Where We Are Wanakaset Sri Lanka is located in the lush forest in Kitulgala by the bank of Kilani River 2
What We Do Healthy soil provides food for trees and plants, etc. Trees and plants provide food, shelter, and medicine for the forest and its inhabitants and caring for trees. Nurturing We have fun planting Food Shelter Medicine Planting Healthy Soil Preservation Natural Habitat Natural habitat is, therefore, created Harmonious Existence where all living beings Land is preserved, ready for more planting! coexist harmoniously most of the time. 3
What We Aspire To responsibly generate an ecologically-balanced as well as a harmonious environment with the most possible varieties of living organisms within the 20 acres of land at Wanakaset Sri Lanka 4
What Guests Could Aspire Bring a sense of purpose to your holidays or time out of the office and join us in our efforts... The only question is: what would be your legacy? Whatever it is, we will help look after it. A tree you plant or a vegetable or even an entire terrace. 5
A Truly Unique Experience The one and only place in Kitulgala that offers a perfect blend of A remarkable Agro Forestry/Permaculture project 20 acres of forest and diverse fruit trees Fascinating wild life viewing Sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystem Breathtaking views and landscape Arrays of exciting activities for everyone in the family Comfortable and delightful accommodation nestled in the woods Delectable Sri Lankan cuisine and more Unmatched peace and serenity Visitors can relax or have fun while helping us plant trees and caring for the forest! 6
Our Facility Living Quarters 7
Our Facility The Main Hall 8
Our Facility Lounge & Dining Area 9
Our Facility Kitchen & Shower Area 10
Our Facility The Surroundings 11
Suggested Activities For pleasure, experience and/or skill development and learning Tree planting Tree nursing Terrace preparation Path maintenance and preparation Composting Natural soap making Kaffir lime shampoo making Natural building (Wattle and Daub with bamboo) Will need prior notice Edible leaf trees/ perennial vegetables recognition Tea/Coffee/Spices harvesting 12
Suggested Activities For pleasure, experience and/or skill development and learning Fruit tree tour Harvesting Fishtail palm sugar production Agroforestry basic principles and design lecture Cooking with local ingredients Medicinal plants/herbs recognition Natural kitchen utensils making Yoga Additional cost applies if a professional trainer is needed Ayurveda basic level White water rafting Quotes as per Rafter s retreat website. Coconut leaves and bamboo leaves roofing 13
Suggested Activities For other purposes For fun experience/learning Bird watching * Butterfly watching * Hiking/Trekking Biking * For beautiful experience and amazing scenery Adam s Peak visit Quotes will be available upon request Jungle day trip * Complimentary with your own equipment; otherwise, quotes will be available upon specific request 14
Suggested Activities For other purposes For spiritual experience Meditation For team building * Treasure hunting Natural house building challenge Utensil making For fun and relaxation River bathing * Needs planning and prior notice. Additional costs for raw material and safety equipment may apply. 15
What to Expect (1 of 2) We made a pledge to provide comfortable lodging for up to 15 people while minimizing our environmental impact to the lowest possible level. The Property and Amenities Buildings are made of natural elements like teak wood, bamboo, mud, and straw. All mattresses are made of natural latex. The lights in the garden are solar lights and during the rainy season, we provide members and guests with electric torches. No air conditioning on the property. Everything is cooked slowly, using fire wood stoves only, three times a day. Some electrical appliances are being used as it is more efficient for cold pressed vegetable or fruit juices and blending. A washing machine is available on site. We aim to avoid the use of plastic bottles and packaging and ask the same from our members and guests. Hot water is exclusively generated with solar energy (intermittent). A fridge is available for occasional use as no food is stored overnight. 16
What to Expect (2 of 2) Water, Waste Management and Cleaning Water is collected from the rain and filtered but for those who are concerned, we can provide boiled water for drinking purposes as an additional precaution. We invested in a micro dam to capture rain water for irrigation and for a hydro power plant but then invested in a small diesel generator as keeping the water seemed more valuable. Waste management is another area where compromise is very difficult. In order to ensure waste water is collected and centralized, we had to organize the showers, toilets and urinals in a dedicated area away from the living area. However, to improve comfort, we built two toilets accessible from the ground floor of the members and guests rooms to be used exclusively at night and during heavy rain. Cleaning is probably the most polluting activity in terms of waste water, energy and detergents. We will only change linen every five nights for the same guests and encourage our members and guests to stay a minimum of two nights. We also try to only change the towels every three nights but acknowledge that sometimes every two nights is necessary. The product of all of the above is that Wanakaset is full of life. Animals, birds, and insects feel at home but so do snakes, monkeys or deer. can be noisy as the forest takes over its normal activity. 17
oom Name ooms in Pictures oom si e WANAKASET (GUARANTEE) LIMITED PAHALAGAMA, THELIGAMA (KITULGALA) EMAIL: enquiries@wanakaset.org. Phone: +94 36 5105510 Bedding room type 1 Night 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Single 90 171 251 328 396 475 536 605 664 720 772 821 866 882 Apple 670 420 1 ing Double 108 205 301 393 475 570 643 726 797 864 927 985 1039 1058 ose Apple 380 285 1 ing Single 80 152 223 291 352 422 476 538 590 640 686 730 770 784 Double 96 182 268 349 422 507 571 645 708 768 824 876 924 941 reen Apple 380 285 L 1 Queen Single 80 152 223 291 352 422 476 538 590 640 686 730 770 784 Double 96 182 268 349 422 507 571 645 708 768 824 876 924 941 Custard Apple 430 410 1 Queen Single 85 162 237 309 374 449 506 571 627 680 729 775 818 833 Twin 102 194 285 371 449 539 607 685 753 816 875 930 981 1000 All prices are quoted in US Dollars
Elephant Apple 370 300 2 Singles Single 65 124 181 237 286 343 387 437 480 520 558 593 625 637 Twin 78 148 218 284 343 412 464 524 576 624 669 711 750 764 Wood Apple 630 330 1 Queen, 1 Single Single 85 162 237 309 374 449 506 571 627 680 729 775 818 833 Double 102 194 285 371 449 539 607 685 753 816 875 930 981 1000 Triple 133 252 370 483 583 700 789 891 979 1061 1138 1209 1276 1299 Velvet Apple 630 300 2 Singles Single 70 133 195 255 308 370 417 470 517 560 601 638 673 686 Twin 126 239 352 459 554 665 750 847 930 1008 1081 1149 1212 1235 The rates are for all inclusive (AI) basis - Which includes Lunch, dinner, breakfast, tea, coffee, fresh juices, laundry services and all excursions inside Wanakaset except yoga lessons. Wanakaset is a Non for Profit Foundation - Annual membership Fee 50 USD is included in the charges We don't serve alcohol or artificial soft drinks. Can be arranged on request. The stream water is filtered naturally, so the tap water in the restaurant and rooms are safe for drinking. Check In 12:30 pm - Check out 09:00 am For dedicated Team Building events requiring the full facility please contact us
Contact Details Contact: Email: Jay enquiries@wanakaset.org Phone: +94 76 689 1212 / +94 36 510 5510 Website: Facebook: http://wanakaset.org http://facebook.com/wanakasetslk Registered Address: Wanakaset (guarantee) Limited, H/25/7, Kumburuguma Deraniyagala, SRI LANKA Location Address: Wanakaset, Pahalagama, Thaligama, SRI LANKA 20
After all, we don't inherit the earth from our ancestors, we just borrow it from our children 21