Chiang Mai, Thailand

Earth Home Program

Introduction

What to Expect

Basic Itinerary

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Goals

Explore Chiang Mai

Live as a member of a sustainable farming ecosystem and serve the community through building projects using clay, all while immersing yourself in Thai culture.

Location:

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Arrival Airport:

Chiang Mai International Airport

Seasonality:

All Year Round

Duration:

5-9 days (7 days standard)

Age Range:

12-18 years old

Program Balance:

Service

Adventure

Cultural

Service

Adventure

What To Expect

Experience life within a sustainable ecosystem, staying in accommodation built by hand from Adobe clay. Earth Home in Baan Maejo village outside of Chiang Mai is an immersive learning experience with a service component of building eco tourism structures to be owned and managed by the community. Learn about organic farming and eat the products of it, participate in preserving and regrowing the community forest, and understand how ecotourism through community-managed sites is a sustainable practice that can be easily replicated.

Expect to get close to nature and be covered in mud while basking in the quiet and peaceful surroundings of Baan Maejo. This trip is an opportunity to disconnect from city life and relax without distractions, while putting in some days of effort on the project site and maintaining the Earth Home resources.

Sample Itinerary

Day

Activities

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Day 1

Arrival and welcome

Enjoy a Thai welcome dinner and receive orientation for the coming week.

Day 2

Temple and Earth Home orientation

Visit a temple on our way to Earth Home, meet our hosts, and be welcomed by the village shaman.

Day 3

Project work

Take a short hike to the project site, learn how to make mud bricks using rice husk, and learn to cook with local and organic ingredients.

Day 4

Project work

Put our teamwork skills into practice on our second project work day, clean up before a community barbecue and dance performance.

Day 5

Waterfall

Pack up and say goodbye to Earth Home, visit the Sticky Waterfall, and explore Chiang Mai’s night market.

Day 6

Chiang Mai and departure

Experience more historical and cultural activities in Chiang Mai before heading to the airport.

Addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG #9. Innovation and Infrastructure: The community center projects seeks to build sustainable and resilient infrastructure and foster innovation. Adobe style buildings utilize local materials as both a cost-effective and innovative way to construct adequate living facilities.

SDG #11. Sustainable Cities and Communities: The community center project strengthens regional development planning by providing access to a safe, inclusive, and accessible public space for the community, particularly children and elderly persons.

SDG #12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns: Students have the opportunity to learn about permaculture from leaders in this community and observe organic sustainable farming principles in practice.

Customise Your Program

All of our programs are fully customizable. Co-create your program together with WV to match your curriculum, educational goals, and travel plans. Contact us with your requirements and and will be in touch to assist.