yoga retreats at golden buddha beach

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“Golden Buddha Beach Resort is like a warm bath for your imagination– a few wooden beachfront cottages on a Thai island – Koh Phra Thong with no other tourist developments, a six mile beach facing the Andaman sea all to

yourself, supernatural sunsets, lazy hammock days and nothing but rustling bird song to disturb the silence. Phuket this aint!”

The Times Newspaper.

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Yoga Retreats at Golden Buddha Beach

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Yoga In Untouched Paradise Why Host your Yoga Retreat at Golden Buddha?

• We are number 1 on Trip Advisor in Phang Nga Region• We have hosted yoga retreats from many years including retreats from world

renowned instructors• Purpose built Yoga sala• We are the only resort on the island of Koh Phra Thong and there are very few

people• We have some amazing natural highlights including nesting green and

leatherback turtles, Richelieu Rock -a world top 10 dive site 45 minute away• A unique business model where every individual house is different• True eco tourism being demonstrated with 18 years of experience. • We have a 10km remote and untouched beach• We have a host of other activities and facilities available on request

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The Resort

Location

• Andaman Coast• 4 Hours North of Phuket International

Airport• 800km South of Bangkok• Nearest Mainland town is Kuraburi Town.


Background

Golden Buddha has been established ecological resort for 17 years. It is positioned on the 8th largest island in Thailand called Koh Phra Thong. A former employee discovered it when he was stationed at nearby Ranong Army camp and he heard of a beautiful beach on a remote island, remarkably this island has since remained largely undiscovered and undeveloped for a number of years.


Koh Phra Thong Island A Very Special Island

• 5 miles of pristine beach • Beautiful bay containing picturesque

islands• Coral for snorkelling• 60km from Surin Island and

Richelieu Rock• Less than 10% of the island has

seen any development• 3 very different villages with around

500 locals consisting Moken a rare tribe of sea gypsies and Thai• Thapayoi Fishing Village• Pak Jok Tsunami affected

village• Remote Thung Dap Village

• Large Mangrove Swamps• Wide open savannahs rich in flora

and fauna• Bird life is particularly rich with over

100 species sighted on the island• Once of the last places in Thailand

where leather backs and green turtles nest

• Many NGO projects operate from this island


Yoga Schedule 2012/2013 Date Yoga Type Host/s

1st November – 15th December

Hosted Yoga Retreats Bear Peterson – 12th – 18th November – Baan Mac

TBC15th December – 10th January 2013

Drop In Yoga Elizabeth Grolle – TBC

10th January - 28th February 2013

Golden Buddha Yoga Packages

Elizabeth Grolle & Laura Miguel - TBC

28th February – 30th April 2013

Hosted Yoga Retreats TBC

April – October 2013 Closed Closed

Please note we can only host one yoga group and host at a time.


3 Yoga Host Retreat Packages

1.Baan Mac: Basic Retreat• Prices starting from $5153 US (inclusive)• Baan Mac House – A specially designed lodge• Shared accommodation. 2 person per room, 4 bathrooms• Teacher: Free separate individual Accommodation & Food

in manager house

2. Premier House Retreat

• Prices starting from $7007 US (inclusive)• Individual rooms and majority of bathrooms in Beach

Back houses. • Teacher: Free separate individual Accommodation &

Food in Beach Front House: Baan Robin

3.Beach Front Exclusive

• Prices starting from $9454 US (inclusive) • Individual rooms & bathrooms in Beach

front houses• Teacher: Free separate individual

Accommodation & Food in Beach Front House: Baan Robin

All Retreats

• Minimum: 8 Students & 1 Teacher• Maximum 15 Students & 1 Teacher (Capacity

of Sala)• 7 – 14 Days Retreats• Includes Accommodation Full Board, Exclusive

use of Beach Front Yoga Sala, service & tax• Upgrades: Single rooms /house available • Transportation excluded but can be arranged • Additional Services and facilities available


1. Baan Mac: Basic Yoga Retreat Your Lodge Baan Mac

Completely renovated in 2010, Baan Mac is a luxury forest canopied lodge. It offers private rooms that look out onto a large outdoor verandas and open air bathrooms. Your lodge also benefits from a leafy courtyard, kitchen & breakfast bar, all surrounded by exotic nature & wildlife and beautiful views of the Andaman sea.

