Our Team
The Spaceholders of Soul Moon
Soul Moon Retreat is more than a place - it is a community of people who care deeply about hospitality, healing, and connection. From the therapists who guide your wellbeing experience to the local families who have called this land home for generations, each person brings their own gifts, wisdom, and heart to your stay.
Together, they create the warmth, authenticity, and sense of belonging that make Soul Moon feel less like a destination and more like coming home.
List of Services
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VijinthaItem Link List Item 1
Retreat Host | Holistic Ayurvedic Therapist | Hatha Yoga Instructor
Vijintha holds a Diploma in Ayurveda & Traditional Medicine and a Diploma in Counselling, bringing a deeply holistic approach to wellbeing. Guided by the belief that every person possesses an innate capacity to heal, he supports guests through Ayurvedic therapies, Hatha Yoga, guided meditation, and therapeutic bodywork that restore harmony between body, mind, and spirit.
Residing on-site in separate quarters, Vijintha is available to assist guests throughout their stay while respectfully honouring their privacy and personal space. Whether offering local recommendations, a warm welcome, or a restorative massage treatment, he brings a calm, compassionate presence that helps guests feel supported, grounded, and at home.
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Aunty SarojiniItem Link List Item 2
Retreat Caretaker | Housekeeper & Cook | Village Mother
Affectionately known as Aunty, Sarojini is the heart of Soul Moon Retreat. Having grown up on this land, the site of Soul Moon was once her childhood backyard, and today she continues to care for guests with the same warmth, love, and devotion she has shared with her own children and grandchildren for decades.
A lifelong home cook with over 50 years of experience preparing traditional Sri Lankan meals, Aunty creates nourishing dishes that reflect the generosity and spirit of local village life. Living just across the road, she brings a deeply personal touch to every guest's stay, offering the kind of care that can only come from someone who has called this place home for a lifetime.
A Meal Prepared with Love
Breakfast at Soul Moon isn't just a meal—it's a moment. Each morning, Aunty arrives to prepare fresh, authentic Sri Lankan dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Guests are also welcome to arrange Aunty's lunch and dinner services through the Retreat Host. Aunty will thoughtfully source ingredients, discuss your preferences and budget, and create a meal that feels like coming home.
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PradeepItem Link List Item 3
Retreat Manager | Tour & Transfer Operator | Guest Relations
With over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry, Pradeep brings a wealth of local knowledge, trusted connections, and genuine hospitality to Soul Moon Retreat. Known for his friendly nature, reliability, honesty, and attention to detail, he is dedicated to ensuring every guest feels safe, supported, and well cared for throughout their stay.
As Retreat Manager, Pradeep oversees the day-to-day operations of Soul Moon, coordinating guest services, transfers, and authentic local experiences. His extensive network and deep understanding of Sri Lanka allow him to create meaningful experiences that connect guests with the culture, landscapes, and hidden treasures of the region.
Beyond caring for guests, Pradeep also nurtures Soul Moon's connection with the local community. Working closely with gardeners, housekeepers, tradespeople, and local partners, he helps ensure the retreat remains welcoming, beautiful, and deeply rooted in the people and place that make it so special.
For guests wishing to explore beyond the retreat, Pradeep offers personalised day trips, cultural experiences, and round-island tours tailored to individual interests. Drawing on his extensive local knowledge and trusted network, he helps create authentic and memorable experiences throughout Sri Lanka.
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SylviaItem Link
Retreat Founder | Integrative Clinical Counsellor | Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Sylvia is an Integrative Clinical Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner dedicated to supporting healing, self-discovery, and personal transformation. Her work draws from trauma-informed counselling, Somatic Experiencing, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Family Constellations, breathwork, gong sound therapy and mindfulness-based approaches to help individuals reconnect with their innate capacity for healing.
Soul Moon Retreat was born from Sylvia's vision of creating a sanctuary where therapeutic healing, nature, and meaningful human connection come together. Her vision emerged from her own journey of growth and transformation following a challenging beginning to motherhood, which ultimately guided her return to wellness, peace, and wholeness. A search for holistic healing opportunities brought her to Sri Lanka, where she was deeply impacted by the wisdom of traditional Ayurvedic medicine and its philosophy of living in harmony with nature.
By blending evidence-based therapeutic practices with the restorative rhythms of Sri Lanka, Sylvia offers guests a space to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and return to a deeper sense of wholeness. Based in Australia, she visits Soul Moon Retreat to facilitate retreats and intensive healing programs, while her vision continues to infuse every corner of this space.
Guests are also welcome to book online counselling sessions with Sylvia before, during, or after their stay. For those wishing to explore the deeper dimensions of the human psyche, relationships, healing, and personal growth, these sessions provide an opportunity for meaningful reflection and therapeutic support.
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EricItem Link
Visionary | Entrepreneur | Loving Father
Some hands never touched this place, and yet it would not exist without them.
Eric was a passionate entrepreneur, world traveller, and devoted father whose love for people, culture, and adventure left a lasting imprint on those around him. It was through his curiosity about Sri Lanka that Sylvia was first introduced to this extraordinary island while searching for a place of healing and restoration. Soul Moon was born, in part, from a shared dream they once imagined together.
His vision, encouragement, generosity, and enduring legacy helped lay the foundations for this sanctuary. Today, that legacy remains woven into the story of Soul Moon and the experiences it offers to guests from around the world.
Every sunrise over the lake. Every guest who finds peace here. Every meal shared, every tension released, every soul restored.
Thank you, Dad.