Learn about self-sufficient farming and natural building at our vegan farm near Phayao, Thailand

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  Description

  Hello everybody! My name is Pure and I am from Thailand. I was working in animation for many years but then decided to become a farmer and create a vegan permaculture farm in 2015.
  
  The main goal is to become a self-sufficient vegan farm. Our inspiration comes from Thai traditional agriculture but as vegans, we mix traditions with our own values. For example, we are very interested in different phases and positions of the moon before planting and harvesting. We also try to build mostly from natural materials like bamboo, earth and straw.
  
  In addition to farming, we give a few hours of our time on Saturday and Sunday to teach English (basics lessons) to students in the village. It is our way to share with local people our values and the benefits of interacting with so many different cultures.
  
  We are located 6km south of Phayao between the mountains and rice fields. The farm is set on 3 acres of land with food forests and we have vegetable gardens on contour, rice paddies and ponds.
  
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  FOOD:
We provide 3 vegan meals per day for 240 baht per day. The meals will be made from vegan whole foods, most of the food comes from the farm. Normally we cook lunch and dinners together (around 11:30am and 6pm respectively). With our food, you will learn a lot about Thai-vegan cuisine.
  
  ACCOMMODATION:
As a volunteer, you will have a simple accommodation around our beautiful farm (some of houses can be seen in the pictures). They include mosquito nets and bedding that are provided for free. Please bring your own towel, toiletries, and torch (phone flash can also be used).
  
  WORK: We don't have a minimum hours of work but on average, volunteers do 3-4 hours a day. For example, in the morning you can work 1-2 hours, then continue in the afternoon and choose when to take a rest, go for a walk/bicycle ride or do some handcrafts, read, whatever you want.


  
  BOOKING:
We have switched to the "first-come-first-served" policy because
  If you confirm a date of arrival much in advance (2-3+ weeks), please do so only if you are sure you can come, and * please send a message of confirmation again a week before, otherwise we will need to cancel your spot. *
  Several people to this day have confirmed early - because they need to make plans and it is understandable - but then did not show up. This means someone else has lost the chance to experience life at the farm.
  
  COURSES:
We sometimes have guests staying at the farm to do courses. We also host a permaculture farming course (5 days) if there’s enough interest.
  
  INTERNET:
We do not provide internet but there is a good access via mobile.
  
  GETTING THERE: If you come from Chiang Mai, the easiest is to take a bus in the direction of Phayao with Greenbus company. There is a stop about 10 km before Phayao, which is close to the farm and we can pick you up there.
  If you come from Chiang Rai or Bangkok and arrive to the central bus terminal, you can take a scooter taxi. The price will be around 200 bhat.
  
  WASTE MANAGEMENT: We would like the volunteers to be conscious and responsible for their own plastic, bottles and trash because there is no recycling system around here. We appreciate if you can collect your non-biodegradable waste during the stay and take it with when you leave.
  
  
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  Please note, that we are not a tourist attraction. We are a functioning farm and would like volunteers to be committed and interested in our philosophy.


  
  To give the volunteers the best experience we are currently taking a maximum of 7-8 people at the same time. 


  
  We would prefer to have vegan volunteers at the farm, due to the number of emails we receive and the limited space we have. However, all are welcome so long as you can respect our vegan values whilst on the land.


  
  For many years I have been living this way, I can create, play with everything around, learn by making mistakes, meet many people around the world, and take a rest at any time. It is a nice way to live and I am looking forward to sharing this experience and philosophy with you!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Volunteers could learn:
  
  - traditional Thai agriculture
  
  - to build from local and natural materials
  
  - from immersion in the countryside of thailand (far from tourism)
  
  - to grow​ mushroom​s
  
  - about the local community by interacting with local students
  
  - to make our natural soap
  
  - to use plants for medicine
  
  - to make bamboo waving/craft and
  furniture
  
  - to make pottery
  
  - to cook vegan meals
  
  - to do meditation
  
  - to do tatoo

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  Aide

  The volunteers could help in various ways:
  
  To plant trees and vegetables and practice seed saving. (Papaya, banana, jackfruit, soybean, eggplant, cabbage, and many more).
  
  To build community spaces like the kitchen and bungalows from the earth, bamboo and straws. Volunteers will learn to use a machete and saw to cut and build. No experience is necessary.
  
  To teach English to local students in the village.
  
  To create a project for the community. We are open to new ideas and ways of caring for the earth. We are especially looking for volunteers to create a recycling system for our community. If you are interested please message us with your ideas.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Looking for English teacher, I can teach you Thai.
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  Hébergement

  Simple private bungalow or private room with electricity, bedding, and mosquito nets. There is no washing machine, you will need to wash and dry your clothes yourself. Also please bring your own towel and toiletries. There are shared bathrooms with simple toilet and shower (cold and warm). Three vegan meals a day are provided. There is no wifi, so you need your own mobile SIM but the signal is good. We have many shared spaces to enjoy and relax in nature. There is also a pond to cool off on hot days.

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  Autres infos...

  We provide exposure to the simple life with organic vegan food.
  
  Other highlights of this experience include trekking in the mountains, waterfalls and visiting local temples.
  
  We can provide a bike for cycling/biking in the area.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  You would need to have a mobile SIM in order to have your own connection but the signal is good. It's a great place to work from, very relaxing and healthy.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There are some spaces you can park on the land.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 3-4 hours per day

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