• Shared Accommodation (2 persons per room)

• Shared Bathrooms (4 bathrooms)• Solar hot water & electricity• Option for breakfast in house• Kitchen area with fridge• 50 meters from the Andaman sea• Double Beds with mosquito nets (1

single)• Private Gardens and setting• Beautiful ornate cavings.


1. Basic Yoga Retreat Prices

Number of Persons (US cost per person includes full board, accommodation, services and

tax) ($US) 8 Students

Nights 7 USD 5,153 8 USD 5,890 9 USD 6,626 10 USD 7,362 11 USD 8,098 12 USD 8,835 13 USD 9,571 14 USD 10,307

Total Cost inclusive of food, accomodation, service and tax

($US) PP 8 Students

Nights 7 USD 644 8 USD 736 9 USD 828 10 USD 920 11 USD 1,012 12 USD 1,104 13 USD 1,196

14 USD 1,288

Details & Payment• Free accommodation and food in

management house for yoga host• Non Refundable $200 US deposit to

hold the house and intention of booking

• Full payment required 6 weeks prior to arrival

• No refunds once full payment is made

• Transfers can be arranged. Approximate cost for return transfers by mini bus and boat is $750 US

• We cannot host any group or retreat from 15th December – 28th February


Beach Back Premier HousesOur Beach Back Premier Retreat utilises a number of our Beach Back Premier Houses for your retreat meaning more space and luxury for each of your students.

• Individual Rooms in Beautiful & Unique Houses• Some individual bathrooms• Option for Private Breakfast Space in Clubhouse• 50 meters from the Andaman sea• Double Beds with mosquito nets • Private Gardens and setting• House’s Available Baan Dee, Jai Yen, Metha, C2, Sparks, Sabai Jai, Mac• Subject to house availability

2. Premier Yoga Retreat


2. Premier Retreat Prices

Details & Payment• Free accommodation and food in either one of the accommodations spare rooms or Baan Robin• Non Refundable $200 US deposit to show intention of booking• Full payment required 8 weeks prior to arrival• No refunds once full payment is made• Transfers can be arranged. Approximate cost for return transfers by mini bus and boat is $750 US• We cannot host any group or retreat from 15th December – 28th February

Number of Persons (US cost per person includes full board, accommodation, services and tax) ($US) 8 Students 9 Students 10 Students 11 Students 12 Students 13 Students 14 Students 15 StudentsNights 7 USD 7,007 USD 7,786 USD 8,564 USD 9,343 USD 10,122 USD 10,900 USD 11,679 USD 12,457 8 USD 8,008 USD 8,898 USD 9,788 USD 10,678 USD 11,568 USD 12,457 USD 13,347 USD 14,237 9 USD 9,009 USD 10,010 USD 11,011 USD 12,012 USD 13,014 USD 14,015 USD 15,016 USD 16,017 10 USD 10,010 USD 11,123 USD 12,235 USD 13,347 USD 14,459 USD 15,572 USD 16,684 USD 17,796 11 USD 11,011 USD 12,235 USD 13,458 USD 14,682 USD 15,905 USD 17,129 USD 18,352 USD 19,576 12 USD 12,012 USD 13,347 USD 14,682 USD 16,017 USD 17,351 USD 18,686 USD 20,021 USD 21,355 13 USD 13,014 USD 14,459 USD 15,905 USD 17,351 USD 18,797 USD 20,243 USD 21,689 USD 23,135 14 USD 14,015 USD 15,572 USD 17,129 USD 18,686 USD 20,243 USD 21,800 USD 23,358 USD 24,915

