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Thatched-roof bamboo farmstay house in Chiang Dao, set in an organic garden with banana leaves and distant hills under a blue sky
Relaxing on a bed inside Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, gazing through a round window over the surrounding fields
Quiet bamboo-bed room at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with white bedding, leaf-print cushions and draped curtains
Cat with black ears and white face relaxing on a wooden seat in Yidan’s Chiang Dao bamboo farmstay common area
Round wooden doorway framing a bed with patterned quilt on a wooden platform in a Chiang Mai farmstay hut, opening to the garden
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Thatched-roof bamboo farmstay house in Chiang Dao, set in an organic garden with banana leaves and distant hills under a blue sky
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Thatched-roof bamboo farmstay house in Chiang Dao, set in an organic garden with banana leaves and distant hills under a blue sky
Relaxing on a bed inside Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, gazing through a round window over the surrounding fields
Quiet bamboo-bed room at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with white bedding, leaf-print cushions and draped curtains
Cat with black ears and white face relaxing on a wooden seat in Yidan’s Chiang Dao bamboo farmstay common area
Thatched-roof bamboo farmstay house in Chiang Dao, set in an organic garden with banana leaves and distant hills under a blue sky
Relaxing on a bed inside Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, gazing through a round window over the surrounding fields
Quiet bamboo-bed room at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with white bedding, leaf-print cushions and draped curtains
Cat with black ears and white face relaxing on a wooden seat in Yidan’s Chiang Dao bamboo farmstay common area
Round wooden doorway framing a bed with patterned quilt on a wooden platform in a Chiang Mai farmstay hut, opening to the garden
Woman smiling while holding white ducks indoors in a Chiang Mai farmstay, with bamboo beams and other birds in view
Canopy bed with sheer mosquito net and patterned elephant quilt inside a farmstay room in Chiang Mai, with a round window feature
Cozy bedroom inside Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with a white bed, patterned pillows, and a small bedside shelf
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Yidan’s Farmstay bamboo home at a slow-living retreat in Chiang Dao, Thailand, with an organic garden and hanging plants
Herb-and-flower craft at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao: guests lay foraged leaves and blossoms onto a cloth mat
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Bamboo farmstay cabins at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with a wooden walkway and mountain views over the green fields
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Sunlit cabin interior at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao with patterned rugs, open doors to the garden, and a resting dog
View through a bamboo doorway over Chiang Dao mountains and quiet farm huts, warm sunset light at Yidan’s Farmstay.
Child walking along a wooden walkway at dusk toward thatched pavilions at Yidan’s Farmstay, Chiang Dao, with mountains behind.
People tending vegetable seedlings in the organic garden at Yidan’s Farmstay, Chiang Dao, beside bamboo farm buildings.
Wooden refreshment bar with hanging bottles and a chalkboard menu at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, surrounded by greenery
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Guest cycling through lush rice fields at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with distant mountains and cloudy skies behind
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Wooden boardwalk through lush garden and thatched cottages at Yidan’s Chiang Dao farmstay, with a raised platform tower
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Garden walkway through Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, Thailand, leading past rustic huts, hammocks and lush tropical plants

