Kapuhala Koh Samui: wellness retreat and more

Imagine sleeping in a high-end tented villa amidst the sounds of the forest or in a farmhouse with an amazing sea view. Then waking up to the glorious sunrise on your private balcony. If you are looking for a wellness retreat in a tropical farm with integrated fitness facilities, Kapuhala Koh Samui Tropical Farm and Training Retreat in Thailand is worth checking out.

Located on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, Kapuhala Koh Samui offers a holistic and life-enhancing travel experience. Home to Halapua, the only gourmet plant-based restaurant on the island, and with an array of wellness-enhancing services, Kapuhala provides a more eco-conscious approach to travel, far beyond simply a holiday for health-conscious travelers and fitness enthusiasts.

Tented villas: connecting guests with nature

Enjoy the unique opportunity to relax and unwind in a well-designed tented villa amidst the spectacular nature, complete with the comforts and amenities of a modern hotel room.

Wake up to the beauty of sunrise and spend time on the private terrace which faces the ocean and the rising sun.

The villas are modular and with removable panels, enabling you to connect with the lush tropical nature around you the way you want to, within the comfort of your accommodation.

Seaview Farmhouses at Kapuhala Koh Samui

A tropical farm on one side and a breathtaking view of the ocean on the other side, Kapuhala Seaview Farmhouses is no ordinary farmhouse. Fully detached, they sit on the naturally formed massive rocks which are iconic to this part of the island.

Enjoy the golden sunrise on your private balcony and take in the gorgeous landscape around you. Whether you travel alone or with a small family, you will enjoy staying in this architectural gem.  

Wellness-enhancing services at Kapuhala Koh Samui

The well-thought-out accommodation, allowing you to enjoy the morning sun, is just the beginning of your wellness adventure.

How about a sunbathing breakfast for an extraordinary dining experience?

Kapuhala serves breakfast outdoors, complete with warming and cleansing juices to encourage the body to warm to an optimal temperature as early as possible.

In the evening, the property offers a guided meditation for mindful eating. It also organizes a sleep-promoting ritual under the stars to end dinner and help prepare the body for a restful sleep.

What else?

“Tented villas offer a minimalist interior design without digital devices to avoid light pollution and to promote sleep, and guests are encouraged to ‘switch off’ and embrace a ‘digital detox’ lifestyle,” says Crystal Lee, Director of Kapuhala.

Fasted fitness routines and daily functional training

Exercise in a ‘fasted state’ to trigger primal functions of fat adaptation, Kapuhala encourages its guests.

“Those who choose to follow this method will have their breakfast time extended to midday. This practice fosters a state of autophagy, promotes mental clarity and improves body mass ratio,” says Crystal.

Kapuhala Koh Samui offers an indoor fitness studio with functional training equipment for high-intensity interval training, strength training, and resistance training. The property also has a yoga studio and a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool, indoor and poolside spin bikes, and specialized equipment for guests preparing for triathlons and other competitive races.

100% Plant-based restaurant with an in-house garden

True to its eco-commitment, Kapuhala features a strictly vegan restaurant. Halapua is Koh Samui’s first high-end gourmet plant-based restaurant with a gastronomic principle that celebrates fresh, local produce. It serves menu items made with just-picked seasonal ingredients from its own garden or sourced from neighboring local farms.

Executive Chef Gregory Hill’s interpretation of contemporary plant-based cuisine integrates a modern international fusion of classic French cooking and modernist cuisine techniques to create and reimagine classic dishes like gnocchi, foie gras, steak and potato as well as create new flavor combinations by utilizing his extensive knowledge and experience accrued through his extensive career traveling the world.

Food and Beverage Manager and head mixologist Antoine Auray said, “We are delighted to bring the new restaurant, bar and lounge to Koh Samui’s local community. The menu offers a unique high-end plant-based dining, and it’s the only one of its kind on the island.”

“Our rooftop mixology lounge is affectionately viewed as a vibrant mixology laboratory where superfoods, herbs and nootropic-like ingredients are mixed for the ultimate experience, harmoniously pleasuring the palate, body and mind all at once. We are all about inclusivity, offering mocktails and lower alcohol volume cocktails so there’s something for all guests to enjoy.” 

Koh Samui’s Hub for Intelligence

Kapuhala Koh Samui also organizes health talks facilitated by wellness and fitness experts. The retreat also provides a dedicated co-working space for those who would want to capitalize on their heightened mental performance while at the resort.

With all these wellness activities amidst a rejuvenating, carefully preserved native lush tropical nature, who wouldn’t come out with clearer, better minds?

For reservations and general inquiries, you may email samui@kapuhala.com, or visit https://kapuhalasamui.com.

This article was originally published on December 10, 2019 and was updated on February 28, 2020.

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