Tuan Ha Farm – Place to immerse into nature and recharge our batteries!
I usually wake up when the soft glow of dawn seeping through the cracks of the window, embracing the new day with the cool, crisp air of Lam Dong. In the distance, there are dogs wagging their tails as if welcoming the new day. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the air, prepared by my mother with love. The mornings here are wonderfully magical to me.
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My name is Xuan Hien, and I hail from the land of Nam Ban, a region nestled less than 30 kilometers from Da Lat city. I grew up in the region where the majority of the residents comprises immigrants who have moved from Hanoi and the Mekong Delta provinces to settle in Lam Dong. Our community is enriched by the Kinh majority and also by the presence of various ethnic minority groups, including the Co Ho, Chu Ru, Ma, Tay, Thai, among others.
A quarter of a century has passed since we first arrived in Nam Ban. My family life has flowed smoothly on our parents’ five-hectare plot of land. And then one day, I left my hometown to study and work in Saigon. Occasionally, I comeback to my hometown for holidays. This cool and fresh air always touches my heart. I wish people from the city or other places could come here to experience this cool, peaceful atmosphere – it’s truly wonderful. So I discussed with my parents about opening a small farmstay, maybe there would be guests who needed it.
And indeed, there were interested guests. The first visitor to come to the Farm was a Vietnamese guest who stayed for 3 days. She was an elderly lady, she came here mainly for meditation and to enjoy the tranquility. Next, we welcomed a Russian family. They stayed for a whole week.
When we first welcomed our Western guests, my parents were at a loss for what to do because they didn’t speak English, so communication was almost through Google Translate. But perhaps it was this initial awkwardness that left a lasting impression on the Russian family. They took their time translating their needs to my parents, and my parents also made an effort to take them on as many experiences as possible on the land they had cherished for so long. Remarkably, after their return trip, we received lots of bookings from guests from President Putin’s homeland, they stayed here even for a month. We were happy. Perhaps everything starts with sincerity?
Currently, more than half of the Farm’s area is dedicated to coffee cultivation, with the rest dedicated to mulberries, intercropped with fruit trees such as avocados, mangoes, guavas, jackfruits, and grapefruits,…Depending on the season, visitors can savor fresh, seasonal fruits.
In addition to fresh fruits, the family’s menu also features many other delicious dishes prepared by my mother, such as free-range chicken, wild vegetables and occasionally Tay Nguyen wine.
My family has a tradition of growing mulberry trees and raising silkworms. We raise seven batches of silkworms a year. We buy eggs from silkworm incubators, and then the eggs hatch into silkworms. My mother puts the silkworms in a tray and feeds them mulberry leaves. The silkworms eat, sleep, and then put their frass right on the trays. My mother often takes care of the silkworms and says, ‘Look at them! They are so cute, they are becoming adult day by day. ‘ When they are no longer able to eat, the silkworms roam around and keep raising their heads up and then they are placed on a rack so that they can spin cocoons. They complete the 20-day process of transforming from an egg into a cocoon of their life cycle.
Not only you experience the Farm, less than 8km from the house, you can also admire the mysterious beauty of Linh An Pagoda, with its 70m tall statue of the Bodhisattva Guanyin. Below the pagoda is the majestic Elephant waterfall. Standing from the Buddha statue, you can even see the Elephant waterfall rushing down, a feast for the eyes with the lush greenery and rolling hills.

And when you’ve had enough of exploring nature, you can also visit the Thuc Nghiem village of the Co Ho ethnic minority, to learn more about the traditional culture of these minority people. Nearby is also the Van Hanh silkworm factory. You can take a tour of the production line to better understand the process of sericulture in the land of mulberry trees.
After a long day filled with activities at the Farm, the sun begins to set, and the air turns cooler. I stretch out on the small mat, savoring the feeling of happiness with my family. I couldn’t require for anything more.
Visit our Farm and let us have the opportunity to bring you unforgettable experiences on your journey to discover Vietnam!
Fanpage: Tuan Ha Farm
Phone: 0868 335 360
Address: Village 9, Lam Ha District, Lam Dong