So much to do, I dont know where to start. We offer many local tours including eating tours, culture tours, temple tours, village tours, foraging tours and getting lost tours.

The Resort is located in a village that nestles at the base of a hilly forest. It is just beautiful. We are not a beach resort and can't offer you beaches, sand or discos (although there is a great night life). But for those of you that want a different experience this is the place.

We are located only 40 minutes by car from the"Mekong" river and the bridge to Lao. There are many eateries along the banks of the river. The Thai and Lao cultures are colourful and interesting. We can also recommend a day at the "Indo China Market" at Mukdahan.

Our own "Isaan" Jurrassic park" is only 1 hour away. Or visit "Phanom Yoi" This is a very important Temple in Thailand. Visit the local villages, there is always something to keep you smiling.

If you want a day to relax, then stay at the "resort". Why not laze round the "pool" hang out at the "Bar" or just find a shady spot and read a book from our library.

                       Phanom Yoi Temple

Isaan cuisine is very different from Thai meals from Bangkok and the South. Infact nearly all Thai Restuarants in Western countries serve Bangkok style Thai food. We want to introduce you to real Thai food. Spicy, Sharp, Hot, Sour are just some of the tastes that will invade your senses when you sample Isaan meals. 

Noi was born in this "Phu Thai" village in Isaan. She has knowledge handed down through generations and will share the secrets with you. Following are recipes of basic Isaan cuisine. There are many more exotic "Phu Thai" dishes for you to try during your visit.

Recipe for Larb

Ingredients

 3 Grams of Lean Pork or Fish Chopped fine

1 Teaspoon of Chilli Powder

1 Tablespoon of Sticky rice powder

2 to 3 shoots of spring onion chopped

3 shoots mint (un-chopped)

1 to 2 tablespoons Fish sauce

1 tablespoon of fresh squeezed Lime

Method

Cook the pork or fish in a fry pan with a little water for two minutes on medium heat

Turn off the heat to the pan and add all other ingredients and toss. Serve with sticky rice. Traditionally eaten with the fingers using the rice like a spoon.

Recipe For Somtum (Papaya salad)

Ingredients

Shredded Papaya (1 pint in volume)

1 x lime

3 x medium Tomato

2-3 Chillies

½ garlic

Fish Sauce to taste

1 tablespoon Palm sugar

Palmful of peanuts

(Option to Papaya can be Carrot, Celery or Apple)

Method

Use mortar and pestle to pound chillies, garlic, palm sugar, lime juice.

Cut tomatoes fine and add with Papaya, peanuts and fish sauce. Toss gently and serve with Sticky Rice.

This is finger food and should be eaten using the sticky rice like a spoon.

Recipe for Seafood Curry in Banana Leaf

Ingredients

Red curry paste 2 table spoon

Coconut milk 2-3 tablespoon

Ginger 2 x peices

Sugar (to taste)

Chilli 2 (to taste)

Fish sauce

Holy basil

Lime leaf x 2

Spring onions 2 x sprigs

Tuna filet small

Prawns x 10 medium size

Squid x 1 gram

Crab (shelled small)

NZ Mussel x 10

Banana leaf   30cm x 30cm

Method

1)      Mix to a paste, with a pestle and mortar the curry paste, Lime leaf, ginger,sugar, fish sauce, basil and 2 or 3 grams of filet tuna.

2)      Add seafood to paste and turn over gently with your hands.

3)      Lay the Banana leafs in a bowl and add the Chilli and spring onions and cover with the seafood mix.

4)       Steam for 20 minute on low heat.

5)       Serve with steamed jasmine rice

If you feel like some local exploring why not hire our Mini Chopper motor bike for the day. Or maybe you feel like some exercise so take out the mountainbikes.

Half day hire of the chopper is only 250 bht or full day 500 bht

Half day hire of the push bike is 60 bht or full day 120 bht