Inmersiones Presenciales 2023
Thailand, Ko Phra Thong - Baba Ecolodge
Cohort
November 3, 2023
to
November 7, 2023
Enrollment Open
Baba Ecolodge
Una reunión presencial de 4 días, con 1 o 2 formadores y personas de diferentes cohortes donde tendrás la oportunidad de aplicar lo aprendido, experimentar caminatas de terapia de bosque en persona y simplemente conectarte y compartir experiencias e historias con otros guías.
Después de completar tu formación principal remota de Terapia de Bosque de 6 meses, obtendrás una certificación provisional por 2 años. Una vez que asistas a la capacitación de inmersión de 4 días, obtendrás la certificación permanente.
En esta inmersión, podrás:
Obtener una experiencia práctica de lo que aprendiste
Conocer personalmente a los entrenadores
Conocer a otros guías y conectar
Aprender de las experiencias compartidas con otros guías
Profundizar en la práctica
Obtener la oportunidad de hacer preguntas específicas que puedan surgir
Una vez que completes esta inmersión de cuatro días, tu certificación pasará de provisional a permanente. Tienes dos años después de completar el curso de capacitación principal de seis meses para completar una inmersión. Te ayudará a tener una idea de la comunidad de guías que ha crecido y está activa en todo el mundo.
BABA Ecolodge is an eco-resort located on the unspoiled Ko Phra ThongIsland in the south-west of Thailand on the edge of a national park.
Located at the Andaman Sea, the resort offers both a private 12-kilometre beach fringed by coconut trees and a virgin jungle, and a calm protected bay with shallow clear water. At the end of the bay, you find a system of small mangrove streams that takes the mind to an Amazon adventure. Additionally, just a few steps outside of the resort, you will find Thailand’s only savannah. This unparalleled hidden gem is only accessible by longtail boats from the mainland.
There is an abundance of wildlife and nature at BABA Ecolodge. Some of the most popular wildlife that shares the environment includes the crab-eating macaques, beautiful hornbills, tugae lizards, green turtles and white-bellied sea eagles.
The wooden bespoke and traditional villas have been created in harmony with the natural features of the resort, seamlessly blending into the surrounding environment. All the villas offer private gardens and elevated wooden decks for relaxation, either hidden under the lush tropical canopy or directly facing the calm Andaman Sea.
Some eco-friendly features of the resort include:
• Conscious avoidance of air conditioning. Instead, the houses are constructed in a traditional manner to make the most of the sea breeze. This is supplemented at night by ceiling fans.
• Conscious avoidance of televisions but sunsets provide the best early evening show you could wish for.
• Minimized change of linens and beach towels (every third day) unless you request otherwise.
• Hot water for showers (only for selected villas) derived solely from solar panels. Soak yourself into ultimate unregulated freedom – a haven of natural serenity in which to reconnect with the rhythms of the earth.
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗵𝘁.
The equivalent that is provided in USD is an estimate only and based on current conversion rates at the time of publishing. Visit www.xe.com for the latest conversion rates.
The 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 / 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 (3 meals a day), and is in addition to the tuition paid to ANFT. The fees 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗛𝗕 𝟳,𝟴𝟮𝟯 – 𝗧𝗛𝗕 𝟮𝟰,𝟵𝟱𝟬 ($𝟮𝟭𝟭 – $𝟲𝟳𝟱), depending on the type of villa/room.
Spacious traditional Thai villas with ample privacy. Each villa is unique, and they range from one-bedroom beachfront villas to luxury forest canopied family villas with private rooms. There are rooms with king- or queen- sized beds available, suitable for participants travelling with a spouse or partner who will not be participating in the immersion. For example,
Villa Chokdee (beachfront villa with 3 private rooms)
Single occupancy – THB 12,980 per pax ($350)
Double occupancy – THB 8,690 per pax ($235)
Villa Naga (private beachfront villa)
Single occupancy – THB 24,940 per pax ($673)
Double occupancy – THB 14,670 per pax ($396)
Villa Bontemps (jungle villa with 4 private rooms)
Single occupancy – THB 12,135 per pax ($328)
Double occupancy – THB 8,268 per pax ($223)
Villa Metha (jungle villa with 3 private rooms)
Single occupancy – THB 11,247 per pax ($304)
Double occupancy – THB 7,823 per pax ($211)
More villa options are available HERE.
Camping is not allowed.
