Green Gecko is an eco-lodge situated in the north-east countryside of Thailand. It offers its guests a singular experience of this region, at a fully-catered destination. Standing on 3 ha very private grounds, surrounded by woodlands and rice paddies, this two-bedroom villa is built in the classical Thai style around a large wooden deck of the private saltwater swimming pool.

Holidays at the property include authentic fresh Thai meals daily, and tailored to your tastes or preferences. The local owners are a call away and are happy to involve guests in village life, in visiting nearby places of interest, or arranging any services required such as traditional Thai massage. Also on the villa’s doorstep is the vast and magical Red Lotus Lake or Talay Buadaeng, carpeted in pink lilly flowers from December through February.

Green Gecko aims to showcase and preserve Thai traditions, to create local employment and to establish an oasis for indigenous flora and fauna in an area often given over to rice farming. Don’t be surprised to see iridescent butterflies, white squirrels leaping among the branches, or a giant lizard plodding across your path!

Conservation & Community Highlights:

1. Conserving the local environment and acting against deforestation
2. Providing a sanctuary for indigenous wildlife in an area surrounded by neighbours who use land for rice farming
3. Creating local employment with fair remuneration
4. Promoting and preserving Thai Isan cuisine and traditions
5. Rainwater harvesting, and using salt instead of chemical chlorine in the swimming pool

Future Aims:

1. Maintain our relationship with the local village primary school and with the charitable aims of Pack For A Purpose
2. Cooperate with travel agencies on tailor-made sustainable tourism
3. Continue to provide assistance and technical advice to other developers of similar projects
4. Further develop recycling and composting
5. Expand the range of fruits and herbs grown organically on our land

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