New Life Foundation Thailand Review

This place is reminder of how wonderful people truly are, no matter what they have been through, or are struggling with.
To me, it is a place where one can see the power of true connection through the sharing of vulnerability, gratitude and joy.
(And oh my god, the bread is amazing.)

New Life is a wonderful organisation that has their heart in the right place. I came here as a guest and stayed only a week but I was accepted with open arms and made to feel welcome in every activity that was organised by the community.
The place has heaps of things to do and all the activities focus on quality of time with mindfulness being at the heart of each interaction. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and look forward to being back in the future.

Calm place in the north of Thailand, close to Chiang Rai. New life is surrounded by beautiful nature. (Fields, Trees, lakes, etc.) It is the perfect place to (re)connect with yourself an others. Plus, there is a swimmingpool, amazing food and a lot of activities for those who wish to be a bit more "active".

Fantastic place to visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience community life. The environment, activities and people are truly phenomenal.

A wonderful place to work on your personal development. Accommodation is in practically furnished single rooms with a private bathroom.

Overall, there was a very friendly, positive atmosphere. You have the opportunity to participate in yoga, meditation and other activities several times a day.

There are also regularly organized visits to the nearest town and excursions in the area.

There is delicious vegetarian food and there is something for everyone.

The stay was an enriching experience for me and I will be happy to come back.

Amazing place. Nice people, good programs, really good coaching, pool, beautiful place and amazing food.

An amazing community that changes lives! I've stayed here as a Guest for the period of two weeks and really wish I could stay longer. A perfect place to re-connect with yourself through a plethora of mindful activities, workshops, beautiful surroundings and an incredibly supportive community. I am leaving inspired to lead a healthier, more conscious life back home and cannot recommend this place more for anyone who is searching for an experience (short or longer term) of a more empowering way to live!

To write a review of anything is such a rarity for me to do, but in relation to my experience of spending a month at New Life Foundation I can not speak highly enough.

If you find yourself in a position in your life where you are struggling with emotional turmoil, anxiety, stress overload or addiction. New Life Foundation will give you the space and support to step back from your problems and start to see them clearly without being overwhelmed by them.

For myself I arrived having recently faced a very painful person issue with a feeling my thoughts weren't even my own anymore, but the peace and community here has allowed me the time to let these thoughts settle. To let me make difficult decisions that had to be made and feel I have had the environment to make them in.

Thank you New Life Foundation.
Grateful for being told about this community, and so glad tot spread the word.
Are you looking for a place to go for 2 weeks, a month, 3 months, ... To unwind, to get out of stress, depression, burn-out, addiction, ...
Tot get closer to yourself, to reconnect to the power in you, to come gently back into yourself?
New Life Foundation is such a place.
A safe and nice environment to stay.
With caring People and Councellers around you.
I had the chance tot work through the themes of shadows and self-love. If you stay longer, there are 13 themes you can go through.

I only got 2 weeks, and I am grateful that someone told me ,to get the best out of it' in stead of just unwind for 2 weeks.
It is not easy to work on ourselves.
Impatient as i am, at least I found peace in it that it is an ongoing process. So I could take of the pressure.
No idea what the continuing will bring. No idea what the return to Belgium will bring.
Grateful for having discovered another place to go to if needed.
Thank you New Life Foundation!
Grateful greetings, with a bit more space to breath, from Thailand.
Lin

An amazing mindful based recovery community focusing on recovery, respite and retreat. Various alternative approaches towards addiction, mental health and trauma. Life Changing...

I came as a Volunteer, expecting only the opportunity to learn about agriculture and to practice yoga, but this place is so much more than that. New Life is a chance for anyone whether a Resident, Guest, or Volunteer to have an open and safe space to heal from whatever you need to. If you're unsure if you qualify, I assure you, there is a place for anyone with an open heart and mind, to learn, grow, and heal.

Plus the food is 10/10.