Extension of stay: participants can book extended stay at these preferential full board rates. The villas and rooms at BABA Ecolodge will be offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once you register for this immersion, you will receive more information about the different villa and room types. You will also be connected with the resort manager who will personally assist you on your accommodation bookings.
All meals are included (full board) with accommodation.
We begin with dinner on 3 November, and end with lunch on 7 November.
The kitchen prepares a new menu every day based on seasonality and availability, and will be able to cater for special dietary requirements including vegetarians and vegans.
There will be drinking water, coffee and tea. Additional drinks are payable by each participant upon check out. There are no shops or grocery stores on the island. You can bring along snacks and drinks to the resort from the mainland, but be sure to store them properly during the day to avoid incidences with the monkeys. You are also reminded to bring any plastic waste back to the mainland with you
Getting to Thailand:
Nearest international airport: Phuket International Airport
Nearest domestic airport: Ranong Airport (with several daily flights from Bangkok)
Getting to Kuraburi pier: From either Phuket or Ranong airports, you will need to travel a few hours to arrive at the Kuraburi pier. You can travel via pre-arranged private car or taxi.
Getting to the island: Transfer to longtail boats by licensed operators will be arranged. The boat ride takes approximately 90 minutes, with beautiful scenery of the sea, islands, jungles and mangroves. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟭𝟬.𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 – 𝟮 𝗽𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝟯 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗧𝗛𝗕 𝟮𝟴𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘅 ($𝟴) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽, 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲.
When you book your accommodation with BABA Ecolodge, the resort manager will arrange the timing of the boat ride with you. If you prefer the resort to arrange airport transfers for you, you can inform them at the time of booking too. Once you register for this immersion, you will receive detailed information and recommendations for different transportation options.
GENERALES
COVID POLICY
Participants will need to have a negative COVID test before entering the venue premises, within 24 hours of the start of the event. This can be an at-home-test and needs to be presented to the trainers before or during registration. The training team will be in touch the month before the immersion to let you know what the specific COVID protocol will be during the immersion. The policy will likely mirror whatever the local policy is at the time of the event. Much of the immersion will take place outside and everyone will have the option to wear a mask whenever they wish to do so. Please be in touch directly with the trainers for this immersion if you have any additional questions.
CANCELLATION POLICY (FOR VENUE)
Cancellations made 30 days in advance of the check-in are cancelled without charge but minus any bank charges or fees. For cancellations less than 30 days in advance of check-in, 20% of the total stay can be refunded.
WIFI and NETWORK
𝗪𝗶𝗙𝗶 is available 24h at the reception, and available at The Clubhouse during meal times.𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 is available but can be spotty at times due to the remoteness of the location.
VENUE POLICIES
Cooking in the villas is strictly prohibited. Pets are not allowed. The head is considered a special and spiritual part of the body. Touching anyone on the head is offensive; including children. Please dress suitably. There is no special dress code and beachwear is viewed as normal attire, but please consider that others live here. Please wear cover-ups when going to the beach, and also at the Clubhouse. Please reduce your waste and re-use containers such as water bottles. Also take away with you any waste that cannot be recycled.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿
Longtail boat transfers to/fro the resort. Fees for the boat will be shared by participants – THB 285 per pax ($8) for a one-way trip, if shared by 7 people.
𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 For anyone interested in ride-sharing and/or accommodation sharing, you will have the option to provide your travel details and contact information in order to connect with others who are registered for the immersion.
𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 at the resort is by Visa, MasterCard or cash (Thai Baht only). Debit cards are not accepted.
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁 include yoga classes, massages and day trips to the surrounding islands. There is also complimentary use of snorkeling and kayaking equipment.
6 months training +
4 day immersion
Remote Live Calls +
In Person Immersion
US$ 495 (Travel expenses, lodging and meals not incl.)
Una reunión presencial de 4 días, con 1 o 2 formadores y personas de diferentes cohortes donde tendrás la oportunidad de aplicar lo aprendido, experimentar caminatas de terapia de bosque en persona y simplemente conectarte y compartir experiencias e historias con otros guías.
Después de completar tu formación principal remota de Terapia de Bosque de 6 meses, obtendrás una certificación provisional por 2 años. Una vez que asistas a la capacitación de inmersión de 4 días, obtendrás la certificación permanente.
