Et in Arcadia: Trips & Retreats

06/09/2020

Good Reasons To Join An Et In Arcadia Trip!

1. Learn about the culture and lives of local people
2. Eat amazing traditional, natural foods, sourced directly from the land
3. Gain new experiences
4. Connect with new, like-minded people
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4 เหตุผลดีๆที่ทุกคนควรมาทริป Et in Arcadia!

1. ได้เรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับวัฒนธรรมและวิถีชีวิตของคนในชุมชน
2. ได้ลองกินอาหารของคนในชุมชน ที่ชาวบ้านปลูกเอง
3. ได้เรียนรู้ประสบการณ์ใหม่ๆ
4. ได้รู้จักกับผู้คนที่มีความคิดคล้ายกัน

05/09/2020

'Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.'
―Katrina Mayer

04/09/2020

Do You Know What This Is?

Auspicious eggs, dyed in natural red colouring, are made and given out every traditional Akha New Year to bestow good luck and prosperity to the recipients.

03/09/2020

Mochi of The Highlands

Traditionally, khao pook nga is considered an auspicious sweet, and is given out to monks and village neighbours during the annual harvesting of rice in the cool season, which coincides with the new year.
Aside from being a delicious and propitious snack, it’s also a food waste solution: villagers find it’s a tasty way to use up and store leftover sticky rice. There are health benefits, too: nga kee mon is said to help to warm the body, relieve constipation and reduce blood cholesterol.

See more at: https://www.kitchenbackstories.com/kitchen-backstories/khaopook
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods

02/09/2020

'The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.'
―John Muir

02/09/2020

The Benefits of Connecting With Nature

1. Nature helps us cope with stress
2. Activities in nature keep us fit and healthy
3. Nature offers authentic adventure and discovery
4. The natural world is disappearing — see it while you can

Credit: www.nathab.com

21/08/2020

Et in Arcadia... Ego!
.. We had so much fun! We can't wait to welcome you to our sliver of paradise in Chiang Rai next time round. 🌿✨☺️✨🌿

21/08/2020

Et in Arcadia... Ego!

Finally back in Chiang Rai, here we are busy preparing for our dear guests arriving the next day for the 4th edition of our signature Et in Arcadia natural food, wine and wellness retreat. We were excited to welcome everyone!

21/08/2020

Et in Arcadia... Ego!

Behind the scenes preparation for our special secret retreat! :)

21/08/2020

Et in Arcadia.. Ego! Some highlights from our Et in Arcadia Trip:

1. Enjoying food forest and wild foraging
2. Learning how to make rare and unique Akha traditional dishes
3. Enjoying a rustic herbal sauna in the mountains
4. Savouring farm to cup coffee at the village coffeeshop with scenic views
5. Experiencing a unique Akha Natural Wine Dinner in the clouds - featuring a sumptuous feast of Akha specialties paired with 5 award-winning organic, biodynamic and natural wines.

02/08/2020

Forest Gastronomy Wine Dinner
Our Forest Gastronomy Akha natural wine dinner is one of the highlights of our upcoming Et in Arcadia trip in the Chiang Rai highlands 7-8 August 2020.
Do not miss it!
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods

31/07/2020

Akha Tribal Food Traditions
Our 4th edition of our signature nature, food and culture trip, Et in Arcadia - will be taking you to explore life high up in the mountains in Chiang Rai, in an Akha village. Join us to experience a unique hike to forage for food the forest, enjoy a very rustic herbal 'sauna' - and try your hand at making (and eating!) traditional Akha dishes.
More details coming soon.🤩
Please stay tuned!
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Learn more www.kitchenbackstories.com
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods


#อาหาร #ธรรมชาติ #ไวน์ #ภาคเหนือ #ความยั่งยืน #หาอาหาร #อาหารป่า #ชาวอาข่า #ไทใหญ่

29/07/2020

'The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us. Thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing. The trees wave and the flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our souls, and every bird song, wind song, and tremendous storm song of the rocks in the heart of the mountains is our song, our very own, and sings our love.'
― John Muir

28/07/2020

Reusable Cups - Mountain Style
Using a bamboo cup - the traditional Akha way!
Our 4th edition of our signature nature, food and culture trip, Et in Arcadia - will be taking you to explore life high up in the mountains in Chiang Rai, in an Akha village. Join us to experience a unique hike to forage for food the forest, enjoy a very rustic herbal 'sauna' - and try your hand at making (and eating!) traditional Akha dishes.
More details coming soon.🤩
Please stay tuned!
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Learn more www.kitchenbackstories.com
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods


