Explore a living canvas of architecture, art, and nature exist in perfect harmony, the legendary country estate of Geoffrey Bawa – a former rubber plantation transformed over decades into a lush, dreamlike landscape of Italianate terraces, tropical foliage, and reflective water features designed by Bawa to frame nature as part of the architecture.
Discover the genius of Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's most iconic architect, on a one-day journey through his timeless creations at the Bentota Beach Hotel – a landmark masterpiece of "tropical modernism" and a living tribute to Geoffrey Bawa's visionary style, where open courtyards, flowing spaces, natural textures deeply rooted in landscape, culture, and calm embrace the rhythm of the sea; and Jetwing Lighthouse, Geoffrey Bawa's most iconic coastal masterpiece, inspired by colonial forts and maritime history – a seamless blend of curved lines, spiral staircases adorned with sculpted warriors, and the rhythmic sound of waves beyond its walls that creates a sensorial journey through art, history, and Bawa's architectural genius.
Experience a joyful day – let your creativity bloom, paint vibrant motifs or shape clay with your hands, and watch each creation become a meaningful memory to take home in a celebration of Sri Lankan craftsmanship, community, and self-expression, all wrapped into a single unforgettable day.
Escape to the golden shores of Bentota for a day of pure bliss – dip your toes in warm turquoise waters, let the ocean's rhythm soothe your soul and let the sea breeze carry your worries away as you lounge beneath swaying palms, sipping a fresh coconut, or simply soaking in the tropical sun.