The Khmer Village Escape: Cook, Stay and Make Essential Oil

Step across Phnom Penh’s river for a full village escape. Cook Khmer dishes with Sophors, stay overnight, and join our oil making workshop to distill your own Cambodian scent.

Day 1 (afternoon) | settle-in, relax and cook khmer dishes

Check-in
(1.00 - 3.30pm)

Arrive at our guesthouse and settle into your room. To join the evening cooking experience, please check in before 4.00pm.

Settle in & Slow down
(1.30 - 2.00pm)

Unpack, unwind, and take a moment to relax. Your countryside escape begins with a slower pace and a warm welcome.

Jacuzzi cool-down
(2.00 - 3.00pm)

Cool down in the open-air jacuzzi and take in the calm surroundings. It’s the perfect way to recharge before we start cooking.

Get ready to cook
(3.00 - 3.45pm)

After the jacuzzi, take some time to dry off, get dressed, and freshen up. We’ll start the cooking class shortly.

Explore local market
(4.00 - 4.45pm)

Ready to explore? Dive into the vibrant local food market with Sophors. Learn about the local produce, smell fresh ingredients, and taste sweet fruits.

Enter Sophors' garden
(4.45 - 5.15pm)

Garden raid! Snip fresh herbs, pluck eggplants, and uncover Khmer growing tricks in Sophors' garden. The veggies will go straight into your dishes.

Village walk
(5.15 - 5.30pm)

Time to wander! Follow a dirt path through rice and lotus fields, waving to local farmers and smiling kids as you head towards our outdoor kitchen.

Dish discovery
(5.30 - 6.15pm)

Secrets of Khmer flavors! Sophors reveals today's 3 dishes and shares traditional cooking methods passed through generations.

Cooking time
(6.15 - 7.00pm)

Roll up your sleeves! Sophors guides you through today's 3 dishes: learn pounding pastes, balance flavors, and experience the joy of that first bite.

Sweet ending
(7.00 - 8.00pm)

Dig in, you've earned it! The table is set, and it's time to fully taste your creations. Enjoy every bite, and yes, bragging is absolutely allowed!

After dinner dip!
(8.00 - 11.00pm)

Settle into the evening with a soak in the hammock or a final dip in the jacuzzi. Take in the night sounds and unwind after the day’s flavors and fun.

Time to sleep
(11.00pm)

The beds are ready and so are you. After a full day of exploring, cooking, and relaxing, it’s time to rest. Drift off with the sounds of the countryside all around you.

Day 2 (morning) | make your own essential oil to take home