When we bought this 14 acre land in 2008, we named it ‘Monaratenna’ after the flocks of peacocks (monaras) that strutted across it. They are still here, and in larger numbers, as part of the land is reforested and the rest reverted to a dry zone farm. The Urubokka Oya, winds it way down to the sea past our land. The estuary (modara) – which the village is named after – is a few minutes by boat or foot. The beach is broad and filled with character, with not a single tourist around. It’s a lovely place to start and end your day.

We have made a special effort to ‘touch gently’ when building our lodges. We have experimented with a range of resource efficient and environmentally friendly material and methods. Our biggest success is being totally self-sufficient in electricity needs via solar power. We have gone over our target and now export to the main grid.

Reforestation is continuing very well with over one hundred dry zone trees planted to date. Our orchard with nearly over 40 varieties is also now starting to bear fruit , and we provide most of the fruits and vegetables we serve our guests.We have also started a butterfly garden, planting hand-picked host and nectar plants, creating a flower, fragrance and joy filled patches around the land.

We have now expanded the facilities with new accommodation units, An Ayurvedic Wellness Centre, a yoga hall, a sea-sand restaurant, and a brand new swimming pool thus making it an ideal retreat for yoga groups , meditation retreats, corporate training functions or for large family get-togethers.

Location:
Kahandamodara, turning off just after Ranna on Galle – Hambantota main road. Closest main town is Tangalle (15km)

Traveling from Colombo:
Lanka Wellness Retreat in Tangalleis easily reached via a comfortable 2 hour & 15 min car ride from Colombo -Kottawa entrance on the Southern Expressway, exit at ‘Agunakolapalassa Exit’.

Accommodation:
One 4-bedroom bungalow, two 2-bedroom villas and one 1-bedroom cottage, have 9 rooms for around 25 adults. All rooms have attached toilets and hot and cold water. Separate driver’s quarters are available at a nominal charge.

Dining:
Custom prepared Sri Lankan and western meals will be served in the dining areas. Tea, coffee and drinking water is provided free of charge. Alcohol will not be provided in our premises but guests have the liberty to bring in their own.

Meal times and check in/out times:
Flexible depending on occupancy

Staff:
Includes housekeeper, cook, gardener and boatman

Activities and excursions:
Bird watching, nature rambles, helping out in the farm, learning to cook with Nelson and Mahesh, swimming in the pool, yoga in our custom built hall. Kayaking and boating with Wasantha in the Urubokka Oya to the estuary. Cycling, lagoon baths, beach walks, coastal trekking in the neighborhood.

Excursions to the nature reserves
of Kalametiya, Rekawa and Ussangoda, Wildlife National Parks of Bundala and further down to Yala.

Historical temples and archeological site around Rambewa, Mulkirigala, Tissamaharamaya, etc.