Total Cost inclusive of food, accomodation, service and tax ($US) Per Student 8 Students 9 Students 10 Students 11 Students 12 Students 13 Students 14 Students 15 StudentsNights 7 USD 779 USD 779 USD 779 USD 779 USD 779 USD 779 USD 779 USD 779 8 USD 890 USD 890 USD 890 USD 890 USD 890 USD 890 USD 890 USD 890 9 USD 1,001 USD 1,001 USD 1,001 USD 1,001 USD 1,001 USD 1,001 USD 1,001 USD 1,001 10 USD 1,112 USD 1,112 USD 1,112 USD 1,112 USD 1,112 USD 1,112 USD 1,112 USD 1,112 11 USD 1,223 USD 1,223 USD 1,223 USD 1,223 USD 1,223 USD 1,223 USD 1,223 USD 1,223 12 USD 1,335 USD 1,335 USD 1,335 USD 1,335 USD 1,335 USD 1,335 USD 1,335 USD 1,335 13 USD 1,446 USD 1,446 USD 1,446 USD 1,446 USD 1,446 USD 1,446 USD 1,446 USD 1,446 14 USD 1,557 USD 1,557 USD 1,557 USD 1,557 USD 1,557 USD 1,557 USD 1,557 USD 1,557


Beach Front Exclusive HousesOur Beach Front Exclusive Retreat utilises a number of our Beach Front Houses for you’re a retreat experience on the beach front.

• Individual Rooms in Beautiful & Unique Beach Front Houses

• All individual bathrooms• Option for Private Breakfast Space

in Clubhouse• 25 meters from the Andaman sea• Double Beds with mosquito nets • Private Gardens and settings• House’s Available Baan Mangorn,

Manam, Lucy, Tonsai, Tamarin, Sea Blue 1 & 2, Tugae, Baan Robin

3. Beach Front Exclusive Retreat


3. Beach Front Retreat Prices

Details & Payment• Free accommodation and food in either one of the accommodations spare rooms or Baan Robin• Non Refundable $200 US deposit to show intention of booking• Full payment required 8 weeks prior to arrival• No refunds once full payment is made• Transfers can be arranged. Approximate cost for return transfers by mini bus and boat is $750 US• We cannot host any group or retreat from 15th December – 28th February

Number of Persons (US cost per person includes full board, accomodation, services and tax) ($US) 8 Students 9 Students 10 Students 11 Students 12 Students 13 Students 14 Students 15 StudentsNights 7 USD 9,454 USD 10,505 USD 11,555 USD 12,606 USD 13,656 USD 14,707 USD 15,757 USD 16,808 8 USD 10,805 USD 12,005 USD 13,206 USD 14,406 USD 15,607 USD 16,808 USD 18,008 USD 19,209 9 USD 12,155 USD 13,506 USD 14,857 USD 16,207 USD 17,558 USD 18,909 USD 20,259 USD 21,610 10 USD 13,506 USD 15,007 USD 16,507 USD 18,008 USD 19,509 USD 21,009 USD 22,510 USD 24,011 11 USD 14,857 USD 16,507 USD 18,158 USD 19,809 USD 21,460 USD 23,110 USD 24,761 USD 26,412 12 USD 16,207 USD 18,008 USD 19,809 USD 21,610 USD 23,411 USD 25,211 USD 27,012 USD 28,813 13 USD 17,558 USD 19,509 USD 21,460 USD 23,411 USD 25,361 USD 27,312 USD 29,263 USD 31,214 14 USD 18,909 USD 21,009 USD 23,110 USD 25,211 USD 27,312 USD 29,413 USD 31,514 USD 33,615

Total Cost inclusive of food, accomodation, service and tax ($US) PP 8 Students 9 Students 10 Students 11 Students 12 Students 13 Students 14 Students 15 StudentsNights 7 USD 1,050 USD 1,050 USD 1,050 USD 1,050 USD 1,050 USD 1,050 USD 1,050 USD 1,050 8 USD 1,201 USD 1,201 USD 1,201 USD 1,201 USD 1,201 USD 1,201 USD 1,201 USD 1,201 9 USD 1,351 USD 1,351 USD 1,351 USD 1,351 USD 1,351 USD 1,351 USD 1,351 USD 1,351 10 USD 1,501 USD 1,501 USD 1,501 USD 1,501 USD 1,501 USD 1,501 USD 1,501 USD 1,501 11 USD 1,651 USD 1,651 USD 1,651 USD 1,651 USD 1,651 USD 1,651 USD 1,651 USD 1,651 12 USD 1,801 USD 1,801 USD 1,801 USD 1,801 USD 1,801 USD 1,801 USD 1,801 USD 1,801 13 USD 1,951 USD 1,951 USD 1,951 USD 1,951 USD 1,951 USD 1,951 USD 1,951 USD 1,951 14 USD 2,101 USD 2,101 USD 2,101 USD 2,101 USD 2,101 USD 2,101 USD 2,101 USD 2,101

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Yoga Marketing Support

Marketing

• Dedicated website pages & overall web emphasis on yoga. Email contact with regard to Yoga is directly with the host.

