24th Nov - 2nd Dec 2026
Sri Lanka Retreat: Flow. Feast. Pamper.
Escape to Sri Lanka’s palm lined south coast for a transformative 9 day retreat where wellness, indulgence, and adventure come together.
Begin each day with sunrise yoga flows, savour nourishing Sri Lankan cuisine, plus learn authentic cooking techniques, and restore your body and mind with Ayurvedic spa treatments, thoughtfully spaced throughout the retreat.
Wander the historic streets of UNESCO listed Galle Fort, and enjoy free time to unwind. Whether that’s basking on golden beaches, relaxing in a traditional Turkish bath, surfing sparkling waves, snorkeling vibrant coral reefs, or setting off on an unforgettable safari adventure. The choice is yours.
Every day is carefully curated to blend movement, nourishment, relaxation, and exploration, leaving you restored, inspired, and deeply connected to the beauty and rhythm of Sri Lanka.
What's Included
- 8 Nights Accommodation
- Daily Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork
- 5 Day Spa Pacakge: Ayurvedic Indulgence
- Daily Breakfast
- Daily Dinners
- 8 X Lunches
- Cooking Demonstration
- E-Bike Tour
- Day Trip To Galle Fort
- Sound Healing
- 90 Minute Recovery Circuit in the Turkish Bathhouse
- Ageless Vitality Workshop: Unlock the nutrition & movement secrets to thrive at every age.
Accommodation
Nestled on a pristine stretch of secluded beach, Talalla Retreat offers a unique blend of comfort and nature. From one of a kind bamboo huts to spacious seaview villas, classic deluxe and Bunglalow rooms, there’s something for everyone. Each space is designed to immerse you in the beauty of the tropics while ensuring you never compromise on comfort. Set within seven acres of lush gardens and golden coastline, this retreat is a true paradise where you can wake to the sound of the ocean, unwind in open air living, and reconnect with nature in tranquillity.
Meals
Dine in the stunning open air restaurant, where every meal is a celebration of freshness and flavour. Enjoy vibrant tropical fruits, crisp seasonal vegetables, and the day’s freshest local seafood, crafted into both traditional Sri Lankan delicacies and nourishing international favorites. Sip on a king coconut as the sea breeze drifts by. Ingredients are sourced from nearby markets and fishing villages, with herbs and spices grown organically on the property. Every bite brings you closer to the island’s rich culture, wellness, and natural abundance.
Pampering
Unwind and restore with our curated Ayurvedic spa journey, designed to nurture mind, body, and soul. Cultivate calm with a series of luxurious treatments, perfect for soothing tired muscles after yoga, surfing, or exploring Sri Lanka’s south coast.
Across five blissful days, you’ll be treated to:
30 minute head & shoulder massage to release tension.
60 minute aromatherapy body massage to relax deeply.
40 minute foot reflexology to refresh and rebalance.
60 minute deep tissue massage to ease muscular aches.
50 minute facial of your choice to leave your skin glowing.
This indulgent spa journey is included in your retreat, ensuring you return home feeling renewed, radiant, and rebalance.
Retreat Schedule
Day 1
- Transport Available upon request.
- Check-in to Talalla Retreat
- 12:30pm Welcome Lunch
- 4pm Restorative Yoga & Welcome Circle
- 6pm Dinner
- Overnight Talalla Retreat
Day 2
Sunrise Yoga Flow, Breathwork and Meditation
Breakfast
Free Time to rest, surf, or enjoy extra treatments or Turkish Bath House
Lunch
Ayurvedic Spa Treatment 1
Dinner
- Moving Meditation
Day 3
- Sunrise Yoga Flow, Breathwork and Meditation
- Breakfast
- Free Time to rest, surf, or enjoy extra treatments or Turkish Bath House
- Cooking Demonstration
- Lunch
- Ayurvedic Spa Treatment 2
- Dinner
- Energy Clearing Ritual and Meditation
Day 4
Sunrise Yoga Flow, Breathwork and Meditation
Breakfast
Day Trip to Galle Forte
Lunch at leisure. own expense
Dinner
Sound Healing
Day 5
Sunrise Yoga Flow, Breathwork and Meditation
Breakfast
Free Time to rest or choose an optional excursion.
- Lunch
- Ayurvedic Spa Treatment 3
Dinner
- Ageless Vitality Workshop: Unlock the nutrition & movement secrets to thriving at every age.
Day 6
Sunrise Yoga Flow, Breathwork and Meditation
Breakfast
Free Time to rest or choose an optional excursion.
- Lunch
- Ayurvedic Spa Treatment 4
Dinner
- Yoga Nidra Meditation
Day 7
Sunrise Yoga Flow, Breathwork and Meditation
Breakfast
Free Time to rest or choose an optional excursion.
- Lunch
- Ayurvedic Spa Treatment 5
Dinner
Day 8
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Sunrise Yoga Flow, Breathwork and Meditation
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Breakfast
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Free Time to rest or choose an optional excursion.
