Your Thai Retreat Awaits in 2028!

January 2028

If you’ve been dreaming of experiencing Thailand with us, we host this unforgettable experience every other year, and we are excited to plan for January 2028 with new experiences and more locations within Thailand.

January 2028 details are in progress and applications are open!

New locations!

New experiences!

Applying holds your place in line for this intimate experience; no deposit or commitment is required until you are officially accepted.

For reference, here are the details of our 2026 trip.

2026 Trip Overview & Booking Details

Dates: Approximately November 7 – 21, 2026 (15 Days / 14 Nights)Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Group Size: Limited to 8 People (Small and intimate group experience)

Accommodation & Pricing (Flights Not Included)
Join us for 14 nights at a traditional Thai/Lanna-style bed & breakfast surrounded by serene gardens.

Package Type	Early Bird Rate (Book by Jan 31, 2026)	Standard Rate (Book on or after Feb 1, 2026)
Standard Single Occupancy	$5,000	$5,500
Standard Double Occupancy (Shared Bed)	$8,000	$9,000
Deluxe Single Occupancy	$6,000	$6,500
Deluxe Double Occupancy (Shared Bed)	$9,000	$10,000

Important Dates & Deadlines

Initial Deposit: $500 non-refundable deposit due by January 31, 2026, to secure the Early Bird Rate.
Rate Change/Second Deposit: The non-refundable deposit increases to $1,500 on February 1, 2026.
Registration Closes: April 1, 2026. After this date, registration closes and all amounts paid become 100% non-refundable and non-transferable. Full payment is due regardless of cancellation after this date.
Final Payment Due: October 1, 2026 (100% payment required).
Payment Plan: Flexible payment plans are available and encouraged to help spread the cost. (Note: Payment plan usage does not alter the non-refundable nature of deposits or amounts owed after deadlines.)

What’s Included in Your Retreat Package

Your (almost) all-inclusive package covers the core experiences, accommodation, and most meals, allowing you to focus completely on connection and immersion.

Accommodation & Logistics

14 Nights Accommodation at a Traditional Thai/Lanna-style bed & breakfast in Chiang Mai.
All pre-scheduled in-country transportation for included activities (e.g., market trips, elephant sanctuary, temple visits).

Meals, Beverages, & Culinary Experiences

A blend of traditional, family-style, and immersive culinary experiences are included:

Daily Breakfast at the Bed & Breakfast.
4 Family-Style Group Dinners:
- A special Thanksgiving-style Thai Food Dinner.
- Three additional group dinners (photo-worthy and palate-pleasing locations you won’t want to miss).
- Two drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) are included with each of the four family-style dinners.
6 Market/Street Food Challenges: You will be provided with a specific amount of Thai Baht to purchase food at a designated market. The group then comes together to share these purchases for a communal family-style meal.
Signature Appetizers/Tapas:
- Two “Insta-worthy” appetizer and smoothie/beverage experiences.
- Tapas and beverages night
- Market-to-home tapas and unique beverage event.
Hands-On Thai Cooking Class (includes the resulting meal).

Activities & Workshops

Full-Day Ethical Elephant Experience: A complete day trip to the Elephant Nature Park (ethical highlands sanctuary).
“Choose Yourself” Workshop opportunities: Transformational workshops designed for personal growth, healing, and self-discovery.
Cultural Immersion Tours:
- Guided Wat (Temple) Tour with local insight.
- City walking tours and a fun Sunday Walking Market Photo Challenge (or Chiangmai Night Bazaar, depending on the final schedule).
- Dedicated Shopping Days (Time set aside for exploring local shops and markets).
- Mountain tour day-trip.

What is NOT Included (Traveler’s Expense)

International Airfare to and from Thailand.
Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended).
Events, experiences, meals and drinks outside of the specified inclusions above.
Optional activities, such as:
- Foot Massages
- Traditional Thai Massage (options include sessions with Thai Master teachers)
- Souvenirs, snacks, and personal spending money.
Tips and gratuities for local guides, drivers, and service staff.

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Send us your questions! Have things you are curious about or need some help with? Send us an email and we will get back to you or include it in our group meetings. Chances are, if you’re curious about it, someone else in the group will be, too!

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USE THE BELOW BUTTON TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.

Applications for 2028 open! Trip details are in progress.

Feel free to apply!

Filling out the application doesn’t lock you into anything. It just helps us see if we’re a good fit.

Details will be provided as they evolve.

In case of any queries, please feel free to contact us

Michelle Aalbers

Michelle Aalbers, owner & operator of Jai Dee, is a Registered Thai Therapist (RTT), Reiki Master, yoga teacher (CYT 500), and a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT). She is committed to helping people go within to find their own healing for their highest potential. Michelle has a passion for learning and helping others which have led her to complementary studies such as Thai herbal compress, foot reflexology, Chi Nei Tsang, restorative yoga, and aromatherapy. She strives to provide sessions and classes that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of her clients. Offerings are a sharing of energies and healing from a loving place with the highest intentions.