A weekend to celebrate
what we’ve grown together,
in community and in nature.
22 & 23 November, Saturday & Sunday
Free Garden Entry on Sunday
The Fam Weekend is our way of saying thank you to everyone who’s been part of the Spice Fam journey and hello to those just finding their way here. We’re celebrating the Garden’s community - one that’s rooted in nature, curiosity, and connection.
Across these two days, we invite you to explore the workshops, experiences, shared meals, quiet corners, and encounters that remind us how precious it is to be outdoors, and to connect with others.
Whether you come for the exploration, the expression, or the stillness, this weekend is for everyone!
Access to experiences is FREE for active Spice Fam members with subscriptions made on/before 22 October 2025 and for newcomers who join with a 3-Month Pass. Non-members are welcome to join the experiences too, but charges apply and spots are very limited.
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EXPERIENCES & WORKSHOPS
(Pre-registration Required)
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Jungle Gym & Craft For Kids
22 Nov, Saturday
9.30am - 12.30pm
Red Grove Deck
Led by therapist and movement specialist Audrey and Luca, here’s a fun-packed, wellness morning in nature for your kids! -
Kite Making Workshop
22 Nov, Saturday
3.00 - 5.00pm
Community Garden
Join outdoor enthusiast and seasoned scout Lincoln for a fun, creative afternoon of kite making, the old-fashioned way. -
Hand-built Serenity: Pottery Workshop
22 & 23 Nov, Sat & Sun
3pm & 10am
K(an)opi Coffee
Led by Shiramics, this workshop guides you in creating your own functional pottery using pinching and coiling techniques. -
Circles & Cycles: Women's Circle
22 Nov, Saturday
8.30 - 9.30pm
Water Garden
This gathering is about community, kindness, and shared wisdom. Come as you are to rest, reflect, and grow together. -
Santai Sundown
22 November, Saturday
6.00 - 9.00pm
K(an)opi Coffee
Live music and dinner in the glow of sunset at the Garden’s beachfront cafe with Brendan De Cruz, Billie Blue Blackstone and Jay & Wendy of The Wild Marigolds. -
Flow & Frequency: Movement & Sound Bath
23 Nov, Sunday
9.00 - 10.30am
Glasshouse
This one-hour experience blends gentle body flow led by our resident yoga instructor Chin, paired with live soundscape by Han How. -
Jungle Survival For Kids
23 Nov, Sunday
10.00am - 12.00pm
Community Garden
Welcome to jungle survival, made fun! In this workshop on surviving the wilderness by Lincoln, you will learn the basics of looking for food and water in the jungle. -
Clay Plaster Texture Art Workshop
23 Nov, Sunday
10.00 - 11.00am
John Deere
In this family-friendly workshop, you’ll co-create with nature using natural clay plaster, forming textures that feel alive and meaningful. -
The Listening Body: Tiny Dances with Nature
23 Nov, Sunday
11.00am - 12.00pm
Glasshouse
This workshop is about slowing down and rediscovering a sense of play through movement and awareness. It is a space to notice, experiment, and be curious about how your body moves and responds to the world around you. -
Curator's Walk
23 Nov, Sunday
11.00am - 12.00pm
Water Garden
Spend time with Kenny, the Garden’s curator and custodian as he takes you on an enchanting walk filled with stories of the island’s rich spice history, the Garden’s journey and the gems of this living museum. -
Didgeridoo 101
23 November, Sunday
2.00 - 3.15pm
Bamboo Garden
Led by Yasunari, an artist with decades of didgeridoo experience and a lifelong journey in music, this workshop takes you on a journey of discovering the didgeridoo, from its history to health benefits. -
Malaysian High-Tea for Two: Cooking Class
23 Nov, Sunday
2.30 - 4.00pm
Cooking School
Led by our resident chef, you’ll learn how to make 3 of our favourite tea time snacks in this interactive hands-on cooking session. Up to two pax per station. -
Yoga In Nature
23 Nov, Sunday
4.00 - 5.00pm
Glasshouse
Led by Chin of Yoga Heart, come breathe, stretch, and flow in the Glasshouse: a bright space surrounded by the Garden’s lush tropical greens and its gentle stillness. -
Waves Of Calm: Ocean Sound Bath
23 Nov, Sunday
5.30 - 6.30pm
Glasshouse
As the day softens into dusk, let the sound of the ocean drum and the gentle flow of singing bowls carry you into stillness. Led by certified sound therapist Han How.