- Lunch
- Wellness Workshop: Future Self Blueprint – Integrate what you’ve learned and step forward with clarity and purpose.
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Farewell Dinner on the Beach & Bonfire
Day 9
Sunrise Yoga Flow, Breathwork and Meditation
Breakfast
Free Time to rest or choose an optional excursion.
Closing Circle
- Lunch
- Departure. Transport available upon request including optional tea plantation stop enroute to Columbo.
Prices
Deluxe Room – $3860 Single / $6470 Twin (1 Left
Open Air Seaview Room – $4517 Single /$7128 (2 Left)
Bamboo Hut – $4017 Single / $6628 Twin (Sold Out)
Bungalow AC Room – $3615 Single / $6450 Twin SOLD OUT
*Prices are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of Sri Lanka’s Mandatory 18% Govt Tax
Your Teacher
Your Teacher & Host - Emily Spurling
With over 15 years of teaching experience, Emily brings a warm, down to earth energy that makes everyone feel at ease, whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practising for years. Her classes are a rich blend of styles, often weaving in chakra work, breath practices for every occasion, and mindful movement designed to nourish body, mind, and spirit.
On retreat, Emily creates a supportive space where you can truly unwind, reconnect with yourself, and explore new ways of moving, breathing and being. You’ll leave not only feeling incredible, but with a personalised “toolbox” of practices to take home, helping you carry that retreat glow into everyday life.
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24th November - 2nd December 2026
Retreat Notes
Accommodation
Rooms are selling fast, book now to avoid disappointment.
The Ground Floor Sea-View Villas blend authentic Sri Lankan style with modern comforts, featuring open-air bathrooms, private balconies, and direct access to Talalla’s pristine beach, all just steps from the ocean.
1 X Deluxe Ground floor rooms
Ground Floor Deluxe Rooms offer a private, serene retreat with garden views, a rustic four-poster bed, open-air bedroom and ensuite, plus a front deck to unwind while staying connected to Talalla’s lush surroundings.
1 Open Air Seaview Room 3 Left
With beautiful views of the Indian Ocean and the luscious Talalla gardens, our sea-view villas are perfect for anyone who enjoys fresh sea breeze and a beautiful sunrise over turquoise blue waters. These open-air villas feature a private balcony, reading desk, open-air bathrooms, and ceiling fans.
6 x Bungalow rooms SOLD OUT
Enjoy your own private air-conditioned room with an open-air ensuite, within a 6 bedroom Bungalow.
Seaview first floor room (AC) SOLD OUT
Perched on the first floor just steps from the shore, these Sea-View Villas offer sweeping ocean views, open-air bathrooms filled with natural light, and private balconies overlooking swaying coconut palms.
1 x Bamboo Huts SOLD OUT
Experience the ultimate nature escape in our unique glamping bamboo huts. Thoughtfully designed to blend with the tropical surroundings, these huts offer a private, open-air sanctuary where you can wake to the sounds of the jungle while enjoying comfort, style, and a true sense of adventure.
Optional Extras
Guests are also encouraged to tailor their experience with a bespoke menu of optional experiences.
On Site
Pilates class $15USD per person
Ayurvedic Spa Extra Treatments available subject to Availablity
Turkish Bath – Packages Vary
Enjoy the heat of the sauna to release tension and support circulation, then step into the steam room for deep detoxification and a clear, relaxed state of mind. Cool down with a refreshing plunge into the chill bath, soak in the magnesium pool to nourish your skin, or settle into the infrared light bed for soothing recovery and whole-body renewal, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the beach.
With open showers, secure lockers, and a thoughtfully designed 75-minute journey, your visit is effortless, restorative, and leaves you feeling balanced and energized.
Excursions
Handunugoda Tea Plantation
Distance 40km. Handunugoda produces the famous ‘Virgin White Tea,’ a tea untouched by human hands. The tea factory is a living and working museum with machines used 140 years ago to produce tea. 50USD return + Waiting 2USD per hour. Entrance ticket 2USD per person
Polhena Beach
Distance 13km. Polhena is a beautiful beach in the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka where travelers can enjoy safe swimming and snorkeling on the coral reefs. 35USD return + Waiting 2USD per hour.
Dondra Lighthouse
Distance 11km. Dondra Head is the
most southerly point of Sri Lanka. With its 160 feet high lighthouse, it is the tallest in southern Asia. The lighthouse
Is located in a beautiful tropical garden and is the site of unforgettable sunsets.25USD return + Waiting 2USD per hour.
The Blow Hole
Distance 20km. The Blow Hole of Hummanaya in Mawella, Dickwella is an astonishing natural phenomenon.
