Retreat Forest - Ecopark's Forest Villa Collection Launches at Eco Retreat

A First in 22 Years

After 22 years of developing eco-urban townships in northern Vietnam, Ecopark Group is launching its Forest Villa line for the first time - and the southern market is where it begins. Retreat Forest is the premium villa precinct at the heart of Eco Retreat's 56.2-hectare ecological core, surrounded on all sides by rivers, forests, and a central lake.

The Philosophy: Shinrinyoku - Forest Bathing

Retreat Forest is grounded in the science of Shinrinyoku - the famous Japanese practice of forest bathing, clinically proven to reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, and restore mental energy through simple immersion in a natural forest environment.

Every design decision in Retreat Forest flows from that philosophy: the forest is home. Villas do not stand in isolation - they nestle beneath the canopy of 24 themed gardens spanning 135,000m² in total, where natural light, forest fragrance, and the sound of wind become part of everyday life.

Location

Eco Retreat is located in Ben Luc, Long An - one of the fastest-growing urban corridors west of Ho Chi Minh City.

• 30 minutes to Phu My Hung
• 40 minutes to District 1 city center
• 56.2-hectare ecological core with rivers, forest, and central lake
• Only 32% building density - the rest is forest, water, and pathways for meditation walks, jogging, and cycling

Products

Retreat Forest offers three main product lines, from semi-detached villas to exclusive lakefront mansions:

All villas are designed across 23 three-storey templates, with 18 templates featuring a private experience floor (basement) - a space residents can transform into a wine cellar, a private retreat spa, an art room, or a personal meditation corner.

The architecture follows a contemporary tropical approach - sloping roofs, natural materials, maximised natural ventilation and sunlight, reminiscent of lakeside homes in Bali or Phuket.

Amenities

Retreat Forest is wrapped in 24 themed gardens - each one not just a landscape feature but a community living space that brings residents together around a shared love of nature.

Premium amenities reserved for residents:

• Wellness spa and natural mineral pool
• Luxury clubhouse
• Detox retreat zone
• Lakeside yoga
• Forest meditation trails, running paths, and cycling routes

Inside the model villa, the interior design prioritises open-plan spaces that connect continuously with the forest garden outside through large glass walls, bringing nature into every sightline.

Pricing & Payment Policy

The launch policy offers favourable conditions for early buyers:

• Semi-detached opening price: from VND 19-20 billion - only 25% (~VND 4.75 billion) at contract signing
• No further payment required until December 2027
• Bank loan with 24-month principal and interest moratorium (up to 70% of purchase price)
• VND 100-300 million discount for early reservations

Handover schedule: Full township delivery Q1/2028

Retreat Forest marks the first time Ecopark has brought its benchmark green living philosophy from Hung Yen to the southern market - a rare opportunity for families seeking life genuinely surrounded by nature, within 30-40 minutes of Ho Chi Minh City.