organic, quiet, and impeccably curated, it’s a soft landing for the soul.
Stanglwirt, Austria
Family-owned for over 400 years, Stanglwirt delivers a rare fusion of heritage and innovation in the Austrian Alps. Known for its award-winning eco-design and deeply rooted approach to wellness, the property sits at the intersection of alpine forest and open meadow. Its extensive spa spans over 12,000 square metres, with salt grottos, pine-scented saunas, and panoramic pools looking out over the Wilder Kaiser mountain range. Authentic and unpretentious, it’s a destination where wellness feels both profound and profoundly local.
Read our full review of Stanglwirt here
BollAnts Spa im Park, Germany
Set in a storybook valley just over an hour from Frankfurt, BollAnts fuses the charm of a European forest retreat with the rigour of a modern medical spa. Known for its deep roots in the Felke method and nature cure traditions, the resort offers everything from yoga and herbal detox to therapeutic fasting and vinotherapy. Its slow-living philosophy is mirrored in the architecture: think woodland cottages, cosy villas, and spa suites with open-air soaking tubs facing the forest. Quiet luxury at its most restorative.
Fivelements Retreat, Bali
Nestled on the banks of the Ayung River and enveloped by jungle, Fivelements is a pioneer in integrative plant-based wellness. The award-winning retreat is steeped in Balinese healing traditions, offering bespoke programmes that include energy cleansing rituals, fire ceremonies, water blessings, and deeply therapeutic bodywork. Accommodations are open-air and cocooning, and the award-winning Sakti Dining Room serves some of the most creative plant-based cuisine in Southeast Asia. This is wellness with spirit, and with soul.
Read our full review of Fivelements here
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Chiva-Som, Thailand
Though not forest-based in the literal sense, Chiva-Som belongs on any list of retreats where the wild and the refined co-exist in harmony. Set within lush tropical gardens on the Gulf of Thailand, the resort has earned its legendary status for its personalised integrative programmes and peerless service. Guests choose from over a dozen retreat pathways—from gut health and sleep to physiotherapy and stress recovery—supported by a team of medical doctors, nutritionists, and therapists. The environment is quiet, the philosophy holistic, and the results profound.
Read our full review of Chiva-Som here
Ananda in the Himalayas, India
Perched above Rishikesh, overlooking the sacred Ganges and encircled by sal forests, Ananda in the Himalayas is a destination steeped in spiritual gravitas. Rooted in Ayurveda, yoga, and Vedanta, the retreat offers personalised wellness journeys ranging from detox to stress management and emotional healing. The 25,000-square-foot spa is world-class, the cuisine tailored to doshas, and the forested trails a balm in themselves. For those seeking transcendence through tradition, there is no better place.
Read our full review of Ananda in the Himalayas here