En esta inmersión, podrás:
Obtener una experiencia práctica de lo que aprendiste
Conocer personalmente a los entrenadores
Conocer a otros guías y conectar
Aprender de las experiencias compartidas con otros guías
Profundizar en la práctica
Obtener la oportunidad de hacer preguntas específicas que puedan surgir
Una vez que completes esta inmersión de cuatro días, tu certificación pasará de provisional a permanente. Tienes dos años después de completar el curso de capacitación principal de seis meses para completar una inmersión. Te ayudará a tener una idea de la comunidad de guías que ha crecido y está activa en todo el mundo.
Matrícula / Tuition
La matrícula para la inmersión de cuatro días es de $ 495. Espere a pagar hasta que esté listo para registrarse para una inmersión específica. Tendrá dos años a partir de la finalización de su formación de guía principal para realizar la inmersión.
Esto no incluye transporte, alojamiento o tarifas de campamento y la comida para la inmersión de cuatro días es responsabilidad del aprendiz.
Las cifras de matrícula están actualizadas al 1 de enero de 2021 y están sujetas a cambios.
Horario / Schedule
Formadores / Trainers
Entrenadores
Vicky Kyan es la primera guía, mentora y formadora certificada por la ANFT en el hemisferio sur. Es una firme defensora de la práctica de la Terapia de Bosque y Naturaleza y de la promoción de capacitaciones en el Pacífico Sur. Ella se inspira en gran medida en los ecosistemas locales de playas, costas y estuarios del océano, donde ha sido pionera en este trabajo desde su Capacitación de Guías con la ANFT en el norte de California en mayo de 2015. Vicky opera un pequeño retiro de vacaciones en casas de familia, donde ofrece 'Wellbeing Wanders' experiencias guiadas de Terapia de Bosque. Cuando no está viajando, utiliza su hogar en las islas del Pacífico como base para asesorar a los guías en prácticas de la ANFT y para construir una red con contactos de conexión con la naturaleza tanto a nivel nacional como en todo el mundo. También es miembro activo del equipo de formación internacional de ANFT y viaja a cursos de formación en todo el mundo.
La profunda conexión de Amanda con la naturaleza la ha apoyado a través de los muchos desafíos de la vida, incluidas múltiples transiciones profesionales y enfermedades críticas. Se sintió llamada a estar al servicio de la tierra en el 2006, pero le tomó muchos años y un camino sinuoso antes de encontrar la Terapia de Bosque, una práctica que resonaba profundamente con su llamado. Habiéndose formado como parte del Cohorte 18, Amanda ha sido una Guía Certificada de Terapia de Bosque y Naturaleza por laANFT desde 2017, cuando fundó Shinrin-Yoku Hong Kong, a través de la cual ha ofrecido más de 200 terapias de bosque y experiencias de conexión con la naturaleza, en persona y en línea para apoyar a los urbanitas ocupados a vivir viajes llenos de vida de regreso a casa a través de la reconexión con la naturaleza. Amanda está particularmente llamada a apoyar a las personas en transición y a las que enfrentan estrés crónico, y colabora extensamente con el sector empresarial, organizaciones ambientales y de conservación, el sector de servicios sociales e instituciones educativas. Amanda se siente honrada de ser mentora de guías en formación y la primera formadora de ANFT con sede en Asia. También es coach profesional certificada por la Federación Internacional de Coaches para la Transformación y practicante de yoga, mindfulness y taichi desde hace mucho tiempo.
Youmin is one of Southeast Asia's pioneer certified Forest Therapy Guides. She trained with Cohort 18 in 2017 and has since been offering the practice on a full-time basis. Currently based in Singapore, Youmin founded Xiu Nature Connections to offer forest therapy experiences with the intention to ignite the importance of deep restorative rest and deep connections for the wellbeing of stressed-out and disconnected city dwellers. In her practice, Youmin has partnered and worked with several organizations including designing and hosting of community nature programs for the National Parks Board of Singapore, wellness workshops for spas and resorts such as Museflower Retreat and Spa in Thailand, staff wellbeing events for companies such as GIC Singapore, wellbeing support programs for community groups such as Singapore Cancer Society, introductory workshops for related industries such as the Department of Tourism of Philippines etc. Her work has also been shared at various international conferences. On the invite from the National Parks Board Singapore, Youmin published an article on "Urban Forest Therapy". Youmin holds a degree of Master in Science in life sciences from the National University of Singapore, and a postgraduate diploma in education from the National Institute of Education Singapore.
There is freedom waiting for you, On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask 'what if I fall?' Oh my darling 'what if you fly?' - Erin Hanson
