Kalukanda Blog

Kalukanda Blog is our hub to share Sri Lankan creativity, it is where we celebrate design, wellbeing, nature and more. Dive into these posts to discover the past, present and future Sri Lanka. Stories of indigenous craft, fusion of cultures and innovative plans. Be sure to subscribe and be the first to know about our latest offers, upcoming retreats and who is doing what around the world. Our podcast interviews fascinating Sri Lankan creatives, telling their stories in their own words.

You will be amazed what you discover about us. Kalukanda House is more than just a place to stay.

Dee Gibson Kalukanda House

Kalukanda House Founder Dee Gibson Wins “Woman Leader in Hospitality” Award

Model wearing sari

Sri Lanka’s Sari and Fashion Narrative; Artisans combining craft and sustainability

Nimmi Harasgama actress

Nimmi Harasgama: Redefining Sri Lankan Identity Through Stage, Screen & Diaspora Stories

House of Lonali Sustainable fashion

Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Fashion Movement

Detox and Beauty Balms Using Coconut Oil

Selyn Textiles: Fair Trade, Big Impact

Rehan Mudannayake Actor Director Writer

Rangi Fernando Embodying Change

Revatha Shah on Sri Lankan Vedda

The Conscious Travel Foundation

Shalini Peiris: From Sri Lanka to HBO’s White Lotus

An Audience with Ashok Ferry

Siobhan D’Almeida, audacious Sri Lankan returning

Roma Wells, Irish-Sri Lankan BBC Travel Presenter

Alke Design Jewellery

ALKE Designs, Sri Lankan Jewellery

Model at Kalukanda House

Omaya and the philosophy of Yoga

Sri Lankan Diaspora with Zaynab Zubair

Irushi Tenekoon animating Minnette De Silva

Architect Minnette de Silva, by Shiromi Pinto author of novel Plastic Emotions

Serena Burgess, Activist and Yogi

Sri Lankan Sari with Mehala Ford

Megan Dhakshini, Sultry Stories and Fierce Expression

Irstel Jansen, Passionate Social Entrepreneur

HERA Project X Making an Impact

Sara Alke Jewellery Designer

Creative Inspiration and the Working Holiday

Beat Anxiety with Yoga and Breathwork

Dee Gibson Founder of Kalukanda House

Piyumi’s Story

Kalukanda House : Emotional Design, defined

SeaSisters Empowering Women through surfing

Our Charity Partner – TFT

Marie Claire Photoshoot at Kalukanda House

Sound Bath to Enjoy at Home

Top Tips for Bespoke Yoga Retreats

Good Karma Hospital | Dan Sefton guest blog

Building Kalukanda House the Story