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Media & Bloggers Fam Trip at Saraburi
25-27 July 2023

Tuesday 25 July 2023

Day 1 The Soul of Saraburi

In this New Chapter New Experience at Saraburi Route, we started Tuesday morning with a warm welcome mini basket set full with famous “Kao Neaw Moo Tod” (sticky rice with fried pork) and “Kanom Than” at the Conrad Hotel reception before boarding private van and begun our trip to search our soul.

After quick stop at rest area, we experienced the relaxation of Music Alpha Wave sound therapy along the ride to the Mom’s Home Kitchen where our lunch has been delicately provided.

At “Phe Mue Mae”, we could feel the dedication through the presentation of every menus. From the Royal Thai Khao Chae, Kanom Jeen Nam Prik to the little cute Royal Dumpling in birdie shape and flower shape, the taste was authentic and very delicious. All dishes were freshly cooked by granny team who are in the neighborhoods and they do have a corner for handmade products for visitors to enjoy shopping.

After lunch we headed directly to our destination, The Soul Resort.

We arrived around 1.30 p.m. and could feel right away why they described here as the magical place to search your soul.

Surrounding with the breathtaking views and tranquil ambience, The Soul set itself as the world’s first wellness luxury and mindfulness destination and luckily we could witness the beauty of peaceful place and had the chance to discover true harmony from within.

Highlight of the day was after check-in. We surprised by the stunning view of our luxury Pristine Deluxe room, especially the hand-painted pieces and interior designs that rich in details such as the curtains that specially woven from real Thai silk and the expansive balcony and daybed sofa.

Then there were three activities waiting for us.

A: Experience the ultimate freedom of pampering your skin with a variety of spa treatments from PimDheva Spa.

B: Enjoy afternoon tea set with wellness light sweet meal

C: Meet the Guru to discover the peaceful in life

At the PimDheva spa, we were pampered with beautiful decorations and blissful treatment that made our sensations so relax and recharged at the energy level.

 While at the Harmony Library and Tearoom, the iconic painting Lady in Red Costume awaits us to enjoy and sit back in the peaceful sanctuary designed and to taste the signature afternoon tea set served in emperor helmet style filled with French inspired cakes, scones with homemade jam and clotted cream together with choices of high quality tea.

And right next door, the Harmony Meditation Room was exquisitely dedicated spaces for mindfulness practitioners like us to meet the guru and learn the basic meditation like focus on breathing method.

We ended the day with marvelous dinner hosted by TAT under the White Night Theme at the Pim-Piman where perfectly decorated Thai contemporary setting. We had three courses, the oven roasted pumpkin, the grilled sea bass and garlic pesto fried rice with lemon capper butter sauce and blueberry pancake with lemon cream sauce.

Dine in the ambience of vibrant green and energetic shades of yellow. Seeing the hanging Thai flower garlands and flower dome trays while having a selection five-star dishes are truly impressed. 

Wednesday 26 July 2023

Day 2: Meaningful Wellness

Started the day with morning meditation at the Hermit Hut. Rehabilitate the soul by practicing outdoor trek with nature on bare foot. To feel and sense in every step. To know the state of mind and focus on our breath before went back to hotel for breakfast.

After restored and refreshed with healthy food, we had engaged in social detox, Art therapy session at Siramon room. Guided by professional, we learn to let the colouring healing our soul. Little by little, we can choose and decide where to colour freely. The experts shared that this way could unwind and relieve stress from our life.

Next, we move to the Huapli Market for our lunch. Surprisingly, the owner and the local community came to welcome us with fancy performances and served us with the colourful midday meal which they called “R-harn Pen Ya” in a sense that the food could heal your health. We sat among the bamboo garden and we did enjoy the atmosphere as well as our local food a lot. 

Here at Huapli Market, the owner offers free space for vendors to come and sell their products from their farms but need to attend and pass the training about service mind and community building in order to sustain and becoming low carbon market tourism. We could feel the charming energy and engagement from them.

After lunch, we did a walk tour from vendor to vendor and from station to station so that we could taste and try many activities such as making plate from dry banana leaf, cooking Laab Huapli and foot massage before leaving to Manasikarn Hall with full of souvenirs and memory.

At The Manasikarn Hall, Thailand’s newest tourist destination voted as number one unseen place, we have walked through the “Buddha’s journey” exhibition. Appreciated the contemporary arts with images, lighting and sound about Prince Siddharthar seeking ultimate truth and brought us to the Stupa Hall where we could homage Phra Borommalokkanat Buddha Statue, the Bhudda’s relics and the Embroidered Buddha image. We profoundly impressed and the feeling touched deep in our mind.

Later on, we went back to the Soul and once again end our day with the fabulous dinner treat from TAT but this night was the last night so we have got another amazing treat from the Soul Resort with jazz band and the magical blend candle for all of us as a special gift. We really did appreciate this wonderful night and wish to be back again for sure.

Thursday 27 July 2023

Day 3: New Chapter New Experience

Yoga in the morning with guru help us started a mindfulness day.

We prepared for check out at 10.30 a.m. and headed to Manasikarn Hall for our last Media and Bloggers group photos but this time in traditional Thai costume. We did enjoy traveling back to the old time by choosing the dress from each period and got dress up by the help of professional.

The photo shots came out pretty amazing with the scenery of the Manasikarn Hall and the sacred mountain behind.

Then it was the time to farewell.

We had our lunch at the Khaona Café, inspired by the rice fields, together with TAT our host. They set the meal beautifully in high tea style and designed the food presentation perfectly. Thanks to the generosity of the host and the hospitality of the organizer, our Media and Bloggers Fam trip to Saraburi Wellness has completed with memories and meaningful indeed.