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Last replied
14 Apr 2024
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Description
🌿 Craving a breath of clean air and a taste of tranquility? Look no further! Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to the heart of Sri Lanka, where nature's wonders await, and every moment promises a sensory feast for the soul.
🌴 Step into the world of personal well-being with me! I'm on a quest to create my own haven for health, and I'm looking for passionate individuals to join me on this exciting solo adventure. If you're a Fitness Coach, Yoga Instructor, Digital Nomad or Freelancer let's embark on this journey together!
👋 Welcome to my wilderness homestay, where I'm crafting a unique experience from the comfort of my homestay. I'm seeking talented individuals to collaborate on building a transformative haven for health, inspiration and my work.
🌄My wilderness homestay, nestled in the town of Hatton—renowned as the tea capital of our nation and in close proximity to the world-renowned Adam's Peak mountain in mist-kissed central highlands of Sri Lanka.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
🎯 Personal Growth: Step out of your comfort zone and embrace personal growth as you navigate new environments, taste exotic cuisines and beverages, and navigate the intricacies of a foreign culture. The challenges you overcome will shape you into a more resilient and adaptable individual.
✨ Beautiful Memories: Create a treasure trove of memories as you explore historic landmarks, hike to waterfalls, forests, tea plantations, swim in rivers, listen to night sounds of tropical forest
🤝 Connections Beyond Borders: Beautiful individuals who share your zest for life. Make connections that go beyond the surface, creating stories that blend excitement with cultural exploration.
✔️ Safe and Positive Environment: I prioritize your safety and well-being. My carefully curated cultural exchange program ensures a positive atmosphere, eager to guide you through the nuances of my culture.
Help
🏋️♀️ Your Role:
Create customized exercise/workout plans
Conduct engaging yoga sessions to enhance well-being
Offer insightful advice on nutrition and healthy eating
Utilize skills in photography, video editing, graphic design, web design and content writing to enhance promotional materials
Assist in the promotion and marketing of a wilderness homestay
Help around the homestay like cooking, cleaning, arranging rooms, gardening, making arts etc
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
English German French
Accommodation
Rooms
Meals
Free Wifi
What else ...
If you're ready to embark on a journey of cultural exploration, personal growth, and unforgettable connections, this is the experience for you!
🧭 How do I get there?
1. Contact me I will send you Google map directions via WhatsApp It's easier to come to my home stay if you are already in Sri Lanka near Kandy, Hatton or Ella.
✈️ Time to arrive my homes stay from different locations
Airport 3-4 hours
Colombo 3-4 hours
Kandy 2-3 hours
Ella 4 hours
Galle 5 hours
2. Take bus🚍 or train 🚊 from Colombo to Hatton, Kandy to Hatton or Ella to Hatton,
Then take a bus from Hatton to my home stay If possible I will be there to pick you up🛵.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
👩💻 I like to meet people skilled with graphic design, content writing, web design, mobile app development, trading forex or cryptocurrency, video editing and any kind of freelancers 🌐
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 828872144372
Feedback (22)
6 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Riva & Dominik)
As a host of this place, I feel compelled to extend my deepest gratitude for the incredible energy, enthusiasm, and warmth you brought into our little haven. Riva, your keen interest and knowledge in health and wellness infused our homestay with insightful conversations and learning moments with Yoga. Dominic, your expertise and skill in massage… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Riva & Dominik) for host
We stayed at Prasads house for 4 nights, just going to his house is already a beautiful ride in between the ricefields. His house is in a small village in the mountains, really quite and not touristic, which was really nice. He showed us an amazing! waterfall, so beautiful, quite and peaceful, where we spent the day swimming and chilling.
We… read more
We… read more
17 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Malte)
Malte is a great person to be with, he understood clearly what i wanted to do and designed me good workout plans, he is friendly with community and easily adaptable situations, I'm happy that you have visited enjoyed many beautiful places in my region. I highly recommend malte as a volunteer for any host in workaway.
