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Meditation Retreat

Unwrap the gift of true happiness

Surrounded by the beautiful Pai mountains, we teach a simple, accessible approach to meditation that allows you to access the inner happiness that has always been within you.

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Join us for a 7-day retreat

In just seven days, experience profound transformation—simply from the act of doing nothing. When we stop focusing on doing, we remember what it's like to be.

Availability

We offer retreats regularly throughout the year from June through February, taking a break in the spring months to maintain the grounds.

The same 7-day meditation retreat program is offered in each session and is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, as there is plenty of personalized guidance.

Regardless of which time of year you plan to visit, the retreat grounds boasts a seasonal beauty that is ready to welcome you home.

Program Dates

Mind Pai #22
June 14-21, 2025
Mind Pai #23
July 19-26, 2025
Mind Pai #24
August 9-16, 2025
Mind Pai #25
September 13-20, 2025
Sept 13-20, 2025
Mind Pai #26
September 27 - October 4, 2025
Sept 27 - Oct 4, 2025
Sept 27 - Oct 4, 2025
Mind Pai #27
October 23-30, 2025
Mind Pai #28
November 8-15, 2025
Mind Pai #29
November 22-29, 2025
Mind Pai #30
December 10-17, 2025
Mind Pai #31
December 24-31, 2025
Mind Pai #32
January 10-17, 2026
Mind Pai #33
January 23-30, 2026
Mind Pai #34
February 7-14, 2026
Next season begins in June 2026

Experiences

The retreat is intended to facilitate an journey inwards to the remembrance of your wholeness. We believe that the best way to calm the mind and access the heart is through a gentle, loving approach.

Meditation Instruction

Guidance from meditation teaching monks with over 10+ years experience. Learn some of the philosophy behind practice, new techniques to apply in practice, and how to incorporate meditation into your daily life.

Meditation Instruction

Guidance from meditation teaching monks with over 10+ years experience. Learn some of the philosophy behind practice, new techniques to apply in practice, and how to incorporate meditation into your daily life.

Meditation Instruction

Guidance from meditation teaching monks with over 10+ years experience. Learn some of the philosophy behind practice, new techniques to apply in practice, and how to incorporate meditation into your daily life.

Meditation Instruction

Guidance from meditation teaching monks with over 10+ years experience. Learn some of the philosophy behind practice, new techniques to apply in practice, and how to incorporate meditation into your daily life.

Room Service
Guided Meditation Practice

Four daily sessions of guided meditation. You're encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible, but are also welcome to practice in your room or in our beautiful nature spaces.

Room Service
Guided Meditation Practice

Four daily sessions of guided meditation. You're encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible, but are also welcome to practice in your room or in our beautiful nature spaces.

Room Service
Guided Meditation Practice

Four daily sessions of guided meditation. You're encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible, but are also welcome to practice in your room or in our beautiful nature spaces.

Room Service
Guided Meditation Practice

Four daily sessions of guided meditation. You're encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible, but are also welcome to practice in your room or in our beautiful nature spaces.

Small groups
Small Group Sessions

Dedicated time with a smaller group gives the opportunity for personalized mentorship from the monks. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, and receive advice in a group setting.

Small groups
Small Group Sessions

Dedicated time with a smaller group gives the opportunity for personalized mentorship from the monks. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, and receive advice in a group setting.

Small groups
Small Group Sessions

Dedicated time with a smaller group gives the opportunity for personalized mentorship from the monks. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, and receive advice in a group setting.

Small groups
Small Group Sessions

Dedicated time with a smaller group gives the opportunity for personalized mentorship from the monks. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and challenges, and receive advice in a group setting.

Swimming Pool
Farm-to-Table Dining

Two nutritious meals are provided daily, and light refreshments are provided in the evening time. We provide both meat and vegetarian options, and can accommodate other dietary restrictions. Greens are sourced from our organic farm on-site, and whatever we don't grow, we locally source.

Swimming Pool
Farm-to-Table Dining

Two nutritious meals are provided daily, and light refreshments are provided in the evening time. We provide both meat and vegetarian options, and can accommodate other dietary restrictions. Greens are sourced from our organic farm on-site, and whatever we don't grow, we locally source.

Swimming Pool
Farm-to-Table Dining

Two nutritious meals are provided daily, and light refreshments are provided in the evening time. We provide both meat and vegetarian options, and can accommodate other dietary restrictions. Greens are sourced from our organic farm on-site, and whatever we don't grow, we locally source.

