
7 Days Serenity Retreat at The Hermitage-Kandy
Whether you're seeking rejuvenation, stress relief, or a deeper sense of balance, our personalized programs empower you to embrace long-lasting well-being and achieve your highest potential
Stay Details
Day 1: Arrival and introduction to wellness
Morning:
- Arrival and Check-In: Guests arrive, check-in, and settle into their accommodations.
- Welcome Session: Introduction to the retreat, schedule overview, and meet the facilitators.
Afternoon:
- Introduction to Ayurveda Workshop (1 hour): Overview of Ayurvedic principles and practices, followed by individual consultations with an Ayurvedic doctor to assess health and wellness goals.
- Lunch: Healthy, plant-based meal with Ayurvedic influence.
Evening:
- Gentle Yoga Session (1 hour): Light yoga practice to relax and unwind.
- Guided Evening Meditation (30 minutes): Initial meditation session focused on breath awareness.
- Dinner: Nutritious vegetarian meal.
- Daily Massage (1 hour): Relaxing massage to ease travel fatigue and promote relaxation.
DAY 2: DEEPENING HOLISTIC PRACTICES
Morning:
- Sunrise Yoga (1 hour): Morning yoga session to start the day with energy and clarity.
- Breakfast: Light and nourishing meal.
- Free time to explore the hotel and its surroundings
Afternoon:
• Detoxifying Lunch: Meal designed to support detoxi cation.
• Nature Walk (1.5 hours): Guided walk in nature to connect with the environment and enhance mindfulness.
Evening:
• Yin Yoga Session (1 hour): Slow-paced yoga targeting deep connective tissues to release tension.
• Dinner: Wholesome, plant-based meal.
• Daily Massage (1 hour): Soothing massage to promote relaxation and well-being.
DAY 3: EXPLORING WELLNESS PRACTICES
Morning:
• Sunrise Meditation (30 minutes): Morning meditation session to enhance focus and tranquillity.
• Breakfast: Light and healthy meal.
• Ayurvedic Detox Treatment (1.5 hours): Personalized Ayurvedic detox treatments such as Panchakarma.
Afternoon:
• Lunch: Healthy and balanced meal.
• Free Time: Opportunity to enjoy the hotel’s amenities, such as the pool or spa. Or an excursion to Galle Fort.
Evening:
• Restorative Yoga Session (1 hour): Gentle yoga practice to promote deep relaxation and stress relief.
• Dinner: Healthy, plant-based meal.
• Daily Massage (1 hour): Evening massage to ensure relaxation and rejuvenation.
DAY 4: CULTURAL & CULINARY IMMERSION
Morning:
• Sunrise Yoga (1 hour): Morning yoga session to energize the body and mind.
• Breakfast: Nutritious and balanced meal.
• Visit to a Local Market (2 hours): Explore a local market to learn about and source fresh ingredients for the cookery lesson.
Afternoon:
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal featuring locally sourced ingredients.
• Local Cookery Lesson (2 hours): Hands-on cooking class to learn how to prepare traditional, healthy dishes.
Evening:
• Dinner: Enjoy the dishes prepared during the cookery lesson while enjoying soothing music performed by a local autist.
• Daily Massage (1 hour): Evening massage to promote relaxation and well-being.
DAY 5: SPIRITUAL & HOLISTIC PRACTICES
Morning:
• Sunrise Meditation (30 minutes): Morning meditation session to start the day with mindfulness and calm.
• Breakfast: Light and healthy meal.
• Buddhist Meditation Session (1 hour): Guided meditation session focusing on Buddhist techniques.
Afternoon:
• Lunch: Wholesome, plant-based meal.
• Ayurvedic Spa Treatment (1.5 hours): Personalized Ayurvedic spa treatments to enhance well-being.
Evening:
• Dinner: Fresh, organic meal.
• Cultural Show (1.5 hours): Enjoy a traditional cultural performance showcasing local music, dance, and heritage.
• Free Time.
DAY 6: INTEGRATION & REFLECTION
Morning:
• Sunrise Yoga (1 hour): Morning yoga session to start the day with energy and focus.
• Breakfast: Healthy and energizing meal.
• Herbal Steam Bath (1 hour): Detoxifying steam bath to cleanse and rejuvenate.
Afternoon:
• Lunch: Light and nutritious meal.
• Afternoon exploring the Kandy Town and Helga’s Folly or a painting lesson with artist Raju.
Evening:
• Restorative Yoga Session (1 hour): Gentle yoga practice to promote deep relaxation.
• Dinner: Featuring local cuisine.
• Daily Massage (1 hour): Evening massage to ensure relaxation and rejuvenation.
DAY 7: REFLECTION & FAREWELL
Morning:
• Sunrise Meditation (30 minutes): Morning meditation session to start the day with clarity and calm.
• Breakfast: Light and healthy meal.
• Closing Circle (1 hour): Group re ection on the retreat experience, sharing insights, and setting intentions for maintaining
wellness practices at home.
Afternoon:
• Lunch: Final communal meal to celebrate the retreat experience.
• Free Time: Opportunity to enjoy the resort’s amenities or take a nal walk in nature.
Evening:
• Farewell Dinner: Special dinner featuring the best of local and Ayurvedic cuisine.
• Daily Massage (1 hour): Final massage session to ensure relaxation and rejuvenation.
Departure:
• Check-Out and Farewell: Guests depart with a renewed sense of well-being and equipped with tools and practices to continue their holistic journey.