The Art of Slowing Down

🌿 Slow Down. Breathe. Reconnect.

Escape the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in a thoughtfully curated wellness journey where nature, creativity, culture and mindful living come together.

Nestled in the emerald hills of Kandy, Earthbound Residence invites you to disconnect from screens, reconnect with yourself, and experience Sri Lanka through authentic local traditions, holistic wellness and meaningful moments.

Exclusive Wellness Experience

A Mindful Wellness Journey in Sri Lanka

A Different Kind of Escape

In a world filled with constant notifications, deadlines and distractions, this residence offers something beautifully simple:

Space.

Space to breathe. Space to create. Space to reconnect..

Here, televisions have intentionally been left out of every room—not because something is missing, but because something more meaningful can take its place. 

🎨 Creativity as Wellness

Every guest receives a beautifully prepared craft box waiting inside their room.

Filled with dried flowers, leaves, natural materials and handcrafted accessories, it invites you to create your own personalised greeting card.

No artistic experience is needed.

Just curiosity. And a willingness to slow down.

Whether travelling alone, with a partner or as a family, this mindful activity becomes a beautiful reminder that some of life's best moments happen when we simply create together.

At the end of your stay, leave your finished card with the team.

Weeks later...It arrives in your letterbox back home. A handwritten reminder of your time in Sri Lanka. A memory that returns long after your holiday has ended.

📵 A Digital Detox

Morning birdsongs. Conversations over tea.

Yoga at sunrise. Reading on the terrace.

Creative workshops. Nature walks.

It's an invitation to reconnect with the world around you—and with yourself.

Pricing

  • Shared Double room / per person : 4500 DKK
  • Single Room: 6500 DKK
  • Prices can be vary depending on the size of the group.

Reserve Your Place

Experience Highlights

🌿 Ayurveda Wellness

Personalised consultations, herbal therapies, steam treatments and traditional healing inspired by over 3,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom. 

🥾 Walk Through Nature

Discover the breathtaking Hanthana Mountain Range and the peaceful Udawattakele Forest Reserve with guided experiences that reconnect you with Sri Lanka's remarkable biodiversity. 

🛕 Culture & Heritage

Visit the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, explore Kandy's cultural treasures and enjoy traditional Kandyan dance performances and artisan workshops. 

🍃 Sustainable Living

Experience how discarded newspapers become beautiful handcrafted products through the inspiring Earthbound Creations social enterprise, supporting local livelihoods and sustainable tourism. 

🥘 Healthy Sri Lankan Cuisine

Discover the flavours of Sri Lanka through authentic Ayurvedic cooking experiences using fresh local ingredients and traditional recipes.

Your Journey at a Glance

Day 1 – Arrival & Relaxation

Settle into your peaceful hillside sanctuary and enjoy your first wellness consultation.

  • Welcome & Registration
  • Evening: Doctor Consultation Session
  • Dinner at the hotel

Day 2 – Connect : Village walks, Ayurveda treatments and cultural performances.

  • Breakfast: 8:00 AM at the hotel
  • Paper Village Tour: Agasthawatta village (1.5 km guided walk, approximately 2.5 hours)
  • Lunch: Authentic Sri Lankan cuisine
  • Ayurveda Treatment Session: Shirodhara therapy session
  • Cultural Dance Experience (In-house): Traditional drumming ceremony, Kandyan and Low Country dance
  • performances, Devil dance, and Fire dance experience
  • Dinner: At the hotel featuring authentic Sri Lankan cuisine

Day 3 – Restore : Mountain hiking, relaxation therapies and mindful time in nature.