During the monsoon season the incoming water creates spray fountains up to 40 or 50 feet high. 35USD return + Waiting 2USD per hour
Spiritual Paths
Dondra Devalaya
Distance 10km. The shrine was dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu at Devinuwara and is a very popular attraction. The temple is the major event site of an annual festival held in July/August. 25USD return + Waiting 2USD per hour
Mulkirigala Vihara Rock Temple
Distance 82 km. One of Sri Lanka’s oldest holy sites visited by several thousands of pilgrims annually. The different levels of caves with both reclining and sitting Buddha’s and ancient paintings depicting Buddhist philosophy are awe inspiring and some of the best in Sri Lanka. 50USD return + Waiting 2USD per hour
Weherahena Vihara
Distance 12km. This 39m high Buddha statue was painted with very bright colours to attract positive energy.
The temple site, much of which is underground, tells hundreds of ancient stories. There you can also see the shrine room in which the walls are decorated with murals depicting the Buddha’s life. 35USD return + Waiting 2USD per hour
Wewurkannala Vihara
Distance 13km. Wewurukannala Vihara is one of the most amazing Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. The temple is dominated by the image of a seated Buddha. At 160 feet high, it is the tallest statue in Sri Lanka, dating back to the time of King Rajadhi (1782-1798). 35USD return + Waiting 2USD per hour
Kataragama
Distance 125km. Sri Lanka’s spiritual core, Kataragama is around 2 hours east of Talalla Retreat. Take a drive there and watch the devotees take puja, smashing burning coconuts onto giant boulders 75USD return+ Waiting 2USD per
Animal lovers
Bundala National Park
Distance 80km. A shimmering oasis of mangroves and coastal lakes, this watery haven is a birders paradise! Home to thousands of migratory birds including flamingo, over 150 bird species live in this Ramsar Certified National Park. You may also see crocodiles, elephants, and in season, sea turtles dancing through the rough waters.
80USD return + Jeep 50USD (6pax can share 1jeep) + entrance ticket 45USD per person
Sea Turtle Protection Hatchery at Rekawa
Distance 35km. Watch as giant sea turtles lay up to 500 eggs, or as tiny baby turtles hatch and scurry into the ocean. Take a taxi or tuk tuk to Rekawa, where a dedicated team of volunteers ensures the safety of both turtle and egg. Our favourite thing to do! 60USD return + entrance ticket 5USD per person
Uda Walawe National Park
Distance 80km. Comprising approximately 30 000 hectares of marshes, forests and grasslands elephants sightings here are guaranteed. There’s also an abundance of birdlife, deer, crocodiles, and if you’re lucky – even leopards. Nearby is the elephant rehabilitation center, where you can watch the baby ellie’s feed and shower – gorgeous!
90USD return + Jeep 45USD (6pax can share 1jeep) + entrance ticket 45USD per person
Yala National Park
Distance 90km. Yala National Park is one of Sri Lanka’s premier tourist destinations. Leopards are regularly sighted along with elephants, jackals, monkeys and an abundance of birdlife. Tours depart at either 0400 or 1100, and include transport, entrance fees and 3.5 hour jeep safari. Please enquire at Front Desk for more information.90USD return + Jeep 50USD (6pax can share 1jeep) + entrance ticket 45USD per person
Blue Whales and Dolphins from Mirissa
Distance 20km. The south coast of Sri Lanka is one of the best sites in the world for seeing Blue and Sperm whales. Guests depart at 0530 to Mirissa to take a boat which will track the path of the whales. Boats seldom go out during monsoon season. We use ‘Raja & The Whales’, as the most ecologically 50USD return + Boat ticket 65USD per person
responsible tour operator.
Elephant Orphanage
16USD entry fee. 8 hour round trip
180USD return for a minibus and 300USD return for a bus
Sinharaja Nature Reserve
Distance 85km. Take a walk through Sri Lanka’s last viable remnant of tropical lowland rainforest at World Heritage listed Sinharaja. Bright green lizards hide in the foliage, and snakes can be seen under-foot. We’ll arrange a tracker to guide you through the forest and take you for a swim under a waterfall to cool off in the heat of the day. 80USD return
SURF
Being located on the southern most point of Sri Lanka there is always a surf spot. Our surf lessons go for 90 minutes with an experienced instructor and are for all levels.. The price includes board hire and transport. 50USD
Getting There
The closest airport is Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport approximately 3 hours to the north of the Retreat via a major highway.
Accommodation nearby the airport is cheap and plentiful, we suggest staying overnight in Colombo the night before the retreat, if you are arriving on a late flight, and travelling down the following morning in time for a welcome lunch.
Airport transfers will be coordinated and arranged upon request. Payment can be split with your group and paid directly to the driver.
1 – 5 Pax = $110 USD
6-10 Pax = $150 USD
10-20 Pax = $210 USD
Travel Visa
To enter Sri Lanka, you’ll need a visa in the form of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). You should do this before you travel, as there are limited facilities to obtain an ETA on arrival at Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A 25% deposit secures your spot, with the balance due 60 days before the retreat. Cancellations made more than 60 days in advance will be refunded. We recommend comprehensive travel insurance to cover any unexpected changes