DROP-IN EXPERIENCES
(Pay as you go)
Missed out on a scheduled experience above? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
No pre-registration required for everything listed here. Just show up!
Please note, charges apply for these drop-in experiences, unless stated otherwise.
You can drop by anytime within the stated times below.
Leaf Study & Nature Zine Corner
23 Nov · 10am - 5pm · Free
Quiet Space
A quiet corner for creative exploration: where leaves, twigs, and textures from the garden floor become your tools and inspiration. Try your hand at making a nature zine, draw with twigs, or craft your own simple drawing tools. Wander, collect, create, and let nature guide your process. Everyone can create!
All basic materials and pigments are provided, but feel free to bring your own stationery or favourite sketching supplies.
Crystal Reading by WTF Bracelet
23 Nov · 10am - 5pm
Quiet Space
Spend some time with the WTF team as they help you channel your unique 'gift' to the world, uncover the 'energetic blockages' in your life, and identify the steps you need to take to fulfill the call of your divine destiny.
Get extreme clarity over your journey and be prepared to experience the unexpected in this is unique and heartwarming encounter; because when it comes to matters of the heart, your energy already know what your soul seeks.
Pottery In A Moment
23 Nov · 1 - 5pm
K(an)opi Coffee
A quick and fun, hands-on clay session for all ages: perfect as a creative break during your visit. In 30–40 minutes, you’ll get to shape, paint, and take home your own handmade keepsake from the garden.
Try your hand at simple clay forms, create small charms or ornaments, or paint one of our pre-made bisque pieces. All materials are provided, and friendly facilitator Shafina of Shiramics will be there to help. No experience needed, just curiosity and a bit of play!
Breathwork With Kerry
23 Nov · 10am - 5pm
Quiet Space
Take a moment to pause, reset, and breathe deeply. Join Kerry for Double Breathing: a powerful breathwork practice from Inner Living Yoga that detoxifies, oxygenates, and recharges your whole being.
In just 20 minutes, feel your energy lift, your mind clear, and your body come alive. No experience needed, just bring your breath. Come as you are, and leave renewed.
Available slots:
10.30am · 11.30am · 1.00pm ·
2.30pm · 4.00pm
Moments of Resonance: Mini Sound Experience
23 Nov · 11am - 4pm · Glasshouse
Pop by for a short personal or small-group sound experience. Each 5-10 minute session lets you pause, breathe, and reset: Perfect for those exploring sound healing for the first time.
Led by Han How of Yun Singing Bowl.
Coffee & Craft with Haloo House
23 Nov · 9am - 5pm
John Deere
Meet the nomadic couple from Johor who made Balik Pulau their home after years of travelling. Along the way they learned the art of leather-craft, woodcarving, and coffee. Inspired by nature and village life, their down-to-earth passions creations are inspired by the beauty of simplicity.
Come by for a coffee, bites and for a chat!
Follow along the adventures of Haloo House here.
Pranic Healing
23 Nov · 10am - 5pm · By Donation
Quiet Space
Feeling stressed, tired, or weighed down? Experience Pranic Healing: a powerful, non-touch energy healing system practiced around the world. Using prana (chi or life force), it helps relieve physical aches, release emotional heaviness, and restore inner balance.
Drop by the Pranic Healing Penang booth and experience the difference.
Outdoor Coffee Workshop
23 Nov · 2 - 4pm · Free
Red Grove Deck
Hang out with F&B professional and co-founder of K(an)opi Coffee Daeng Sariges Harris for a casual outdoor brew-and-hang session. With years of experience developing beverage recipes and training baristas, Daeng will cover the pour-over, Aeropress, and Mokapot brewing methods. Come discover how good coffee tastes when enjoyed outdoors! You can either drop in for the demo or just come by for some coffee. We encourage bringing your own cups!