• Search – We already rank very highly for organic yoga related search in Thailand• Paid for Google ad words to support yoga and retreats• Social Media Support • Mailings available with mailing lists of over 200 persons• Assistance with the production of branded marketing collateral for your retreat. • We have a continued presence and low weight of spend on yoga portals such as

Yoga Holidays, and ABC Yoga.



Facilities & Service

Food and Drink

• Provide Full Board Meals in our Baan Buri Restaurant

• All meals are prepared with local, natural ingredients with fresh seafood

• Vegetarians catered for• Bar open from 7am – 10.30pm dependent

on customer demand• Morning Tea and Coffee provide in all houses• Purified bottled water provided in all houses

for free

Communication

• Internet Service – Wifi is provided with 1 hour free in the Clubhouse.

• Single computer terminal for guests without their own computer

• Telephone available on request. Calling cards available for purchase

Services• Daily Maid Service• Laundry – Laundry bags are provided

in each house for a 24 hour service• Baby sitting service• Local transport organised• A clubhouse library with and

interesting collection of books. We operate a book swap also

Safety and Security• Full Tsunami warning system and procedures • Safety deposit storage in Baan Buri

Clubhouse• On call speedboat available

Small Boutique• Basic Toiletries and insect repellents• Local products such as Fisherman Pants and

other Thai clothing• Handcrafts• Snorkel Equipment• Naucrates Turtle Awareness Products• Postcards


Activities Available Spa Service

• Thai Ayurvedic Massage• Thai Herbal Massage• Aromatherapy Massage• Swedish Massage• Foot Massage• Head Chakra Massage• Back Tension Reliever• Thai Herbal Body Scrub• Tamarind Exfoliation• Golden Buddha Facial• Sun Kissed Facial• Manicure and Pedicure

Local Thai Village Discovery

• Pak Chok Tsunami Village and Ta Pae Yoi Fishing community

• Thung Dap Village and savannah including visiting local orchid Farm

Adventure & Diving Eco Tours

• Ko Ra Rainforest Trips• Turtle & Conservation Talks• Surin Islands Snorkelling & Diving• World famous Richelieu Rock Diving closeby• Local Fun Diving off the Golden Buddha

Beach Kayaking & snorkelling• PADI Discover Scuba Diving (1/2 day trial

dives)• Project Aware Environmental Awareness

Course

Thai Cooking ClassesWe offer 2 hour Thai cooking classes with our expert chef. Guest cook a menu of 4 dishes in late afternoon and then we serve them their dishes for dinner.


Golden Buddha Photos


Important General Information Electricity & Air Conditioning

• Runs from 6 pm – 11pm only in the houses• Runs from 7am – 11pm in the clubhouse• Some houses have solar power but weather

and battery conditions will determine solar effectiveness

• No houses have air conditioning but instead we have a great sea breeze!Money And Payment

• We accept cash (Thai Baht only) Visa,

MasterCard and Amex• We use a Thai Bank and therefore guests

must notify their bank that they will be away to minimise risk of rejected cards.

• There is no currency exchange or ATMS

GeneralGolden Buddha is set on a tropical island and remote from mainland infrastructure. We like to ensure that all guests are fully aware of some of the characteristics of our remote resort before arriving.

• There are no shops• There are no roads• The nearest hospital is 2 hours away• We share our space with many types

of wildlife such as lizards, bats, deer, monkeys, hornbills. This though means that occasionally there are some not so pleasant habitants such as mosquitos and ‘no see ums’

Internet • Basic Wifi service in the clubhouse

only• Internet is run off a satellite and is not

necessarily reliable or inexpensive. • It is fine for basic email and checking

flights but nothing too complex

Transfers

• From Phuket Airport the transfer is around 4 hours.

• 2pm is the latest pick up from the airport to get to the resort the same day

• We cannot use boats in the dark for safety reasons.

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