Welcome to OnederLand
Where Cacao, Community, and Culture grow together
Nestled in rural Loei, Thailand, Onederland is a sustainable cacao farm and community space rooted in learning, sustainability, and meaningful exchange.
Surrounded by forests, farms, and the rhythms of rural life, it is a place to step away from the noise of the cities and experience a more grounded side of Thailand.
Life here is guided by the seasons: growing cacao, caring for the land, building natural systems, and sharing knowledge. Guests and volunteers join us not as tourists, but as part of daily rural life.
Come to slow down, contribute, and experience Thailand in an honest way.
Our Mission
Onederland exists to cultivate a regenerative rural ecosystem where land, people, and culture grow together. Our work moves through our 5 interconnected local platforms:
- Food – Rooted in food crops such as cacao, coffee, coconut, we support transparent, small-scale food systems from crops to consumers.
- Forest – Through food forests, mixed permaculture, composting, and biochar, we regenerate land while building long-term ecological resilience and biodiversity.
- Fabric – We revive natural fibers and plant-based dye practices, exploring cotton, eco-printing, and practical fabric traditions.
- Feel-Goods – Through craft, storytelling, and educational content, we share knowledge and inspire mindful living.
- Foundation – We create opportunities for local farmers, artisans, women, children, elderly and intergenerational collaboration to thrive within a sustainable rural economy.
Meet the Founder: Manee Suthan
Manee is an inspiring woman with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a deep commitment to her community. She treats those around her like family, creating a welcoming space for people from all over the world while working to sustain the local environment and economy.
Growing up in a family of 12 in rural Thailand, Manee learned from her mother the importance of self-sufficiency: how to cultivate the land, grow food, and live in harmony with nature. Her upbringing, marked by hardship, gave her a profound understanding of the value of both the land and the people who depend on it.
Manee’s work ethic is infectious, shaped by a unique and positive outlook on labour. However, she also carries the lessons of past struggles. When her mother placed her trust in large farming corporations, the family was left with almost nothing. Instead of letting this setback define her, Manee turned it into a lesson and one that fuels her honourable mission to this day.
Over time, this mission evolved into Onederland, a space where sustainability, community, and cultural exchange come together. Inspired by her mother’s teachings and her own experiences, Onederland is built on the principles of ethical farming, environmental stewardship, and shared prosperity. Through regenerative agriculture, tree adoptions, and community-driven initiatives, Onederland creates opportunities for people in Loei, ensuring a more secure and sustainable future for generations to come.
Written by Rose & San, April 2025
All proceeds go to the Heart2Heart Foundation
The Heart To Heart Foundation is committed to meeting the essential needs of every human being: food, shelter, and clothing.
THeir ultimate goal is to empower the new generations from low-resource backgrounds in Loei to break free from limitations and discover the joy of growing their own food
