Avadiya Full Moon Retreat

3 Days ·2 Night · Once a Month

The Avadiya Full Moon Retreat is a one-of-a-kind experience in Sri Lanka a conscious gathering held once a month under the full moon, deep within the untouched jungles of Okkampitiya – Maligavila.

Surrounded by ancient trees, flowing rivers, wild animal pathways, and the quiet power of the forest, this retreat invites you to slow down, reconnect, and experience nature in its purest form.

This is not a luxury resort. This is raw nature, mindful living, and deep presence.

Your retreat begins even before you arrive.

On the way to Avadiya, you pass the sacred Maligavila Buddha Statue, a reminder of stillness, simplicity, and inner awareness. As the road leads deeper into the forest, the noise of modern life fades, replaced by birdsong, rustling leaves, and the rhythm of the jungle.

Avadiya is located close to an elephant corridor, where wildlife moves freely a living reminder that here, humans are guests in nature’s home.

The full moon has been revered for centuries as a time of reflection, renewal, and heightened awareness.

At Avadiya, the full moon is experienced:

• In complete harmony with nature 
• Without artificial distractions 
• Under open skies and forest canopies 
• By the gentle sound of a flowing river
   

This retreat is designed to align your body, mind, and spirit with the natural lunar cycle.

3 Days / 2 Night
Held monthly on the full moon

Ideal for:

• Retreat lovers 
• Nature seekers 
• Conscious travelers 
• Spiritual explorers 
• Those seeking silence, grounding, and reconnection
   

• Stay deep inside a natural jungle environment 
• Experience nights illuminated by the moon, not city lights 
• Wake up to birds, river sounds, and forest air
   

A beautiful natural river flows through Avadiya and is part of daily retreat life.

Guests are free to:

• Take river baths anytime 
• Swim in the river 
• Enjoy gentle boating 
• Participate in team river-crossing activities that build trust, connection, and joy

🧠 Awareness Sessions & Meditation

Facilitated personally by the founder, these sessions combine philosophical reflection, mind exploration, and silent meditation rooted in awareness, not religion.

Held in the depth of nature, we explore: 

• Understanding the mind and emotions
• Breaking stress patterns
• Building inner clarity and presence
• Direct experience through silence

Sometimes we discuss. Sometimes we observe. Sometimes we simply sit.

Benefits:

• Mental reset & stress release
• Clear thinking
• Emotional balance
• Stronger self-awareness

These sessions also include Dhamma-inspired reflections and meditation practices, shared in a simple and grounded way at the ashram space.

All meals at Avadiya are:

• 100% vegetarian 
• 100% organic 
• Prepared using ingredients grown within the retreat
   

Food is simple, nourishing, seasonal, and cooked with intention.

Guests are also invited to join:

• Organic cooking lessons 
• Learning about herbs, plants, and mindful eating
   

Reconnect with creativity and tradition through:

• Pottery lessons 
• Herbal plant learning 
• Simple, grounding activities that calm the mind and engage the hands
   

Avadiya is deeply committed to protecting nature.

As part of the retreat, guests are invited to:

• Plant trees within the retreat land 
• Learn about forest conservation 
• Stand against illegal deforestation and tree cutting 
• Become part of a growing community of nature protectors
   

Every visit leaves the forest greener than before.

Day 1 – Arrival, Grounding & Entering Silence

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Day 2 – Deepening Practice in Nature

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Day 3 – Integration, Mindful Living & Closing

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(Exact activities may vary depending on moon cycle, weather, and group energy.)

✔ Nature lovers
✔ Conscious travelers
✔ Spiritual seekers
✔ Solo travelers & small groups
✔ Anyone seeking a pause from modern life

No prior yoga or meditation experience required.

The Avadiya Full Moon Retreat is not about escape it is about remembering.

Remembering how it feels to live slowly, eat consciously, listen deeply, and exist in harmony with the earth.

We invite you to join us not just as a guest, but as part of the Avadiya story.