Sri lanka retreat.

8th - 15th March 2025

Weligama, Sri Lanka

Moments captured during the 2025 retreat

  • Hibiscus flowers arranged in a basket with large green leaves, placed on a floor near open doors to the outdoors.
  • A group of five men dressed in traditional Indian attire standing near a swimming pool at night, with greenery and poolside lounge chairs in the background.
  • Yoga mats with bolsters and wooden blocks arranged on a polished floor, overlooking a lush tropical garden through large glass doors in a peaceful indoor yoga studio.
  • Plate with various Indian dishes, including bitter gourd, rice, curries, and fried snacks, with multiple bowls of condiments in the background.
  • A hotel bed with white sheets and pillows, and a tote bag that reads 'Being Human Well.' On the bed, there are additional wellness items including a green booklet labeled 'being.human.well,' a small box, a brown stick, and a green cloth pouch.
  • A woman with dark hair and glasses is sitting on the floor, reaching into a floral arrangement or offering, with sunlight coming through a window in the background. Another person partially visible is sitting nearby with legs crossed.
  • A gong, singing bowls, and meditation instruments in a room with orange and pink flowers arranged on the floor.
  • A dinner table set outdoors at night with lit candles, orange napkins, plates, glasses, and scattered flower petals.
  • Market scene with a man sitting on a small stool, taking notes, surrounded by various fresh vegetables including carrots, eggplants, green beans, and leafy greens, at an open-air market.
  • A house with a pool in the backyard, surrounded by green trees and blue sky, with a striped towel and notebook on a lounge chair in the foreground.

join me.

finding home within.

An exploration of self-compassion and intuition. An opportunity to reflect and feel at ease. A welcoming space where you can be yourself, try new wellness practices including various forms of meditation, sound, journaling and gentle traditional yoga. A bespoke meditation journey has been created specifically for this retreat, moving through Grounding, Finding Ease, Core Connection and Integration. Explore your creative soul and sooth your mind with workshops delivered by incredible local guest facilitators and artisans. Have as much or as little conversation as you desire, dine on nourishing local produce and experience the incredible beauty that Sri Lanka has to offer.

A group of wonderful human beings with one purpose; to feel at ease and to find home in our hearts. An opportunity to be with yourself and in community (solo and group dining options). Be yourself within nature on this awe inspiring island that feels like home. A deeply enriching experience to reconnect with your authentic self and inner wisdom.

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Your SRi lankan Home.

Private House.

Hosted in a privately owned coastal home, sustainably built from the ground up by a British Sri Lankan female designer who kindly welcomed me to her luxury home in Weligama earlier this year. It is a home away from home with a private shala and is fully staffed with the most wonderful team of managers, butlers, chefs and gardeners.

This property was featured in Conde Nast Traveller 24 Best Places to go in 2024

  • A bedroom with a four-poster bed and white mosquito netting.

    Rest.

  • Assorted bowls of Indian spices, herbs, and cooked dishes on a dark table, with steam rising from the food.

    Nourish.

  • A man and woman working together in a kitchen preparing vegetables. at a retreat in sri lanka

    Experience.

  • Pink tropical flower with large petals surrounded by green bamboo stalks.

    Expand.

  • Spacious yoga or meditation room with white walls, wood beams, large windows, and hanging woven light fixtures. Yoga mats and cushions on the floor, small candles, sculptures, and wicker furniture.

    Gather.

  • A young monkey sitting on a branch amidst lush green tropical leaves.

    Immerse in nature.

A woman with curly hair smiling while participating in a yoga or meditation session in a peaceful, well-lit room with white curtains, cushions, and wooden furniture.

your guide & Host.

Katie Mantwa George.

Hello! I’m an Empathy Guide and Founder of Being Human Well. My passion is to highlight the importance of cultivating a sense of ease and belonging in ourselves (and in our workplaces). I’m based in London, but was born in eSwatini to a South African mother and English father. I’ve lived mostly in the UK, but also spent some time living in Cape Town. I frequently visit Southern Africa and India and have recently developed a deep love for Sri Lanka too.

