Gaarawe

The present project aims to establish a community based on the economy of sufficiency, capable of producing food and essential goods for both internal consumption and providing hospitality to visitors. The community will operate in harmony with living beings and the surrounding environment. It will exist both in a virtual sense, as a network for exchanging information and contacts, and in a real sense, fostering human and commercial relationships with a shared commitment to living in a place where the "meaning of life" is based on empathy and the symbiosis of Man and Nature.

To strive to transcend the chaos of places ravaged by concrete and battered by the economic and social system of globalized capitalism, it is necessary to foster a culture of shared responsibility. The promotion of a society built on "duties before rights," empathy, and respect for fellow humans and Mother Earth is essential.

We have some wonderful itineraries of uncommon places to visit: caves, waterfalls, trekking, canoeing, big tree, fascinating temples, hot springs, the largest dam, and our beautiful river where we cool, we swim, and fishing.
Walking in the forest, in January, the Rataflesia , a flower, the largest in the world that was born only here.
This is the most primitive forest of the planet

Volunteers and residents live under the same conditions together as we prepare the day's program. Every day we dedicate ourselves to routine maintenance: we feed the chickens and the dogs, water the garden and collect fruit and vegetables to eat together. Sometimes we make jams or canned fruit for our breakfast.


Reviews

4.5
(59 reviews)59

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

Brazil

5

Um bom lugar pra se conectar com a natureza e desacelerar

17 days ago

Italy

4

I have a bit of mixed feelings about this experience. The place is beautiful and clearly Lele created it out of love and passion. However this particular experience (less than 2 weeks) has its issues. Working isn’t mandatory and definitely not organised, unless the volunteers themselves are willing to. But the main problem is the cost. If you’re not staying more than 2 weeks you’ll have to pay the meals, which are btw not cheap (200 thb). I worked more than long term volunteers and payed more at the same time. If you have the time go for the other longer term experience.

22 days ago

France

5

Really nice time in Gaarawe. The place is really great, surrounded by nature. You have your own privacy and the social part with the other travelers is nice too. The mix is great. We can feel how Lele the owner care about the place and the life he created. Great place to escape the crowd of south Thailand !!

28 days ago

United Kingdom

5

After 5 weeks of immersing myself in gaarawe my heart feels full from the love and special memories I’ve made here, and heartbroken it’s over and I’ve left behind family.

This is more of an experimental village that invites you to think for yourself, come with an open mind, and communicate with the community upon work. If you’re just looking for a cheap place to stay and explore the surrounding areas this is not for you -

Lele is extremely selfless, caring & interesting- and the Thai staff (our thai family ) are the most lovely, hardworking and protective people.

Miss you all already

about 1 month ago

France

5

We did volunteering at Garawee Village, a perfect eco-village isolated in the center of nature. There were two parts: gardening and building houses with bamboo and clay bricks. It was a very enriching social experience, perfect if your goal is to meet people from all over the world. The work is not very skill-developing, but it is easy to do, and enjoying teamwork is very important. The food is very good, and Lele, the host, is lovely.

We definitely recommend it!

about 1 month ago


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Vegetarian / Vegan

Rural

Mountain

Family

Waterfall