This retreat is about living a little lighter, together. Where food comes from, what happens to water and waste, and what a family can make for itself instead of buying.
Kids build and run a small aquaponics system: fish in a tank, basil, mint and lettuce growing above them, the fish feeding the plants and the plants cleaning the water. They feed the fish every morning and pick the leaves that go into dinner.
Days are practical and mostly outdoors. You plant, water, compost, and find out how long things really take to grow, a useful correction for anyone used to getting food in ten minutes.
You leave with an idea of what you could start tomorrow, even in a small apartment: a few pots, a compost bin, a different way of shopping. And kids who know where a salad comes from.
For the little ones. A play area for toddlers from age 1, with a dedicated babysitter available for $26 a day (up to two children).
The valley, the food, the place
You are in a valley where farming is part of everyday life, so the learning is all around you. Walks along the terraces and through the villages are part of the lesson and part of the fun. What you grow and cook is healthy, varied and eaten together. The place is clean and friendly, other families are easy company, and the animals are a big hit with kids. The food is excellent, and vegetarian options are always available.