10 Days Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Kalutara, Sri Lanka
Yoga Holiday in Sri Lanka
A luxury wellness retreat set in a rural village, offering a different experience to the standard tourist hotels and resorts. A renovated colonial villa stands amongst 30 acres of rain forest like environment - surrounded by trees! It offers a sense of loving kindness to those who want to escape the daily rat race of life, to help reconnect with themselves and focus on their inner happiness. A place where life in nature, fresh air, nutrition and herbal medicines combined with mindfulness techniques of yoga and meditation with personalized service offer a haven for guests to relax in and focus on their well-being.
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Highlights
- Meditation with a Buddhist Monk
- Guided Daily yoga and meditation
- Attending Talks about yoga & Ayurveda philosophy
- Walks in the plantation and paddy field
- Water and herbal tea at all times
- Ayurvedic meals and snacks
- Community project activities
- Cookery demonstrations
Skill level
- Beginner
Bandaranaike International Airport (US$65 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Tour assistance
The hotel villa is a colonial home, approximately 150yrs old. It was the house of the village chief - and it now converted to consists of a living room, dinning hall, veranda and open living area all renovated in end 2015.
The property consists of the main Villa and the Lodge, each about 2 minutes walking distance from each other. The Lodge is the original house of the first occupier of this colonial treasure. With time, their son built a bigger home to house his expanding family. This is the Villa.
The Villa consists of 8 rooms (2 Suite Rooms and 6 Deluxe Rooms) and the Dining Hall, Lounge, Verandahs and Spa. The Lodge consists of 6 Standard rooms and an open Verandah. Both the Villa and the Lodge were renovated in end 2015 and is decorated to contemporary colonial style in keeping with the age of the property and to meet our guest comforts and modern needs. Rooms are beautifully completed with luxury bathrooms.
Program
Daily Schedule:
- 06.30 - 07.30 Yoga
- 07.30 - 09.00 Breakfast
- 09.00 - 12.30 Ayurvedic treatment. Some guests would also be doing walks in the village or partaking in paddy harvesting activities in the morning before the treatment.
- 12.30 - 14.30 Lunch
- 14.30 - 17.30 Ayurvedic treatment. Others may have afternoon activities. The hotel organises afternoon activities on most days. These include: Walks in the plantation, Tree Planting, Talk by the Yoga Teacher or Doctor, Cookery Classes etc.
- 17.30 - 18.30 Yoga and/or Meditation (Group Classes)
- 19.00 - 20.30 Dinner
- 20.30 Reading or Meditation
Instructors
Ishara De Silva
Ishara is the founder and owner of Plantation Villa. She is a regular meditation practitioner whose practice has changed her life. She has practiced and studied Buddhism and meditation over the last eight years. With an inspiring life story, Ishara helps explore the world of meditation through an explanation of the mind, its nature and habits, to overcome obstacles and allow the inherent sense of fulfilment that we all have to shine forth.
Bernardo Staut
Bernardo has been teaching Yoga for over 9 years. He owns his private studio in Brazil. He focuses on Hatha Yoga, with complementary studies on Kundalini, Nidra and Vinyasa Yoga. For the past 3 years he has traveled extensively in Europe and Asia, to learn and teach in different countries, including Greece, India, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand. At the moment he works with Plantation Villa on it's centre in Sri Lanka and guiding their international retreats and workshops. He is also a Vedic Chanting teacher (KYM - India) and a Ayurvedic and Thai masseur.
Retreat location
This retreat is lcoated in Kalutara - Western Province.
Unique features
Activities
- Cooking classes
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Spa
- Steam room
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Whale watching
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Yoga shala
Services
- Bicycle rental
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Medical assistance
- Room cleaning
Food
Food is all prepared according to Ayurvedic principles. Meals are nutritionally balanced and delicious. Majority of the food is grown in the property in the surrounding gardens which guests are welcome to see and partake in harvesting
Things to do (optional)
Guests can either hire our cycles for rides around the surrounding villages or hire our car for the following day trips:
Sinharajah Natural Rain Forest - the last remaining rain forest in Sri Lanka which is lush and green and hike through this will be an amazing experience.
Whale & Dolphin Watching in Mirissa - We work with a company working with whale conservation in Sri Lanka. It is an early morning start but totally worth the experience.
Udawalawe National Park (to see Elephants) - we recommend this trip over the trip to Pinnawella Elephant Orphanage, where we have heard mixed reviews about how the animals are treated. This is an opportunity to see elephants in their own natural habitat. Holding the largest population of elephants in sri Lanka, you are almost guaranteed to see elephants here.
Kandy Town and Temple of the Tooth - The last kingdom of Sri Lanka still rich in art and culture. Kandy also has the Temple of the Tooth where Buddhas tooth is kept and is one of the most venerated sights in Sri Lanka. Apart from its religious significance, it is also a must see sight to understand the richness of Sri Lankan art and culture.
Local turtle hatchery: a turtle conservation project to help save turtles from extinction. You can see and learn about turtles and can have the opportunity to release baby turtles to the sea!
Beach: Picnic at some of Sri Lanka's most beautiful beaches
Kalutara Bhodiya: One of the most famous temples in Sri Lanka with a Pagoda with architectural value and a Bo Tree over 2000yrs old
Galle: A visit to one of the most vibrant cities in Sri Lanka where the influences of colonial time is prevalent with some world heritage sites
WarakagodaTemple: An ancient cave temple with a natural forest displaying some amazing Sri Lankan art on the rock
Richmond Castle: Left over from the British Empire depicting the influences of European Architecture
There are many things to do within the property:
- Swim in the large pool or use the jacuzzi
- Attend the afternoon activities
- Walks in the Village
- Cycle rides in the picturesque village or neighbouring villages
- Day trips to the beach, tourist sights, hikes in the rainforest, wildlife safari to see elephants etc
- Read a book from our library
Spa treatments
Spa treatments available and can be booked and paid onsite
What's included
- 9 nights accommodation
- Ayurvedic meals
- Ayurveda Doctor consultation
- Daily Yoga
- Daily Meditation
- Three Detox Abhyanga Ayurveda Treatment
- Three Herbal/ Steam Bath
- Three Face Mask
- Water and herbal tea at all times and Daily Afternoon Activities including - Walks in the plantation and paddy-field, Walks around the village, Cookery demonstrations, Discussions about yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, meditation etc, Ability to participate in vegetable/fruit picking activities during seasons and Ability to participate in rubber tapping or paddy harvesting during seasons
What's not included
- Ayurveda Treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Bandaranaike International Airport
73 km
Transfer available for additional US$65 per person
Arrival by car
We are about 1.5 hour drive from the Colombo Airport. The hotel car is available for transfers at the rate of 65 USD for pick up. Plantation Villa suggests you arrive between 7 p.m to 7 a.m to use the airport transfer services. Alternatively one can come by train to Kalutara.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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