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Who
we are
In 1987 Benjamas
Pongchababnapa and
Detlef Dirksen built
the first of the distinctive hillside villas at what was then called Tamarind
Hill. In 1998, Ben and Detlef teamed up with Shelley Poplak
to create Tamarind Springs -- a herbal steam and massage spa -- on the adjoining
property. The two
Tamarinds merged into Tamarind Retreat in 1999.
Since 1987, many visitors have
embraced our philosophy and have fully experienced the richness of life
in the tropics. We hope that you too will enjoy the combination of home
and spa and
find herein your own special retreat.
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Benjamas
Pongchababnapa is a native
of Samui. Ben coordinates
all legal and accounting matters and is actively
involved in the Samui Spa Association. Her
love for her birthplace is a driving force
at Tamarind Retreat.
Detlef Dirksen is the architect of the magnificent homes and spa. German by birth,
he has travelled extensively in Asia and draws
much of his inspiration from his vast knowledge
of southeast Asian arts.
Shelley
Poplak was born in South Africa. Drawing
on her extensive background in publishing,
marketing and public relations, Shelley applies
her creative energies as marketing director
at Tamarind Retreat.
George
Trapp, Managing Director of Tamarind
Land, has lived in Thailand for the last
10 years. As principal partner in two Bangkok-based
technology companies he is a member of the
German, British and American Chambers of
Commerce in Thailand.
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Web marketing and optimization by John Robarge,
whose insights and advice are much valued. John offers
comprehensive web marketing
and site management to a select group of clients.
Logo and initial design concept for graphic
and fonts can be credited to Bangkok-based graphic designer
Annie Miniscloux, who can be contacted at
minix@ksc.co.th
Web design and creation by
Darren Kemble darren@faraway.co.th
Editorial consulting, site writing assistance
and fashion policing by Bangkok-based freelance writer Jennifer
Gampell. Find her at www.gampell.com
Many of the brilliant pictures are by our
extremely active photographer friend Jock Montgomery. Jock
is highly acclaimed and has published extensively (including
a book on the Chao Phraya River). Contact him at jockmty@mozart.inet.co.th
Sharing photography credits on the site with
Jock is American freelance photographer John McDermott who
has been shooting images throughout Southeast Asia for the
past seven years. To see more of his innovative work, look
on www.jmcdphoto.com.
email him at jmcdpix@kiva.net
Dieter Lotze is a professional photographer who has spent
more than 20 years in Asia. Didi has specialized in high quality
panoramic views.
Please see his website
www.dd-foto.de/index_e.htm
for more information and other
roundshots at
www.dd-foto.de/roundshots/index.htm
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