#อาหาร #ธรรมชาติ #ไวน์ #ภาคเหนือ #ความยั่งยืน #หาอาหาร #อาหารป่า #ชาวอาข่า #ไทใหญ่

27/07/2020

Et in Arcadia #4
The 4th edition of our signature nature, food and culture trip, Et in Arcadia - will be taking you to explore life high up in the mountains in Chiang Rai, in an Akha village. Join us to experience a unique hike to forage for food the forest, and try your hand at making (and eating!) traditional Akha dishes.
More details coming soon.🤩
Please stay tuned!
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Learn more www.kitchenbackstories.com
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods
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Et in Arcadia ครั้งที่ 4 เราจะพาทุกคนไปสำรวจชีวิตของคนที่อยู่บนที่สูงในจังหวัดเชียงรายในหมู่บ้านของชาวอาข่า
มาร่วมสนุกกับประสบการณ์การปีนเขาไปเก็บอาหารป่าที่แปลกใหม่ และได้ลองทำอาหารของชาวอาข่าด้วย!

รายละเอียดเพิ่มเติมกำลังมา
เตรียมตัวรอได้เลย!

หากมีคำถามเพิ่มเติม สามารถถามได้ที่
email: [email protected]

Learn more www.kitchenbackstories.com
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods


#อาหาร #ธรรมชาติ #ไวน์ #ภาคเหนือ #ความยั่งยืน #หาอาหาร #อาหารป่า #ชาวอาข่า #ไทใหญ่

26/07/2020

Food forest and wild foraging is one of the highlight activities in Et in Arcadia trip.
Do not miss it!
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods

25/07/2020

Mochi of The Highlands
Traditionally, khao pook nga is considered an auspicious sweet, and is given out to monks and village neighbours during the annual harvesting of rice in the cool season, which coincides with the new year.
Aside from being a delicious and propitious snack, it’s also a food waste solution: villagers find it’s a tasty way to use up and store leftover sticky rice. There are health benefits, too: nga kee mon is said to help to warm the body, relieve constipation and reduce blood cholesterol.
See more at: https://www.kitchenbackstories.com/kitchen-backstories/khaopook
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods

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24/07/2020

Do You Know What This Is?
It's Khao Pook Nga.
You'll get to taste it during the next Et in Arcadia trip. 🙂
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods

23/07/2020

Important Akha Festivals
One of the most famous Akha festivals is the swing festival.
The four-day festival takes place in late-August and is known by the Akha as, Yehkuja, (or Loa Cher Bee Err) which loosely translates as “eating bitter rice”, a phrase which is believed to be a references the previous year’s dwindling rice supply and incorporates the hope that the expected rains will soon water the newly planted rice crop.
This festival takes place at the peak of the rainy season, which is the end of August or the beginning of September.

Credit: https://inspirebangkok.com

Perhaps the most important annual festival for the Akha people is commonly known as the Swing Festival

23/07/2020

We think.. yes!

Western societies tend to see nature and humanity as separate. But are there other ways of relating to the natural world?

22/07/2020

'In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.'

John Muir

21/07/2020

The Language of the Akha
The Akha language is part of the Lolo/Yi branch of the Tibeto-Burman language group. There is no traditional written language, but there's a variety of schemes for writing Akha. These have been developed by missionaries or linguists which employ Roman, Thai or Burmese characters; however, literacy in Akha is still virtually non-existent.
Example of Akha language
How are you? = Djosa domjela
Thank you. = Gulung guma deh
What is your name? = Notjonuh ayogue
Credit: https://www.green-trails.com/
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20/07/2020

Et in Arcadia #2 is Coming Soon..
[🇹🇭ภาษาไทยด้านล่างนะคะ]
Our second edition will be taking you to restore your harmony with nature during 7-8 August (2 days, 1 night stay).
More details coming soon.🤩
Please stay tuned!
For any questions in the meantime, please email: [email protected]
Learn more www.kitchenbackstories.com
Nourished by Arcadia Fine Foods
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Et in Arcadia ครั้งที่ 2 กำลังจะมาแล้วนะคะ
รอบนี้จะพาทุกคนไปฟื้นฟูจิตวิญญาณกับธรรมชาติตั้งแต่วันที่ 7-8 สิงหาคม(2 วัน 1 คืน)
รายละเอียดเพิ่มเติมกำลังมา..
เตรียมตัวรอได้เลยนะคะ !
สอบถามรายละเอียดอื่นเพิ่มเติมได้ที่
email: [email protected]
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19/07/2020

Good Reasons To Join An Et In Arcadia Trip!

