Phoudindaeng, Vang Vieng, Laos
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Vangviang Organic Farm promotes the use of natural materials and traditional methods to produce silk, wine, and mulberry tea. We encourage visitors to participate in the operation of the farm and provide an opportunity for those who wish to learn more about organic farming. Profits from the farm are used to support and educate the local villagers through projects that include a commuunity center, English school, and a school bus. We also provide accomodations for our visitors and volunteers and operate an organic foods restaurant. |
Welcome to Vangviang Organic Farm.The farm is located in the village of Phoudindaeng, about 3 km north of Vangviang (or Vang Vieng) in northern Laos. We are perched on the banks of the Nam Song river amidst the jagged limestone mountains that surround the Song River valley. Vangviang Organic Farm was founded by Thanongsi Soangkoun in 1996 with the goal of introducing organic farming methods in an area where chemicals and deforestation were ruining the land. He wanted to lead by example, showing that organic methods could be profitable as well as healthy. He also wanted to assist the local people through community projects supported by the profits from the farm. Today, the farm is a vibrant center for a variety of projects that center around the organic production of mulberry trees, along with organic fruits, vegetables, and poultry for our restaurant. The mulberry trees provide leaves to feed to the silk worms, plus mulberry tea, mulberry wine, and mulberry shakes. Wages support the many villagers who work here and the profits provide assistance for the whole community. And, amidst all this activity, there is a steady stream of foreign visitors who come for the quiet relaxation, the opportunity to work on an organic farm, or the thrill of teaching English to a room full of excited children. Volunteers often come for a few days, and then stay for weeks. Explore the farm through the pages of this website and if you like what you see, we hope that you come to Laos and spend a few days, or weeks here! You can just drop in, or alternatively we can organise packaged stays, which are highly flexible but can include meals from our organic restaurant, accomodation, transport, and local activities. You will have a great experience, and an opportunity to interact with local Lao, Kmou, and Hmong villagers. You will learn more about Laos and its people at the farm than you ever could as a tourist — and you will be helping to improve the lives of the people of our village. Everyone has a magical experience at Vangviang Organic Farm.
Website designed and created by Jim Richter. Last updated, August 2007
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