The Cocoon

Twenty minutes south of Chiang Mai among the rice fields of Nam Phrae. Earthen domes built on sacred geometry, a herbal steam dome fed with fresh herbs from the garden, a wood-fired barrel sauna, saltwater pool, and ice baths. Part day sanctuary, part gathering place for breathwork, sound, and ceremony. The Cocoon is at 167 Moo 3, Nam Phrae, in Hang Dong. Its domes, round huts and open-air pavilions are built from clay, bamboo and stone, and the herbal steam room is shaped like a bell. Alongside it are a wood-fired dry sauna, ice baths and a saltwater pool, with food and drinks on site. It works as a walk-in day visit rather than a booked treatment, open from midday into the evening and later on Thursdays, so check current hours before going. It suits anyone who wants a long afternoon of heat and cold close to the city, and people who spend too long at a desk.