Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Design Aesthetic:

• Lanna Kingdom style blends regional cultures of Burma, India and China
• Resort layout reminiscent of a Thai village, with pavilions surrounding a working rice farm

Architect:

• Chiang Mai Architects Collaborative (resort facilities, pavilions)
• Bunnag Architects (residence rooms, spa)
• Bensley Design Group Studios (cooking school)

Interior Designer: ABACUS Design Co. Ltd.

History: Opened 1995, rebranded as Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai in 2003

Location:

• Located in the lush Mae Rim Valley overlooking Doi Suthep Mountain range
• 30-minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport at the North of Chiang Mai city
• Set in 13 hectares (32 acres) of extensively landscaped gardens and rice terraces which feature two small lakes, lily ponds, waterfalls and a working rice farm, complete with its own family of water buffalo

Director of Spa: Saowapa Thumapun

Design Aesthetic:

• Inspired by a northern Thai temple in the ancient Lanna Kingdom style
• Design elements of mythical serpents create a protected area according to local tradition
• Dramatic palette of maroon, gold leaf, black and white, featuring commissioned artwork and sculptures
• Combination of indoor/outdoor treatment areas for natural atmosphere

Signature Treatments:

• Herbal Compress Massage: An intensive and wholesome Thai-style massage using samunprai or hot poultices of lemongrass, prai, turmeric and makrut lime peel to invigorate the muscles. The spice extract in the oil helps detoxify the body and uplift the spirit.
• Harmonic Hand Massage: Inspired by an ancient healing practice applying manual pressure to specific points on the hands, arms and head to restore healthy energy flow and relieve muscle tension.
• Nourishing Facial: Regenerate sensitive or ageing skin using Northern Thailand’s pink hibiscus, sacred lotus extract, green tea shoots, neroli and bamboo extracts combined with healing time-honored techniques.

Special Treatment for children:

• Angel Bliss Massage: This soothing massage is perfect for energetic kids as it improves the quality of sleep. A gentle pressure oil massage helps soothe the nervous system and strengthen the immune system.
• Gentle Facial: Designed specially to suit delicate teenage skin, this is a very gentle facial incorporating a relaxing face massage to hydrate and purify the skin.  

Special Features:

• Some suites with individual soaking tubs on semi-enclosed salas (terraces)
• Five suites with private herbal aromatherapy steam rooms
• Two suites with double rain showers

Restaurant: KHAO by Four Seasons

• Sous Chef: Naruchit Taingtrong
• Cuisine: Pan-Thai
• Signature Dishes:
  • Hoi Shell Klang Na: Thai Spicy Roasted Scallop with Mango and Crispy Rice Salad
  • Khao Soi Gai: Chiang Mai Curry Egg Noodles with Chicken
  • Goong Sauce Makham: Prawns with Tamarind Sauce
  • Gaeng Sumruam Nua Wagyu: Thai Mixed Curry with Roasted Australian Wagyu Beef
• Signature Desserts:
  • Khao Niew Piak Lumyai: Black Sticky Rice with Chiang Mai Longan, Young Coconut Meat, Coconut Sorbet
  • Cake Ma Prow: Coconut Cake
  • Khao Mak Cheesecake: Homemade Rice Cheesecake
• Indoor Seating: 56 in an air-conditioned room
• Outdoor Seating: 52
• Outdoor Seating Under Roof: 12

Restaurant: NORTH by Four Seasons

• Executive Chef: Jaeyoung Lee
• Cuisine: Grill and wood-fired
• Open-Air Seating: 52
• Designer: Bill Bensley
• Signature Dishes:
  • Heirloom Tomatoes and Burrata: Black Olive Powder, Basil, Balsamic Reduction
  • Spicy Beef Tartare: Beef Crackling, Chili Paste, Baked Brioche
  • Gilled items with your choice of a side and a sauce
• Signature Desserts:
  • Chocolate on Fire: Crunchy Hazelnut-Caramel Chocolate Cake, Orange Marmalade, Chocolate Ice Cream, Grand Marnier

Restaurant: Rim Tai Kitchen

• Cuisine: Take a northern Thai cooking class or enjoy an elevated, street-food-themed dinner inside the Lanna-style teak house, surrounded by banyan trees
• Seating Capacity: 104
• Designer: Bill Bensley

Lounge: Khao Bar

• Cuisine: Thai snacks
• Indoor Seating: 8
• Outdoor Seating: 12

Lounge: Ratree Bar and Lounge

• Cuisine: International snacks
• Signature Cocktails:
  • The Big Cherry: Cherries, Michter’s US 1 Bourbon, Lemon glass, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
  • Bee’s Knees: Iron Ball Gin, Lemon, Longan Honey,
  • Wild Kitchen: Lemonglass- and Ginger-infused Gin, Berry Liqueur, Honey, Lemon, Apple
• Open-Air Seating: 24

On-site activities:

• Sunrise Yoga - Rise early and harness the energies of dawn to help improve your flexibility, strength and balance. This energizing series of asanas (postures) is suitable for everyone except pregnant guests.
• Hatha Yoga - A tailor-made and insightful private session, designed to pair needs with experience. Helps to develop a greater awareness of body and connect with the mind.
• Wheel Yoga - Incorporating challenging balance postures, and aimed at strengthening the muscles, Wheel Yoga is also great for stretching and releasing muscle tension around back, neck and shoulders.
• Nature Trail - Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is located in a lush landscaped tropical garden of 32 acres (13 hectares). The Nature Trail will take guests around the garden filled with amazing local flowers and trees with specific highlights on the Resort’s history, the guardian shrines, the rice farms as well as the water buffalo family.
• Buffalo Bathing - Stop by the Buffalo Barn and meet Mr.Tone, Mr.Thay, Mr.Thiew, Mr.Thung, and Mr. Thui, the local charismatic buffalos. Enjoy the thrill of scrubbing down a friendly buffalo as they munch away. Don’t forget cameras as they both love having their picture taken.
• Body Toning - Resort staff will introduce guests to training equipment and lead a series of muscle toning exercises for the whole body. With high reps and light weights, muscles will be put to through a test of endurance.
• Muay Thai - Lanna Muay Thai trains some of the best fighters in Thailand and their trainer is available to give guests a challenging workout they won’t forget.
• TRX Workout - Harness the power of gravity by being suspended in the air to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability by joining the local Total-Body Resistance Training program. Follow this thorough workout by using the same techniques and workouts that the NAVY SEALS developed.
• Rice Planting - The rice grown at the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is of the “Sanpatong” variety and takes days to grow from seed to harvest.  It is planted in a staggered harvest so guests can see each stage of growth. The rice is also planted a little farther apart than in a commercial field, to enable appreciation of the stunning sunsets reflected in the rice field.
• Triple Treat Workout - A fully integrated and high-octane fitness class for abs, glutes and thighs that balances strength with inner tenacity. This workout combines the use of a fit ball with free weights. Can be done outside.
  

Golf:

Name of Course: Summit Green Valley Country Club    

• Date Open: 1990
• Designer: Dennis Griffiths & Associates
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,202
• Number of Holes: 18

Outdoor Banquet Capacity: 150 (Cocktail Lawn)

Private Dining Room Capacity: 120 (Rachawadee Residence)

Unique Meeting and Event Facilities:

• Main meeting room is residence-style with fountains, outside deck and full kitchen
• Cooking school for private parties