6-Day Wellness Journey: Yoga, Organic Farm, and Waterfall Exploration in Kandy, Sri Lanka

This retreat is held at the Kandy Samadhi Centre, a space that is more than a hotel, but a sanctuary for art, creativity, culture, and wellness. Spread across an abandoned tea plantation, the property is designed as a curated gallery of Sri Lankan heritage, featuring handpicked antiques and art throughout. The architecture of the yoga pavilions and rooms is designed to help you find inner peace, complementing the natural surroundings.

Days unfold with a rhythm of restorative yoga and meditation. Your teacher, Maheshe Kodikara, brings over 40 years of experience to her sessions, blending classical Yoga with Tai Chi and Qigong practices. A key component of this retreat is the organic spice replanting activity, where you get your hands in the soil and reconnect with the land that has sustained the region for centuries. Guests will also venture on a nature hike with a trusted guide to a waterfall, offering a refreshing dip and a moment of serene connection with the landscape.

Culinary experiences are a highlight. The open-air restaurant serves traditional Kandyan cuisine, featuring 13 varieties of ancient heirloom rice farmed in their own emerald paddy fields and cooked over fire. The retreat includes a traditional cooking class where you can learn these time-honoured preparation methods. With its 'house-guest' atmosphere and location 50 minutes from the bustle of Kandy, this retreat offers true silence for meditation and a profound opportunity to embrace a traditional Sri Lankan lifestyle.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Daily yoga classes - Welcome drink - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Traditional cooking class - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Organic spice planting activity - Wifi connection - Parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Optional excursions to Knuckles Range or Temple of the Tooth - Personal expenses (spa treatments, etc.) - Travel insurance