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Malte) for host
I had a great time with Prasad, very nice place close to Adam's peak and with a lot of nature to see. I loved the work helping him with his fitness and it didn't feel like real work. he took great care of me showing me very beautiful places
13 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Krystyna)
My experience with lucky Kristina was so amazing, I admire her level of professionalism, creativeness. working with her so fun, we were laughing all the time, most valuable things were the designs she did for me also she made me some meals too, open-minded caring person, I highly recommend her to any host on workaway
best wishes Kristina, hugs
best wishes Kristina, hugs
(Excellent
)
13 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Krystyna) for host
A great experience, the place is one of the most beautiful I have ever been in my life, not so much touristic what makes the place really special and gives a possibility to see amazing places with no people around, just enjoying the nature. Shan is a super good host, gives a possibility to see different places around when he has time and does all… read more
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(4.8)
Communication:
(4.5)
6 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Riva & Dominik)
As a host of this place, I feel compelled to extend my deepest gratitude for the incredible energy, enthusiasm, and warmth you brought into our little haven. Riva, your keen interest and knowledge in health and wellness infused our homestay with insightful conversations and learning moments with Yoga. Dominic, your expertise and skill in massage… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Riva & Dominik) for host
We stayed at Prasads house for 4 nights, just going to his house is already a beautiful ride in between the ricefields. His house is in a small village in the mountains, really quite and not touristic, which was really nice. He showed us an amazing! waterfall, so beautiful, quite and peaceful, where we spent the day swimming and chilling.
We… read more
We… read more
17 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Malte)
Malte is a great person to be with, he understood clearly what i wanted to do and designed me good workout plans, he is friendly with community and easily adaptable situations, I'm happy that you have visited enjoyed many beautiful places in my region. I highly recommend malte as a volunteer for any host in workaway.
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Malte) for host
I had a great time with Prasad, very nice place close to Adam's peak and with a lot of nature to see. I loved the work helping him with his fitness and it didn't feel like real work. he took great care of me showing me very beautiful places
13 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Krystyna)
My experience with lucky Kristina was so amazing, I admire her level of professionalism, creativeness. working with her so fun, we were laughing all the time, most valuable things were the designs she did for me also she made me some meals too, open-minded caring person, I highly recommend her to any host on workaway
best wishes Kristina, hugs
best wishes Kristina, hugs
(Excellent
)
13 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Krystyna) for host
A great experience, the place is one of the most beautiful I have ever been in my life, not so much touristic what makes the place really special and gives a possibility to see amazing places with no people around, just enjoying the nature. Shan is a super good host, gives a possibility to see different places around when he has time and does all… read more
28 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie)
WOW Just when you think things cannot get any better... Lucie showed up, I was SOOOOO lucky to cross paths
with Lucie! so fun soooo intelligent,
so creative, so happy, so motivated, so
lucky I was! feelings that I cannot describe here :wink: Pure Gold thanks, thanks, thanks, thanks
Namaste x
with Lucie! so fun soooo intelligent,
so creative, so happy, so motivated, so
lucky I was! feelings that I cannot describe here :wink: Pure Gold thanks, thanks, thanks, thanks
Namaste x
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host
Stayed 4 pleasant nights in the villa and Prasad's home. I had one day of English teaching in the village and I can just say the children are amazing and so willing to learn, it was a great experience to spend some time with them. As it was low season and I stayed only for few days I didn't really get to do anything with tea, which is a shame. I… read more
14 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fay)
:smiley: Fey is a very friendly, heartfelt and competent traveller with great skills, eager to learn and help us felt like a family member who wants to take care, Her stay with us was enjoyable, We enjoyed the time spending time with her in the evenings and I improved my English too, I highly recommend Fey :blond-haired_woman: ,Thanks for coming… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fay) for host
This was my first ever Workaway experience and it was everything I wanted it to be; away from tourists, authentic Sri Lankan way of life, a real experience of the culture, and amazing friendly hosts! I spent time between Prasad’s and Uncle Kula’s homes and met family on both accounts. The freshly homemade curries were delicious and I learned how… read more
13 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Olia)
Olia stayed one week at my place, I helped her to get Vipassana Meditation course in Anuradhapura. also, I'm glad that I could help her with her Japanese teaching sessions,Thanks for helping me with my work too, See you in Ukraine!
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Olia) for host
I sent Shan last-minute request and he was really fast to reply! There was no work in the tea plantation at the time, but instead I was taking photos of his friend's villa for facebook page, which I really enjoyed and found it really rewarding for me, and after that I was working on a blog article for Shan's website - again I got some insights due… read more
2 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne)
:slight_smile: Thank you for coming and helping me here, Marianne is very kind and good listener, you teaching English for kids :boy: were excellent, I got good feedback from children, and skills you showed with computers :keyboard: too, helps us to run business, it was not the right season to work in tea :coffee: but I think you got basic… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marianne) for host
This was a great first workaway experience for me! It turned out to be a little different from what I expected but very enriching nonetheless. The best part was visiting English classes and practicing with some young locals. I also enjoyed learning about the local tea production. It wasn’t the right season for visiting the main plantation but Shan… read more
28 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
I think you learned about Sri Lankan :flag_lk: way of tea :tea: culture from my place, as we do it mainly for a passive income :moneybag:, and Thanks for cleaning my mess :sparkles:, I'm happier :blush: now with the place, good luck :fingers_crossed:
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Je suis ravie d’avoir eu la chance de vivre une expérience culturelle dans une famille au Sri Lanka grâce à Prasad et sa famille.
