SRI LANKA - SRI LANKA, GALLE, BOOSA
Treat yourself to a yoga holiday. Relax and rejuvenate in the third generation ancestral home, at Villa de Zoysa, Sri Lanka. This magnificent villa was built by a wealthy aristocrat, who made his fortune in the early part of the last century. With acres of coconut palm trees, and contemporary British architecture, the property retained in the de Zoysa family ever since it was built in 1927, is unique on the coastline. This property is unmatched in the south of Sri Lanka. It has been aesthetically maintained, with its large collection of original antiques and art and crafts, polished hardwood beams and plenty of open courtyards, terraces and passageways for you to relax in.The villa has the unmistakable, intimate atmosphere of a large colonial home, with the resident owner hosting your stay.
"The food has been exceptional. The chefs selected really healthy, delicious, local ingredients to provide us with interesting and satisfying meals, exactly what I needed after a full day of yoga." Ruth Piper, Perth, Australia
Breakfast (usually taken after morning yoga session) is a dazzling array of fresh tropical fruits by the plateful, eggs of your choice, fresh curd with coconut treacle plus toast/roti, preserves and a choice of local teas and freshly squeezed juices.
Dinner is a sumptuous rice and curry affair, freshly prepared by the chefs, in the tradition of home cooking. A variety of at least five vegetables, together with dhal and rice is the favourite among many clients. Locally caught fish can be served for non-vegetarians. A mouth-watering fruit salad or honey-flavoured bananas are the proffered deserts.
When ever available, we purchase our vegetables and fruits from the local school garden, financially sustaining various children's programs,such as a mid day meal. From organically grown rocket, mixed and corn salad leaves to fruits such as mangoes, pineapple and bananas are purchased on the day of preparation, making a steady supply of fresh veggies and fruits to your plates. While ensuring that some of the vegetables are grown organically, at times few varieties needing a balance supply of nutrients may be subjected to non organic fertilizer although it is very minimal.