The Secret Garden Christmas Bazaar 2024 was an extraordinary day filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and meaningful contributions. Held at Secret Garden beach resort on Bangrak Beach, Koh Samui, the event brought together locals and visitors alike to celebrate the festive season in style.
This year’s bazaar, held on Friday 20th December, featured an incredible array of arts and crafts, handcrafted jewelry, delicious food, unique gifts, and lively entertainment that created a vibrant holiday atmosphere. Families and children enjoyed the highlight of the day—a magical visit from Santa, who was kept very busy greeting excited little ones and posing for photos.
The SOS stall raised over THB 20,000 through the sale of homemade treats, jams, and festive goodies. Vendors also generously contributed donations, adding to the impressive fundraising total that will support SOS’s vital outreach programs.
As always, the Secret Garden Christmas Bazaar was more than just a market; it was a heartwarming celebration of togetherness and generosity. Thank you to everyone who participated—vendors, volunteers, and attendees—for making the day so special and impactful. We look forward to seeing you again next year for another magical festive gathering!
Our thanks to John, Johan and the Secret Garden team for hosting this wonderful annual event.
Also big thanks to:
- Martin from Villa Nalinnadda, Naomi from MonAmi Cafe and Sandy Cacchione for baking and donating cookies for Santa to hand out to the kids
- Our stall holders & vendors:
- The crafty ladies of Artisans of Samui
- Handmade jewellery embedded with organites from Embellishments by Elisa
- Delfina Jewellery Samui and her handmade jewellery and crystals
- Nadee Handsmade with unique island crafts
- Maya and her crafty collaboration with Collect.IT
- Moran for face painting, and her delicious Octopus Mama treats
- Khun May from Candle Journey with their sumptious selection of candles and butter cream
- Alex from Kosamucki’s with yummy Christmas cookies and stollen
- Morgan and Kelvin from MK Ultra Art with handmade pottery
- Alex from Indepedent Wine & Spirit (IWS)
- Hnin from Burma Kitchen with some delicious Burmese food
- Juliette from The Homemade Hamper Company
- Art workshop!
- Our musicians and DJ’s
- dj Alex Hendrix
- Rick & Maria
- Thum Phonpharath
- Matthew James
- Nok La Fiesta
- dj Dollar Bill
- SOS Helpers & Stall Supporters
- Tracey, Petra, Mel, Juanita, Frances, KL, Linda, Caroline and Lynn P
- Our super starts who provided “made with love” goodies for us to sell on the stall – including Rebecca from Rob’s Dogs who donated homemade jam, Christmas ornaments & macrame from Elena, hampers from Tammy, resin art and clocks from @bigcity_art, Tracey made sourdough crackers, gingerbread cookies and gluten-free cookies. Angela brought homemade Teddy’s treats for dogs.
- Plus the lovely ladies from Marketplace, including Khun Wan and KL, who helped with all the cool stuff from the shop.
- And last but not least, Santa Claus!!
Thank you all for your time, your ongoing support and your donations!! 💙