3D2N Chiang Dao Slow Living Farmstay | Retreat of Soul & Nature

An extended soulful escape into nature at a cosy farmstay
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Group size
Up to 8 guests
DURATION
3 days 2 nights
Booking type
Private trip
MEET UP
Free pick-up
Group size
Up to 8 guests
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Unwind & slow down - forage for herbs, paint with indigo, soak in hot springs
Escape the city and retreat into Chiang Dao’s quiet mountain valleys. This 3D2N slow living farmstay is for anyone who's looking to slow down and reconnect with nature.You'll wake up to mountain views, stretch and do morning yoga by a lotus pond, join a guided food foraging experience with the company of the friendliest rescue dogs and cats! The meals here are one of the best - homemade from the freshest ingredients from the organic farm. And if you feel like it, you can even join the chefs in the kitchen to cook! You'll also get to do some creative and artsy experiences like making your own eco-print fabric using natural pigments from stones, flowers, plants and indigo dye. Our favourite way to end the night is to do a lovely evening soak in the hidden hot springs around the farm. Come as you are, leave lighter, and a little more in love with life 💛About the sanctuaryThis heartfelt bamboo eco-sanctuary is lovingly built by Yidan. She was originally from China, came to Thailand for work, and somehow found herself in Chiang Dao, after a big life shift left her feeling burnt out. She wanted to reconnect with herself, and found that the quietness and slow life of Chiang Dao was what she needed to heal. So with her savings and her dog Lucky, she built this bamboo home (by hand!) and started a small organic garden. Now, she works closely with the locals to nurture this thoughtful space - a sanctuary for anyone who needs a little rest.Why Chiang Dao?Just 90 minutes north of Chiang Mai, Chiang Dao is a mountain haven known for its quiet valleys, hot springs, and breathtaking views of Doi Luang. Life here moves gently with animals wandering around - it's the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with yourself.What to ExpectStart your day slow with morning yoga by the lotus pond and beautiful mountain viewsFarm-to-Table meals: Enjoy yummy homemade breakfasts, lunches, and dinners made using fresh ingredients handpicked from the farm.Get creative with natural plant and flower dyes, and try your hand at indigo dyeing.Explore the farm alongside the farm animals - ducks, cats, and dogs - as Yidan shares stories of her sanctuary she built from scratchEnd your day with a relaxing soak in natural hot springsGood to KnowIncludes farmstay for 2 nights, return transfers from Chiang Dao Bus Station, 5 meals & 3 workshopsYou'll need to arrange your own transport to Chiang Dao Bus Station if coming from Chiang MaiWorkshops are designed for all levels - no experience neededThe retreat runs rain or shine, with indoor spaces available for wet weather daysThis is a private experience just for you and your group, though there may be other guests staying in separate rooms on the farmFacilitiesCommunal gathering spacesEco-friendly amenitiesHigh-speed WiFi (but you may not want to use it!)Cancellation policyCancel more than 10 days before your retreat: You'll receive a full refund.Cancel 7–5 days before: A 30% cancellation fee will be charged.Cancel less than 5 days before: A 50% cancellation fee will be charged.

Experience highlights

Thatched-roof cottage surrounded by a lush garden, with hills and blue sky in the background at a retreat in Chiang Mai
Unwind & slow down at a cosy farmstay
Close-up of organic garden vines with ripening tomatoes in Chiang Dao at Yidan’s farmstay, slow-living retreat
Forage wild herbs for your own lunch
Flower-arranging workshop with pressed leaves and blossoms at Yidan’s slow-living farmstay in Chiang Dao’s bamboo home
Eco art jamming with flowers & plants
Outdoor fabric-printing session in a Chiang Dao garden at Yidan’s farmstay, with neighbours steaming printed cloth
Paint with indigo-dye
Group of travellers relaxing in a stone-lined outdoor plunge pool among trees during a retreat in Chiang Mai
Soak in hidden natural hot springs
Bamboo farm hut with a circular window on a timber deck at Yidan’s Farmstay, Chiang Dao, facing forested mountains.
Stay in handmade bamboo eco houses
Pastel roses in bloom beside a grassy garden path in the quiet organic farm garden at Yidan’s Farmstay Slow Living in Chiang Dao
Meet the friendliest farm crew
Guest cycling through lush rice fields at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with distant mountains and cloudy skies behind
Led by woman who built it all by heart

What You’ll be Doing

Day 1:

Farm tour, welcome dinner & hot springs relaxation experience

Day 2:

Yoga, foraging, natural painting & indigo dye workshops, plus meals with farm chef

Day 3:

Forest walk, mindful breakfast & closing circle with stories and farewell gift
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What’s Included

Two-night farm stay
Round-trip transportation from Chiang Dao Bus Station
Five meals plus one herbal welcome drink
Three creative workshops: natural painting, food foraging and cooking, indigo dyeing
Magical hot spring experience under the stars
Guided farm tour with the host, Yidan
Morning yoga session on day 2
A special handcrafted gift as a memento of the retreat
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Where You’ll Sleep