Swimming Pool
Farm-to-Table Dining

Two nutritious meals are provided daily, and light refreshments are provided in the evening time. We provide both meat and vegetarian options, and can accommodate other dietary restrictions. Greens are sourced from our organic farm on-site, and whatever we don't grow, we locally source.

Fitness Center
Personal Reflection Time

Our center is designed with lots of vast open space for you to enjoy the natural environment. We encourage you to take advantage of these spaces for personal reflection and walking meditation.

Fitness Center
Personal Reflection Time

Our center is designed with lots of vast open space for you to enjoy the natural environment. We encourage you to take advantage of these spaces for personal reflection and walking meditation.

Fitness Center
Personal Reflection Time

Our center is designed with lots of vast open space for you to enjoy the natural environment. We encourage you to take advantage of these spaces for personal reflection and walking meditation.

Fitness Center
Personal Reflection Time

Our center is designed with lots of vast open space for you to enjoy the natural environment. We encourage you to take advantage of these spaces for personal reflection and walking meditation.

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
Bonfire Meditation (Winter only)

During the winter months, we gather around the fire and meditate outdoors together. It's a beautiful experience as we near the end of the retreat to gather outside and share our journeys.

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
Bonfire Meditation (Winter only)

During the winter months, we gather around the fire and meditate outdoors together. It's a beautiful experience as we near the end of the retreat to gather outside and share our journeys.

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
Bonfire Meditation (Winter only)

During the winter months, we gather around the fire and meditate outdoors together. It's a beautiful experience as we near the end of the retreat to gather outside and share our journeys.

Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
Bonfire Meditation (Winter only)

During the winter months, we gather around the fire and meditate outdoors together. It's a beautiful experience as we near the end of the retreat to gather outside and share our journeys.

What other participants are saying…

The retreat is my favorite place on Earth—surrounded by nature, ‘farm-to-table’ meals cooked with love, hot springs, and the lovely, caring staff.

- Adrienn Nagy, Hungary

I came with an open mind and I’m very pleased to have gained bountiful knowledge about both meditation and myself.

- Alvin Lim, Singapore

The meditation method is refreshingly simple, yet profoundly impactful. It helped guide me towards inner peace.

- Gabriela Hernandez, Ecuador

Daily Routine

The retreat centers around four daily meditation sessions—early morning, late morning, afternoon, and evening. Breakfast is served in the morning, and lunch just before noon.

After afternoon meditation, participants join small group sessions. Evenings are reserved for enjoying the natural hot springs.

In line with Thai meditation retreat practices, dinner is not served, but light refreshments like bread, fruit, yogurt, and nuts are available.

Schedule

6:00am - 7.00am
Meditation
7:00am - 7.30am
Personal Time
7:30am - 8.30am
Breakfast
9:30am - 11:00am
Meditation & Wisdom Talk
Meditation
& Wisdom Talk
Meditation&
Wisdom Talk
11:30am - 12:30pm
Lunch
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Personal Time
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meditation & Wisdom Talk
Meditation
& Wisdom Talk
Meditation &
Wisdom Talk
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Group Sessions
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Refreshments / Hot Springs
Refreshments
/ Hot Springs
Refreshments
/ Hot Springs
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Meditation & Wisdom Talk
Meditation
& Wisdom Talk
Meditation
& Wisdom Talk

Facilities

At the heart of our philosophy is about finding luxury in simplicity. All of our spaces are designed to be just what's needed to serve it's purpose, while still providing comfort and ease. You'll find that when your basic needs are fulfilled well, most of your concerns fade away.

Nature Spaces
Beautiful Nature Spaces

Our center is designed with lots of vast open space for you to enjoy the natural environment. We encourage you to take advantage of these spaces for personal reflection and walking meditation.

Nature Spaces
Beautiful Nature Spaces

Our center is designed with lots of vast open space for you to enjoy the natural environment. We encourage you to take advantage of these spaces for personal reflection and walking meditation.

Nature Spaces
Beautiful Nature Spaces

Our center is designed with lots of vast open space for you to enjoy the natural environment. We encourage you to take advantage of these spaces for personal reflection and walking meditation.

Nature Spaces
Beautiful Nature Spaces

Our center is designed with lots of vast open space for you to enjoy the natural environment. We encourage you to take advantage of these spaces for personal reflection and walking meditation.

Natural Hot Springs
Natural Hot Springs Pool

We're fortunate to be situated right next to the Pai Hot Springs, a natural source of hot mineral water that flows into our pool. Open in the evening time, it's great to release tension and body aches.

