Slow living amidst nature

A small alleyway in the Hoa Dat homestay area.

Hoa Dat - a green homestay in the heart of Nam Gia Nghia

Amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, it's difficult to find a place where people can slow down, breathe deeper, and truly connect with nature. Yet, nestled in the red basalt soil of Nam Gia Nghia ward lies a small homestay with a very gentle name - Hoa Dat (Earth Flower). Here, the natural landscape remains almost completely intact, from the babbling stream and moss-covered rocks to the quiet wildflowers…

Without elaborate architecture or excessive concrete construction, Hoa Dat is born from the spirit of green living, living in harmony with nature, preserving the pristine beauty of the earth and sky as much as possible, while adding a few subtle touches of human artistry.

There, a waterfall cascades gently day and night, a flat rock rests peacefully beside a patch of wild grass, and wildflowers bloom silently every morning. The homeowner—a woman who loves nature and a simple, peaceful lifestyle—has kept things relatively unchanged, adding just the right amount of embellishment. A few small wooden tables and chairs, cleverly arranged potted plants, and sun-drenched wooden steps all harmonize like a gentle blend of human artistry and the natural world.

Every little corner at Hoa Dat is meticulously cared for to become a tranquil spot for the soul. From the veranda, guests can leisurely admire the small stream winding through the foliage, listen to birds singing in the morning mist, or simply sit quietly with a hot cup of coffee, letting time pass slowly…

Ms. Pham Thi Mai Hoa, the owner of the homestay, shared: "Behind a simple homestay lies the whole heart of the person who created it. In community-based, eco- tourism , it's not enough to just preserve the forest; it's also about preserving the soul, maintaining a respectful attitude towards nature, the people, and the land."

Beautiful rooms nestled in nature at Hoa Dat homestay.

"Healing" homestays

From Hoa Dat, we can see a direction that many homestays in Lam Dong are choosing: not chasing mass tourism, but opting for a slow-paced development, harmoniously combining landscape preservation with creating healthy vacation experiences.

Homestays like Tiệm Nhà Mây, Vườn Nắng, Chòi Lá... also follow this spirit: using natural materials, preserving existing trees, minimizing concrete, utilizing natural light, and arranging the space to feel like part of the forest. They don't try to "polish" the image of their accommodations with luxurious amenities, but rather create a place to live – a place to live close to the earth, close to the sky, and close to oneself.

The cozy little rooms, the sun-drenched porch, the gently swaying swing, the wooden table nestled against the cliffside... everything exudes peace and tranquility. It's not just a place to stay; it's a place where visitors can live slowly, live green, live deeply, and live mindfully.

Guests come not just to stay, but to truly relax – to sit quietly, read a book, brew a pot of tea, and listen to themselves in the silence to "heal." And then, many leave with a light heart, carrying with them a new spirit of life: appreciating minimalism, being close to nature, and slowing down amidst the hustle and bustle of life.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/song-cham-giua-thien-nhien-382993.html