J’ai été accueillie par la maman de Prasad qui m’a pris sous son aile.
J’ai appris à cuisiner les plats typiques grâce à elle. J’ai aussi pu aller au plantations de thé avec elle et j’ai réalisé quel dur travail… read more
J’ai été accueillie par la maman de Prasad qui m’a pris sous son aile.
J’ai appris à cuisiner les plats typiques grâce à elle. J’ai aussi pu aller au plantations de thé avec elle et j’ai réalisé quel dur travail… read more
23 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cista)
:slight_smile::slight_smile:Thank you :thumbsup: for helping :muscle:at my place, it was great:heart_eyes: to have you:couple:, hugs :pray:
(Excellent
)
23 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cista) for host
Thank you very much for the special experience! Me and my boyfriend stayed for a few nights and had a good time :) good company and beautiful surroundings. Also they are veeery good cooks!
25 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanda)
Vanda is the longest stay workawayer,
I liked Vanda from the first moment I met her, very eger to help with anything, she picked some green tea for me,helped planting some flowers in the garden, she was like family member to us, thanks Vanda for everything, Good luck
I liked Vanda from the first moment I met her, very eger to help with anything, she picked some green tea for me,helped planting some flowers in the garden, she was like family member to us, thanks Vanda for everything, Good luck
(Excellent
)
24 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vanda) for host
This place is just AMAZING, cause of lovely and caring people, good vibes, delicious food, wonderful nature, great adventure AND the greatest tea I have ever had. :heart:
I’m so happy for that workaway experience. Rebuilding fireplace, helping a bit with household and assisting in the kitchen were the work I did.
Thanks again Shan, Kula and Ranga… read more
I’m so happy for that workaway experience. Rebuilding fireplace, helping a bit with household and assisting in the kitchen were the work I did.
Thanks again Shan, Kula and Ranga… read more
23 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Salome )
Thanks for coming and stay in our place, Good Luck!
(Excellent
)
21 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Salome ) for host
I was at shams place for about 4 days. His hous is up the mountain, so it's a bit hart to get up and down but if your are up the few is amazing, the air is nice fresh and clean and the nature is powerful. Shan was quite busy but never mind there have been almost nice people around especially his uncle is a very gently and lovely person who cares a… read more
12 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (ALICIA)
According to Ranga, Alicia was extremely helpful she was kind and nice to everybody, she celebrated her birthday here had an amazing time with all of us, thank you for coming and helping us, good luck!!!
(Excellent
)
11 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (ALICIA) for host
I spend an amazing weekend at Ranga ‘s place with his family, I helped them on some house renovations works and they showed me how to cook many srilanka dishes, visit nice waterfalls and taste amazing tea with pastries made by the family ! They even bought me a chocolate cake and some balloons to celebrate my birthday :) they were all very kind !… read more
16 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Lucia came to my house at new year days she was very easy to work with, she showed me how to dance salsa I really enjoyed it I think I got basic knowledge of how salsa dance work, she helped me around the house and our hotel near the laxapana waterfall, it was really helpful because all the workers on leave because of the new year, i took her to… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
Lucky me, Sham could host me last minute.
After one night at his house where I helped a little in the kitchen and with cleaning and in the evening we had fun teaching him to dance salsa , I continued my workaway on the next day at his friends Hotel which is in an amazing location.
Devika, my new host there, is very welcoming person. She runs the… read more
After one night at his house where I helped a little in the kitchen and with cleaning and in the evening we had fun teaching him to dance salsa , I continued my workaway on the next day at his friends Hotel which is in an amazing location.
Devika, my new host there, is very welcoming person. She runs the… read more
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cora)
Felt really hard to see her go, Cora is exceptional, she has lot of skills and take care of people very well, I really enjoyed time being with her, feeling kinda lonely now after she left, thanks Cora
(Excellent
)
16 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cora) for host
I became such a part of the home with Kula and Shan by the end that leaving was harder than I thought it would be. When I was sick, they took care of me as if I were family. I felt so much love and care in the short ten days that I was there. I hope one day to return.
This is definitely more of a home stay than a workaway experience as the work… read more
This is definitely more of a home stay than a workaway experience as the work… read more
8 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Thanks for coming for help, I heard you really enjoyed the stay with us, good luck Laura!