Natural Hot Springs
Natural Hot Springs Pool

We're fortunate to be situated right next to the Pai Hot Springs, a natural source of hot mineral water that flows into our pool. Open in the evening time, it's great to release tension and body aches.

Natural Hot Springs
Natural Hot Springs Pool

We're fortunate to be situated right next to the Pai Hot Springs, a natural source of hot mineral water that flows into our pool. Open in the evening time, it's great to release tension and body aches.

Natural Hot Springs
Natural Hot Springs Pool

We're fortunate to be situated right next to the Pai Hot Springs, a natural source of hot mineral water that flows into our pool. Open in the evening time, it's great to release tension and body aches.

Walking Path
Lakeside Walking Path

A walking path around the lake is conducive for morning walks and walking meditation, which can help train your faculty of mindfulness outside of seated meditation sessions.

Walking Path
Lakeside Walking Path

A walking path around the lake is conducive for morning walks and walking meditation, which can help train your faculty of mindfulness outside of seated meditation sessions.

Walking Path
Lakeside Walking Path

A walking path around the lake is conducive for morning walks and walking meditation, which can help train your faculty of mindfulness outside of seated meditation sessions.

Walking Path
Lakeside Walking Path

A walking path around the lake is conducive for morning walks and walking meditation, which can help train your faculty of mindfulness outside of seated meditation sessions.

Meditation Hall
Meditation Hall

The meditation hall sits at the center of the rice fields. The open-air natural thatched roof architecture blends in sweetly with the surrounding nature and allows an easy breeze to flow through the space.

Meditation Hall
Meditation Hall

The meditation hall sits at the center of the rice fields. The open-air natural thatched roof architecture blends in sweetly with the surrounding nature and allows an easy breeze to flow through the space.

Meditation Hall
Meditation Hall

The meditation hall sits at the center of the rice fields. The open-air natural thatched roof architecture blends in sweetly with the surrounding nature and allows an easy breeze to flow through the space.

Meditation Hall
Meditation Hall

The meditation hall sits at the center of the rice fields. The open-air natural thatched roof architecture blends in sweetly with the surrounding nature and allows an easy breeze to flow through the space.

Organic Farm
Organic Farm

Most of our greens are grown right here at the center in our organic farm. Whatever we don't grow ourselves, we locally source. We welcome you to take a tour of the farm during your stay here.

Organic Farm
Organic Farm

Most of our greens are grown right here at the center in our organic farm. Whatever we don't grow ourselves, we locally source. We welcome you to take a tour of the farm during your stay here.

Organic Farm
Organic Farm

Most of our greens are grown right here at the center in our organic farm. Whatever we don't grow ourselves, we locally source. We welcome you to take a tour of the farm during your stay here.

Organic Farm
Organic Farm

Most of our greens are grown right here at the center in our organic farm. Whatever we don't grow ourselves, we locally source. We welcome you to take a tour of the farm during your stay here.

Dining Hall
Dining Hall

A community space to enjoy meals and conversation. This is the go-to meeting place outside of the meditation hall. Wi-fi is available here for any emergencies, but we encourage you to disconnect from your devices when possible.

Dining Hall
Dining Hall

A community space to enjoy meals and conversation. This is the go-to meeting place outside of the meditation hall. Wi-fi is available here for any emergencies, but we encourage you to disconnect from your devices when possible.

Dining Hall
Dining Hall

A community space to enjoy meals and conversation. This is the go-to meeting place outside of the meditation hall. Wi-fi is available here for any emergencies, but we encourage you to disconnect from your devices when possible.

Dining Hall
Dining Hall

A community space to enjoy meals and conversation. This is the go-to meeting place outside of the meditation hall. Wi-fi is available here for any emergencies, but we encourage you to disconnect from your devices when possible.

Accomodations

Lakeside Treehouse

Designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, the treehouse allows a place for deep rest.

Lakeside Treehouse

Designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, the treehouse allows a place for deep rest.

Lakeside Treehouse

Designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, the treehouse allows a place for deep rest.

Lakeside Treehouse

Designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, the treehouse allows a place for deep rest.

Amenities

We provide basic amenities, including bedding, towels, shampoo, shower cream and hair dryer.

Amenities

We provide basic amenities, including bedding, towels, shampoo, shower cream and hair dryer.

Amenities

We provide basic amenities, including bedding, towels, shampoo, shower cream and hair dryer.

Amenities

We provide basic amenities, including bedding, towels, shampoo, shower cream and hair dryer.

En-suite Bathrooms

Each treehouse has an en-suite bathroom, shower, and sink area with hot water.

