Hosted Retreat Testimonials
Retreat Hosts about their unforgettable moments in Niyagama House
Niyagama House has its doors open for hosted retreat group since 2024. Several teachers from around the world already came with their groups.
They enjoyed to teach in the big yoga shala, to do wonderful excursions, to eat the healthy Sri Lankan Rice & Curries and to have a wonderful place, filled with good energy to connect with their students on a deeper level.
But it is always best to ask for their own words of gratitude or advise on what we can improve. Here are their testimonials.
Coaching Retreat - November 2024
In November 2024, the two of us gave our retreat hosted by Elke at the Niyagama House and it was without exaggeration an experience of the extra class!
Both, the small and the large retreat room, invite you with a wonderful energy, a magnificent view into the garden at the smaller room or into the tea plantation at the large room.
We as coaches as well as our participants were treated like queens by Elke and the entire staff. No wish was too far-wished, no question too much or too short notice.
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Such a prudent, attentive and generous hostess as Elke de Silva is not often found and the local cuisine left no culinary desires unfulfilled when it comes to Sri Lankan delicacies.
The entire preparation by mail and Zoom and the implementation on site were highly professional, cordial and accommodating. We have created wonderful memories here and will be happy to return to this place at any time.
Yoga Retreat - December 2024
I already miss the serenity of Niyagama House, where we were so warmly hosted. It’s not every day you wake up to hornbills outside your window, catch fireflies dancing at night, or find yourself surrounded by a tea plantation.
What made this experience so memorable was the beautiful synergy within the group. I’m so grateful for the time we shared—whether it was bonding over crazily good curries and sambals at the long table, practising and learning in the shala, or exploring on our little outings.
Sri Lanka, you’ve been wonderful. Until next time!
Jeremy Lim & Ryan Ong / Singapore
Yoga Retreat - April 2025
Elke: "Master Manoj came in April 2025 with 22 students for five days from Singapore. We were very excited as this was our biggest group so far, but everything went smoothly, from the buffet organization to all the daily excursions in a bus.
Being the founder of Trust Yoga in Singapore, Manoj is very busy, therefore I am still waiting for a group photo and some words from him. No problem.
Anyway - I love to share this video and some of my photos with you ;-)."
Meditation & Yoga Retreat - April 2025
Our group of 16 Australian mediators loved our stay at Niyagama House for 1 week in April 2025.
Communication with Niyagama leading up to our retreat was excellent. The retreat venue itself is so special. Serene, luxurious and deeply in nature.
The team at Niyagama really looked after our participants - nothing was too much trouble.
The food is excellent, the massages are lovely.
This is a perfect private place for a group retreat. The pool is spectacular and the two yoga shala’s are a very high standard of functionality, comfort and acoustics.
Whether you are needing a venue for a retreat or a teacher training Niyagama House can completely accommodate you!
Dr. Lana Loxton & Fran Fuller / Perth, Australia
Who will be next?
I am looking forward to add some sweet memories of your hosted retreat right here :-)!
We have amazing offers out for 2026 and the first slots reserved for some teachers in 2027.
Just contact me and let's make your hosted retreat in Sri Lanka a fantastic and memorable reality.
Elke de Silva