  • Morning: 7:00 AM Hantana Mountain hike (5–7 km | approximately 5 hours, including breakfast during the hike)
  • Lunch: At the hotel
  • Ayurveda Treatment: Relaxation session including full body massage and steam bath (70 minutes)
  • Dinner: At the hotel

Day 4 – Discover: Temples, gardens, Kandy city and authentic local culture

  • Breakfast: 8:00 AM
  • Cultural temple visits & art/craft exploration
  • Kandy city tour with lunch arranged in the city
  • Visit to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
  • Dinner: At the hotel

Day 5 – Create: Sri Lankan cooking experiences, craft workshops and meaningful connections.

  • Breakfast: 8:00 AM
  • Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens, Peradeniya (approximately 2 hours)
  • Walk through Udawattakele Forest Reserve
  • Lunch: Arranged locally
  • Visit to local Pola (market)
  • Ayurveda relaxation session including head, shoulder, and foot massage
  • Sri Lankan cooking experience at a village home
  • Dinner: At the village

Day 6 – CelebrateYoga, music, fellowship and a beautiful farewell evening.

  • Morning: Yoga session at 6:00 AM
  • Breakfast: 8:30 AM
  • Ayurveda Session: Nawara Kishi treatment
  • Lunch: At the venue
  • Closing ceremony followed by a musical evening with traditional folk musicians
  • Dinner: At the village

Day 7 – Return Home: Not just rested...Renewed...

  • Breakfast: At the hotel
  • Check-out and farewell
  • Departure and goodbye
  • ✨ Your Experience Includes

    Every element of your stay has been thoughtfully curated to nurture wellbeing, creativity, cultural connection, and mindful living.

    🌿 Accommodation & Wellness

    • 6 nights' accommodation at the eco-certified Residence
    • Personalised Ayurveda consultation with a qualified Ayurveda doctor
    • Curated Ayurveda wellness treatments as per the programme
    • Yoga session led by experienced instructors
    • 24-hour doctor on call for guest comfort and wellbeing

    🍃 Curated Experiences

    • Guided Paper Village Tour at Earthbound Creations
    • Traditional Kandyan cultural dance performance and drumming ceremony
    • Hands-on traditional arts & crafts workshops
    • Hanthana Mountain guided hike
    • Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic & Kandy cultural tour
    • Royal Botanical Gardens visit
    • Udawattakele Forest Reserve nature walk
    • Authentic Sri Lankan Ayurvedic cooking experience
    • Traditional village market (Pola) visit
    • Closing fellowship ceremony with traditional Sri Lankan folk music

    🍽 Dining

    • Daily breakfast
    • Authentic Sri Lankan lunches
    • Traditional dinners featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients
    • Healthy meals inspired by Ayurvedic principles throughout your stay

    💚 Thoughtful Earthbound Touches

    • Complimentary in-room mindfulness craft box with natural materials
    • Create your own handcrafted greeting card using dried flowers and leaves.Your finished greeting card will be lovingly posted to your home after your stay as a lasting keepsake
    • Dedicated Earthbound Residence host throughout your stay
    • Workshop materials and activity supplies
    • Curated farewell gift package including handcrafted souvenirs and selected photographs from your experience
  • Pricing and Accomodation

    Pricing

    • Shared Double room / per person : 4500 DKK
    • Single Room: 6500 DKK
    • Prices can be vary depending on the size of the group.

    Accommodation

    • Eco-Certified Boutique Property
    • Green Destination Certified
    • Plastic-Free Philosophy
    • Community-Based Tourism
    • Wellness Beyond the Spa
    • Creative Mindfulness Experiences
    • Sustainable Living
    • Authentic Local Connections
    • Thoughtfully Curated Experiences

  • What is not included

    • Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Early check-in and late check-out
    • Porterage at the airport and at all hotels
    • Entry Visa to Sri Lanka (Please visit https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ for more details & submit your application for visa).
    • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at all hotels
    • Gratuities
    • Items of personal nature such as, laundry, telephone calls, tipping etc.
    • Any international or domestic Airfares
  • How to Book

    1. Click “Reserve Your Place”
    2. Select your accomodation choice
    3. Confirm, pay and secure your booking

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