The pond, garden shala and retreat houses among banana plants at True Nature

Nature at True Nature

Mountains, gardens and big skies, north of Chiang Mai.

True Nature sits among lush green mountains, rice fields and banana plantations in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand.

We try to live alongside it: growing what food we can, leaving the animals and plants be, building simple houses that fit in rather than stand out, and using what the land gives. Mango, papaya, banana and mulberry trees fruit through the year. Chickens wander the garden. Orchids grow along the veranda.

Trails and small roads start at the gate, so you can walk into the hills or through local villages. Please bring natural soaps and shampoos — our water returns to the land.

A guest walking beside the cottages and banana plants at True Nature
The garden shala beside the pond, framed by tropical trees
Green papayas ripening on a tree in the True Nature garden
Purple and white orchids growing among the trees at True Nature
A round-window house nestled among banana plants at True Nature
A flowering garden arch and shaded path at True Nature
A True Nature dog strolling along the leafy garden path
Blue butterfly pea flowers growing beside the retreat houses
A resident dog swimming in the garden pond beside reeds and palms
A green garden walkway among banana plants and forested hills at True Nature
A raised canvas tent and hammock beneath a thatched shelter in the garden
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