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United States
Staying at the farm was a transformative experience. The farm was so peaceful and provided a space to look inward. Pinan was very welcoming and kind! The hands-on farm work was enjoyable and I learned a lot about organic agriculture. We were provided 3 organic, vegetarian meals a day, which was a great reset for the mind and body. If you are interested in Buddhism, Pinan will give you a personal lesson and provide digestible books about it! Yes, there are minimal resources, but you are signing up for a rural farm experience. Go into it with an accepting mindset and you will enjoy!
7 months ago
France
Overall, the experience was positive. The food was good and I was able to learn some interesting things during my stay. I particularly appreciated the meditation class that was offered, as well as the willingness to share and show different activities, such as the garden and ongoing projects. It was generally enriching and enjoyable.
However, I noticed that the level of hygiene was not always very satisfactory, which could be an area for improvement, even in a humanitarian context.
5 months ago
United States
The farm is a very special place, absolutely beautiful and Pinan has a heart of gold! gonna miss him the most I think, what a great experience. the work was fair and mostly fun very relaxed and peaceful. I would love to come back one day hopefully when there's more volunteers. Overall great experience. Thank you Pinan!!
11 months ago
Switzerland
Everyone dreams of escaping the system. A house in nature, peace, freedom. But few could stand what they claim to want. No hot water, no mirror, no noise to hide behind. Here, life isn’t filtered. It’s slow, heavy, real. You don’t \"find yourself\", you lose what never mattered. Most people want simplicity until it stops being beautiful. This place shows what remains\nwhen everything else stops pretending to exist.
about 1 year ago
Switzerland
I never would have imagined feeling such nostalgia after leaving this place, even though I stayed only a week. It's not because of the stunning scenery, the healthy food or the constant kindness, but because there is an indefinable energy here — one that touches those who allow themselves to be touched by it. Saying “thank you” feels far too small to express all the gratitude that has enveloped me during this stay, and now follows me with every step I take.
about 1 year ago
Colombia
There is definitely a before and after Mindfullfarm. Pi Nam and Yomiko are incredibly kind. The space is simply spectacular—you can feel all the love they've poured into it. The Buddhist classes were my favorite part. Pi Nam respects your space and time. The farm is huge, allowing you to truly connect with nature and simply let go of attachments—because, in the end, nothing really belongs to me. I carry these days at the farm in my soul and in my heart. It's a therapeutic experience, and it makes you realize that with just a few things, you already have everything. Thank you, Pi Nam
about 1 year ago
United Kingdom
The farm had the biggest impact on me. This was my first volunteer experience, and I am hooked. The amount of insight and perspective gained from just staying at the farm was difficult to comprehend in the first few days, and this is excluding the privilege of being able to learn about Buddhism from Pi Nan's 30 years of experience as a monk. Buddhism has been an interest for a while but, my understanding of it, and the rest of my life has genuinely shifted so much. There's too much to list on what I enjoyed, but all I will say is Chef Pi Nan is in serious business.
over 1 year ago
Germany
Staying at the farm was an experience I will never forget. Thanks to Pi Nan, me and the other volunteers had an amazing time, learning about sustainable farming and buddhism as well. The food was also really good, we cooked with what we found on the farm and everything was vegan (which made me, a vegan, very happy)! Overall I would recommend staying here to anyone who wants to learn about the local life, sustainable farming and buddhism. I loved it here! :)
over 1 year ago
Brazil
I totally recommend this experience. Pi Nan is an enlightened human being who always cares about everyone's well-being. He is a super host, teaching us with so much patience and sharing a bit of the immense wisdom he carries. I definitely became a different person after this volunteer experience. Every day we had very nutritious and delicious meals. I had so much fun and will carry these memories in my heart forever. the farm: the place that makes you feel like you belong, thousands of kilometers from home 🙏🏻✨
over 1 year ago
United States
My time at the farm was wonderful! Pi Nan is very kind and teaches you a lot about his village. The structure of the day is very nice: you work in the morning and have free time in the afternoon and evening. You also cook every meal with Pi Nan and the other volunteers, which provided an authentic way to learn about Thai cooking. Pi Nan also showed us around his village, and we got to meet his friends. Overall, the farm was a lovely experience. Thank you Pi Nan!
over 1 year ago
