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We are building a regenerative agroforestry and hospitality startup near Sri Lanka’s international airport. At home with us are our companions Purupuru (our white cat), and Louis and Bruce (our Dobermans), Auty Malani, Charaka and Aruni (In the profile picture - not frequently in the property these days as she is pregnant )with other volunteers, family and friends who are very much part of the the experience.
We run a privately owned, ecoconscious Slow Life forest garden retreat based on traditional Kandyan forest garden principles. Our project blends sustainable land use with a growing, personalized airport escape experience designed mainly for couples and families seeking deep rest, reconnection, and meaningful time in nature.
We create space for people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, each other, and the natural world. Through forest garden experiences, slow living, and garden-to-table meals, guests experience a form of authentic, nature-based luxury rooted in Sri Lankan tradition.
This is a for-profit venture, and we believe sustainability and profitability must go together to create long-term impact. Our goal is to demonstrate that ecological gardening and hospitality can be both regenerative and economically viable.
The type of work we do with Workawayers evolves over time. Currently, we are especially interested in individuals with strong skills or interests in areas such as content creation, social media, storytelling, strategy, entrepreneurship, data analysis, hospitality, gardening, horticulture, art, photography, aesthetics, dog training, English teaching and hands-on creative or practical work. We also value people who are building something meaningful in their own lives or working toward a larger purpose.
Support is needed not only in the garden and chalets, but also in brand building, communication, guest experience design, marketing, and business development. We are not an NGO or charity. This is a structured business environment where we work toward clear outcomes while maintaining a peaceful, nature-connected lifestyle.
We maintain a strict no-plastic policy due to limited recycling facilities in the area. Workawayers are expected to avoid single-use plastics and respect the ecological integrity of the garden. Our philosophy is based on quality and differentiation. We focus on creating a clean, aesthetic, respectful, and healing environment for our guests. Workawayers who appreciate these values will benefit most from the experience.
Meals may include eggs, fish, or chicken. We are not a vegan property, but dietary preferences can be discussed in advance.
This is ideal for:
1) Naturalists, photographers, and nature enthusiasts
Those who enjoy observing and documenting birds, wildlife, and plant diversity. We are building a living record of the garden through simple logging, photography, and thoughtful observation to help maintain and improve its natural balance.
2) Content creators and influencers
Individuals who can authentically capture and share the essence of this place through photography, video, storytelling, or social media, aligned with a calm, nature-focused narrative.
3)People interested in guest experience and hospitality
Those who can notice details, suggest improvements, and help shape how guests feel, rest, and connect with the space.
4) Nature-aligned and hands-on contributors
People who enjoy gardening, simple DIY, and maintaining a clean, peaceful, and beautiful environment.
5)Thoughtful individuals who value contribution over comfort
Those who respect structure, bring positive energy, and want to be part of building something meaningful.
6) Healers
Those who want to improve our healing philopsophy, Improve the healing experience, mainly in terms of our Aesthetic Healing Agriculture.
8) People who want to co-create a vision
From small daily tasks like housekeeping and presentation, to bigger ideas around guest journeys and experiences.
If you are mainly looking for a relaxed stay with maximum comfort and flexibility, this may not be the right fit.
Our Approach to Travel & Exchange
We believe travel should uplift local communities and create real value. That’s why we encourage
1. Supporting local transport (like tuk-tuks or PickMe/Uber) during diffcult economic times
2. Eating local food and engaging with nearby communities
3. Being mindful of the impact we create as visitors
For us, Workaway is not just help. It’s shared learning, respect, and creating travel ecosystems that enable progress, thriving, and meaningful human connection.
What You Can Expect From Us
1. A peaceful, safe, and unique forest garden environment
2. Guidance, knowledge sharing, and space to learn and explore
3. A respectful and friendly atmosphere where you feel part of something real
What We Expect From You
1. A genuine willingness to contribute and learn
2. Responsibility, honesty, and positive energy
3. Respect for nature, people, and shared spaces
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
Culture
Farming
Self development
Pets
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Animals
Beach
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us will be a great opportunity to explore the semi- rural life and culture of Sri Lankans. Our workawayers will witness and participate the traditional village life which include farming and gardening. Also, the cultural and religious events usually take place, including performances of traditional Sri Lankan music and dance. We are located 30 min away from historical landmarks of ancient Sri Lankan kingdom which is easy to see the remains of Sri Lankan cultural and historical evolution.
Help
We love to connect with workawayers who are interested in gardening related tasks, like maintaining garden beds, weed control, watering the plants, grooming vanilla wines, pepper picking, hedge sheering, helping housekeeping tasks,... etc, Since we are transforming to a healing resort based on garden retreat, volunteers could help us with healing, making herbs, housekeeping and other day today acitivities in the process. If you are good at working on internet platforms, data analysis , would also be immensely helpful as we want to offer healing as a service from the garden - globally. We also need help for enhancing garden aesthetics , woodworking, painting, dog training, music, yoga, movie making, story recording, songwriting, or English lessons for our staff or any other specific skills are valued.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
At this place, we provide our workawayers , clean, safe and comfortable room for accommodation. Our workawayers will get very calm and peacefull space for rest and also deicious home cooked meals prepared with love, using herbs, greens, fruits harvested from the garden. Depending of the preference of workawayers they will get a unique chance to get an outdoor shower experience hidden among trees and shrubs. It will be more like a homestay close to nature giving our workaways different kind of an experience deeply connect to this land.
What else ...
During leisure time, there are many attractive places to explore and hang around in our area. The ancient ruins of the Kingdom of Dambadeniya rock located in a top of mountain and adjoining temple preserving centuries old wall art. And, for beach lovers, Negombo is 50 min away if anyone wish to sit in a pub while tasting a cocktail and listen live instrumental music and songs by the beachside or have a delicious seafood or westernized dinner. In this area public transport is easily accessible, busses are frequently running during the period start from 4.00 am and to 9.00 pm of the day. Uber and Pick me is not very common where the garden is located, but it is also available to find within few kilometers away. If expected to travel quickly can call for a local tuk tuk driver as well.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Enough parking space
Can possibly accept pets
Yes. If you are expecting to visit with your pets, we will welcome you without any doubt, but you need higher supervision over them, have the whole responsibility of the safety of your pet including food and water. Further we kindly expect that your pets should not be disturbance for other animals dwell in the surrounding.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Puru Puru (2 years)
Louis & Bruce (5 years)
2 doberman dogs
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