Extraordinary place. Set in beautiful countryside with an amazing programme of yoga, meditation, workshops, counselling, and volunteer work such as agriculture. Fantastic teachers. But what makes it truly extraordinary is the community. Everyone is on a journey of healing, personal growth, acceptance. There's no judgement here so you can come as you are and truly be yourself. Amazing.

At the end of my second visit to New Life, I happily call this place a home. After years of a lot of "more standard/conventional" healing work, arriving here was a game-changer and took my well-being and passion for life to a whole new level.
Most people come here out of desperation when life gets hardly manageable, but once here it's just incredible to see just how much health and joy comes out of every one of us. Before coming here I imagined more gloominess, but I found more laughs, more life, more love, more health and more positivity coming out of us "desperate people" than from all the tourists I met on their dream vacations.

These were the first people I managed to trust with my healing more than I trusted myself, and coming here was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Ahhh, life is good sometimes :)

One of the most special and magical communities I have ever visited. Beautiful energy and such peace.

I came to New Life for the first time 6 years ago, I was a real mess and needed help. It changed my life more than I could have imagined, and now it's a second home to me with a lot of amazing people. If you are lonely, need a break, or some support, go to New Life!

New life foundation is a safe, nurturing and uplifting sanctuary that supports people in their recovery and/or personal growth.

It's a peaceful haven surrounded by beautiful nature, and if you're lucky you'll get to meet its resident cats and dog Charlie.

The community is warm and supportive and allows you to be in touch with your feelings and be raw and vulnerable. There are many activities that are opportunities to socialize with the community and develop new skills. I enjoyed participating in improv group, public speaking, ecstatic dance, women's circle and the various excursions and town trips.

The accommodation is very comfortable and the three meals provided are sumptuous and delicious. Highly recommend a stay here.

I spent about 3 months in this wonderful place. During my time here I've learnt a lot about myself, made much progress on my path of healing and overall become much more connected with myself and everything around me. I would recommend New Life to anyone who is interested in personal development, yoga, meditation or those who need a break from stressful lives.

I've been to New Life twice now, and this time, I know that I have a long journey ahead of me and that this is only another 'beginning' - but New Life allowed me to 'reset' after a long period of depression, burn out, and addiction. It allowed me to rediscover meditation, mindfulness, recovery, community, vulnerability, nature, healthy (and delicious) food, exercise, etc.

I find solace in knowing that this place exists and there are beautiful people in this world who are supportive, kind, and searching for growth, in all of our various unique ways.

This was the best two months of my adult life. Perfect place for slowing down, taking a look at my life and refreshing my meditation and yoga practices.

New Life has definitely exceeded my expectations. The community here is amazing because there is a sense of this being a safe and non-judgemental space where people are able to share their experiences with others openly and authentically. The nature here is beautiful and I have loved practising yoga in the mornings while watching the sunrise over the farmland. There is an emphasis on mindfulness and living in the present moment which I have personally found really helpful. I have also enjoyed the many workshops on offer including meditation, public speaking, performance group and improvisation. Hopefully someday I will visit this place again!

New Life Foundation is a truly magical and transformational place. It is in a beautiful natural setting and the food is just amazing. The things that make it most special however are the professional supportive staff and the resident community of the most accepting open hearted people I have ever experienced. The program itself is varied and of high quality and is delivered by experienced therapists, coaches and teachers. Needless to say I whole heartedly recommend New Life Foundation!

I only had a week to spend at New Life Foundation on this particular trip but it has been a profoundly positive week. Great food, great community, excellent classes, wonderful property, very nice accommodations, this would cost a fortune in the U.S.! I will be back, and next time I will plan to stay at least a month!

I was looking for a place to reflect to my own rush life, and looking around in internet, this place came to me!
I spent two intense weeks in the community and I found it so helpful to focus on my self!
I found an amazing group of open mind different person, from everywhere in the world...everyone was here for different reasons, but following common way with mindfulness and without judgement.
The place is amazing and the energy you can find here is so special...is like a new breath to life!
I m so grateful for all the counselors that helped us to focus on our personal issues!
Now is time to come back home, trying to bring with me this new life with the tools I received in these days.
I highly recommend for peoples are looking for a recovery place and a personal growing far from all kind of routine addiction.

