Eco Village Samoeng District, Thailand

4.5
14 reviews14

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Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Handyman
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Support
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The Experience

Our organic farm is a Sustainable Living Project initiated by a small group of people in Thailand. It is run by Pinan Jim (who was a Buddhist Monk for 16 years) and his wife Pinan Tea Kumsrisom who own the 10 acres where the project take place. Here you can learn about sustainable agriculture, organic farming, forest survival, meditation, medicinal plants, cooking and so much more.

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Additional Fee Required

In exchange for 3 hours work (when it's not too hot of course) and the small contribution of 300 baht a day (no extra charges), we can offer you three wholesome and tasty meals cooked over fire in the local Thai and Lanna styles, clean drinking water straight from the mountains, and a private hut built by one of the volunteers.

Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Availability

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Stay at least
1 week

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14 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Village

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Immersing in the local culture

3 Get in touch with nature

2 Developing social awareness

2 Meeting locals

2 Meeting international travelers

1 Developing environmental awareness

Australia

5

If even a small part of yourself is urging you to take this adventure, please trust yourself, and go for it! the eco village is everything it says it is and more. With that said, I don't want to say anything more to spoil it for you, other than I am feeling 11/10 even after I have gone :D

5 days ago

Germany

5

I really enjoyed my stay at the eco village, I planned to stay a week but ended up staying longer. I learned a lot about sustainable farming, Lan Na traditions, cooking and music. It's also a good place to get in touch with eastern philosophy and Buddhist teachings. If you are open and eager to learn and show some initiative you can learn a lot and have a great time with Pinan Jim and Pinan Tea.

7 days ago

United States

4

I ended up leaving early, but not from Pinan, he seemed great and the area seemed very beautiful. I was just very overwhelmed and tired upon arrival from flights and mishaps, I felt it was unfair to Pinan because I knew my first morning waking up I was going to be unable to work. I wish the eco village well !

10 days ago

United States

5

It was the best food I've had! Very fun and you definately learn a lot!

12 days ago

Brazil

3

My experience at the eco village wasn't the best one. Didn't connect much with Pinan Jim and had the impression of not being take care of. Cabins are very simple made of bamboo and mine had a lot of repairs that need to be done in some broke and leaking parts. The bathroom is typical oriental style with no flush, sink or shower. Just a bucket to do everything. The work hours are in the morning and on the afteernon is rest time. As the farm is far from the district or the city there is not much to do on the rest of the day. Bring mosquito repelent and toilet paper!

21 days ago

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