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Food That Nourishes Us Residency — Chiang Mai, Jan 25 - Feb 25, 2026

A month-long journey exploring nourishment, connection, and creativity through Chiang Mai’s food culture.

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INTRODUCTION

“Food That Nourishes Us” is a one-month community residency for remote workers, digital nomads, and creatives who want to slow down, connect with local rhythms, and rediscover what nourishment really means.

Hosted at ALT_PingRiver in Chiang Mai, the program blends communal living, shared meals, and curated experiences with local food ecosystems. Through co-living, you’ll build meaningful relationships, not just with food, but with each and across cultures with Chiang Mai’s food community. 

You’ll live, work, and eat together with 11 other residents, exploring the landscapes, people, and stories that make Chiang Mai’s food culture so rich.

Weekly Sub-Themes

Connection

Building trust, sharing origins, and discovering local food systems

Place

Visiting farms, markets, and artisans around Chiang Mai

Purpose

Deepening personal and collaborative projects related to food and community

Expression

Co-creating a final dinner, feast, or story night that captures our journey

SAMPLE WEEK RHYTHM

Each week includes:
  • Morning tea ceremonies with our resident tea master
  • Evening community dinners hosted by residents and local chefs
  • Movie nights exploring food, culture, and well-being
  • Guided fasting practice and reflection time

Signature Experiences

Throughout the residency:
  • Farm excursion to Chiang Dao's highlands
  • Workshops: mushrooms & foraging, specialty coffee, Thai herbal medicine, artisan baking
  • Blue Zone cooking with Chef James (Ikigai)
  • Welcome dinner at Bamboo Nest with Chef Min
  • Public showcase with Chiang Mai's nomad community

PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

Dates

Jan 25 - Feb 25, 2026

Location

ALT_PingRiver, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Capacity

12 participants, invitation-first

Starting Package

~US$1,650 (excl. 7% VAT)

Early Bird

Save US$100 when applying before Dec 10, 2025

Part of Something Bigger: Cosmo Local CNX

This residency is more than a month long experience. It’s part of Cosmo Local CNX, a year long initiative connecting global innovators with Chiang Mai’s local changemakers.

What is Cosmo Local CNX?

A movement bridging the “cosmos” (international networks) and the “local” (Chiang Mai communities) through collaborative residencies, workshops, and gatherings. Our vision: cultivate new ways of living, learning, and building together while strengthening culture, creativity, and regenerative practice.

The Popup Village

In September 2026, Chiang Mai’s Wat Ket district transforms into a month long Popup Village: a living laboratory where all five tracks converge. Expect showcases, workshops, performances, and collaborative projects bringing together 1,000+ global and local participants. Think of it as a festival meets innovation hub meets cultural exchange, all happening in neighborhood venues across the riverside district.

The Food Track

“Food That Nourishes Us” serves as the Food Track of Cosmo Local CNX, one of five impact areas alongside Music, Technology, Planetary Health, and Entrepreneurship. This month-long immersive experience aims to connect global participants with local heritage. Your participation contributes to a larger ecosystem of learning that will culminate in the Cosmo Local CNX Popup Village in September 2026.

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

ALT_PingRiver offers riverside living and co-working spaces in the heart of Chiang Mai’s creative district. Residency packages include a private Flexie Single Room, co-working access, and shared community spaces—perfect for both quiet work and slow conversations.
Upgrades to larger rooms are available upon request.

Your Home Base: Alt_PingRiver

As a residency participant, you’ll live and work at Alt_PingRiver, our flagship coliving space that brings together remote workers, digital nomads, and creative minds from around the world. Beyond your private room, you’ll enjoy full access to our coworking facilities, communal spaces, and vibrant community. This is where you’ll share meals, exchange ideas, join spontaneous gatherings, and build meaningful connections that extend far beyond the month. At Alt_, we’ve created an environment where personal and professional growth happen naturally, and where finding your tribe is part of the experience.

Coworking Space

Work with high-speed internet, ergonomic chairs, private booths, and complimentary water, coffee, and tea. Access quiet zones for deep focus, or head outdoors when you need fresh ideas.

Common Area and Kitchen

Meet fellow residents in our communal lounge, share a meal, or simply unwind together. At Alt_PingRiver, we believe life is about more than work. We value play, connection, and building genuine friendships.

Residency Packages

Additional Info:

  • Extra person program fee: $900 USD
  • All at Alt_PingRiver (10% discount already applied)
  • Breakfast is included

APPLICATION JOURNEY

Step 1: Attend Info Session

December 8, 2025
4:00 PM ICT (Thai time)

Step 2: Submit Application

Opens after info session
Selection process follows

Step 3: Confirmation

Selected participants notified
50% deposit required
Final payment schedule

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Who You'll Learn From

Program Lead

John Ho (Alt_Coliving)

Building communities where nomads and locals collaborate, drawing on deep Chiang Mai roots and global coliving networks.

Program Facilitators

Charles

Tea master guiding mindful tea ceremonies and tasting practices that connect nature, ritual, and community.

Adam

Mycology expert exploring mushrooms, fermentation, and the science of symbiosis through Potent Fungi.

Chef James

Creator of Blue Zone cooking experiences, drawing on longevity traditions and the Japanese concept of Ikigai.

Jason

Chef James

Creator of Blue Zone cooking experiences, drawing on longevity traditions and the Japanese concept of Ikigai.

Teddy

Traditional Thai Medicine Practicioner applicating Thai Herbs through cooking, satisfying the body's nourishment.

Chef Min

Local Partners

We’re collaborating with Chiang Mai’s leading food innovators and sustainable food businesses.

Potent Fungi

TBC

Maadae Slow Fish Kitchen

TBC

Sukjai by Pata Obasan

TBC

Help Us Bring This Experience to More People

We believe transformative experiences shouldn’t be limited by financial barriers. Through sponsorship, you can help us offer scholarships to talented Thai participants, contribute to sustainable food systems education, and build meaningful partnerships with Chiang Mai’s local food community.

Community Impact

Support Thai participants through full or partial scholarships

Brand Visibility

Recognition in program materials, website, and social media

Network Access

Connect with global-local participants and food innovators

Legacy Building

Contribute to a model that can be replicated across Southeast Asia

Reach Out to Discuss Sponsorship

Any queries?

Frequently asked questions

Remote workers, creatives, and curious individuals who want to experience Chiang Mai’s food culture from the inside out—no professional food background needed.
Accommodation (Flexie Single at ALT_PingRiver), program activities, several communal dinners, occasional local visits, co-working access, and community events.
Yes. The weekly rhythm balances personal work with light shared activities.
Several dinners and community meals are included. Other meals are self-organized or co-created by residents.
Many participants use a 30-day visa-exempt entry or a tourist visa (guidance provided after acceptance).
Deposits are non-refundable after confirmation but transferable to another approved participant if you can’t attend.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Expect a reply within 7 days.

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