Unbelievable place to relax, rewind and press the restart button. The most peaceful place I've ever been with great food and lovely people, it all creates a welcoming community for self discovery and learning. I particularly love the daily yoga, usually twice daily, the frequent trips to Chiang Rai, Sunday excursions and evening walks around the lake, 50 meters from the front gate, pic below. I booked for a few weeks and am staying a few months.

A beautiful place to re-connect with nature, yourself and others.

Decided to come here as a volunteer. Probably one of the best decisions or my life. Amazing souls walk this property. The best place to let your vulnerabilities shine and replenish it with love and understanding. Where connections are real. THE place to go to get yourself back

New Life offers a friendly, loving place in which to be. Here, free of daily stressors and distractions, I am able to explore my beliefs and make changes! My life coaching sessions have been invaluable in identifying childhood beliefs which no longer serve me. Personally, I achieved more in one month that I have in three years with my (PhD) therapist at home. The food is delicious, organic, and fresh from the property. There's always the option for privacy or a hug . . . I am truly grateful for my time at New Life.

New Life Foundation is a place where anyone can come and explore the more vulnerable sides of themselves safely and in a community that truly cares about self-development and mindfulness. From the morning yoga and meditation sessions, to the delicious foods, and finally to the interpersonal workshops, everything this organization provides really has such a profound impact on the wellbeing of the members.

Best experience I could ever wish for. I m truly grateful to all the beautiful souls I ve met and made my journey so memorable. Thank you New Life Community for the life changing experience.

Well I guess everything has been said already in comments. I didnt go there to recover from anything and didnt have any specific problem and still managed to experience one of my most intressting and beautiful times trips in my life. New Life is for many things famous but the one that I can tell is that you wont go there only once ;).

Changed my life forever, I feel like I m more at home in new life then anywhere I ve been before.

Was first thinking about to get in to a temple, to do a Vipassana (10 days retreat,) but got recommended by a friend who had stayed here before where I met along the way of my travelling.

What I really loved about this community is that there's no judgement here. This place gives you a lot of security, comfort and growth. Amazing place I thought didn't existed.
The vegetarian food is suprisingly amazing as well (and I thought I wouldn't survive and would crave for meat after 2-3 days, before coming here, never happened though.)

I would recommend to everyone, to not do the same mistake that I did. If you are considering about travelling for a long time and want to go here as well? Go to this place first and not the end of your trip, like I did.

Thanks New Life family. Will miss you a lot.
I will be back, one day!

This was my fourth visit to New Life and each time has been different and special and has brought me a lot. For me the main reason to come back are the wonderful people it attracts. Almost everyone comes here for some kind of healing or because they're interested in a different, happier life. Overall people are very open minded and interested in meeting new people and making genuine connections.

Because everything in New Life is so well organized (in terms of food, accomodation, schedule etc) the community members have time to focus on themselves. To go to workshops, to read, to reflect, to meditate or just go for walks or have a chat. For some it's a place to do some proper work on themselves and deal with their pasts, for others it's a place to reconnect with themselves, others and with nature. It's all possible here but no one leaves this place without a new sense of connection. That being said, it's not all serious and laughter and crying go hand in hand here.

If it sounds like this might be for you, give it a try :) generally you get more out of it if you have more time (at least a few weeks) but even a week can be nice to dip your toes in.

Found community living to be the main pillar in my recovery. An amazing, loving, nurturing environment - with the best therapeutic support I have ever experienced.

I stayed in the resident program for 1 month in June. Everything ppl say here is true. Did amazing things for me. Some key points I was worried about going in.

"June is gonna be the rainy season"
Honestly the weather kept things entertaining. Unlike Vancouver where it just rains and never stops, it was still sunny 70% of the time and would just pour for like 20mins every other day. And it's still warm!

