MEET THE PROVINCE
off the beaten track in Cambodia.
Our Story
Back in the day, Meet The Province started with simple tuk-tuk tours, introducing travelers to Cambodian countryside life. What began as day trips has grown into a guesthouse and hands-on experience brand. Today we host travelers who want to cook Khmer food, learn how to make essential oils, or experience a traditional village stay. The ingredients we use come from our garden and are also crafted into products through our production brand, From The Province. Everything we do starts here. With real people, real ingredients, and real connection.
Products
Our experiences connect directly to the products we create. From The Province crafts essential oils, mists, and diffusers from the plants we grow, so you can take the scents of the province home with you.
Visit
Just 15 minutes from Phnom Penh city center, step into a slower rhythm. Walk our garden, fire up the still, and see how scent comes to life. From cooking to distilling, every visit is hands-on and personal.
Khmer Cooking Class
Step into Sophors' countryside kitchen for an authentic cooking experience. Cross the Mekong, explore a market, pick fresh veggies, walk her village path, and learn to master 3 unforgettable dishes.
$29
Essential Oil Workshop
Cross the river from Phnom Penh and step into village life. Walk dusty paths, harvest local plants, distill with Sophors, and bring home the scent of Cambodia in your own bottle of essential oil.
$29 now $22
Cook & Stay Overnight
Trade city noise for palm trees, village paths, and the smell of lemongrass on the stove. This is not just a stay. I's a chance to slow down, cook together, and reconnect with the
rhythms of Cambodian life.
$44
Cook, Stay & Make oils
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.
$66
Learn to Cook Khmer Dishes
Step into Sophors' countryside kitchen for an authentic cooking experience. Cross the Mekong, explore a market, pick fresh veggies, walk her village path, and learn to master
3 unforgettable dishes.
Starts daily at 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Ferry to Areyksat
- 15 mins
Hop aboard! Zip across the Mekong on a local ferry. City chaos will fade as palm trees and stilt houses come into view.
Meet your hosts
- 15 mins
At 4.15PM, meet Sophors and Sophan on the other side of the river, ready to welcome you into your Khmer cooking journey.
Explore local food market - 30 mins
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
- 30 mins
Garden raid! Snip fresh herbs, pluck eggplants, and uncover Khmer growing tricks in Sophors' garden. The veggies will go straight into your dishes.
Walk through our village - 15 mins
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
- 45 mins
Secrets of Khmer flavors! Sophors reveals today's 3 dishes and shares traditional cooking methods passed through generations.
Cooking time
- 45 mins
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
- 45 min
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!
Make Your Own Oils
Cross the river from Phnom Penh and step into village life. Walk dusty paths, harvest local plants, distill with Sophors, and bring home the scent of Cambodia in your own bottle of
essential oil.
Starts daily at 8.00am to 12.00pm
Ferry to Areyksat
- 15 mins
Hop aboard! Zip across the Mekong on a local ferry. City chaos will fade as palm trees and stilt houses come into view.
Meet your hosts
- 15 mins
At 8.15AM, meet Sophors and Sophan on the other side of the river, ready to welcome you into your essential oil making journey.
How to make oils
- 15 mins
A short introduction to how essential oils are made. Sophors shares the story behind her products and explains the process we'll follow today.
Village walk & harvest
- 45 mins
Stroll through peaceful village paths and nearby fields. Along the way, you'll gather the fresh, fragrant plants we'll use in the production process.
Firing up the still!
- 30 mins
Time to roll up your sleeves! At our organic garden, we’ll chop what you picked and get our pot going. This is where the distilling magic starts.
The first drip appears
- 60 mins
Watch the magic begin. The first drops of essential oil appear as your harvest slowly transforms into something golden, pure, and fragrant.
Separate liquid gold
- 30 mins
Time to separate your treasure! Watch the oil float to the top as we drain the hydrosol. You’ll collect the pure essence of what you just crafted.
Bottling & Take home
- 15 mins
Your oil is ready! Bottle it, label it, and pack it up. You’ll leave with your own handmade essential oil and the scent of Cambodia in your hands.
Stay & Cook Khmer Dishes
Trade city noise for palm trees, village paths, and the smell of lemongrass on the stove. This is not just a stay. I's a chance to slow down, cook together, and reconnect with the rhythms of Cambodian life.
Check-in from 1.00pm onwards
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.
Cook, Stay & Make your own oils
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
Wake-up
(7.30 - 8.00am)
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.
Breakfast
(8.00 - 8.30am)
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!
How to make oils
(8.30 - 9.00am)
A short introduction to how essential oils are made. Sophors shares the story behind her products and explains the process we'll follow today.
Village walk & harvest
(9.00 - 9.45am)
Stroll through peaceful village paths and nearby fields. Along the way, you'll gather the fresh, fragrant plants we'll use in the production process.
Firing up the still!
(9.45 - 10.15am)
Time to roll up your sleeves! At our organic garden, we’ll chop what you picked and get our pot going. This is where the distilling magic starts.
The first drip appears
(10.15 - 11.15am)
Watch the magic begin. The first drops of essential oil appear as your harvest slowly transforms into something golden, pure, and fragrant.
Separate liquid gold (11.15 - 11.30am)
Time to separate your treasure! Watch the oil float to the top as we drain the hydrosol. You’ll collect the pure essence of what you just crafted.
Bottling & Take home
(11.30 - 11.45am)
Your oil is ready! Bottle it, label it, and pack it up. You’ll leave with your own handmade essential oil and the scent of Cambodia in your hands.
Try It!
Don’t just read about it. Come see it, smell it, stir it, bottle it. From cooking to distilling, it’s all just 15 minutes from Phnom Penh city center.