Overview
“Life at the Farm” offers a hands-on, meaningful experience designed to connect young adults and families with the rich, fulfilling aspects of farm life, going beyond the typical tourist party scene of Pai. This project provides an immersive day of learning and self-discovery through hands-on activities focused on land restoration, sustainable living, and community building. Participants will gain practical skills in a relaxed environment while experiencing Pai’s natural beauty and cultural richness. The program attracts those looking for meaningful alternatives to the usual party activities by offering the chance to connect with nature, the land, and the local community.
Goals
- Reframe Pai’s Image: Shift the perception of Pai from a party town to a place of cultural and ecological discovery.
- Provide Fulfillment: Offer young adults enriching activities that provide a sense of achievement, community, and connection with nature.
- Teach Sustainable Living: Equip participants with practical permaculture skills that they can take home and apply.
- Foster Community: Create a space for like-minded individuals to meet, collaborate, and share ideas in a supportive environment.
Content
- Mud Building: Learn how to construct sustainable structures using local materials like clay, straw, and sand.
- Planting Seedlings: Hands-on experience with nurturing and planting seedlings, contributing to the farm’s ecosystem.
- Mud Plaster and Paint: Get creative by applying natural mud plaster and paint to buildings, learning eco-friendly construction techniques.
- Gardening: Engage in permaculture-based gardening, understanding soil health, water management, and seasonal planting.
- Composting: Learn the fundamentals of composting, turning organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer.
By reframing Pai as a hub for sustainability and creative expression to the typical young adult tourist, “Life at the Farm” will offer young adults a unique, impactful experience that transcends the typical tourist activities in town.
The farm also serves as the incubator for the Regenerative Farmers Cooperative in Muang Noi, a project participants can learn more about during their visit or through a homestay in Muang Noi.
Full-Day Schedule
9:00 AM:
Welcome Circle & Project Presentation
Meet Fliss and the team, learn about the day’s activities, and get an introduction to the Roots of Pai project.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM:
Morning Farm Activity
Join in on practical tasks such as planting seedlings, composting, mud building, or gardening. Participants will work alongside Fliss and the farm team.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM:
Lunch & Conversation with Founders
Enjoy a wholesome, farm-fresh lunch while chatting with the founders about the project, sustainability, and local culture.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM:
Afternoon Farm Activity (optional)
Continue working on a different farm task, or expand on the morning activity, such as applying mud plaster, managing water systems, or planting trees.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM:
Closing Circle
Reflect on the day’s work, share your experiences, and close the day with a sense of accomplishment and connection.
Half-day Schedule
9:00 AM:
Welcome Circle & Project Presentation
Meet Fliss and the team, learn about the day’s activities, and get an introduction to the Roots of Pai project.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM:
Morning Farm Activity
Participate in a practical, hands-on task such as planting, composting, or mud building, guided by Fliss and the team.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM:
Closing Circle
Reflect on the morning’s work, share your experiences, and finish with a brief discussion of what was learned.
For the half-day experience, the schedule is complete by lunchtime. Full-day participants can stay for the afternoon session and lunch.