February 6-16, 2025
6-16 กุมภาพันธ์ 2568
Koh Yao Yai Island
(near Phuket)
Come celebrate with the magic of faerie family on the remote Thai island of Koh Yao Yai, near Phuket and Krabi in Southern Thailand. Enjoy the cozy bungalows that are a short walk to Mango beach, tasty Thai food, tropical fruits off the tree, and fresh fish prepared by our local hosts.
Go deep into the faerie spirit through heart circles, fashion and talent shows, nature walks, swimming, napping and exploring the island and share the enchantment of the Full Moon on a remote beach with our community. This ten-day-long gathering allows us plenty of time to slow down, be present, connect and share our ideas, knowledge and experience with each other. “Take ten whole days. Turn off the phone and come home.”
We have been gathering in Thailand since 2005. Faeries traditionally attend from Thailand, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan and beyond. Come be part of our mosaic!
Due to limited space, we will give priority to those taking part in the whole gathering but you may attend only part of it on a space available basis. You can register via the online form.
Once you register we will add you to the WhatsApp group to stay informed. We will also post regular updates on the gathering FaeNet group. Please indicate your phone number (for WhatsApp), email and arrival and departure dates when you register. The cost is 1000THB per day (about $27 per day at current rate) for shared bungalow, and 2000THB per day for private room. The gathering fee includes all meals and accommodation. Total cost for full length of gathering is 10,000THB ($245).
If you want to extend your stay on the island, it can easily be arranged with the resort owner or other accommodations on the island.
What to Bring:
Sleeping: There are mostly double, or shared queen-sized beds. If you have a preferred roommate or bed-mate let us know.
Towels: Bring a towel for beach use.
Optional: You may also want to bring an additional pillow, ear plugs, eye shades, etc.
For the full moon ritual:
Bring some small bit of dirt/earth from your home/home country for a ‘Earths of the World’ ritual as part of the Full Moon ritual. Also please bring something your home country that symbolizes the energy of the full moon or some intention that you want to bring to the gathering.
Other Things :
- Any prescription medications
- Sunscreen (the coral/sealife friendly kind) and After-Sun Lotion/Aloe Vera
- Veils, scarves, hats to keep the sun off
- The usual over the counter meds like aspirin, etc.
- Mosquito Repellent (though there are very few)
- Coconut Oil to prevent Sand Flea bites and Witch Hazel to heal them.
- Massage oil and other slippery substances
- Sunglasses
- Talismans for Heart Circle
- Workshop/Playshop ideas
- Fashion
- Talent
- Smiles and open minds and hearts
Clothing and Fashion:
It is warm with average highs of 32 C. and lows of 22C. Bring sandals and comfortable footwear for the beach. Shoes for beach swimming (do a google search) are always a good idea as coral and other sharp objects will be exposed at low tide. Remember to prepare for our fashion and talent shows in advance, there are few clothing shops on island.
Food:
Meals will be prepared for us by local islanders. There will be two vegetarian and one fish/chicken offering at lunch and dinner and vegetarian options for breakfast. Meals are included in the daily rate. We will also go to local fisherman to get fresh seafood for the evening meal. There are shops close-by for snacks. There will be soft drinks, bottled water and beer available as well as fruit shakes, etc.
Internet:
There is wifi at the bungalows and also internet on your cell phones if you get a local SIM card. If you don’t want a digital detox, you should bring an unlocked phone that can accept a Thai SIM card and set this up prior to arrival, but it can also be done on the island.
Housing:
There are 4 bungalows and 8 simple hotel rooms each with a queen sized mattress, some have additional single bed. At this point we can accommodate up to 25 in these rooms. You may also bring a tent and camp near the bungalows or on the beach.
There is electricity to run fans and AC.
Medical:
If you have any medical emergency there are clinics on the island and the quickest trip to the Phuket mainland is 30 minutes by speedboat. There is no hospital on the island. Make sure you are traveling with travel medical insurance. If you take medications, bring a supply with you, etc. Plan ahead.
Mobility:
There will be some hiking to Moon Beach and other beach/ritual destinaantions on the island and possibly some slightly awkward steps on and off any boat we hire for island hopping, etc. Most of the bungalows have 3-5 random-sized steps leading up to the door. If you cannot handle stairs, please request a ground floor room at the hotel next door.
Money:
There are limited ATMs (at the 7/11) and cash exchange at the island (at the pharmacy). Please bring your gathering fee in cash with you to the island plus any spending money you may need.
Snacks/Refrigeration/Extras:
We have refrigeration in the rooms and plenty of snacks nearby.
Other expenses:
The expenses you will have are transportation to/from Phuket Airport (around 600THB if traveling solo or 100 per person if with group) to the Janwanich pier and 200 to 300THB for the ferry boat each way. There will also be occasional outings by local bus that are usually 50-100 baht per person. Please plan to have a budget for any purchases at the fundraising auction, and for any snacks, drinks from the resort restaurant.