1st session: 2pm
2nd session: 3pm
Beans are sponsored by Penang-based Roastability.
Kids Nature Den
23 Nov · 9am - 1pm · Free
Bamboo Garden
For children, play is learning - and nature provides the best environment for both. Teaching them to play outdoors early cultivates a vital connection with nature: something often overlooked in today’s fast-paced, digital world.
At the Nature Den, we encourage kids to play independently, with adult supervision from a distance.
Garden Portraits by Antoine Loncle
23 Nov · 10am - 6pm
John Deere
Catch Malaysian-French photographer Antoine Loncle for a portrait in what is his first and last pop-up of the year. He’ll also have prints of old work available for sale.
This is a precious opportunity for you to witness the analog photography process and better yet, walk home with a portrait of your own.
Learn To Make Chendol!
23 Nov · 10am - 1pm
TSG Cooking School
Chendol is a sweet dessert of coconut milk and red beans poured over shaved ice. Come and learn how to make the final critical ingredient that completes this Malaysia street-side favourite in this drop-in 20 minute class and walk away with a belly full of satisfying, homemade chendol!
Boardgames With Nat
23 Nov · 10am - 3pm · Free
Garden Nursery
Take a break from your screens and explore the world of Malaysian-made tabletop games! We’re all about gaming in real life, having that eye-to-eye contact and communication, and all the fun that comes with it. Our bright and passionate resident board-gamer Nat will be around to teach you how to play these games - all you have to do is show up!
Spice Fam Tea Lounge
23 Nov · 10am - 5pm · Free
Water Garden
This is where you can slow down and learn what the Spice Fam community is all about. Drop in to ask questions, understand the membership, or simply chat with the team behind the Spice Fam experience.
It’s also a space to meet and connect with the community. Conversations will unfold naturally here, over fine free-flow Chinese tea served in partnership with
Ten Yee Tea.
Textured Clay Plaster Art
23 Nov · 12 - 5pm · John Deere
Stop by and get your hands in the earth with this playful, open-ended clay session. Using natural clay plaster, you’ll shape textures, patterns, and small forms inspired by the garden around you.
There’s no right or wrong here - just a chance to explore, feel, and create in the moment. Let clay guide you, and see what takes shape. Each piece can be reshaped or reborn, just like nature itself.
This experience is led by Wen Ji of GNIHOME Clay Plaster Enterprise.
From live music performances and sharing sessions with our friends to the bliss of riding the bus, here are some spotlights to help you make this an extra-meaningful weekend.
SPECIAL MENTIONS
GOT QUESTIONS?
If you have more enquiries, please contact us.
WhatsApp: +60 19 420 3797
Email: hi@tsgspicefam.com
We will get back to you as soon as we can.
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Spice Fam is the Tropical Spice Garden’s community membership: a way to stay connected to nature, the Garden, and its many wholesome experiences.
For as low as RM25/month, members enjoy unlimited entry to the Garden, monthly activities, camping access, and special discounts on workshops, classes, and events.
Beyond the perks, it’s also about belonging: being part of and supporting a community that values nature, play, and lifelong learning. -
The Fam Weekend is our way of saying thank you to everyone who’s been part of the Spice Fam journey and hello to those just finding their way here. We’re celebrating the Garden’s community: one that’s rooted in nature, curiosity, and connection.
It’s also a great chance for members to invite friends and family along to experience the magic of the membership! -
Most of the experiences and workshops this weekend are FREE for you. All you have to do is ensure you have an active subscription that was purchased on or before 22 October 2025.
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Don’t worry, we’ve thought of you! And we appreciate you. All you have to do is purchase a 3-Month pass HERE to be entitled to free sign-ups for the experiences and workshops.
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Yes! This weekend is also for you. That is why you get to enjoy FREE ENTRY to the Garden on Sunday, 23 November. There are also available spots for you in the experiences and workshops. Please note, fees apply.
If you would like to enjoy Spice Fam benefits, you can purchase a 3-Month pass HERE to be entitled to free sign-ups for the experiences and workshops.
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