We depart from Colombo and head directly to our Villa accomodation for a 9 night/10 day stay. Check in, relax by the pool and enjoy an incredible introduction to Sri Lankan food, cooked by our private in house chef, alfresco. Seafood Curries, luscious vegetable dishes, rice and local seasonal specialties.

After breakfast by the pool we visit the market and learn about the soul of the area. A vibrant and bustling market with extensive learning about unique fresh ingredients. We talk about the food ways of Sri Lanka, and food anthropology. Time is blocked here for your creative practices, with plenty of time to truely immerse.

Late afternoon & evening participate in a hands on cooking class, and watch Anna demonstrate how to make a specialty dessert Wattalappam. This dessert is the quintessential dessert of Sri Lanka. It captures the remarkable spices, the island climate, the melting pot of the culture and the amalgamation of the incredible history of Sri Lankan people all in one dessert.

Relax in the balmy evening with your favourite creative tools in hand capturing the essence of our day.

Breakfast by the pool, try some Sri Lankan specialties, roti and hoppers, tropical fruits, and spiced tea. Then we take a fun beach road ourney to the local town Dickwella.

Swim with the turtles, relax beachside and enjoy the local culture. Enjoy fresh king coconuts, seafood curries, shopping and cafes of this hip alternative beachside town.

Anna will guide you through the basics of travel sketching at our beach side location. Travel with a small beach bag and enjoy the beautiful turquoise coloured beach & activities of the day.

After a leisurely breakfast poolside we journey to the UNESCO heritage town of Galle Fort.

Galle Fort's history is deeply intertwined with the lucrative spice trade. Initially an ancient port for Arab and Chinese merchants, its importance grew exponentially with the arrival of the Portuguese in 1505, who sought to control the island's valuable cinnamon. The Dutch, who captured the fort in 1640, fortified it and established it as their main hub for the spice trade in Sri Lanka. They systematically cultivated, stored, and exported cinnamon, making Galle Fort a bustling commercial center and a key player in the global spice market, which in turn profoundly shaped the local culture and economy through the mixing of different peoples and traditions.

We enjoy the day here, take a walking tour with local celebrity Shanjei, learn the history, sketch, photograph and enjoy the local hospitality and culture.

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before a private visit to a local Buddhist temple. Anna will guide you through this incredible experience, where you'll learn about Sri Lankan Buddhist traditions and enjoy the quiet reverence of visiting a local temple.

Sri Lanka is a melting pot of religions, with Buddhism being the majority spiritual practice. Steeped in centuries old traditions and integral to the country's modern history, Buddhism is a fundamental part of the psyche of the Sri Lankan people you'll meet.

We have dedicated to time here to observe, sit, mediate and create. Anna will encourage you to sketch, photograph and capture your day. Sink slowly into the pace of the slow life.

In the late afternoon we take you to the coast where the famous stilt fisherman reside - a quintessential scene of Sri Lanka. Bamboo pole boats and the area of Ahangama will be where we spend the rest of the day learning about the fishing industry and fish markets of Sri Lanka’s south coast.

Dinner Harbourside.

Sri Lankan nature is incredible. In the Southern Province, we have access to several local wildlife sanctuaries. Today, we'll take a private safari to explore Udawalawe National Park.

Beyond the gentle, free-roaming elephants, you'll also spot buffalo, crocodiles, an abundance of birds, lizards, and fascinating insects. The wide-open spaces of the national park's lake and its surroundings are a remarkable highlight of the trip.

Anna will teach you how to capture the elephants in your sketchbooks and brief you on the essentials of Nature Journaling practices, ensuring you have a joyful and satisfying day.

A slow start, then excursion to Galle Fort. Time to wander and sketch more details and explore the history of this incredible area.

A special crab curry dinner with Anna’s friend Shanjei in his private home.

After breakfast poolside, we visit an incredible local indigenous farming and cooking experience in Welligama. Learn about culinary herbs, roots and seeds. Grind pastes and make spice blends. Cook with our farmers and share a meal with them listening to stories and learning more about their unique culture.

Dinner at our beautiful hotel.

After breakfast we head into Sri Lanka’s rainforest on a sustainable adventure. We follow an easy trail through the Kanneliya Rainforest to reach Anagimala Ella, a magnificent waterfall that is home to a variety of endemic aquatic species.

We lunch with our guide in her family home and have dedicated time and space for your creative practices.

After a leisurely breakfast and sketching session it is time to depart.

Your airport transfers are organised with us, the driver is booked, we journey back to Colombo airport and say farewell but remain friends for life.