Sri Lanka

Inspire Village

Our 28 acres of land gives you a nature experience where the constant sound of ducks, peacocks, and wildlife are the norm. Where the trees are so big that we build houses in them for you to live. Where rice fields and vegetable gardens offer an experience of how to be self-sufficient and live off the land.

Inspire Village is home to the Jayasinghe family and all who spend time here. Local people come to work every day and get engaged in many activities such as farming, gardening, working in the Inspire kitchen or café, or doing general maintenance work.

What can you do at
Inspire Village?

Join a Program

Through Inspire Exchange we host volunteering programs at Inspire Village and the volunteers live in our village.

Farm Work

Our organic farm is an education project for children and youth to learn about the importance of natural farming methods. Through experiential learning and discussions, they begin to appreciate the wisdom of traditional and sustainable farming methods that work in harmony with nature and reflect on the importance of promoting good health with nutritious food.

Youth Training Camp

We organise capacity-building programs for local youth and school students with the help of donations from participants in our past volunteering projects. The 14-day residential English language program is unique in its ability to develop resilience, confidence, and strengthen leadership skills.

Stay at Inspire Village

Both individual travellers and volunteering groups stay with us on a short-term or long-term basis. Inspire Village consists of cottages with double and single beds, tree houses and dormitories with private & shared bathrooms, a communal kitchen, and a large multipurpose pavilion that serves as a dining hall, function room and socializing area.

Cook Your Own Food

Our kitchen is a hub of activity for those who stay with us as we are constantly bringing in fresh fruit and vegetables from the farm to be served as delicious Sri Lankan dishes for dining in the pavilion. We also have a café and our own wood-burning bakery oven serving delicious fresh bread, cakes, and savouries.

Ayurvedic Treatment

Local licensed massage therapists are available for treatment upon request. Ayurveda is an ancient traditional medicine system from India that focuses on maintaining health through natural methods like massage. Our therapists use warm natural oils that are applied to the body through massage strokes that promote relaxation and well-being.

Yoga Lessons

Hatha yoga classes are available for those who stay at Inspire. Hatha is a gentle practice suitable for beginners to enhance strength, flexibility and balance. Breath work (pranayama), and meditation are also included in the class to promote mindfulness.