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Sama Retreats KOSGODA, SRI LANKA
Located within a quiet cove framed by a forested headland and an unspoilt stretch of beach, Sama Retreats occupies 10 acres of restored coastal wilderness in Kosgoda on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Named after the Sanskrit word for peace, the property has evolved from a fishing village into a luxury wellness retreat where conservation, design and hospitality are closely intertwined. The landscape is central to the experience.
Over the past decade, the land has been carefully rewilded, with native vegetation restored to create a richly layered coastal habitat. Today, dragonflies drift above freshwater pools and paradise flycatchers move through the canopy. Scattered throughout the grounds are five
cottages with 12 guest rooms, adapted from original village homes using reclaimed materials and natural finishes. Set within pockets of forest, their architecture reflects Sri Lanka’s coastal vernacular, pairing natural materials with modern comforts. Wellness forms a defining part of Sama’s identity, though the approach is intentionally unhurried. Rooted in Sri Lanka’s ayurvedic traditions, each
wellness journey begins with a consultation led by the resident ayurveda physician, shaping personalised treatments, therapies and nutritional guidance. Yoga, meditation and sound healing unfold against a backdrop of forest and ocean, while visiting practitioners host intimate retreats. Dining is also influenced by place and
seasonality. Guided by ayurvedic principles and the six tastes (rasa haya), personalised meals are prepared using ingredients from the estate’s food forest alongside produce from nearby farmers and locally sourced seafood. Across the property, resort spaces are designed to
encourage immersion in the natural environment. A freshwater pool sits beneath tropical foliage, while an infinity pool overlooks the Indian Ocean. Open-air pavilions host yoga sessions and wellness treatments, and pathways weave through gardens and woodland to the beachfront beyond. As daylight fades, guests gather for dinner in the
open-sided dining pavilion or beneath the forest canopy, where the sounds of the surrounding landscape mingle with the flicker of fireflies.
DON’T MISS Enjoy yoga in an open-air pavilion as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, followed by personalised ayurvedic therapies
104 Need to know
KEY FEATURES • 5 standalone cottages with 12 individually designed guest rooms
• Open-air wellness spa, yoga shala & ayurvedic treatment spaces
• Freshwater pool & an ocean-facing infinity pool
• Secluded beachfront with turtles nesting on the shoreline
KEY ACTIVITIES • Personalised wellness programmes guided by the ayurveda physician
• Daily yoga, meditation & mindfulness sessions in open-air pavilions
• Farm-to-table culinary journey inspired by ayurvedic principles
GET IN TOUCH •
samaretreats.com • +94 70 550 6888 •
info@samaretreats.com •
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