"Maybe it's not for me if If never suffered from addiction"
Nah, honestly in my time addiction reasons although a significant portion of residents was by no means the norm. Don't give it another thought.

"Is a month not long enough? Too long"
I found it good for what I wanted out of it. I could see how longer would be beneficial as well. But I got a lot out of it in just a month and felt like I had achieved what I wanted. Generally their guideline of 1-3 months I think is spot on.

Summer months are generally less busy too. So if you want that kinda feel and not the place at full capacity May-July is a good time to go I'd say. There's advantages to both times thou.

If you have questions feel free to reply to this comment. Happy to be an ambassador for the program.

Beautiful place with amazing people. I can highly recommend this place if you need some rest and want to reflect / learn more about yourself.

Hi, I cannot tell you anything about the place because I was not accepted. Several pretexts came up but they were part of the "polite answer". One of them was the fact that I had quit my job since a while (although I had done it to follow my partner in a foreign country) Actually the real problem and the word I should have not mentioned in their form is "borderline". They do not accept borderline guests because of their past experiences, although mindfulness is one of the best treatments for this disease and although most of the symptoms associated with it (anxiety, depression, burn out, stress) are said to be addressed by the NLF. I have asked them to call my therapists who could have told them that I am also a nice, lovely :-), sociable, full of good will person but they did not do it. They did not reconsider their decision although it is based upon a very light application form containing very few questions. They just tried to smooth it by a "wish you all the best blablabla."If I could do it again, I would lie and not tell them I am a borderline, with some aggressiveness (do not mention any past violent behaviour). For those who are lucky enough to joint the NLF community, have fun in Disneyland.

The place is beautiful and the rooms pretty, the staff welcoming.
I stayed as guest, having access to all facilities and to a lot of the activities/groups. A good yoga instructor and an excellent fitness trainer (you can choose mornings between yoga and meditation). We did some work(ing meditation); it was fine. You can make great walks in the area.
Recommended.

Best and wonderful really assowme and wonderful so brilliant and genuine so good and most useful really amazing

I chose to go to the New Life Foundation just for a couple of days to relax and enjoy some Yoga and Meditation. What I ve found was a magical place, filled with kind-hearted people and such a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Everyone is there for a reason and therefore everyone is trying to make this place so special. Numerous reflected conversations, life stories that people share, workshops and courses on mindfulness, body awareness, meditation techniques, yoga etc. Everything with no pressure and in a way to feel comfortable.

I can highly recommend the NLF, not only for the inspiring people, the activities, but mainly for the personal growth that everyone will experience here.

This is probably the first place where I ever felt accepted and appreciated for who I am, and for my qualities, rather than just being looked at my problems. Struggling with a lot of personal social/interacting issues, it was often challenging for me to be there, but the amount of support and understanding and patience and care I received in the community, both from staff and the other community members, was incredible. After having gone a long path in the mental health care system, I didn't feel that it was really helpful for me. New Life offered everything in the direction I had been more and more going towards. The counsellors are knowledgeable, but besides that, they are human beings who also have gong through their own struggles and give support from that experience as well, which added an extra dimension for me to really trust them. This community is always changing and developing, which is one of its great strengths. There are many methods and practices offered here, but one of the main healing factors is the authentic connection with other people. A huge thanks to the hard working staff and all the inspiring, caring people that helped me along while being at New Life.

I stayed for one week at New Life Foundation, it has been an incredible experience and I will definitely be returning to stay for longer. Doing yoga as the sunrises starts the day of kindness, inspiring surroundings and people- and the most delicious food! I look forward to my next time here.

I came to New Life as a volunteer and I cannot say enough about the positive experience I have had at New Life. Although I was not looking for anything in particular out of my volunteer experience - I received an incredible amount of support and grew personally in ways that I wasn't actually looking for but found that I needed! I cannot thank the people of New Life enough for being who they. The meals and the food are incredible and the buffet style service allows you to choose your own combinations. If you have dietary restrictions you will find that it is vegetarian and gluten intolerant friendly.
Each morning starts with sunrise yoga or meditation with a sunrise view that is beyond description.