1. Learn about the culture and lives of local people
2. Eat amazing traditional, natural foods, sourced directly from the land
3. Gain new experiences
4. Connect with new, like-minded people

18/07/2020

Akha Beliefs

Though many Akha, especially younger people, profess Christianity, Akha Zang (The Akha Way), a total lifestyle prescribed in the oral literature of the Akha people, still runs deep in the consciousness of older generations.

The Akha Way combines animism, ancestor worship and their deep relationship with the land. For an Akha, the Akha Way is a way of life which extends beyond simple religious practise and infuses every aspect of their existence. The Akha Way emphasises rituals in everyday life and stresses strong family ties; every Akha male can recount his genealogy back over fifty generations to the first Akha.

Credit: https://www.green-trails.com/

17/07/2020

Do You Know What This Is?

It's Rark Chu.

You'll see it (and maybe dig it up yourself!) on the next Et in Arcadia trip. :)
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ทุนคนรู้จักสิ่งนี้กันมั้ยคะ?

มันชื่อว่า รากชู (นิยมทานส่วนที่เป็นราก)
ทุกคนจะได้เห็น และได้ลองขุดเองในทริป Et in Arcadia ครั้งที่ 2 ที่กำลังจะมาถึงค่ะ :)

16/07/2020

A Little About The Akha Tribe

Akha people live primarily within Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces, in the northernmost part of Thailand. Closely related to the Hani of Yunnan province, China, the total Akha-Hani population is numbered at around 2-3 million, but just over 70,000 reside within Thai territory.

Akha speak a language in the Lolo/Yi branch of the Tibeto-Burman language group, but have no traditional written language - though there are various Akha writing systems Akha developed by missionaries employing Roman, Thai or Burmese characters. They are traditionally subsistence farmers, growing a variety of crops including rice and corn - but today, more and more young Akha are becoming budding entrepreneurs!

We'll definitely be meeting and spending time with some of our friendly Akha pioneers on the next Et in Arcadia trip!

Credit: www.tourismchiangrai.com

15/07/2020

'It's our belief that stories and experiences - modalities our ancestors used over millennia to transmit knowledge and wisdom - are key to creating inner and, eventually, outer transformation. Through Kitchen Backstories, we apply this belief to our passions for food, drink, culture and nature.'

Rosalind Yunibandhu, Founder of Kitchen Backstories and Arcadia Fine Foods Company Limited
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'มันเป็นความเชื่อของเราที่ว่าเรื่องราวและประสบการณ์เป็นกุญแจสำคัญในการสร้างภายใน และเกิดการเปลี่ยนแปลงสู่ภายนอก'

คุณ Rosalind Yunibandhu
Founder of Kitchen Backstories and Arcadia Fine Foods Company Limited

14/07/2020

History of Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai is an area rich in history and culturally one of the most diverse in Thailand.

The region is home to numerous hill tribes including the Akha, Lisu, Mien and Hmong. The area is rich with handicraft items such as material, wood-carvings and silver ornaments produced by these traditional peoples.

Alongside its traditional Thai temples, Chiang Rai also has a significant number of temples bearing a distinctly Burmese influence.

Credit: www.discoverythailand.com/ http://www.thailand-guide.com/

13/07/2020

Et in Arcadia #2 is Coming Soon... 🌿✨☺️
[🇹🇭ภาษาไทยด้านล่างนะคะ😄👇🏻]

Et in Arcadia (‘And in Arcadia’, from the Latin ‘Et in Arcadia Ego’ or ‘And in Arcadia, I’) is our private nature, food, wine and wellness retreat series, taking you to special, beautiful places around the world, producing some of the most delicious, natural foods – that are also steeped in historical and cultural stories.

Complemented by wellness, educational and light social activities with like-minded souls, our deepest wish is to support you in holistically restoring your harmony with nature.

Our second edition will be taking you back to the magical hills of Chiang Rai.. but this time, even higher into the Highlands! More details coming soon.🤩

Et in Arcadia.. we'll see you soon. 🌿✨☺️

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ET IN ARCADIA ครั้งที่ 2 กำลังจะมาแล้วนะคะ ☺️🌿✨

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Et in Arcadia คือทริปที่จะพาทุกท่านไปพักผ่อนเพื่อสุขภาพ ณ สถานที่ที่สุดพิเศษมีวิวทิวทัศน์ที่สวยงาม พร้อมได้ลิ้มรสชาติอาหารและไวน์จากธรรมชาติที่อร่อยที่สุด และเต็มไปด้วยเรื่องราวทางประวัติศาสตร์และวัฒนธรรมของอาหาร

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