Reset, Rest & Replenish
Women’s Retreat
13th - 20th July 2025 - Southern Sri Lanka
Reset, Rest & Replenish
Join Tina & Maria on a heartfelt, magical journey where women come together to heal, release, and reconnect — with yourselves and each other.
In the gentle embrace of nature, you will find a safe space to soften, let go, and rediscover the power of your own presence. Immerse yourself in 7 nurturing nights of rest, reflection, and renewal — a time to break free from the weight of responsibilities, self-doubt, and old patterns that no longer serve you.
As women, nurturing others often comes naturally — yet this instinct can leave us compromising our own well-being. Balancing busy lives with endless responsibilities can leave us feeling drained, exhausted, uninspired, and disconnected. When women come together in safe, nurturing spaces, a powerful energy unfolds — one rooted in connection, compassion, and collective strength. As we honor our own healing journeys, we awaken the divine feminine energy within — an energy of intuition, creativity, and wisdom that has long been suppressed.
The relentless demands of modern life keep our nervous system in a constant state of alert, impacting our vitality and inner peace. While occasional treatments and day breaks offer temporary relief, sometimes what we truly need is a full reset — a chance to pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with ourselves.
Our thoughtfully curated program of workshops is designed to support deep healing — helping you release what you have been carrying and make space for clarity, peace, and expansion. Together, we will explore practices that nurture self-awareness, self-compassion, and inner strength — creating a path for new possibilities to unfold.
Through one-to-one treatments, workshops, and yoga, you will reconnect with your body, quiet your mind, and restore your spirit. Whether you are receiving healing energy, surrendering into stillness, or simply soaking in the beauty of the surroundings, this is your time to slow down, breathe deeply, and just be.
To support your journey, each guest will receive three nurturing 1-to-1 treatments:
Reiki/Access Bars – to calm the mind and clear energetic blocks
Reflexology – to restore balance and vitality
Massage – to release tension and promote deep relaxation
Our Michelin-trained Executive Chef will nourish you with exquisite cuisine, each meal designed to support your healing journey — comforting, wholesome, and deeply satisfying.
Enrich your experience with mindful day trips that invite you to connect with the land, with others, and with yourself — creating space for joy, connection, and new friendships to blossom.
This retreat is more than rest — it’s an invitation to lay down your burdens, reclaim your inner strength, and awaken to the powerful, radiant woman you are.
Return home feeling lighter, freer, and deeply replenished — with a heart full of new connections, profound insights, and unforgettable memories.
Now is the time to let go, to heal, and to rise. We invite you to answer the call.
Check out some images of my previous workshops and retreats in my retreat/workshop gallery
Alone time will be encouraged. The retreat space has many beautiful hidden spots where you can go off on your own to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, rest, pause, and reflect. This will give you an opportunity to receive the beauty, breathe it all in and commune with yourself.
We believe a safe space is paramount for organic growth and healing to occur. Being in an all female space allows for a powerful connection with ourselves and others. When we are in a safe container our mind and body can fully let go, relax and trust the process. Being in a safe space will give you the opportunity to drop your barriers, connect with your mind, body and soul bringing you back to YOU: The authentic and magical being that you are!
The Venue – Green Escapes
We can’t wait to share this extraordinary, architect-designed retreat villa with you . Set on a hillside behind Hiriketiya Bay amongst 4 acres of lush tropical jungle and abundant wildlife the house, terraces and pool look out over the trees to the Indian Ocean. The estate has its own organic cinnamon plantation, fruit trees and vegetable garden.
As well as the stunning 60 sqm infinity pool, there is a yoga shala, two large ice baths, a sun deck and plenty of space to replenish your energies with forest walks, private moments and quiet meditation.
The main house has 5 large bedrooms designed for sharing. Four of the rooms have open air bathrooms and there is an outdoor bathtub on the upper terrace.
Green Escapes aims to be as self sufficient as possible, sourcing everything that cannot be grown or made on-site from producers and craftsmen in the nearby villages. The estate’s water comes from a 300ft deep well and the gardens are organically fertilised. As part of the commitment to sustainability the rooms are cooled by fans which - along with the temperate hillside breeze - keeps the temperature comfortable.
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Curated retreat activities Include:
Yoga (Daily)
1-2-1 Treatments (3 per person)
Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Ice Bathing
Fire Ceremony
Longevity Workshop
Celebrating You Workshop
Heart Opening Cacao Ritual
Guided meditations
Mindfullness
Sleep Workshop
Daily Gratitude Rituals
Time for reflection / Journalling
Beautiful Sri Lanka
Ten minutes' ride from the wide sandy bays & fisherman’s coves of the south coast, Green Escapes sits above the village of Walasgala. The hills are heavily forested and full of wildlife, the valleys below are planted with rice. Yala National Park with its leopards and sloth bears is within easy reach for a day trip. It’s a 60 minute drive to the historic, colonial-era town of Galle and three hours transfer from the airport in Colombo. Situated where the Sri Lanka travellers’ loop meets the Indian Ocean, the villa is an ideal waypoint for the southern beaches or the central tea trails.
So much to do make the most of the location:
Explore the jungle’s wildlife on a guided forest walk.
Get a feel for sleepy village life on a stroll through the rice paddies to the local shop.
Take some time to talk to the ‘big monk’ at the village temple.
Get up early for a trip to see the elephants in nearby Udawalawe National Park.
Head to Hiriketiya Bay, Turtle Point, Secret Beach or any one of the scores of gorgeous quiet coves in the area.
