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Where We Are Wanakaset Sri Lanka is located in the lush � forest in Kitulgala � by the bank of Kilani River 2

What We Do Healthy soil provides food for trees and plants, etc. Trees and plants provide Healthy food, shelter, and Soil Natural habitat is, medicine for the forest Natural therefore, created… Food Habitat Shelter Medicine and its inhabitants Nurturing …and caring for trees. Harmonious Existence …where all living beings g n i coexist harmoniously t n Preser- a l vation most of the time. P We have fun planting… Land is preserved, ready for more planting! 3

What We Aspire To responsibly generate an ecologically-balanced as well as a harmonious environment…with the most possible varieties of living organisms within the 20 acres of land at Wanakaset Sri Lanka 4

What Guests Could Aspire Bring a sense of purpose to your holidays or time out of the office and join us in our efforts... The only question is: what would be your legacy? Whatever it is, we will help look after it. A tree you plant or a vegetable or even an entire terrace. 5

A Truly Unique Experience The one and only place in Kitulgala that offers a perfect blend of… Ó A remarkable Agro Forestry/Permaculture project Ó 20 acres of forest and diverse fruit trees Ó Fascinating wild life viewing Ó S ustainable and self-sufficient ecosystem Ó Breathtaking views and landscape Ó Arrays of exciting activities for everyone in the family Ó C omfortable and delightful accommodation nestled in the woods Ó Delectable Sri Lankan cuisine and more Ó Unmatched peace and serenity Visitors can relax or have fun while helping us plant trees and caring for the forest! 6

Our Facility – Living Quarters 7

Our Facility – The Main Hall 8

Our Facility – Lounge & Dining Area 9

Our Facility – Kitchen & Shower Area 10

Our Facility – The Surroundings 11

Suggested Activities For pleasure, experience and/or skill development and learning Ó Tree planting Ó Tree nursing Ó Terrace preparation Ó Path maintenance and preparation Ó Composting Ó Natural soap making Ó Kaffir lime shampoo making Ó Natural building (Wattle and Daub with bamboo) – Will need prior notice Ó Edible leaf trees/ perennial vegetables recognition Ó Tea/Coffee/Spices harvesting 12

Suggested Activities For pleasure, experience and/or skill development and learning Ó Fruit tree tour Ó Harvesting Ó Fishtail palm sugar production Ó Agroforestry basic principles and design lecture Ó Cooking with local ingredients Ó Medicinal plants/herbs recognition Ó Natural kitchen utensils making Ó Yoga – Additional cost applies if a professional trainer is needed Ó Ayurveda basic level Ó White water rafting – Quotes as per Rafter’s retreat website. Ó Coconut leaves and bamboo leaves roofing 13

Suggested Activities For other purposes Ó For fun experience/learning Ó Bird watching * Ó Butterfly watching * Ó Hiking/Trekking Ó Biking * Ó For beautiful experience and amazing scenery Ó Adam’s Peak visit – Quotes will be available upon request Ó Jungle day trip * Complimentary with your own equipment; otherwise , quotes will be available upon specific request 14

Suggested Activities For other purposes Ó For spiritual experience Ó Meditation Ó For team building * Ó Treasure hunting Ó Natural house building challenge Ó Utensil making Ó For fun and relaxation Ó River bathing * Needs planning and prior notice. Additional costs for raw material and safety equipment may apply. 15

What to Expect (1 of 2) We made a pledge to provide comfortable lodging for up to 15 people while minimizing our environmental impact to the lowest possible level. Ó The Property and Amenities Ó Buildings are made of natural elements like teak wood, bamboo, mud, and straw. Ó All mattresses are made of natural latex. Ó The lights in the garden are solar lights and during the rainy season, we provide members and guests with electric torches. Ó No air conditioning on the property. Everything is cooked slowly, using fire wood stoves only, three times a day. Ó Some electrical appliances are being used as it is more efficient for cold pressed vegetable or fruit juices and blending. A washing machine is available on site. Ó We aim to avoid the use of plastic bottles and packaging and ask the same from our members and guests. Ó Hot water is exclusively generated with solar energy (intermittent). Ó A fridge is available for occasional use as no food is stored overnight. 16

What to Expect (2 of 2) Ó Water, Waste Management and Cleaning Water is collected from the rain and filtered but for those who are concerned, we can provide Ó boiled water for drinking purposes as an additional precaution. We invested in a micro dam to capture rain water for irrigation and for a hydro power Ó plant but then invested in a small diesel generator as keeping the water seemed more valuable. Ó Waste management is another area where compromise is very difficult. In order to ensure waste water is collected and centralized, we had to organize the showers, toilets and urinals in a dedicated area away from the living area. However, to improve comfort, we built two toilets accessible from the ground floor of the members and guests rooms to be used exclusively at night and during heavy rain. Ó Cleaning is probably the most polluting activity in terms of waste water, energy and detergents. We will only change linen every five nights for the same guests and encourage our members and guests to stay a minimum of two nights. We also try to only change the towels every three nights but acknowledge that sometimes every two nights is necessary. The product of all of the above is that Wanakaset is full of life . Animals, birds, and insects feel at home but so do snakes, monkeys or deer. Nights can be noisy as the forest takes over its normal activity. 17

WANAKASET (GUARANTEE) LIMITED PAHALAGAMA, THELIGAMA (KITULGALA) EMAIL: enquiries@wanakaset.org. Phone: +94 36 5105510 Room Type Occupancy 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days 6 Days 7 Days 8 Days 9 Day 10 Days 11 Days 12 Days 13 Days 14 Days Single 85 162 237 309 374 449 506 571 627 680 729 775 818 833 Standard King Room Double 95 181 265 346 418 502 565 638 701 760 815 866 914 931 Single 75 143 209 273 330 396 446 504 554 600 644 684 722 735 Standard Queen Room Double 85 162 237 309 374 449 506 571 627 680 729 775 818 833 Double 85 162 237 309 374 449 506 571 627 680 729 775 818 833 Triple Room Triple 120 228 335 437 528 634 714 806 886 960 1,030 1,094 1,154 1,176 Single 65 124 181 237 286 343 387 437 480 520 558 593 625 637 Twin Room Twin 75 143 209 273 330 396 446 504 554 600 644 684 722 735 All prices are quoted in US dollars The rates are for all inclusive (AI) basis - Which includes lunch, dinner, breakfast, tea, coffee, fresh juices, laundry services and all excursions and work shops inside Wanakaset. Wanakaset is a Non for Profit Foundation - Annual membership Fee 50 USD is included in the charges We don't serve alcohol or artificial soft drinks. Can be arranged on request. The stream water is filtered naturally, so the tap water in the restaurant and rooms are safe for drinking. Check In 12:30 pm - Check out 09:00 am For dedicated Team Building events to plant trees requiring the full facility please contact us

Contact Details Contact: Jay Email: enquiries@wanakaset.org Phone: +94 76 689 1212 / +94 36 510 5510 Website: http://wanakaset.org Facebook: http://facebook.com/WanakasetSLK Registered Address: Wanakaset (guarantee) Limited, H/25/7, Kumburuguma Deraniyagala, SRI LANKA Location Address: Wanakaset, Pahalagama, Thaligama, SRI LANKA 20

After all, we don't inherit the earth from our ancestors, we just borrow it from our children… 21