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rooms | category | season (rates per room, unless noted) |
High Season Nov 01, 2009 - Mar 31, 2010 |
| Hillside Cottage 2 bedroom | 1950 THB |
| Waterfront Cottage 2 bedroom | 2200 THB |
| The Pond Cottage 2 bedroom | 2550 THB |
| Master Cottage 4 bedroom | 4350 THB |
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| The villagers of Pu Rua, Loei Province, sharing the common practice of the Esarn or Northeastern region of Thailand, go about their farming by tilling the land,
then waiting for the rain to arrive before planting their seeds. Unlike the low lying areas, however, Pu Rua is nestled amongst a sea of mountains and farming is done on the slopes of these mountains,
which allow the tilled top soil to be washed away easily and rapidly by the rain, leaving a barren slope devoid of nutrients after only a few years.
The villagers then move on to find new fertile ground by encroaching on forest land. This cycle has seen continuous acceleration since Thailand started exporting farm commodities such as corn and cassava,
to the international market, causing the gradual disappearance of the lush tropical forests of Pu Rua. This land is located in sub-district Ta Sala, and can be accessed from the Loei-Pu Rua main road at the 36 km milestone, which is a T-junction with a dirt road (now a proper paved road) leading off en route to the Pu Luang National Park and passing the Woodland at about 1 km from the junction. The area around this 36 km location is the famous sub-district San Tom, which, as children 50-60 years ago we were taught in school that the coldest place in Thailand is the sub-district San Tom, in Pu Rua district, Loei province. Revered monks who meditated in the forests in those days have told us that in the winter time they would suffer cuts on their shoeless feet from the ice sheets on the ground at San Tom. The air at Pu Rua is something quite unique in Thailand. Being 700 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains, the air is cool and breezy in the summer or hot season, and vey cold (for Thais) in the winter. Mae Ka-ning is the local word for icicles or frost and we see in the news that it is quite a common although unwelcomed phenomenon because for villagers it means sleepless nights and frost-burnt crops. Some years we even get sheets of ice on the wooden patios in the mornings. But for visitors, all these are the charm and the fascination of Pu Rua. |
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| The rustic cottages at Chachanat Woodland allow visitors to enjoy nature in the raw without sacrificing comfort. All cottages, except for one, have two bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. They are ideal hideaways for long stay visitors such as writers and artists who seek peace and quiet, beauty and tranquility, to stir their creative instincts. They also offer a wonderful experience for short 1-2 night visitors who will be enticed to return for longer stays. | ||||
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Cottages''1''
and ''2'' are on the water front where visitors can just sit and enjoy
the scenic beauty of surrounding mountains, the fresh smell of the
forest, and the enchantment of blooming orchids. |
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Internet Living in harmony with nature today does not mean that you are cut off from the outside world, and visitors to Chachanat Woodland have access to wireless internet service at all times.Traditional Thai Massage After a full day of activities what can be more relaxing than a
traditional Thai massage in a peaceful setting among bamboo groves
beside a gentle stream to sooth your body and invigorate your mind. Equipped with outdoor exercise equipments the park is ideal for
light workouts or simply for refilling your oxygen supply by deep
breathing in the fresh air. Private parties are welcome at Chachanat Woodland. We would be pleased to organize parties for your special day such as birthdays or even weddings. The Woodland can cater for up to 50 people. |
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| Woodland Walks A winding path through the forest has been
mapped out by Professor Yod to show visitors around Chachanat
Woodland. Points of interest are marked with wooden posters
carrying commentary on local wisdom and his own experiences during
the almost two decades of reforestation. Bicycling at an elevation of 700 meters above sea level through
shady woods of tall pine trees and teak trees is an exhilarating
and rejuvenating experience for both body and soul. A great favourite with children is the strawberry field in front
of the club house where you can pick your own strawberries to make
your fresh strawberry juice, put in your dessert, or simply to take
home for family and friends. ho says one must go to Samut Songkram mangrove to see fireflies?
Every year during the months of March- April Chachanat Woodland
greets the arrival of fireflies. At night time the forest is lit up
with hundreds of twinkling lights like a midsummer night festival
of fireflies. These fascinating insects respond to sound waves,
and if we turn the lights out and turn the music on the twinkling
lights will actually come floating right into the house....so let
the party begin!. Another activity that Professor Yod and Kampoo love is growing
wild orchids. As a result, the forest at Chachanat Woodland is full
of wild orchids that have started to propagate themselves ....we see
little springs of orchids appearing on the branches of trees, both
low and high. Most wild species bloom during the hot season from
late February to early April, at which time the Woodland is
transformed into a wonderland with amazing flowers and fragrance and
showers of colors and forms. Because Thailand is a hot country the opportunity for Thais to drink wine at its optimal temperature exists in closed and may be stuffy air-conditioned rooms. For wine lovers what would be more pleasing, or more tempting, than to drink wine outdoor, at ambient temperature, in the romantic setting of Chachanat Woodland. |
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