3D2N Grounding Farmstay Retreat | Sustainable Living & Earth-Building

Step off the grid and into nature at a peaceful farmstay near Chiang Mai

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Group size

Up to 6 guests

DURATION

3 days 2 nights

Booking type

Join-in trip

MEET UP

Free pick-up

Group size

Up to 6 guests

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Slow down and reconnect with nature at a cosy farmstay near Chiang Mai 
Just 30 minutes from Chiang Mai’s busy city, you’ll step into a small village farmstay that feels like a different world. It's quiet, grounded and so peaceful.This retreat was started by Seek Sophie host Adul, who after seeing the burden of home loans and debt, wanted a simpler way living. He built his first house with mud and local materials, using only his own hands and no debt. Since then, Adul has grown his own food, dyed his own clothes, and cared for his health with traditional medicine. Thoughtful and grounded, he now shares this way of life with visitors, showing that a more meaningful, low-impact, and connected life is possible.You’ll stay in cosy clay earth houses and get hands-on in traditional way of living, like learning earth-building with mud, rice husk and bamboo, trying your hand at natural dyeing, and learning traditional Thai cooking. You can join farmers in the rice fields to see how it’s really done. And your hosts might even invite you on a spontaneous hike and swim at their favourite spot!One of our favourite parts is making herbal compress balls - Yadom - the famous Thai herbal inhalers. So much better than the ones at the supermarket!If you’re curious about sustainable living or just want to experience a slower, more intentional way of life, this is an incredibly special place to start.Your stay also helps support a grassroots initiative that’s preserving cultural heritage, empowering locals to live self-sufficiently, and giving young people a hands-on education in sustainable living.BonusThey have their own coffee brand made from local Chiang Mai coffee beans that they roast and brew in house!What to ExpectStay in charming earthen houses built with natural materialsLearn how Thai farmers grow rice. Joining the current stage of the rice cycle! Depending on the season, you might be planting young shoots, harvesting golden grains, or preparing the soil. Every visit is different—and that’s the beauty of itHands-on activities like earthen house building, and making herbal products 'Yadom' Thai inhaler or Luk Prakop (Thai Herbal Compress Massage)Traditional Thai cooking with ingredients you’ll help pick and prepareRelax with a herbal compress massage and enjoy live Lanna folk music in the eveningExplore slower, more mindful living and connect with like-minded travellersLearn from a local family dedicated to sustainability and cultural preservationGood to KnowAll meals are included and are home-cooked with fresh, locally-sourced ingredientsIt’s a join-in experience – perfect for solo travellers or small groups looking for communityAccommodation is simple but cosy, in earth houses with a rustic charmActivities may shift slightly based on weather and community availability – go with the flow!Pick-up and drop-off are included if you're staying in Chiang Mai Old CityBring comfy clothes you can move around in and be ready to get a bit muddy 😊FacilitiesPrivate bedrooms in traditional adobe earth houses with fans and hot showersOn-site herbal garden and Thai medicine clinicShared community space for meals and discussionsCoffee roasted and brewed on site with local beansTent option available for those who prefer camping

Experience highlights

Slow down and unplug from life

Stay in earth homes built by hand

Build using mud, rice husk and bamboo

What You’ll be Doing

Day 1:

Herbal crafting, garden tour, local dinner & farmstay experience

Day 2:

Rice planting, local cooking, earthen building, massage, cultural evening experiences

Day 3:

Natural dye workshop & farewell before departure to Chiang Mai

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What’s Included

Accommodation for 2 nights in adobe-style earthen houses

Five freshly prepared meals using local ingredients (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners)

Round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai Old City

Hands-on learning activities including rice planting, earthen building workshop, traditional herbal compress and inhaler making, natural dye workshop, and herbal compress massage

Use of materials and supplies for all workshops (such as natural dyes, herbs, fabrics, and tools)

Participation in cultural experiences including traditional Thai cooking, evening sharing circles, and Lanna folk music

Welcome drink on arrival

Site tour and visit to the herbal garden

Farewell circle with light refreshments

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Who you’re supporting

Community Champion

Low Carbon Hero

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Where You’ll Sleep

Ban Din

All Nights

Next Available Dates

Prices shown in USD

Select Time for 13 Dec 2025

Additional Information

Where we'll meet

Start Point

Free pick-up from Chiang Mai Old Town(Old City, Thailand)

01:00pm

End Point

End at Start Point(s)

Start & Ends

01:00PM on Day 1 - 11:30AM on Day

Suitability / Accessibility

Pet-Friendly
Vegetarian food available
Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

Cancellation
Cancel 7 days before activity for a full refund

What to Pack

Camera or journal (to capture the experience)
Closed-toe shoes (for workshops and walking around)
Comfortable clothing (for hands-on activities)
Flip-flops or sandals
Hat or cap
Insect repellent
Personal medications
Sunscreen & lip balm

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฿9,097.38

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Meet your host

Adul started his journey nearly 20 years ago with a simple question—can we live well without falling into long-term debt? Inspired by people in his community burdened by home loans, he decided to build his own house using earth and local materials. That first home, built with his own hands and no debt, set the tone for everything that followed. Since then, Adul has grown his own food, dyed his own clothes, and taken care of his health with traditional medicines. He now shares this way of life with others—welcoming visitors to learn about sustainable living, slow living, and self-reliance. Thoughtful and grounded, Adul quietly shows that a more meaningful, low-impact life really is possible.

Experience: 25 years

Speaks: Basic English

Acceptance rate: 50%

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