Theme Resorts & Spas’ launched ‘Ayurvie Weligama’ as the latest addition to its collection of experiences. The resort opens its doors to guests on Thursday after the ceremonial opening held with the presence of Minister John Amarathunga, Minister of Tourism & Christian Affairs, Jean-Marin Schuh, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and other dignitaries.
“Ayurvie Weligama” built on Weligama Bay is a brainchild of Chandra Wickramasinghe, a veteran in the Sri Lankan leisure industry and saw and investment of Rs. 600 million.
This luxury boutique resort offers guests specialized Ayurveda & Yoga retreats is designed to accentuate the indigenous Sri Lankan culture as inspired by the traditional and eco-friendly architectural style of Sri Lanka.
All Ayurvedic programs at “Ayurvie Weligama” would be carried out according to well-established Ayurveda practices of South Asia dating back more than 3000 years, under the supervision and consultation of well renowned and qualified professionals in Ayurvedic and Complementary Medicine.
The resort also maintains an organic vegetable garden to fulfil a portion of its daily vegetable requirement. As the resorts CSR initiative, the resort will be donating 01 USD from each room night sold to “Reconstruire et Vivre” R.e.V (Rebuild & Live), a nonprofit association managed by the Director Board of the resort which conducts preschools & computer centers for the needy children of the area.
“Ayurvie Weligama” would be one of the very few luxury hotels which specializes in Ayurveda / Yoga in Sri Lanka.
Ayurvie Weligama will be the first Ayurvedha & Yoga Resort to join the Theme Resorts & Spas portfolio. The group already takes pride in its collection of Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa Passikudah, Aliya Resort & Spa Sigiriya, Mountbatten Bungalow Kandy, Scottish Planter Glendevon Bungalow Nuwaraeliya & Kithala Resort Tissamaharama.