Interior of Yidan’s Farmstay retreat in Chiang Dao, with a cosy canopy-style bed setup under a peaked bamboo roof
Bed inside a bamboo cabin at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with sheer canopy netting and a calm, cosy layout
Raised bamboo cabin with wooden deck and woven fence at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, slow living retreat
Bamboo restroom interior in Chiang Mai farmstay with a toilet, small cups on a shelf and light from the doorway
Bamboo-walled outdoor bathroom in Chiang Mai farmstay with a standing sink, brush holder and a toilet under a thatched roof
Bamboo doorway in a quiet cabin at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with daylight, leafy plants and stacked boxes
Shaded bamboo corner with built-in bench and wooden counter at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, slow living retreat
Wooden farmstay cabin bedroom in Chiang Mai with a dark arched bed frame, curtained windows and warm ceiling lamps
Bamboo-lined corridor at Yidan’s Chiang Dao farmstay, with hanging lights, planted pots and a calm shaded courtyard
Bamboo home exterior with wooden balcony steps at Yidan’s Farmstay, a slow living retreat in Chiang Dao, Thailand
Cozy room at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao with patterned rugs, a desk fan, and a handbag on the cushion by the window
Wood-fired soaking tub on a patio in Yidan’s Farmstay, Chiang Dao, surrounded by bamboo walls and potted plants
Bamboo cabin exterior at Yidan’s farmstay in Chiang Dao, with a “Summer Cabin” sign and a dog resting outside
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Quiet bamboo-bed room at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with white bedding, leaf-print cushions and draped curtains
Bamboo farmstay bedroom in Chiang Dao with a canopy bed under sheer curtains, part of Yidan’s quiet slow-living retreat
Lamp-lit wooden desk and open doorway inside Yidan’s bamboo home in Chiang Dao, with countryside hills visible through the frame
Sunset over rice fields seen from a thatched porch at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with hammock-like seating
Hammock stretched on the veranda of Yidan’s bamboo farmstay in Chiang Dao, shaded by a thatched roof and overlooking the fields
Wooden veranda with a patterned floor mat overlooking farm plots beyond bamboo posts at Yidan’s Farmstay, Chiang Dao
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Bamboo Room on the Second Floor with Scenic View
Sleeps 2 | 1 bed
From ฿10,975.89/room
Relaxing on a bed inside Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, gazing through a round window over the surrounding fields
Cozy bedroom inside Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with a white bed, patterned pillows, and a small bedside shelf
Bamboo bedroom at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao with two beds, woven walls, and a standing fan by the window overlooking greenery
Open-air soaking tub by a bamboo facade at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, with views of countryside hills in the distance
Bamboo wash area inside Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao, featuring a carved wooden sink, soap bottles, and a round rattan mirror
White toilet with a hose and potted plants inside a bamboo-walled bathroom at Yidan’s farmstay in Chiang Dao
Bamboo farmstay cabin in Chiang Dao with a thatched roof and circular window, surrounded by lush garden greenery at Yidan’s Farmstay
Sunset dinner-table moment at Yidan’s Farmstay in Chiang Dao—candlelight on a low table with fields and mountains beyond
Yidan’s Farmstay slow-living bamboo cabin in Chiang Dao, with a host relaxing by a lantern and her dog outdoors
Mountain valley at sunset seen through a curved window at Yidan’s bamboo farmstay in Chiang Dao, with farm roofs and greenery
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Sleeps 2 | 1 bed
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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Chiang Dao Bus Station(Bus Station Chiang Dao Town, Thailand)
  • 01:45pm

End Point

  • End at Start Point(s)

Transport Add-ons

Add-on 1

  • One-way Private Truck Transfer (local red truck taxi with seats in the back) to or from Chiang Mai(Price: ฿1,978.82 for up to 10 guests)

Add-on 2

  • Round-Trip Private Truck Transfer (local red truck taxi with seats in the back) to and from Chiang Mai (Price: ฿3,956.05 for up to 10 guests)

Start & Ends

01:45PM on Day 1 - 11:00AM on Day 3

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Pet-Friendly
  • Vegetarian food available
  • Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 3+)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.

What to Pack

  • A cozy sweater or jacket for cool mornings and evenings
  • A set of clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirty during workshops (painting, dyeing, gardening)
  • A small backpack or tote for carrying things around the farm
  • A sun hat or cap to keep cool while outdoors
  • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
  • Insect repellent
  • Light, breathable clothes for warm days on the farm
  • Personal toiletries
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit
  • Yoga or stretchy clothes for morning movement
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Meet your host

Yidan moved to Chiang Dao after a big life shift and found something she didn’t know she was looking for—a place that reminded her of the countryside where she spent the happiest years of her childhood. Originally from China, she came to Thailand for work, but it was the stillness of Chiang Dao that made her stay. With just her savings, her dog Lucky, and a lot of heart, she built a bamboo home and started a small organic garden. She now works closely with local, creating something thoughtful and rooted in the land. Yidan’s space isn’t flashy—it’s quiet, genuine, and built with care, much like the way she lives.
Experience: 4 years
Speaks: Basic English, Chinese, Japanese
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