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A social enterprise that sells premium agricultural products and teaches local people to do the same.
AMBA Estate
Since we Sprout
History - Established in 2006 by four friends working in Sri Lanka in economic development. Their mission: To maximise local employment and income by making value-added agricultural products and encouraging locals to do the same.
What we Sprout
Nature - World-renowned for award-winning artisanal teas, and loved for hand-crafted coffees, fruit preserves chutneys and much more.
When to Stay
Best season- February to September. While the southwest monsoon hits elsewhere, the Uva Highlands stay dry. The famous "Uva Blow" winds (July–September) create the year's most aromatic tea and clearest mountain views.
Where we Stay
Location - A 120-acre farm with a handful of century-old farmhouses and bungalows, situated in the Uva Highlands—just a 30 minutes drive from Ella.
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You can find more details about their social mission, workshops and availability on the official website of AMBA Estate.
A local farm near a lively lake in Yala. Explore organic farming and Sri Lankan cooking in their eco-kitchen.
Go Yala Farm
Since we Sprout
History - Established as a family farm, Go Yala first opened to guests with wooden cottages. After the pandemic, they built concrete lodges to better welcome returning travellers.
What we Sprout
Nature - A highly diverse homestead model producing organic eggs from on-site chickens, and a wide variety of seasonal vegetables and indigenous fruits such as a range of bananas, coconut, mango’s tomatoes, eggplants and more.
When to Stay
Best season- February to August are the best dry and sunny months, as well as the best ones to spot wild animals.
Where we Stay
Location - In concrete lodges, from luxurious family accommodations to dormitories for backpackers. Located near a lake with water buffalo’'s and elephants at night. Just outside the centre of Tissamaharama, the town to stay when visiting Yala National Park.
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You can find more details about their accommodations and safaris on the official website of Go Yala Farm.
Midigama Fruit Farm
A regenerative farm that combines value-added products and experiences to achieve true sustainability.
Since we Sprout
History - In 2022, the original plan was to run a simple organic farm. However, to stay financially resilient, the team pivoted toward agritourism. Today, they are still a working organic farm, but they’ve expanded to offer cozy accommodation, educational tours, and hands-on workshops.
What we Sprout
Nature - A wide variety of vegetables and fruits, as well as goats, chickens, cows, dragonfly garden and bee pots to be as regenerative possible.
When to Stay
Best season - December to April as the sky is clear and the ocean is perfect for swimming and surfing.
Where we Stay
Location - You will stay in comfy dormitories right on the farm and just 5 minutes away from the upcoming surf spot of Midigama beach.
Deep Dive Articles: The Economics | Nature | Sustainability
You can find more details on their workshops, tours and availability on the official website of Midigama Fruit Farm.
Tekanda Lodge
A handful of luxury cabanas overlooking 10 acre of diverse trees and crops near the coastal town of Ahangama.
Since we Sprout
History - The former tea and coconut plantation was bought in 2016 and opened its doors in 2021-2022. Besides the luxurious cabanas, the owners also set up Tekanda Foundation to give back to the local community.
What we Sprout
Nature - Their 10 acre land is divided into 4 parts: 1) Traditional home garden, 2) Sri Lanka industrial agriculture, 3) Botanical garden and 4) Wild jungle. From herbs, to coconut trees to pepper, everything is organic.
When to Stay
Best season- December to April are the best dry and sunny months, as well as the best ones to swim and surf in the neighbouring beach towns.
Where we Stay
Location - Just 10 minutes from the surf spot of Ahanagama, you will stay in one of the luxurious cabanas that use traditional architecture such as the use of iluk (dried grass) as a roof.
Deep Dive Articles: The Economics | Community | Nature | Local Sourcing
You can find more details about their accommodation, estate and foundation on the official website of Tekanda Lodge.
A luxurious circular accommodation on a hill-top overlooking 12 acres of restored cinnamon plantation.
Trebartha East
Since we Sprout
History - Purchased as an abandoned cinnamon plantation in 2017; after a meticulous five-year land restoration, The Round House officially opened in February 2023.
What we Sprout
Nature - A working 12-acre cinnamon plantation featuring 35,000 newly cultivated plants, alongside a lush garden path winding through banana, pineapple, lime and much more.
When to Stay
Best season - December to April as the sky is clear and the ocean is perfect for swimming and surfing.
Where we Stay
Location - A striking, award-winning circular timber structure filled with local art, perched atop a cinnamon plantation and located just 10 minutes from the surf haven of Ahangama on the South coast.
Deep Dive Articles: The Economics | Nature | Local Sourcing
You can find more details on their design, plantation and availability on the official website of Trebartha East.