About
Our mission at Canvas & Orchids Retreat in Cambodia is to provide you at our luxury resort with an unforgettable experience, encompassing nature, culture, food, adventure and relaxation. Located at the foot of the Cardamom Mountains, we offer you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of Southeast Asia’s largest remaining rainforest.
There is so much to explore and witness in this magical paradise, where fireflies illuminate the evening skies and vibrant sunsets give the water of the Tatai River a glorious red glow. Remote but accessible, our eco-resort is located among lush green rainforests away from the hustle and bustle of any major city noise. The majority of the sounds you hear during your stay will be wildlife and the tranquil river meandering by. This is a peaceful paradise on an unparalleled scale, and we guarantee that a visit to Canvas & Orchids Retreat in Cambodia is a trip you’ll never forget.
Our Story
Canvas & Orchids Retreat was the creative vision of the husband and wife team, Valentin and Anna. Opened in 2009, this conscientious couple had a very clear vision. To provide an unrivalled level of luxury amidst the green and blue rural Cambodian landscape. They wanted to design and create an environmentally-friendly lodge that harnessed the beauty and magic of the region.
It was essential that the local villagers benefitted from the arrival of the lodge and that the surrounding areas would thrive because of its introduction. The mission was to construct an ecolodge that helped the area to flourish and for the local people to work with them to make their dream a reality and to show the locals that the forest can sustain their living by attracting international visitors.
Choosing the location was very important and the perfect spot was built upon, creating the first floating tented camp in the world. It was a tropical paradise that brought hundreds of visitors each year.
Jobs for Locals
Local villagers, ex poachers and hunters became the lodges cooks, boat drivers, cleaners, tour guides and more, utilising the skills and knowledge that had been passed down to them through the generations. It was a dream come true, and the reputation of Canvas & Orchids Retreat grew and grew, winning many accolades from the tourism industry.
The lush mangroves, stunning river and waterfall, and breathtaking mountains provided the most incredible backdrop to the ecolodge. The team beamed with pride as many international visitors enjoyed the magical hideaway.
A New Improved Retreat
We have 13 floating tents and 5 on-land family tents. Each family tent can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, meaning that the new location will be able to entertain 46 visitors at a time. A trip to Canvas & Orchids Retreat is a journey into the heart of paradise, wonder and unrivalled beauty.
The nature and wildlife in this tropical paradise will be imprinted in your memory forever. Birds and monkeys call out, insects chirp and click, as the jungle provides one of the most relaxing soundtracks ever composed. Animal lovers will also be happy to know that we are a pet-friendly eco-lodge.
With more than a decade of hospitality experience, we pride ourselves in taking care of every detail so that you can switch off, immerse yourself in nature and fully experience the exotic landscape and waters that surround us. Our floating, tented resort has a deep appreciation for its surroundings and a strong commitment to sustaining the land and culture of Koh Andet Island, the river and the local life.
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