Welikande Estate is an eco-conscious and sustainable Yoga retreat Sri lanka in the heart of Sri Lanka, The Knuckle Mountains. Perched on the top of the mountain, overlooking the surrounding valleys and Victoria Lake, offering acres of gardens with a yoga shala and meditation studio, a Spa center, a swimming pool, and mountain view accommodations.
Considered to be one of the best retreats in Sri Lanka
We would love to welcome you to Welikande Estate, one of Sri Lanka's most beautiful, unique, and best priced event venues, located in the Knuckles Mountain Range.
We have created a beautiful and tranquil space in the for you to host your magical retreats, courses, and workshops.
Our vision is to create a sacred space for people to gather, learn, teach, reflect, grow, relax, heal, connect and celebrate.
07:00 - Quiet time meditation
07.30 - Energising morning yoga class
08:30 - Finish
08.45 - Kola Kande, a traditional local herbal drink
09.00 - Communal Breakfast at the Mountain view terrace
10.00 - Depart/start the daily activity
13:00 - Communal Lunch if at Welikande
14.00 - Resumption of activity
16.00 - Activity ends
17.00 - Gentle sunset Yin yoga class (Yin / Nidra / Meditation)
18.30 - Finish
19.00 - Communal Dinner
Michael first came to Sri Lanka in 1983 as a traveler and felt a strong connection to the land and the people. More than a decade ago, he bought property in Sri Lanka on a whim. His original plan of building a quaint summer house unexpectedly transformed into owning 12 acres of land and 6 homes on a mountain top. Although English by birth, he lived in Denmark for 17 years before relocating permanently to Sri Lanka.
Tush rebelled against Sri Lanka customs by running off with the bad boy from next door when she was only 15. She managed a variety of businesses with her husband at the time, but when she left him a few years later she had to find a new endeavor to make a living. She started taking in lodgers of up to 50 people providing them 3 meals a day on a small budget. Her style of cooking is a fusion between traditional Sri Lankan and European flavors that has developed into an ever expanding menu as they travel more outside the country. Her grandfather was an Ayurvedic doctor and passed on traditional knowledge which she uses in her cooking and magic potions.
Activities
Other activities are available as well. The schedule is indicative, depending on arrival and departure date and as well on the weather. Activities are optional, you can also decide to spend the day in the gardens or at the pool.
Our food is fresh, (it literally falls from the trees on our doorstep!) plant-based and satisfying. We cook a creative vegan and vegetarian menu that is designed to nourish your body, brain, and inspire you to live your best life!
We are passionate about what we put on your plate, because we know when you eat well you feel well.
It is part of our food philosophy to use ingredients that cause no harm to animals or the environment and use local produce so you can enjoy what you eat with a clear conscious without compromising on taste.
?From our own exploration we know that you can eat all of your favorite dishes and some exotic new ones too, without needing to use meat or dairy.
Whether it’s a king coconut for breakfast, colorful bowls of exotic fruits, lunchtime snacks or an authentic Sri Lankan dinner you’ll be offered delicious, nutritionally balanced options that are bursting with flavor, and our menus are flexible enough to accommodate any additional dietary requirements too.
