Our Story
Where Nature, Awareness, and Human Wellbeing Meet
Rain Drops Wellness Villa was created as a sanctuary for those seeking something increasingly rare in modern life - stillness, clarity, and meaningful connection.
Rain Drops Wellness Villa was created as a private rainforest sanctuary near Sri Lanka's Sinharaja Rainforest for guests seeking stillness, clarity, wellness and meaningful connection. Our philosophy, Where Mind Meets Nature, brings together hospitality, mindful living, nature, research and local community connection.
Why We Created Rain Drops
Modern life moves quickly. Many people travel not only to see new places, but to feel clear again. RainDrops was created to offer space to breathe, rest, investigate the mind, enjoy nature and return to daily life with more calm and purpose.
Founders And Visionaries
Dr. GB Hewawasam
FOUNDER OF THE "MIND MEETS NATURE" PHILOSOPHYPh.D., MBA, CTIE - Leadership Scholar | Global Wellness Strategist
Dr Hewawasam bridges mindfulness, neuroscience, and leadership. Under his guidance, Rain Drops Wellness Villa has become a living ecosystem of clarity, compassion, and purpose.
Dr. GB Hewawasam
Dian Gomes
FOUNDING VISIONARY | ADVISOR TO Rain Drops Wellness Villa WELLNESS RESORTBusiness Icon | Philanthropist | Mentor in Purposeful Living
Dian envisioned Rain Drops Wellness Villa as a space where architecture breathes with nature. Though he now serves as advisor, his spirit continues to guide the team.
Dian Gomes
Our Team
Shashika Malinda
GENERAL MANAGER11+ Years Luxury Hospitality Experience | Qatar & Sri Lanka
With 11+ years of luxury hospitality experience in Qatar and Sri Lanka, Shashika brings calm leadership and refined service shaped by brands like Taj, Eden, Villa Republic, Crowne Plaza, and Holiday Inn. As the guardian of our "Mind Meets Nature" philosophy, he ensures every guest leaves Rain Drops Wellness Villa with a meaningful insight that enriches their journey. His guiding philosophy is simple: "Every guest carries a story. My duty is to make Rain Drops Wellness Villa a chapter that awakens wisdom and stays for life."
Chef Sadha
WELLNESS CUISINE CHEFFormer Presidential Chef | 20+ Years Elite Culinary Experience
Former Presidential Chef with 20+ years of elite culinary experience, Chef Sadharuwan brings refined technique and soulful intention to Rain Drops Wellness Villa. Having served state leaders and shaped menus across Sri Lanka's top luxury properties, he now transforms dining into a ritual of calm, clarity, and wellness — guided by rainforest ingredients and mindful cooking. His guiding philosophy is simple: "When food is created with awareness, it nourishes both the body and the mind."
Mindful Journeys And Living
Rain Drops Wellness Villa blends mindful living, conscious travel, and inspiring insights to create meaningful experiences rooted in nature, wellness, and purposeful exploration.
Insight Partners
Discover mindful insights where nature, neuroscience, and wellness come together to inspire clarity, balance, and deeper self-awareness through meaningful rainforest experiences.
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Travel Partners
Our trusted travel partners are dedicated to curating immersive experiences that blend wellness, sustainability, culture, and mindful exploration across the beauty of Sri Lanka.
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A Living Partnership
Discover a peaceful living experience designed to reconnect mind, body, and nature through mindful spaces, wellness practices, and calming rainforest surroundings.
Discover MoreWhat International Guests Can Expect
- A private villa environment near Sinharaja Rainforest
- Warm Sri Lankan hospitality and direct communication
- Support with transfers, meals and local planning
- Wellness and breathing experiences by arrangement
- A growing research center and mindfulness library
- A peaceful environment for rest, learning and reflection
Begin Your RainDrops Journey
Learn more about our villas, wellness experiences, retreat packages and research center, or contact our team directly to plan a personalized stay.