Our Story
Skugga was born in the highland forests of Chiang Mai, where rich volcanic soil, cool misty mornings and natural shade create the perfect terroir for specialty coffee, tree to bar cacao and now Thai wine.
What began as a small scale coffee project has grown into a regenerative farm producing shade grown coffee, handcrafted chocolate and a pioneering vineyard. At the heart of Skugga is a philosophy that farming should be sustainable, rooted in craft and deeply connected to place.
The branding and the high quality handcrafted products has been a success with consumers, who appreciated our genuine tree to bar/cup, end to end production and what the brand stands for:
Quality Handcrafted Authenticity
Honesty Knowledge Sharing Welcoming
Where lifestyle meets agriculture!
What We Grow and Craft
Coffee
Our shade grown Arabica coffee is hand harvested, locally processed and roasted at our coffee roastery to reveal the distinctive character of Chiang Mai’s highlands.
Cacao
Our single origin cacao is fermented, dried and stone ground at the Skugga Chocolate Lab. This complete tree to bar process ensures traceability and flavor integrity.
Wine
The newest chapter is the Skugga Vineyard, where high altitude vines are cultivated to produce Thailand’s emerging fine wines. Guests can learn more about the project at our Vineyard Location and About Vineyard pages.
Tea
Alongside coffee and cacao, Skugga nurtures our tea, expanding the diversity of flavors grown in Chiang Mai.
Vineyard and Estate Experiences
Skugga is more than a working farm. It is an agritourism destination where visitors connect with food, craft and nature. Explore the full range at our Vineyard Events and Experiences page.
Farm to Fine Dining
Seasonal menus are designed around our harvests. See our Menu and explore BarBQ, Roll Bar Bakery and Gift Shop.
Weddings and Private Events
The vineyard is an ideal forest backdrop for Skugga Vineyard Weddings. Browse ideas at Vineyard Wedding Inspiration or book through Vineyard Event Bookings.
Corporate Retreats and Partner Experiences
From team workshops to partner gatherings, the estate offers tailored experiences.
Guided Tours and Tastings
Visitors can walk the vines, visit the coffee roastery, explore the chocolate lab and enjoy guided tastings. Reservations can be made via our Booking Engine or Book Online.
Sustainable Agriculture
We practice regenerative farming in harmony with Chiang Mai’s ecosystems at The Plantation.
Handcrafted Excellence
Every step is guided by skilled hands in small scale craft workshops.
Local Terroir
We celebrate the microclimate, soil and traditions that make our farm unique.
Global Quality
From cabin rentals to fine wine, our estate sets international standards while remaining rooted in Chiang Mai.
Our Core Values
Meet the Team
We are farmers, makers and storytellers united by passion for craft and land. From the coffee roastery to the vineyard cellar, our team blends international expertise with local knowledge.
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Anthony McDonald
Founder
The company's founder is a serial entrepreneur, who has had several successful Thai and regional businesses over the last 30 years. Anthony has built over 6 businesses and exited 3 businesses covering such diverse fields as Automotive, Software, Travel, Hotel Management and eCommerce.
Skugga is a serious "passion" project for him, giving him creative freedom and the opportunity to work with local people, businesses and officials in a meaningful way.
The Team
The Skugga team is a group of motivated, innovative, and creative individuals that help shape the identity of Skugga. Largely form local communities, and with limited experience, thy work and learn together in a fun and creative atmosphere.
Together, they are the driving force behind Skugga’s success and continuous growth.
Our team helps make the Skugga experience the way that it is!
Skugga Timeline
2016 First coffee harvest in the Chiang Mai highlands
2018 Launch of tree to bar cacao
2021 Expansion into bean to bar chocolate and direct to consumer offerings
2025 Vineyard planted and Skugga Estate Event Space launched
Visit | Taste | Celebrate
Skugga Estate is a Chiang Mai destination for food lovers, craft enthusiasts and seekers of nature.
Tour the farm, vineyard and chocolate lab.
Taste freshly roasted coffee, ceremonial cacao and our first estate wines.
Host weddings, corporate retreats or private events.
Experience farm to table dining in the cool mountain air of Northern Thailand.
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