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Frequently asked questions
How many volunteers do you normally accommodate?
In the dry season, we have more than 10 volunteers everyday when Thailand has a peak season of tourists from overseas. However in the rainy season we have less than 5 volunteers or sometimes zero. The rainy season is a good time for the people who seek time for retreat.
How can I book my stay？
Please write to us arrival date, number of people, how long to stay, expectations by email.
Do you accept day-visits?
Yes we welcome day-visitors. Day-visitors can join garden work and have lunch together with us. Arrival time is 10:00 am. The cost is 100 bahts per person including the vegan lunch prepared with fresh organic vegetables. Come by your own transportation as there is no public transport back. Email us for booking and further inquiries.
Where do you sell the vegetables of Mindful Farm?
We sell at farm and at markets in the village. If you live far away but interested in buying, contact us.
What should I bring with me?
Some things you should bring: a flashlight, a towel, bug spray, sun screen, work gloves, a sun hat (if you have one), clothes that can get dirty, long sleeves and long pants for going to the temple in the village, your own toiletries and any special food items/medication that you need. We will provide bedding and a mosquito net.
There is a small shop in the village which stocks things like soap, shampoo, envelopes, and some snacks. If you think you will need anything special, we recommend buying it in Chiang Mai and bringing it with you.
How to get to Mindful Farm?
- to go back to the city : The bus from our village back to Chiang Mai leaves weekdays around 6:30 AM. When you’ll arrive in Chiang Mai depends on the driver & how many passengers there are but it’s usually between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Which SIM CARD has telephone signals in the village?
AIS only.
How can I access internet?
At the moment, wifi is not available at farm. Please prepare AIS sim card with internet package before travelling to our village.
Is there any bus between Pai and your farm?
No direct public transportation between Pai and our village. Needs to go back to Chiang Mai city.
How to support Mindful Farm?
We always welcome donations of food for our kitchen, seeds, and books on meditation/mindfulness/Buddhism, gardening & yoga.