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GUIDE to SRI LANKAN RETREAT VENUES for Your Next Retreat Discover the Perfect Venue GUIDE TO SRI LANKAN RETREAT VENUES For Your Next Retreat RETREATS AND VENUES INDEX INDEX Contents 02 - 03 04 - 05 06 08 - 09 10 - 11 12 - 13 14 - 15 16 - 17 18 - 19 20 - 54 55 RETREAT AND VENUES Choose from a 1000+ venues vetted by www.retreatsandvenues.com our community of over 750 retreat leaders. 2 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 3 ABOUT US ABOUT US Discover Your Perfect RETREATS Choose from a 1000+ venues & VENUES vetted by Retreat Venues our community of over 750 retreat leaders. FIND A VENUE e help retreat leaders find their perfect venue for free. Browse our Then our retreat venue experts will curate a custom list of venues that match website or book a discovery call today for a more personalized your retreat vision. We then work 1 on 1 with you to help you book or hold Wtouch. We will start by learning more about your retreat vision on your perfect venue. a discovery call (15 to 30 minutes). 4 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 5 SRI LANKA MANDALAY LAKE VILLA Mandalay Lake Villa 6 PEOPLE 3 ROOMS KCT VILLA AHANGAMA,SRI LANKA LEARN MORE A private lakeside villa. Conveniently located between Galle Town and Mirissa. The Koggala stilt fishermen, Koggala Sea plane wharf and Discover Your Koggala surf beach are only a 5 minute ride. Next Retreat Venue But the tranquility are all within the walls of this Bawa inspired luxury homestead. Fully SRI LANKA staffed. Discover leading retreats, stunning venues and welcoming hosts around the world 6 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 7 RATNAKARA VILLA RATNAKARA VILLA Ratnakara Villa ACTIVITIES LEARN MORE SOUTHERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA 7 ROOMS 16 PEOPLE • Beach • Meditation • Sailing • Surfing • Exploration • Paddle • Scuba • Swimming CMB RETREAT CENTER • History Boarding Diving • Yoga Ratnakara is an exclusive Villa and Retreat Center on Sri Lanka’s most Southerly tip near Dondra Head Lighthouse. Set on a hill in a Ratnakara is a property that is definitely “off the beaten track” of small cove surrounded by jungle and overlooking the Indian Ocean mainstream tourism yet close enough to be able to enjoy the main and supported by a talented local team, Ratnakara offers a warm local attractions. Find your inner peace in our large open spaces, or welcome to both new and returning visitors. get together with old or new friends in a fantastic social setting.... 8 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 9 GOOD VIBES VILLAS GOOD VIBES VILLAS Good Vibes Villas ACTIVITIES LEARN MORE SOUTHERN PROVINCE, 10 ROOMS SRI LANKA 30 PEOPLE • Beach • Exploration • Swimming • Biking • Photography • Walking Tour CMB VILLA • Cooking Class • Running/Jogging • Yoga • Petanque • Scuba Diving This delightful, fully-staffed guesthouse with its 6 spacious suites and • Ping pong & Darts • Surfing 2 stunning garden villas, is hidden away in a five acre coconut grove, only 15 minutes from the beaches of Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. the paddy fields. Discover a diversity of healthy and freshly prepared food from the The infinity pool, overlooking the trees offers a breathtaking view on region while enjoying the tranquillity of the place. 10 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 11 TALARAMBA REEF TALARAMBA REEF Talaramba Reef ACTIVITIES LEARN MORE SOUTHERN PROVINCE, • Beach • Meditation • Swimming 8 ROOMS SRI LANKA 16 PEOPLE • Exploration • Scuba Diving • Yoga • Hiking • Sailing • Surfing CMB VILLA • History • Running/ • Tea Plantation Two and a half acres of lush tropical gardens, the steady sea Jogging breeze, and the hypnotic sound of the Indian Ocean rolling onto the reef, make this a very special place to unwind. Combining the best of contemporary Sri Lankan design, with traditional four large en-suite double bedrooms, its own swimming pool, and materials and craftsmanship, Villa Sulanga and Villa Vatura each has staff to attend your every need. 12 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 13 PLANTATION VILLA PLANTATION VILLA Plantation Villa ACTIVITIES LEARN MORE KALUTARA, SRI LANKA 18 ROOMS 36 PEOPLE • Hiking • Cooking Lessons Experience • Swimming • Wildlife Viewing • Cultural CMB RETREAT CENTER • Yoga • Rainforest Experiences Plantation Villa is an Ayurvedic and Yoga Retreat Centre providing • Meditation Cascades guests with Ayurvedic (ancient Asian medicine and natural art of waterfall and an organic fruit, vegetable and herb garden. The healing) treatments for current ailments, preventive care, weight hotel itself includes 18 rooms with many sit-out areas to enjoy the loss, and general rejuvenation, etc. The hotel occupies a 30-acre land magnificent garden and plantation. including a working rubber plantation, a natural spring well, a natural 14 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 15 RUKGALA RETREAT RUKGALA RETREAT Rukgala Retreat ACTIVITIES LEARN MORE CENTRAL PROVINCE, 8 ROOMS 20 PEOPLE SRI LANKA • Hiking Rafting • Cultural • Paddle Boarding • Waterfalls Experiences CMB RETREAT CENTER • Kayaking / • Day Tours • Historic Sites Rukgala offers a beautiful lakeside retreat space in the hills near Kandy Whitewater in central Sri Lanka. From a restored old house, the space is purpose- Menus have been designed especially with groups in mind. Beyond built for group retreats with flexible rooming, plenty of communal yoga, it is perfectly placed for hiking, tea-estate visits, and Cultural space, and a stunning teak Shala in the trees overlooking the lake. trips. 