Deep Ecology & The Work that Reconnects is a course where participants are guided through deep learning processes based in the framework of the Work That Reconnects(WTR) by Joanna Macy that helps to gain insights into Deep Ecology philosophy. Deep Ecology learning process will help participants to reconnect with nature as the whole and start questioning and finding insights about who we are and our place in it. This course helps participants highly motivated to be part of the earth restoration story in their own unique way.
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course dates
7 – 11 September, 2026
30 November – 4 December, 2026
Special Offers – Packages:
If participating in Ecovillage Lifestyle Experience Week (ELEW) from 31 August – 6 September, 2026, + Deep Ecology from 7 – 12 September, 2026, take 10% off both courses.
Join the Deep Ecology course from 30 November – 4 December, 2026 + Training of the Ecological Self from 7 – 13 December, 2026 and get 10% off both courses.
Program schedule
Day 1 :
Morning : Arrival
12.30 – Lunch
14.30 pm – 17.00 pm : Opening, Introduction, Community Building
17.30 pm – 18.30 pm : Introduction to the land (tour around Gaia’s land)
19.00 – 20.00 pm : Dinner
Day 2-4 :
6.00 – 7.15 am : Yoga & Meditation
7.30 – 8.30 am : Breakfast
8.45 – 12. 00 am : Morning Session(Deep Ecology/WTR Learning Process)
12.30 – 13.30 pm : Lunch
14.30 – 17.00 pm : Afternoon Session (Deep Ecology/WTR Learning Process)
17. 30pm – 18. 30 pm: Body Awareness practice (yoga or dance)
19.00 pm – 20.00 pm : Dinner
20.15 pm – 21.30 pm : Evening session (Deep Ecology/WTR Learning Process)
Day 5 :
6.00 – 7.15 am : Yoga & Meditation
7.30 – 8.30 am : Breakfast
8.45 – 12. 00 am : Morning Session(Deep Ecology/WTR Learning Process)
12.30 – 13.30 pm : Lunch
14.00 – 16.00 pm : Afternoon Session (Deep Ecology/WTR Learning Process) & Wrap up
16.30 – …. Departure
* Note : If you want to stay on another night or more, please inform us in advance or before the course end.
Course Fee
12,000 THB (food & accommodation included)
Early bird fee: 10,800 THB (When downpayment is paid at least 3 months before the course start date)
Special Offer – Package:
If participating in Ecovillage Lifestyle Experience Week (ELEW) from 31 August – 6 September, 2026, + Deep Ecology from 7 – 12 September, 2026, take 10% off both courses.
food & accommodation
Included in the fee is accommodation in our dormitory, 3 vegetarian/vegan meals per day, tea breaks, as well as yoga and meditation.
We also have private accommodation available that can be booked for an additional fee.
- Accommodation: Dormitory, hostel style. Mosquito nets, cushions, bedding, and blankets are provided.
- Single rooms, for one guest, 1000 THB for course duration( 4 nights) an extra fee.
- Double room, 2 guest 1,400 THB for course duration(4 nights) Please choose your preferred accommodation in the registration form.
class room
Common Space for sessions: Indoor sessions will be held in our naturally built sala or our mini sala out of bamboo. Practical sessions will be happening on the land.
Toilet & Shower
We provide compost toilets and showers for men and women.
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Looking for a holistic approach to Self-Discovery and Earth Regeneration? Check out our legacy 32-day Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) Course and 6-day Ecovillage Lifestyle Experience Week (ELEW) Course aka mini-EDE
Want to get in depth into Ecological Dimension? Check out our transformative 17-day Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) Course and 6-day Practical Permaculture Course
About the facilitator
Sunisa Jamwiset Deiters is the co-founder of Gaia Ashram. Inspired by Ecovillage movement, Deep Ecology philosophy and Permaculture, She started Gaia Ashram.
Before starting Gaia Ashram, she’s lived and worked as a facilitator at Wongsanit Ashram, a socially engaged spiritual community for about 8 years, and later at Panya Permaculture project, a Permaculture learning center in Thailand back then. With her facilitation and networking skills helped to create the Next Generation of Global Ecovillage Network of Oceania & Asia (NextGENOA) and is currently mentoring the young leaders of the network.
She has facilitated courses in many countries for NGO workers, educators, young Buddhists activists, international students and children. She uses participatory teaching methods and her focus is on Deep Ecology and nature connection. She has been facilitating Deep Ecology workshops, based in the Work That Reconnect, in Thailand and in Asian countries for more than 15 years.
She founded Gaia Ashram with her partner in 2012. Now she divides her time teaching, managing Gaia Ashram projects, and taking care of her kids.
Learning Atmosphere at Gaia Ashram
Testimonials from previous courses
How to register
Step 1 : contact us to check for availability. You may contact us by email, WhatsApp, Line or WeChat
Email : gaiaschoolasia@gmail.com
WhatsApp(+66) 80 849 8582
Line :0805791006
WeChat : gaiaashram
Step 2 : fill in this registration form
Step 3 : pay the full course fee to secure your spot
CancelLation policy
If Gaia Ashram cancel the program, we will fully refund you.
If you cancel your attendance at least 45 days prior to the course starting date We will fully refund the course fee.
If you cancel your attendance at least 30 days prior to the course starting date We will refund 70% of the course fee.
If you cancel your attendance at least 15 days prior to the course starting date We refund 50% of the course
If you cancel your attendance less than 14 days before the course starting date there will be no refund of the course fee.
contact us to check availability and register
Email : gaiaschoolasia@gmail.com
WhatsApp :(+66)805791006
Line : 0805791006
WeChat : thisisomsunisa