The Mud Hutters are blessed to be based in such a different and enchanting location.
Situated in the small village of Phia Ram 20km from Surin city.
Well known for its rice and silk farming Phia Ram produces some of the best rice and silk garments in Thailand. Phia Ram is a very traditional Thai village, which is host to a very close, caring and friendly community. The locals here are one of a kind. Taking you in as one of their own you will experience a part of Thailand which you wouldn't find in any guide book.
About us
Set off the beaten track Phia Ram really is a place which will stay with you for a life time. It has a wide variety of attractions, not only is it home to our base camp but it has magnificent paddy fields, all kinds of wildlife and its own buddhist temple. During your stay you will be amazed how few farang (foreigners) are nested around these parts even the cats and dogs are surprised to see you!
Brian Taylor founder of The Mud Hutters ia a dedicated and strong individual who started off his natural building career with his head in every natural building book going. After two years of self education Brian went on an earthbag workshop in the mountains of Chiang Dao, Thailand. Taught by the queen of the crop, Paulina Wojciechowska he found the inspiration and love he needed to pursue his dream for natural building. There he went on to help build natural buildings of all shapes and sizes across Thailand.
A plumber by trade and working on construction sites since the age of 14 Brian had plenty of experience under his belt. Brian went on to build a magnificent 16 meter diameter one of a kind earthbag roundhouse in his wife's home village of Phia Ram. With the help of his wife Tukta Taylor, his close friend Jason Simmons and the best volunteers and local workers he could of asked for Brian was one step closer to his dream.
Brian and Tukta now run workshops all year round. With the help of Tukta's family they bring a way of building like no other. Their passion and love for natural building shows in their teachings.
They make learning fun!
If you want an experience like no other make that change and step off the beaten track.
This is the real Thailand!