16 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 17 TALALLA RETREAT TALALLA RETREAT Talalla Retreat ACTIVITIES LEARN MORE SOUTHERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA 200 PEOPLE • Bush and Beach • Wellness Activities • Shopping Walks • Cooking Lessons • Surfing CMB RETREAT CENTER • Yoga Talalla Retreat is a beachfront boutique resort on a pristine, white sandy beach in South Sri Lanka offering daily yoga and surf classes. With the newly opened Southern Express way, Talalla Retreat is a We welcome all guests, and particularly focus on yoga and surfing. hidden treasure just 3 hours drive from Colombo, Sri Lanka. 18 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 19 VILLA MY WAY HORATHAPOLA ESTATE Villa My Way Horathapola Estate 14 PEOPLE 8 ROOMS 18 PEOPLE 7 ROOMS HERITAGE CMB VILLA BIA HOME AND ECO VILLAGE SOUTHERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA WADUMUNNEGEDARA,SRI LANKA LEARN MORE LEARN MORE Villa My Way is quiet retreat located 1.5 Horathapola is within an hour’s drive from the kilometers from the beach. Complementary airport. Rid your jetlag by spending a couple breakfast and dinner are included in the price. of lazy days being spoiled by our staff, and let We have yoga classes and a swimming pool. the love affair with Sri Lankan cuisine begin! Excellent surf and diving beaches are located Alternatively, a stay at the end of your trip is a close by. A tea plantation is a short bike ride great way to catch your breath from a hectic away. itinerary around the island. Take the time to unwind and soak up the essence of island living. 20 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 21 RETREAT VENUES RETREAT VENUES Serenity Lake Front Villa Sangria Sun 12 PEOPLE 15 PEOPLE 5 ROOMS 4 ROOMS CMB LEARN MORE CMB LEARN MORE A charming getaway in the suburbs of Colombo “Our beachfront bungalow in Wadduwa set amidst lush tropical foliage on the shore of is close enough to the center of Colombo the famed Bolgoda Lake, the largest fresh water to reduce your travel time, yet far enough lake in Sri Lanka. Panoramic view from verandah. to enjoy a change of scenery and pace. Private swimming pool. Bird watching, lake This spacious four-bedroom villa features an and sea fishing. 7 kms from waters-meet. Five outdoor pool and a gorgeous sit-out by the minutes from the only Yacht Club in Sri Lanka. ocean. The vast garden has ample space for kids Great place for meditation. Our villa is given to to run around, an impromptu cricket match or a one party / group only to ensure privacy and RETREAT CENTER celebratory event.” VILLA tranquility. GREATER COLOMBO,SRI LANKA WESTERN PROVINCE,SRI LANKA W15 Kaya Wellness Resort CMB 24 ROOMS 60 PEOPLE 30 ROOMS LEARN MORE CMB LEARN MORE An exclusive collection of 24 bedrooms Kaya wellness is a luxury wellness resort and a furnished to a high standard of interior design. holistic retreat cocooned between the Indian With Colombo city at your doorstep, Alexandra ocean and a lush tropical lagoon located just 15 Villas is nestled between the Galle Road and minutes from the Bandaranaike International Marine Drive, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Ariport, Srilanka. The resort offers luxurious In 2015, our owners created the blueprint for accommodation,sumptuous cuisine and a contemporary living in the heart of Colombo wellness village where guests can experience city. AV15 is a 24 bedroom Hotel combining a peace and tranquility with the genuine care functional living space with a modern twist. A VILLA and the warmth of Srilankan hospitality. RESORT collection of six modern townhouses, our hotel redefines modern travel. WELIGAMA,SRI LANKA CENTRAL PROVINCE,SRI LANKA 22 | © RETREATSANDVENUES © RETREATSANDVENUES | 23 RETREAT VENUES RETREAT VENUES Treehouse Chalets Yoga Vayu Mannar 12 PEOPLE 8 ROOMS 50 PEOPLE 20 ROOMS FEATURES FEATURES CMB LEARN MORE CMB LEARN MORE Our property is a 10 acre jungle that is Vayu was first set up as a kitesurfing situated on top of a hill with beautiful resort but the beauty of the area is now panoramic views. We have a butterfly attracting guests from all walks of life. garden, bird watching, wildlife, star The birds nesting on our grounds attract glazing, natural rock pool and a fully birdwatchers from all over the world and organic farm within our property. We the pristine nature and remoteness of our offer free experiences such as local resort makes it the perfect destination for village tour, waterfall hiking, local cooking anyone wanting to disconnect from the classes, tea experience to name a few. business of the everyday hustle and RETREAT CENTER Our Retreat also consist of multiple areas ECO VILLAGE reconnect with their deeper self. for yoga that offers different scenic views SABARAGAMUWA,SRI LANKA to maximize your experience.
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