On the lake,
welcome home.
A floating ecovillage near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Arrive by small boat.
With nature, with one another,
A future where life flourishes, beginning at this lake.
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Come spend some timeby the lake.
A swim, a shared meal, or a day with no plans.
Arrive by boat and settle into a slower few days.
Come for some quiet, or for good company.
There is no need to rush.
Stay
Wake up beside the lake.
Give yourself a few unhurried days by the water. Stay at The Floating Home. Basecamp welcomes stays of at least 3 nights for 2 or more guests, from THB 1,500 per night. Exclusive bookings are also available.
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Vision
A swim, then a quiet moment by the lake.
Take a kayak or SUP out, or just sit and enjoy the breeze. Enjoy a few days of life by the lake, helping us use water and electricity thoughtfully.
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Food
Good food, and time to talk.
Catering can be arranged to suit your preferences and group size. Please contact us about menus and pricing. You can also cook in the kitchen or eat at a nearby floating cottage restaurant.
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SaaiJai family (DAO)
Stay connected, wherever you are.
Lend a hand while you are here, or catch up online from home. Tell us what you enjoy doing and what you would like to try. We would love you to be part of building this village.
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Sponsorship
Help care for a place worth coming back to.
We want people to keep spending time together here on the lake, but parts of the buildings need repairs. If you would like to help, we are looking for sponsors to support the work.
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Worldschooling
Make time for “Can I try that?”
Play on the lake and share a meal with people you have just met. See what catches your children’s interest when everyday life looks a little different. Come and enjoy it with them.
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Work exchange
Share daily life and help grow the village.
If you want to live closer to nature and contribute to a community, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications for a live-in work exchange for prospective staff and interns who can stay at least 20 days per month.
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