Forest Family Retreat
An eco-retreat and digital detox haven where families unplug, reconnect, and rediscover the joy of nature. Your perfect escape begins here.
To be Sri Lanka's first leading nature retreat for families — a place where modern life slows down, childhood is celebrated, and every stay inspires deeper bonds with nature, culture, and one another.
To offer families a nurturing, nature-immersed retreat where children thrive through playful discovery and parents find calm, clarity, and connection — all within a thoughtfully designed space that honors Sri Lanka's architectural and ecological heritage.
Our StoryNature Meets Design
Forest Family Retreat, designed by Sri Lanka's legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa, is a sanctuary where nature and design coexist in harmony.
Just one hour from Colombo and from Bandaranaike International Airport, our lakeside villa sits in the heart of Bolgoda's forest canopy — crafted for families seeking stillness, adventure, and joy.
"Where time slows and families reconnect — every moment is designed to help families unplug from routine and reconnect with each other, with nature, and with the simplicity of being present."
A Space for Every Generation
At Forest Family Retreat, we offer you the stillness you've been craving. Imagine mornings without alarms, calm corners to read or stretch, and quiet workspaces surrounded by birdsong and breeze.
While your children are joyfully engaged in nature, you finally have permission to pause, reflect, and just be.
Parents find calm and clarity while children explore, create and connect with nature under the gentle guidance of trained coaches. Free from screens, surrounded by trees.
Our unique integration with Forest School principles ensures every child is engaged in mindful play, discovery and joy.
Villa at a Glance
Whether you're waking to birdsong in a garden-view bedroom or watching shadows dance across Bawa's iconic lines, every detail invites you to slow down and savor the moment.
Step Inside Your Retreat
Investment in Your Family Time
per night with experience
Experience Nature Together
From lakeside adventures to creative play, every moment creates lasting memories
Lakeside Relaxation
Nature Play Adventures
Pool Time Fun
Creative Discovery
Family Bonding
Forest Shop & Play
Why Choose Us?
We are proud to be Sri Lanka's first nature-based retreat villa designed specifically for families with young children — blending timeless architecture with hands-on learning, nature play, and family wellbeing.
Unlike traditional hotels, Forest Family Retreat is a space where childhood is nurtured through meaningful outdoor experiences, and where parents can unwind without worry.
Here, education happens through exploration, creativity blossoms under open skies, and families reconnect in an environment that celebrates simplicity, sustainability, and soulful living.
In a world that moves too fast, Forest Family Retreat offers a rare pause — a space where families rediscover presence, play, and peace.
Reserve Your Family'sPerfect Escape
Whether you're here for a weekend escape or a mindful stay, the lake, the trees, and the timeless design of Geoffrey Bawa invite you to reconnect with what truly matters.
Prefer to speak with us directly? We'd love to help plan your perfect retreat.
Call Us
+94767 101 101
Email Us
retreat@forestschoolcolombo.com
"In a world that moves too fast, Forest Family Retreat offers a rare pause — a space where families rediscover presence, play, and peace."