Perched high in the hills of Sri Lanka, Santani offers a sacred space where stillness, nature, and deep transformation intersect. If you’re a wellness practitioner, teacher, or guide seeking a sanctuary to host a retreat of true depth and intention, Santani welcomes you.
Whether you’re planning a yoga immersion, a mindfulness residency, a healing arts gathering, or a personalised wellness week, our team will work closely with you to bring your vision to life.
In our fast-paced world, stress has evolved from an occasional challenge into a universal condition. Our retreat hosting services address what we identify as humanity’s greatest modern challenge: an “evolutionary mismatch” between our ancient biological design and the relentless pace of contemporary life.
Nestled in Nature | Set on a former tea plantation in the hills of Sri Lanka, our 120-acre sanctuary opens to the Knuckles Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This pristine setting provides the perfect environment for groups to disconnect from modern pressures and reconnect with nature.
Architecture of Silence | With minimalist design that calms the mind and elevates the senses, each space is laid out to naturally guide you towards the outdoors. There are intentionally no televisions throughout the property, and Wi-Fi access is available only upon request.
Integrated Healing | Santani’s multidisciplinary wellness team works seamlessly under the guidance of our Ayurvedic physicians, ensuring every element of your retreat is carefully designed to support your group’s healing and transformation.
For Wellness, Corporate, and Creative Retreats | From transformational wellness programmes to corporate mental-fitness training and creative residencies, Santani offers a sacred, supportive space where conscious evolution unfolds naturally.
World-Class Spa | Our tri-level spa is built into the hillside and features a thermal saltwater pool, sauna, and steam rooms with spectacular jungle and mountain views. These immersive spaces are designed to facilitate deep healing, and work to synergistically address the root causes of imbalance rather than merely treating symptoms.
Yoga & Meditation Pavilion | Daily group sessions are held in our open-air pavilion, with private yoga and meditation available for deeper practice. The Architecture of Silence expresses itself here to create an “in the womb” feeling—keeping your participants snug within mother nature herself.
Dining & Accommodation | Santani’s gourmet wellness cuisine is rooted in the Ayurvedic principle of Rasa Haya, or the Six Tastes, ensuring balanced nutrition tailored to each guest’s body type and retreat goals. Meals are served in our elevated pavilion, with menus tailored to your retreat. Our 16 glass-walled Mountain View Chalets and 4 secluded Garden View Chalets offer immersive views and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Excursions | Our naturalists are available to guide your group on curated nature walks and excursions, tailored to complement your retreat experience.
In-House Wellness Team | Our resident Ayurvedic physicians offer holistic consultations that explore physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, supporting your retreat with depth and care.
Tailor-made Menus | Our culinary philosophy represents a groundbreaking fusion of ancient wisdom, contemporary technique, and local authenticity that redefines wellness cuisine. From detox to plant-based to traditional Ayurveda, our chefs create menus based on Rasa Haya , the six Ayurvedic tastes, ensuring nourishment aligned with each participant’s needs.
Planning & Logistics | Our dedicated teams, from wellness to operations, collaborate with you to design and deliver a seamless, transformative retreat experience.
7am: Gentle sunrise yoga
9am: Healthy breakfast (Sri Lankan or Western inspired)
10am: Ayurvedic consultation & pulse diagnosis
11am: 90-minute stress releasing full body treatment
12:30pm: Lunch
3pm: Silent reflection or journaling
5pm: Sunset yoga & sound healing
7pm: Rasa Haya-inspired 7-course gourmet dinner
- Full board meals (nutritionally optimised breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Full access to spa facilities (thermal saltwater pool, steam room, sauna)
- Twice daily group Hatha yoga (morning/evening)
- Daily 90-minute personalised spa treatments
- Guided excursions (river walk, cloud forest hike, Kandy city tour)
- Workshops – Mindful Communication, Breathwork, Creative Journalling
- Sunrise and sunset meditation at Surya Shala
- Lunar meditation sessions
- Guided meditation & gratitude circles
- Departure consultations
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Past Retreat Highlights
Dumbara Hotels (Pvt.) Ltd.
No:59/5, R.G. Senanayake Mawatha,
Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka
Dumbara Hotels (Pvt.) Ltd.
Arathenna Estate,
Werapitiya, Theldeniya,
Kandy 20900, Sri Lanka.
Santani Management FZ-LLC,
FDRK 1506, Compass Building
Al Shohada Road, Al Hamra Industrial Zone FZ,
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Santani Wellness Kandy
Aratenna Estate, Werapitiya,
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Getting Here
Route One
BIA to Kurunegala via the Central Expressway.
- From Kurunegala to Katugasthota via Mawathagama, Galagedara
- From Katugasthota to Teldeniya via Madawala, Digana
- At Teldeniya, turn left onto Werapitiya Road and drive 12km through Putuhapuwa to Santani Wellness Kandy. Signboards are placed from the Teldeniya turnoff
Route Two
BIA to Kandy via the Kandy Colombo Road.
- Kandy to Teldeniya via Kandy Mahiyangana Road
- At Teldeniya, turn left onto Werapitiya Road and drive 12km through Putuhapuwa to Santani Wellness Kandy. Signboards are placed from the Teldeniya turnoff
BIA to Dunhinna School grounds and then a 15-minute drive to the resort
- BIA to Digana Golf Course and followed by a 45-minute drive to the resort
- BIA to Polgolla Mahawali River followed by a 45-minute drive to the resort