I have had a superb time at New Life Foundation, on their residence programme. The community were incredibly welcoming. The room simple and comfortable, warm water and clean. The food absolutely divine, I am a vegetarian and this has been some of the most nourishing food I have eaten forever. The staff are very friendly and hugely committed to their roles. There is a wonderful sense of hope and peace and this all embodies the path to steady progressive recovery. There is excellent yoga and meditations, a beautiful lake to run or walk around. Workshops and experienced counsellors. Local trips to temples, cafes, make the experience fun and explorative. The nearby town Chiang Rai has excellent Thai massage places and night & food markets. I would very much recommend this place to all sorts of individuals looking for change in patterns, you can go at your own pace, I would recommend getting involved and allow the programme to work its magic, whether its in yoga, meditation, morning meetings, silent retreat, meal times, workshops, counselling, addiction meetings, improv, public speaking, dancing, walking meditation, bike rides, coconut meetings, counselling sessions, work shifts, swimming, life story listening. Well done New Life Foundation, I wish you all the best for the future and will pass on to friends and family.

This is a place for healing in a beautiful setting with a supportive community. Highly recommended if you look for inner growth and are prepared to do the work.

A place to rest and and recuperate amongst nature and kind souls x

Wonderful place for reflection and self development. New Life is the perfect testing ground for developing new habits to take with you in the ~real world~ In the two months I spent here I finally developed a solid morning routine and have grown to be much more compassionate to myself and my process. Especially enjoyed the daily sunrise yoga, the public speaking group, the amazing vegetarian food and the opportunity to spend time with people that share interest in growing and healing. I came here feeling very separate and alone but New Life showed me that we all have shared vulnerabilities that connect us all. I would recommend this place to everyone.

Great sustainable and mindfull community. I loved diving into mindfullness as well as in the swimming pool. The food is excellent. The structure helps you deepen your relation to you and others and to experience geniune connections with other members of the community.

My stay at New Life has changed my life. I am forever grateful

New life foundation is a unique place in the world. It is a beautiful recovery centre in northern Thailand in a breathtaking natural environment. They offer yoga, meditation, mindfulness-practice and so much more. It is a safe space for people to recover, to rest and to grow. New life foundation is substainable, mindful community, where I connected with many beautiful souls and with myself. Thanks for the support, teachings and everything I could learn in my time living there.

New Life is an oasis in the desert of "real life" where you can take time to learn and grow, rest and recover, and develop in a supportive, community environment. This place exists because of the generosity and dedication of so many people, and I whole-heartedly recommend it. I was a resident here, and it gave me an opportunity to see myself more clearly, and be seen and supported by others. The food is amazing, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, the facilities are gorgeous and modern, and the program is full in the best possible way. 11/10.

I had a wonderful and very satisfying stay at New Life Foundation, Chiang Rai.
It was a unique and humbling experience.
The yoga and meditation sessions and the community work like working on agriculture, kitchen, cleaning and washing dishes gave a sense of peace and satisfaction.
I expect to be a much better person and useful to the family and the society at large.

A place where you can walk in full of uncertainty, and within minutes feel accepted into the community. I am so full of gratitude for this very special place. Every time I visit, I gain something new.

I have just completed 6 weeks at new life & it has absolutely lived up to my expectations. Everything from workshops, to food to the community was warm and outstanding. I hope to be back again- any one looking for personnel growth would excel here.

Magical place for self growth and understanding more about life

Second stay. A great place to connect to what matters to me, such as community, healthy living, art, work, mindfulness and self-care. Best to stay at least a month.

