It’s a Garden Campout!

31 January & 1 February, Sunday & Monday
Tropical Spice Garden, Penang

Need a break from screen time and the city air? Want to spend some time in nature, without leaving the island?

Here’s a laidback little weekend we’ve put together for you and your loved ones.

Come unplug, stretch out under the trees, and just breathe for a bit. On the menu for the weekend:

· pottery workshop by Shiramics
· Saturday Roast dinner by Chef Off Duty
· movie night
· camping
· yoga with Chin
· forest bathing
· community talk by Eugene Quah
· morning ride with Jon of K(an)opi Coffee
· music in the Garden by Make Like A Tree


Registration is required for most of the activities unless stated. These are all just options, being in nature itself is bliss! Scroll below for all the info.

  • Yoga In Nature

    31 January, Saturday · 8.30AM
    Red Grove Deck

    Our yoga 'studio' is really like no other in Penang: set on the elevated Red Grove Deck amongst the calming green backdrop of a lush tropical rainforest, overlooking the waters of the Straits of Malacca, and accompanied by the soothing sounds of nature. All levels welcome!

  • Forest Bathing

    31 January, Saturday · 10AM
    Red Grove Deck

    This walk is crafted to slow your mind and body, decrease cortisol levels, and lower blood pressure, leaving you feeling recharged, grounded, and reconnected.

  • Two-Part Talk Series: Uncovering Penang's North Coast with Eugene Quah

    31 January, Saturday · 10.00AM - 12PM
    Glasshouse

    Join researcher and author Eugene Quah for an illuminating journey along Penang's North Coast: a stretch of shoreline where fishing villages, plantations, colonial beach residences, sacred sites, and resort developments tell interwoven stories of transformation spanning centuries.

  • Garden Camping

    31 January, Saturday · 12PM onwards
    Red Grove Deck & other spots

    Fully immerse yourself in the nature and the weekend by spending the night in the Garden. Our site is beginner friendly, and we also offer camping equipment for rent.
    Camping is free for Spice Fam members!

    To book, contact the Camping Hotline below via WhatsApp (+6019 4203797).

  • Hand-built Serenity: Pottery Workshop

    31 Jan & 1 Feb, Saturday & Saturday · K(an)opi Coffee

    Surrounded by the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden, this experience invites you to slow down, create with intention, and reconnect with the beauty of handmade craft.

  • Saturday Roast

    31 January, Saturday · 6PM - 8PM
    K(an)opi Coffee

    Dine, unwind and bond with your loved ones in a beautiful space overlooking the ocean and with good music!

    This meal is brought to you by Chefs Syamil and Sabrina of Chef Off Duty

  • Morning Ride

    1 February, Sunday · 8.30AM
    K(an)opi Coffee

    Head out on a leisurely morning spin with us as we explore a bit of Teluk Bahang and beyond. Your own bicycle and helmet are required.

    If you’re keen to join, contact the number below via WhatsApp (+6017 4669940).

  • Music In The Garden

    1 February, Sunday · 3PM - 5PM
    K(an)opi Coffee

    Sergey Onischenko aka Make Like A Tree expresses his travels in both music and visuals, touring the world and telling his story through indie-folk tunes with a dash of non-conformism and beat generation. His soundscapes will bring you to an inner world of nature: traversing the woods, mountains and the oceans.

“When we disconnect from devices and reconnect with the earth, we don’t just feel better -
we remember what matters.”

— Nature & Health Journal, 2020