I’ve been fortune to partner with incredible people and brands to boost Engagement, Productivity and Creativity using the power of Empathy in the workplace, but most importantly, expanding Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness in individuals.

Meditation and sound are my primary tools to serve and support others as they embrace a sense of ease and belonging. I also enjoy holding space for meaningful conversations.

I run retreats in the UK and overseas and I’m also a meditation expert on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Wellness App and on the YourHaven VR platform. I left a demanding 15-year corporate career to use my extensive leadership knowledge and blend of unique personal life experience to inspire a more human approach to how we live our lives. I often say I have lived many lives in my 40 years and for this I am grateful because I see the world from a myriad of perspectives.

I hold a BSc in Psychology, MSc in Occupational Psychology and a Meditation Certification (Deepak Chopra’s Teacher Training). I also trained with the Dalai Lama in India and am a certified gong practitioner, trained by James Crossley here in the UK. You are in safe hands.

My blend of Vedic, African and Western practices create something unique and inclusive for all human beings.

Nothing exceptionail is ever done alone!

Please know that although this retreat is my dream, this dream is only possible with a myriad of experts who stand beside me to make this an experience to remember. Joining me from the local community will be expert facilitators including Omaya guiding our yoga sessions, Rachel soothing us with her incredible sound abilities and Revatha sharing his knowledge and love for Sri Lankan Tea. I can’t wait for you to meet them and learn from them! Working with local experts to deliver sessions is a dream come true and an opportunity to be part of Sri Lanka instead of simply dropping into Sri Lanka from afar.

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A woman named Rachel playing a gong outdoors surrounded by greenery.
A smiling man with glasses and a beard outdoors, with the text 'Tea Tasting' above and the name 'Revatha' below.
  • A variety of vegetables and spices on a kitchen counter, including broccoli, tomatoes, yellow bell peppers, purple onion, lime, basil, and various dried spices.
  • A person floating on a swimming pool with four green umbrellas and blue lounge chairs nearby, surrounded by lush green trees and grass, alongside a building with a tiled roof.
  • Living room with high vaulted wooden ceiling, beige sectional sofa on a patterned rug, and a woman descending the stairs, with open double doors letting in natural light. butler and chef at a retreat in sri lanka
  • A tall white lighthouse on a small rocky landmass surrounded by water, with several palm trees and lush greenery.
  • A small outdoor patio with a tiled roof, white wicker chairs, and a mural on the back wall, surrounded by lush green trees and plants.
  • Living room with traditional decor, bamboo pendant lights hanging from a high wooden ceiling, and sitting cushions on a rug near windows with decorative grilles.
  • Bronze statue of a seated Asian woman on wooden stairs, holding a book with a headdress. A decorative ceramic item is placed on the stair next to her, with wooden railing and wall in the background.
  • A view through lush green plants, trees, and foliage, leading to a house with a tiled roof and windows, surrounded by a well-maintained garden.
  • A kingfisher bird perched on a tree branch in a lush green jungle.

Availability & pricing.

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katie@beinghumanwell.com

We have 7 nights (8 days) to experience something truly transformative.

What’s Included

7 nights accommodation (8 days of activities)

Twice daily meditation, 3-4 yoga classes, 60 minute massage, magical full moon sound healing session & Full Moon in Poya Ceremony

3 generous nourishing meals a day and non-alcoholic drinks (all dietary requirements can be catered for), including a luxury trip for an evening dinner in a gorgeous lakeside sunset setting.

Experiences including cooking class, private tea tasting, batik factory visit and a weaving workshop with local artisans and guest facilitators

Free wifi, all equipment such as yoga mats, cushions, props and notebooks

Service fees (so that no tipping in the villas is required from you)

Pre-Retreat Gift

Optional 1:1 online meditation session with Katie a month after arriving back home; a retreat reflection

You have the option of being introduced to a Travel Counsellor who can support flight bookings, visas and any additional travel you might like to do.

Additional surprise experiences at the villa and luxury gifts to take home (wonderful surprises are my favourite thing!)