New Life Foundation is one the most amazing experiences I had in my entire life. The community is so warm, so kind and so supportive. It's a safe place to open up and share your story. Great place to rest and have great food too. And an excellent space to practice meditation and yoga.
This place is a celebration to life, and they should be all around the world.
Thanks for this great opportunity of self discovering and mind purifying.

When i set foot on the grounds of NLF, I immediately felt at peace.

It was an amazing way to begin the New year 2020 in a compassionate environment being surrounded by a community that is adapting, allowing and growing to help people in various transistions of their life.

The morning yoga session were an energizing way to start day being awoken with a gong than an alarm clock ;)
The food was amazing:)))
I would recommend this as a guest stay to anyone who wants to have a feel of community stay and a different holiday/ retreat.

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An excellent place to reflect on your life so far, learn and practise meditation, share your experience with others and improve your well-being. You are surrounded by a variety of people and some friendly experienced professionals to help you along the way, whatever your problem may be.

I came to New Life to take a break from life, to learn about meditation and yoga, receive counseling and basically to process my last years of struggle. It was the best decision I've could possibly have made. The property is like paradise, you are surrounded by wonderful nature and the food is amazing! The program is really diverse and there is something offered for everyone: Different kind of meditations, different styles of yoga, fitness classes, public speaking group, processing groups, excursions around Northern Thailand, dances, movie nights etc. For people struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout or addictions this place is a really safe heaven. And for everyone else who just want to take a break from life or their travels around Asia: This is something worse to explore and experience!

I have nothing but gratitude and thanks to the New Life Foundation, the counsellors, the volunteer staff, and the whole community of people staying there at the time I have just been here.
I came to start working on my alcohol addiction and within this 28 day stay I have learn more about myself then the last 10 years. The workshops, groups, and counselling sessions gave me enough tools and resources to leave here with the confidence to continue this journey once home.

The NLF area is prestine with beautiful en-suited rooms, swimming pool, meditation and rec hall and the amazing forest hall with a huge Buddha statue inside. You get to put your feet in nature gardening and feeding the fish and ducks. There is meditation and yoga mornings and afternoons so you dont miss out on either.

I am planning my next return as soon as I get home

Maxine
Perth Western Australia

This is one of the most amazing place I've been to. Here I could work on myself through mindfulness, meditation and more. The community is really supportive and there is always someone available to help you. The resident program helped me to really know who I was and what was the root of my suffering, I also got so many useful tools to work on myself. The volunteer program tought me how to be more mindful in my daily life. And the food is amazing !

The place, accomodation, food yoga and meditation classes are wonderful. I enjoyed a lot also the work... littlebit less the mosquitos... in any case I found that the people there (even the staff I must say ..) was not particularly friendly with non English mother tongue. This is the reason for putting only 3 stars. Especially the staff should understand that people need to be approached and known even if their English is not perfect.

Beautiful community in middle of nature. Great place to pause and learn to be friends with yourself and others. Here you can start bringing mindfulness practice in everyday life. This place might change how you see your life!

I had an amazing experience at New Life Foundation. I'm not someone who has been into yoga, meditation, etc. but here I found more of myself and had an experience I cannot get anywhere else. I'm so happy I came, I've met good hearted people and felt more at peace in my life. also a plus is the food is incredible

Loved the place and people! Set in a beautiful countryside located half an hour taxi ride outside Chiang Rai, New Life Foundation offer a great mix of Buddhist teachings, therapy sessions, working meditation practice, great food and accommodation. The community of like minded people is the main asset of the place where your preconceived ideas, expectation and experiences will be accepted and challenged at the same time. This is the great place to learn about yourself and other people.

I ve stayed at the Center just for seven days as guest. The highlights of my stay have been yoga every morning, meditations throughout the day, working with the land and looking after ducks at the farm, dancing and doing personal development workshops. Highly recommended!

This place is amazing, the community is so kind and loving, making it a safe place to address any issues,
I came and was done with life, stayed 2 months and with the help of the residents program, the lifecoaching and all the amazing community members I got to heal from grief.
I'll never stop to be grateful for this place.