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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YasankaItem Link
Retreat Caretaker | Holistic Cook | Hospitality Professional
Yasanka is an experienced hospitality professional with over 10 years of experience in the hotel and tourism industry, bringing his skills in guest service, housekeeping, food preparation, and villa care to Soul Moon Retreat.
With a genuine passion for cooking, Yasanka prepares a variety of cuisine including traditional Sri Lankan dishes, Ayurvedic-inspired meals, and international-style cuisine. He believes food is not only nourishment for the body, but also a way to create connection, comfort, and a sense of home.
At Soul Moon Retreat, Yasanka lovingly prepares complimentary breakfast for guests and offers nourishing lunch services upon request. He also attends to room service and the daily care of the villa, ensuring guests experience comfort, warmth, and thoughtful hospitality throughout their stay.
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SarojiniItem Link
Traditional Sri Lankan Cook | Village Mother | Keeper of Local Traditions
Sarojini carries a deep connection to the land and traditions of Soul Moon Retreat. Having grown up on the very land where Soul Moon was created, she holds the memories, stories, and spirit of this place close to her heart. Known affectionately as the village mother, she brings the warmth, nurturing energy, and simplicity of Sri Lankan village life into the retreat experience.
With a love for traditional cooking, Sarojini offers paid dinner services, preparing authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry meals from her own home using traditional cooking methods and time-honoured recipes passed down through generations. Each meal is lovingly prepared with fresh local ingredients and brought to your table at Soul Moon Retreat, allowing guests to experience the true taste and warmth of Sri Lankan home cuisine.
Sarojini’s cooking is more than a meal — it is an expression of care, culture, and connection. Through her food and presence, she shares the hospitality of Sri Lanka and the nurturing spirit of the land she has called home for generations.
Sarojini also offers paid laundry services for guests who require assistance during their stay. For dinner or laundry arrangements, please consult with your Villa Host, who will be happy to assist in organising these services.
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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.