7-Day Hill Country Restorative Farm Stay & Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka

This seven-day retreat in Koslanda is built around restoring a sense of ease rather than following a strict wellness program. It's a restorative experience, which means the days are deliberately spacious. You'll have time to rest deeply, read on a rooftop terrace, wander the spice farm, and connect with the rhythms of village life in the Sri Lankan hills. It's ideal for people who are feeling worn out by busy lives and want a week of meaningful rest rather than an intense itinerary.

The retreat takes place at Spirit of Ceylon, a family-run farm stay at around 700 meters elevation, where the air is cooler than on the coast. Nature is the main backdrop: forests, tea plantations, rice paddies, and working farms. You'll have a daily forest meditation and get to explore the area with a trusted local guide—waterfalls like Upper Diyaluma, tea estate walks, village visits, and the spice farm's cinnamon operation are all part of the experience.

Each day includes two treatments, typically Ayurvedic massage or wellness therapies, and the food is a proper highlight—home-style Sri Lankan Tamil and Sinhala dishes made with ingredients from the farm and local growers. It's a good mix of being taken care of and being given the freedom to do as much or as little as you want. The program is flexible and adjusts to the weather and the group's energy, so the week feels less like a fixed itinerary and more like a natural retreat rhythm.

The host, Vandana Hettiaratchi, coordinates the activities and local experiences. She's co-host of Spirit of Ceylon and works with the local community to make sure guests get a genuine feel for the region—its food, its culture, and its landscapes. It's the kind of place where you come for the massage and the quiet, but leave having learned how cinnamon is harvested and having watched fireflies from a rooftop that overlooks the whole valley.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in either a private or shared room - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - 2 wellness treatments per day (e.g. Ayurvedic massage) - Daily forest meditation classes - Cooking class - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Group excursions and cultural activities - Parking, Wi-Fi, and transportation during the retreat - Complimentary tea and coffee in the room - Daily housekeeping

What's not included

- Flights to and from Sri Lanka - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Personal expenses - Additional treatments beyond the included two per day - Optional excursions not in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available for €110 per person)