Coconuts + Barefoot (vol.1)

Coconuts + Barefoot (vol.1) is a seven-night wellness retreat at Soul House in Ahangama, on Sri Lanka's south coast, led by Cristian Wealthhood and Cata Prodan. It suits people who want a week that mixes movement, time outdoors and good food with a bit of adventure, rather than a purely quiet or silent retreat. The mornings begin with a workout and yoga, and the rest of the week is given to the sea, the surrounding nature and shared meals.

What to Expect

The week is built around nature, movement, adventure and food. Each morning starts with a workout and a yoga practice taught by Cata Prodan, which sets the rhythm for the days that follow.

Beyond the morning sessions, the programme includes surfing, snorkelling, ice baths and day trips, along with other activities. In the evenings, a local chef prepares fresh Asian-Mediterranean dinners. The organizers describe the atmosphere as good company and breathtaking views throughout, and the retreat is designed so that active days and relaxed meals sit comfortably together.

Who Leads It

Cristian Wealthhood and Cata Prodan co-lead this retreat, which is the first volume in the Coconuts + Barefoot series. Cata Prodan teaches the daily morning workouts and yoga, so the physical practice of the week is in her hands. Cristian Wealthhood leads the retreat alongside her, helping shape the wider experience of the days.

The Setting

The retreat takes place at Soul House in Ahangama, in the Galle district of Sri Lanka's south coast. Soul House is a retreat venue with a fully equipped yoga shala and nourishing, Ayurvedic-inspired meals for its guests. For this particular retreat, dinners are fresh Asian-Mediterranean dishes prepared by a local chef. The coast and the tropical surroundings are part of the programme, with the ocean close at hand for surfing and snorkelling and day trips taking you further into the area.

Before You Go

The retreat runs for seven nights. The morning workouts and yoga are part of each day, so come ready to move, and expect a week that is active as well as restorative. Surfing, snorkelling, ice baths and day trips are all part of what the retreat offers, which makes it a good fit for anyone curious to try them in a relaxed, friendly group. A second week, Coconuts + Barefoot (vol.2), follows with the same leaders and the same format.