En-suite Bathrooms

Each treehouse has an en-suite bathroom, shower, and sink area with hot water.

En-suite Bathrooms

Each treehouse has an en-suite bathroom, shower, and sink area with hot water.

En-suite Bathrooms

Each treehouse has an en-suite bathroom, shower, and sink area with hot water.

Single / Shared Double

You have the option of staying in a private room, or sharing a double. If you have a preferred roommate, please indicate that on your booking.

Single / Shared Double

You have the option of staying in a private room, or sharing a double. If you have a preferred roommate, please indicate that on your booking.

Single / Shared Double

You have the option of staying in a private room, or sharing a double. If you have a preferred roommate, please indicate that on your booking.

Single / Shared Double

You have the option of staying in a private room, or sharing a double. If you have a preferred roommate, please indicate that on your booking.

Air Conditioning

Each room is equipped with an air-conditioning unit for your comfort. We recommend using it only when necessary to conserve energy.

Air Conditioning

Each room is equipped with an air-conditioning unit for your comfort. We recommend using it only when necessary to conserve energy.

Air Conditioning

Each room is equipped with an air-conditioning unit for your comfort. We recommend using it only when necessary to conserve energy.

Air Conditioning

Each room is equipped with an air-conditioning unit for your comfort. We recommend using it only when necessary to conserve energy.

Washing Machine / Drying Rack

There are two washing machines on site, and a drying rack is provided on the patio of each treehouse.

Washing Machine / Drying Rack

There are two washing machines on site, and a drying rack is provided on the patio of each treehouse.

Washing Machine / Drying Rack

There are two washing machines on site, and a drying rack is provided on the patio of each treehouse.

Washing Machine / Drying Rack

There are two washing machines on site, and a drying rack is provided on the patio of each treehouse.

Dining

You will be provided with 2 meals a day (breakfast and lunch) and refreshments in the evening time. This type of eating helps support your meditation practice and ability to sleep better and wake up feeling refreshed.

We provide both meat and vegetarian options, and can accommodate other dietary restrictions. Greens are sourced from our organic farm on-site, and whatever we don't grow, we locally source.

Cost

The program fee goes towards supporting the costs of providing delicious meals, comfortable accommodations, essential utilities, and other services, as well as any special arrangements for our course. The retreat center is run as a non-profit organization, and all proceeds go directly back into improving the experience for future participants.

The program fee starts at 14,000 baht in low-season months (June-September) and 18,000 in high-season months (October-February). Each year, the program fee is slightly adjusted to account for inflation.

Guidelines

We kindly ask you to adhere to certain guidelines. Refraining from the consumption of alcohol or any intoxicants during the retreat is one of these guidelines, and we appreciate your cooperation in staying within the facility throughout the course.

In addition, please be aware that our retreat is not equipped to provide assistance for individuals experiencing symptoms related to psychological issues or those diagnosed with mental illness. Furthermore, it's important to acknowledge that the effects of meditation can vary from person to person. If you have any uncertainties, we strongly recommend consulting with a medical professional before considering registration for the retreat.

What to Bring

You may wish to bring your own meditation cushion or yoga mat, although we do provide some at the retreat center.

  1. Water bottle: It's important to stay hydrated during your meditation practice, so please bring a reusable water bottle to refill throughout the day.

  2. Insect repellent: As we are surrounded by nature, mosquitoes and other insects can be present, so please bring insect repellent to keep them at bay.

  3. Sunscreen and hat: The sun can be strong in Pai, so please bring sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself during outdoor activities.

  4. Light jacket or shawl: The temperature can drop in the evenings, so please bring a light jacket or shawl to keep warm.

  5. Personal toiletries: Please bring your own personal toiletries, including toothbrush, toothpaste and any other items that you require.

  6. Swimsuit or appropriate clothing: For soaking in the hot spring, please bring a swimsuit or appropriate clothing.

  7. Any necessary medications: Please bring any necessary medications and inform the retreat staff of any medical conditions.

What we offer at the retreat

  1. Towels: Fresh towels for your personal use during the retreat.

  2. Three sets of white clothes during the retreat: Comfortable white attire suitable for meditation practice. There is a washing machine and drying rack in the treehouse area for laundry.

  3. Bottle of Water: A reusable water bottle to keep you hydrated throughout your stay.

  4. Blanket: Cozy blankets to keep you warm, especially during the cooler evenings.

  5. Basic amenities: Hair dryer, soap, and shampoo are provided for your convenience.

Availability

We offer multiple retreats from June to February each year. Please check the availability below. We look for ward to seeing you!