🌱 1. Homestay & Sustainable Agriculture Projects
Our homestay is a self-sufficient “Garden – Pond – Barn” (VAC) project on a spacious 300m² plot surrounded by lush nature. More than just accommodation, it offers an immersive rural experience where visitors can connect with local life, learn practical skills, and engage in hands-on activities.
Highlights:
📍 VAC model – integrated garden, pond, and barn
📍 Farm tours and interactive agricultural experiences
📍 Promote local products and traditional crafts
📍 BamBoo Garden – sustainable garden management with hands-on workshops
📍 Skills exchange with guests and volunteers
Why it matters:
👍 Encourages sustainable living and agricultural education
👍 Supports local farmers and community development
🏡 2. Digital Nomad & Volunteering Hub
This project creates a vibrant co-living and volunteering hub for digital nomads and World Packers volunteers. Participants can work, collaborate, and connect while contributing to local community projects. Farmers and local hosts also have opportunities to become guides and share their expertise.
Highlights:
📍 Co-living spaces with work and social areas
📍 Volunteer programs connecting guests with rural life
📍 Local farmers trained as guides and hosts
📍 Networking and cultural exchange opportunities
📍 Art & Yoga sessions – workshops promoting creativity, mindfulness, and wellness
Why it matters:
👍 Boosts rural tourism and international collaboration
👍 Provides income and learning opportunities for local residents
💻 3. Business & Technology Development
Essana and related projects focus on business model transfer and digital solutions. Our goal is to help local entrepreneurs, homestay owners, and farmers improve productivity and efficiency through user-friendly applications and business guidance.
Highlights:
📍 Digital tools for task management, reminders, and team collaboration
📍 Training programs for rural businesses and homestay management
📍 Support sustainable tourism practices and business growth
📍 Development of mobile applications like BamBoo Garden App to streamline operations
Why it matters:
👍 Strengthens local business capabilities
👍 Encourages digital adoption in rural areas
🌿 4. Wellness, Storytelling & Retreat Initiatives
Our projects in this category focus on wellness, mindfulness, and sharing rural experiences. Guests can enjoy therapeutic programs, creative workshops, and storytelling sessions that highlight life in the Central Highlands.
Highlights:
📍 Healing and wellness programs in a natural setting
📍 Podcast: “Can you see the big world even from the countryside?” – sharing experiences of building life and homestay in rural Đắk Lắk
📍 Workshops on mindfulness, nutrition, yoga, and creative arts
📍 Integration with sustainable farm and homestay activities
Why it matters:
👍 Promotes health, wellness, and eco-tourism
👍 Attracts visitors while benefiting the local community
👍 Inspires and educates both locals and visitors through storytelling