What’s not included

Flights to and from Sri Lanka (Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport).

Transfer costs to and from the villa (depending on your travel routes aligning with other guests, I may be able to help organise transfer sharing)

Travel Insurance and Sri Lankan visa (varies depending on nationality)

Alcoholic beverages

Additional optional excursions outside of the itinerary (e.g. surf classes just down the road, extra spa treatments and more options I can share)

You have the option of being introduced to a Travel Counsellor who can support flight bookings, visas and any additional travel you might like to do.

Email me to book or find out more: katie@beinghumanwell.com

Email Katie To Book/Enquire

Room details.

Luxurious en-suite rooms for the most healing nights sleep.

Kalukanda House

Kalukanda House

Kalukanda House

Kalukanda House

Kalukanda House

Kalukanda House

Typical Daily Schedule.

  • Morning

    Meditation (and/or yoga)

    Journaling / Massage

    Breakfast / Brunch

    Cultural Experience/Cooking Class

  • Afternoon

    Lunch

    Workshop/Free Time

    Afternoon Tea

    Late Afternoon Meditation

  • Evening

    Beach Sunsets

    Dinner

    Reflection

    Meditation, Sound Healing, Journaling

Email Katie to Book/Enquire/See Full Schedule

 Things You Might Want to know.

  • 2pm, but if you need earlier, please let me know in advance and I can see what we can do.

  • No. The meditation sessions start off gently with practical guidance and explanations. This is a great retreat to learn more about meditation as well as practice different types throughout the week. The yoga sessions will be gentle, slow or Yin. The focus is not on the yoga and when we do practice we will be guided by local practitioners who will explain the origins or the yogic philosophy rather than encouraging us into wild and wonderful asanas (unless of course this is within your practice; we’ll take your lead).

  • Beautiful, warm and mostly dry. Of course weather is unpredictable, but you can expect temperatures to be around 24c to 32c. This is the best season to visit Sri Lanka.

  • Yes, there will be breaks each day when you can relax by the pool, rest in your room, read in the lounges/gardens and do your own thing. There will be one day free of activities too. You can stay at the villa, hit the beach or explore further afield. I can recommend experiences.

  • Book them as soon as you can. The earlier you book, the better the price. Make sure you know which day you leave and land. Due to the time difference and flight schedules you may arrive the next day. Sri Lankan Airways offer direct flights, but there are other routes and airlines available too. Utilise the complimentary Travel Counselor for help or ask me for guidance too.

  • Like any other holiday, it is a good idea to get travel insurance. I highly recommend you do this.

  • You will depending on your nationality. You can check here: https://www.srilankaevisa.lk/

  • The GBP 1,500 deposit is generally not refundable. I need to enter into booking contracts and large deposits with suppliers during the most popular time to visit Sri Lanka, so securing refunds for these agreements will not be possible for me. I will do my best to refund where possible. For example, if I manage to re-sell the room I will absolutely give you your deposit back. I’m not in the business of holding deposits for no reason. I will always pass on as much of the refund as I can, that I promise. Transfers to another person can be done up to 7 days before the retreat.

  • Bring light summer clothing, swimwear, any toiletries you prefer, sunscreen, and your favourite mosquito repellent. Whatever you would usually bring on a warm trip like this, especially your beautiful self!

  • Yes, there is an optional included 1:1 meditation and conversation session with me 2-4 weeks after you return home. This is to support ongoing practices and to reflect on the experience.

  • My retreats focus on living with ease, self-compassion and building awareness. I do not use any practices that encourage you to go deeper than you choose to and although retreats can bring emotions to the surface, the aim is for you to enjoy Sri Lanka whilst learning something new and picking up wellbeing practices that align with you and that you can practically take home. If emotions do emerge, we will be there to support each other. This space is open to any and all conversations.

  • This island has won award after award for it’s beauty and hospitality. I see a community that is deeply kind and welcoming and scenery that is utterly beautiful! The moment I set foot in Sri Lanka, I knew this was somewhere I would return and it would be a joy to share this magical feeling with you too.