Or just relax in the pool and watch the monkeys foraging in the treetops.
The Food
’’Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’’ Hippocrates (460 BC-370 BC)
We are proud to say our Michelin-trained Executive chef Jens has designed a menu with a blend of Sri Lankan, South East Asian and Western dishes to reset the body, delight the senses and nourish your soul. He will be present cooking and supervising the food for the entire retreat to ensure you only the most delicious, nourishing food of the highest standard.
As you know good food gives energy, lifts the mood and creates a focus for all of the joy which a gathering of likeminded souls provides.
We use freshly gathered produce from the surrounding land and sea, thoughtfully prepared and served with love. Organic coconuts from the estate, this morning’s curd from local buffalo, indigenous fruits from the forest, fish caught in the bay at sunset - beautiful ingredients abound in our corner of South Sri Lanka.
Abundant, flavoursome, simple dishes made with the best local fish, meat & vegetables -and some of our own produce - fill the table at every mealtime.
The Team
Tina Nisson
Tina is an incredible practitioner whose passion was unleashed by her personal experience of the release that can come from Reflexology. She has an insatiable urge to help people live healthier, longer & more fulfilled lives and loves to help her clients release pent up feelings and emotions through her practice. She has a passion and a deep knowledge of nutrition, health and well-being and is a firm believer in being as chemical free as possible.
Maria Cooper-Gomes
Maria has over 25 years experience as an energy healer, facilitator and space holder. She is renowned for her compassionate and intuitive approach. Through her own powerful healing journey she knows that change is possible and her practice focuses on Healing, Empowerment & Freedom. She brings the perfect balance of knowledge, wisdom, empathy, understanding and insight into transformational work.
Jens Nisson
With over three decades experience in luxury dining Jens has worked in Michelin starred restaurants around the world, training in the kitchens of Marco Pierre White and Phillip Howard. As executive chef of London’s finest event caterer Bubble Food, he regularly cooks for Hollywood A-listers & British Royalty. Inspired by the magic of great hospitality, his food celebrates beautiful ingredients wherever in the world they are found.
Accomodation
There are 4 beautiful minimalist bedrooms at Green Escapes, two triple occupancy and two double occupancy, each has its own distinct charms. Each has its own beautiful open ceiling bathroom to allow for the most refreshing natural feeling showers.
On the ground floor we have the delightful Bird Watch room (triple occupancy), the stunning Sun Rise room (double occupancy) and the very special Monkey Watch room (double occupancy). On the top floor is the penthouse room (triple occupancy) is divided into the Treetops space and the Sun-gazer space.
Beds can be arranged as single or double beds as required. There are 10 spaces available, you can come solo or bring friends or family members.
We aim to arrange the sleeping arrangements to maximise the harmony, connection and community. This does mean that there may be some re-organisation of rooms as required to get exactly the right balance.
Room 1 Ground Floor Bird Watch – Triple Occupancy – En Suite Bathroom
Room 2 Sun Rise – Double Occupancy - En Suite Bathroom
Room 3 Monkey Watch – Double Occupancy – En Suite Bathroom
Room 4 Treetops & Sungazer - Triple Occupancy - En Suite Bathroom
Travel to the Retreat:
Arrival:
The closest airport is Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport
There will be representative to meet you at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport from 9 am on 13th July, and our private bus will be leaving at 1pm. If you are not able to arrive by 1pm you will have to make your own way to the venue.
Travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Airport takes 3 hours by car and 6 hours by public transport.
Departure:
We will be providing a return transfer bus for flights leaving Colombo on Sunday 20th July, times to be confirmed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
No vaccinations are required for travel to Sri Lanka.
A tourist visa will be required to travel and the best way to apply is to go to https://eta.gov.lk/slvisa/ (dont be fooled by other websites that are not the official one). That is the safest way to get your Visa. If you have any questions or require any assistance please get in touch.
Alcohol
Of course we want you to relax and enjoy your time at the retreat so drinking alcohol is perfectly acceptable. A beautiful cold drink round the pool in the evening is a divine pleasure. However the aim of this retreat to restore and replenish and so very late nights and excessive drinking are not encouraged. Not everyone may be drinking and we ask that everyone is respectful of each others choices and rest times.
We do ask that you only drink with the evening meal and that there is no alcohol in the bedrooms.
The venue is not licensed, so there is no bar, but you are welcome to bring your own alcohol or purchase it from nearby shops. Fridge space will be provided.
Pricing / Payment Plans
Early Bird Prices:
To take advantage of the early bird prices we must receive your deposit before 31st March 2025
Early Bird Double room: £2600 per person
Early Bird Triple Room: £2400 per person
Standard Prices:
Standard price double room: £2800 per person
Standard price triple room: £2600 per person
Deposit:
To confirm your place a deposit of £800 is required. This is non refundable.
Payment Plans:
To help you manage the investment into yourself we can offer personalised payment plans. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, speak to us when you book and we will arrange a payment schedule. Final payments must be made by 15th June 2025.
Early Bird triple occupancy Deposit: £800 2 follow on payments of £800
Early bird double occupancy Deposit: £800 2 follow on payments of £900
Triple Occupancy Deposit: £800 2 follow on payments of £900
Double Occupancy Deposit: £800 2 follow on payments of £1000
Full balance due by June 15th 2025
Cancellation Policy
Deposits non refundable.
Cancellations made on or before 30th April 2025 will be refunded minus £800 deposit.
All cancellations made after 30th April 2025 are non refundable.
All payments made after 30th April 2025 are non refundable.