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
One of the most beautiful places in Sri Lanka I’ve visited so far! Unfortunately I didn’t get to meet Shan, but staying at his uncles house was a pleasure for me! We had a little language barrier since his English is very basic, however he’s such a welcoming and caring person that I felt very comfortable throughout my short stay. We climbed up… read more
2 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Izabela)
She is a really nice warm and very friendly person, thank you for coming to my place and helping me, I would love to host you again, good luck!!! and happiness always!
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Izabela) for host
I spend three nights at the place that was a wonderful, peaceful time I'll reminding that as a true blessing time. Well I stay with uncle Kuhles was really pleasant, he's a beautiful person, really caring and open, easy to satay belong with. I had the opportunity to try great tea to make by the uncle K and great food, he's so hospitality. I… read more
2 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Myriam)
She had a really nice time here and came back again to see us, thank you very much so lovely, good luck
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Myriam) for host
Wow !
Great experience with "Uncle"!
He considers you that family, with him you will feel at home.
I was able to discover how we harvest tea, I drank a lot too ahah.
The house is in the mountains, in the tea fields .. ideal to relax and make great campfire.
I even went back home to see him one last time.
Thank you for this great experience.
Great experience with "Uncle"!
He considers you that family, with him you will feel at home.
I was able to discover how we harvest tea, I drank a lot too ahah.
The house is in the mountains, in the tea fields .. ideal to relax and make great campfire.
I even went back home to see him one last time.
Thank you for this great experience.
30 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)
She is very keen to help me but I did not have much work to give her she worked in my friends' place and Devika told me her work is very good, Good luck Theresa
(Excellent
)
30 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host
Tuve una gran experiencia en este workaway. Estuve involucrada en varias actividades, principalmente ayudando a su amiga en su hotel. Yo estaba bastante interesada en aprender sobre las plantaciones de té y ella me ofreció mucha ayuda.
I had a great experience in this workaway. I was involved in several activities, mainly helping her friend at her… read more
I had a great experience in this workaway. I was involved in several activities, mainly helping her friend at her… read more
23 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cosima)
cosima is a really honest and lovely kind-hearted volunteer I had a good hike with her through Ceylon tea trails she helped with my uncle's place with everything he was really glad to have you and saying about your good things always
thank you I wish you best of luck and love
thank you I wish you best of luck and love
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cosima) for host
I spend almost a week at uncle Kuhles house and I had a really special and wonderful time with him and two other young lovely volunteer lady’s. We were almost like a little family and did a few excursions to the waterfalls, Adams peak, river and exploring the nature and the village close to the house. Kuhle is super nice, friendly and a totally… read more
15 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Monange)
I'm glad I helped her in her trouble, thanks,good luck
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Monange) for host
Famille vraiment sympathique, la maison est en plein milieu de la montagne,au milieu de nul part, magnifique paysage ! j y suis resté 2 nuits, ils m ont vraiment aidé et sorti du petrin parce qu'un autre hôte m'a planté au dernier moment ! Je recomande pour leurs sympathie, leur generosité, la tranquillité de l endroit, et la nourriture super… read more
12 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Greta)
Greta is so down to earth person, She spent at my place about a week had a nice time here,
She is willing to do any type of and stay always positive with a smile on her face, I highly recommend Greta for other amazing hosts on workaway. Best of luck Greta, Hopefully, I will meet again you in Germany!
She is willing to do any type of and stay always positive with a smile on her face, I highly recommend Greta for other amazing hosts on workaway. Best of luck Greta, Hopefully, I will meet again you in Germany!
(Excellent
)
12 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Greta) for host
Ich hatte eine sehr tolle Zeit auf der Teeplantage von Shans Onkel. Die Plantage ist nicht so einfach zu erreichen, aber wenn man erst einmal dort ist, ist sie der perfekte Ort um runterzukommen und das Dorfleben im Herzen von Sri Lanka kennenzulernen. Die Familie (und deren Freunde) sind sehr herzliche, nette, offene und bemühte Gastgeber. Die… read more
21 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
I highly recommend Nicole and Greg as workawayers
Greg and Nicole put up a fire place so amazing.
They are super polite lovely people
I missed Nicole's yoga lessons because I was busy at the time
I wish you best of luck
See you again somewhere!
Greg and Nicole put up a fire place so amazing.
They are super polite lovely people
I missed Nicole's yoga lessons because I was busy at the time
I wish you best of luck
See you again somewhere!
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
Me,my boyfriend and another friend spent two nights at the plantation. The area and landscape is really amazing and out of nowhere, so we were only surrounded by beautiful nature. Unfortunately the main host was only present in the evenings (he had a lot of work to do during our stay), so we spent most of the time with the host's uncle, who lives… read more
