Meda Gedara - Wellness 2026
17th - 24th January ...... 24th - 31st January ...... 31st -7th February.
Scroll to exploreOur Wellness Weeks offer individuals and couples the chance to stay at Meda Gedara, voted one of the worlds most luxurious villas.
Our carefully curated wellness programme encompasses unbelievable food, heavenly yoga, exciting adventure and splendid comfort. We can also arrange a whole host of other exclusive experiences to make your week even more memorable, from craft afternoons, painting, surfing and massages of course. The time of year means that it’s also likely there will be turtle activity on the beach, either laying or hatching, which is a truly ‘pinch-me’ moment for our guests.
This will be your week to make your own holiday; You can choose to wallow in the surroundings, indulge in incredible gastronomy whilst enjoying long lingering meals, to work on your mind and body in our shala programme and to explore the breathtaking local area with our planned adventures. Expect the same level of attention to detail to be applied to our exclusive Wellness Weeks as has been given to the award wining design of the the villa and gardens.
Meet our world class team
We are very excited to announce our collaboration with Jay Halford as Executive Chef who will be working with our villa chef's Sudantha & Nuwan fusing Eastern and Western, textures and flavours, creating menus to dream about.
The physical yoga and wellness program will be lead by Chaminda K-P, Meda Gedara's amazing resident yogi who will start your day with a session of movement, meditation and chanting. Chaminda will also be available to give Thai yoga stretch massage treatments which have proved to be so popular some guests are returning year after year to get their Chaminda fix!
Should you wish to explore the area then hostess Fiona McLeod will guide us to climb to the top of huge rocks for sunrise meditation, gaze in wonder at the paintings in the local temple, ride bikes through the paddy fields or punt through the waterways of Kalametiya bird sanctuary, these are some of the optional adventures planned for the week.
Jay Halford, Executive Chef
Michelin trained, health food genius
We are absolutely over the moon to be collaborating with Jay Halford as Meda Gedara's new Executive Chef. Michelin trained Jay swerved the traditional route to focus on vegan gastronomy and is a master of juice cleanse programs. His menus will be showcasing amazing local produce including a plethora of delicious locally caught fish. These healthy menu will take us on a journey to discover the most delicate of flavours and astonishing combinations.
We'll dine at the verandah table, we'll dine in the garden and we'll also dine on the beach. Prepare your tastebuds and your senses for unforgettable dining experiences.
The atmosphere at Meda Gedara is the perfect location to appreciate Meda Gedara's incredible menu, savouring every mouthful and indulging in lingering meal times.
Chaminda Yogi & Spiritual Guru
Yoga for the mind & body
Through movement, breathing, chanting and meditation our experienced yogi team will lead you on a journey of self discovery that will energise your mind, body and soul. With the combination of Chaminda's traditional Hatha practice, Kundalini chanting and meditation, your mind will be so invested in wellness that all the hectic stresses of day to day home-life will vanish.
You can spend time in the ocean facing yoga shala being lead in an encouraging deep breathing practice which will activate your diaphragm and engage your parasympathetic nervous system and the sound of the ocean waves soothes your soul.
At the end of the immersive physical programme you will feel like a magician has sprinkled new life into you physically, emotionally and mentally.
HEALTH IS WEALTH
Spend time concentrating on your health, self love is the very best gift you can give yourself. Our retreat offers a perfect blend of holistic healing and relaxation. Join us for a unique wellness journey that includes yoga sessions, local exploration and nourishing organic meals, all designed to restore balance and enhance your well-being. Immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings and leave feeling refreshed and recharged. Escape the stress of daily life and embrace the calm and peace of Meda Gedara by joining us at our Wellness Weeks.