BANGKOKVANGUARDS CANAL RETREAT & WORKSHOP SPACE
The Bangkokvanguards Canal Retreat is a beautiful space for workshops and activities ideal for families with children or people interested in health, craft or food related workshops in a stunning waterfront location in the heart of the ancient Wat Sai temple community. Visit us, create, learn, relax or go on adventures that uncover the serenity and beauty of Bangkok's suburban, riverine heritage. Below are three options but more workshops such a Indigo Dye, herbal balm can be facilitated. Contact us for more information
Design your own eco-printed tote bag or fabric keepsake and lear how to create beautiful natural prints using flowers, leaves, and plants
Inclusions:
- Variety of flowers and plants to use
- Choose fabric, tote bag, scarf, etc.
- Herbal mocktail
- Water
- Ferry across the canal (after the workshop)
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Duration approx. 1 hour
Rate: Group (1-5pax) 2,200thb
Rate: Group > 5pax = 350/additional pax
Discover the secrets of traditional Thai wellness. Guided by a local expert, you’ll learn how to blend aromatic herbs to create your own natural inhaler.
Inclusions:
- Instructor
- Variety of herbs and inhaler bottle
- Herbal mocktail
- Water
- Ferry across the canal (after the workshop)
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Duration approx. 30 minutes
Rate: Group (1-5pax) 2,000thb
Rate: Group > 5pax = 300/additional pax
Enjoy hands-on traditional Thai Dessert Workshop — use local ingredients in a fun and delicious experience for travelers and families with children.
Inclusions:
- Instructor
- Ingredients
- Herbal mocktail
- Water
- Ferry across the canal (after the workshop)
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Duration approx. 30 minutes
Rate: Group (1-5pax) 2,000thb
Rate: Group > 5pax = 300/additional pax
Combine our workshops with a boat tour through the canals of Thonburi
Whether you are a group of friends looking for a boat trip and a scenic location for lunch/dinner and some drinks or you're traveling with children. The combination of fun hands-on activities, great food and beverage and the exploration of riverine communities is fun for young and old. Below are tours for families with children but these can also be adjusted for any age group.
A kids friendly slow-travel adventure on foot and by boat
Itinerary:
- Visit the flower market to buy flowers
- Take flowers by boat to our retreat space
- Stop by at an ancient temple
- Eco-print workshop
Duration: Approx. 5 hours
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A kids friendly slow life journey along Bangkok’s aquatic roots
Itinerary:
- Visit the beautiful Turtle Temple
- Take a private boat through the canals
- Lunch at Poomjai Garden
- Herbal inhaler workshop
Duration: Approx. 5 hours
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A food adventure through bangkok’s riverine communities
Itinerary:
- Visit a colorful fresh market
- Food Tour + little workshop
- Private canal tour
- Thai dessert workshop
Duration: Approx. 6 hours
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Off the beaten path location
- Our mission is to provide a space for people to learn about and experience the stories, heritage and communities of Bangkok’s western region.