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Cooking & Food
Heirloom recipes, spice stories, and seasonal menus from our kitchens.
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Journeys fade, stories remain
Our storytelling journal captures voices from the kitchen, the lake, and the village verandah. Dive into recipes, conservation notes, women-led enterprises, and reflections from guests who have become part of our family.
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Women & Youth Enterprises
Profiles of entrepreneurs shaping local economies with creativity and resilience.
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Wildlife & Conservation
Field notes from rangers, naturalists, and citizen scientists protecting Udawalawe.
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Zero-Waste Practices
Circular design, low-impact travel tips, and behind-the-scenes innovations.
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Guest Reflections
Letters, sketches, and audio diaries that capture transformational stays.
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Wildlife & Conservation
Tracing elephant corridors with village guardians
A dawn walk with ranger families documenting the return of migratory herds.
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Letters from the hearth
A family shares how an evening of drum rhythms reshaped their connection to Sri Lanka.
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We welcome voices from the field—whether you are a guest, guide, artist, or researcher. Share your memories, photos, or audio notes and help us chronicle the living archive of Udawalawe.
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