Pillar: Bare
Location: South Coast, Sri Lanka
Dates: July 19 – July 24, 2027
Arrival Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo
Arrival: By 2:00 PM on July 19
Departure: Early afternoon on July 24

Strip away what isn't you. Six days of salt air, slow mornings, and ancient feminine wisdom. Our home for the week sits on the south coast of Sri Lanka, tucked between the ocean, rice paddies, and jungle. 

Learn to cook traditional Sri Lankan dishes in the home of a local family.
Explore ancient feminine healing practices and wisdom passed down through generations.
Spend a day on safari at Udawalawe National Park, watching elephants roam freely across the landscape.
Learn the graceful movements and stories behind traditional Kandyan dance.
Blend your own incense using locally sourced herbs, flowers, and spices.
Enjoy a personalized Ayurvedic treatment designed to bring the body and mind back into balance.
Experience a sound healing journey rooted in stillness, presence, and deep rest.


We've taken care of the details so you can be fully present. Your experience includes:

Beautiful accommodations for five nights
Daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners inspired by the flavors of Sri Lanka
Morning yoga and movement
Thoughtfully curated workshops, cultural experiences, and local encounters
A private portrait session
A Pillars welcome gift filled with keepsakes you'll bring home long after the retreat ends
Round-trip airport transportation
The ease of knowing everything has already been arranged

Not included:
Flights, travel insurance, personal spending, and any accommodations required outside of the retreat dates.

$4,000 per person
Your own sanctuary. You'll be fully part of every shared experience, meal, and excursion — with your own private space to come home to each night. Limited availability.

shared room (SEPARATE BEDS)

private room

$3,200 per person
A beautifully appointed room with one other guest, each with your own bed. If you're booking with a friend, you'll be paired together. Solo travelers are thoughtfully matched.

We know sharing a room with someone new can feel like a big ask. Every single time, women tell us it was one of the best parts of the whole trip. Pillars guests are thoughtfully curated. These are your people. Separate beds, your own pace, and the unexpected gift of a new best friend two feet away. We encourage shared rooms because it opens spots for more women to join  and because it is one of the things that makes a Pillars trip a Pillars trip.

$2,900 per person
Share a room with one other guest, with one king bed between you. If you're booking with a friend, you'll be paired together. Solo travelers are thoughtfully matched.

SHARED ROOM (ONE BED)

What exactly is a Pillars trip?

Every Pillars experience is built around a single lesson, or "pillar." The destination is simply where we go to learn it.Over the course of a week, that lesson is woven into the workshops, experiences, conversations, and even the pace of the trip itself. Most women don't fully understand the pillar until they're home again and find themselves moving through life a little differently.

Do I need to come with a friend?

Not at all. Most women attend Pillars on their own. In fact, many tell us that traveling solo was one of the best decisions they made. If you're staying in a shared room, you'll be thoughtfully paired with another guest. Many women leave saying their roommate became one of their favorite parts of the trip.

How many women attend?

Most experiences host between 12–24 women, depending on the destination and property. This group size allows for deeper conversations, meaningful connections, and the kind of atmosphere where everyone feels seen.

What's included?

Accommodations, meals, airport transfers, workshops, cultural experiences, and most activities are included. Each trip page outlines exactly what's included for that specific destination. Flights, travel insurance, and personal spending are typically not included.

What are the women who attend like?

The women who join Pillars are remarkably different on paper and remarkably similar in spirit. Some are married. Some are single. Some have children. Some don't. What they tend to share is curiosity, kindness, a love of travel, and a desire to build a life that feels deeply their own.

Is this a wellness retreat?

Not exactly. While many trips include yoga, cultural rituals, or wellness experiences, Pillars is not focused on fixing, optimizing, or reinventing yourself. It's about experiencing a place, connecting with remarkable women, and exploring a lesson worth crossing the world to learn.

What if I need to cancel?

Deposits are non-refundable. Because accommodations and experiences are booked well in advance, payments are generally non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance.

How do I know which pillar is right for me?

The funny thing is, most women already know. One pillar will usually make you stop scrolling. A destination might catch your eye, but the pillar is what calls you. Trust that feeling.

Still have questions?

I'd love to hear from you. Reach out anytime at alyssa@pillarstravel.com

"It healed something in me that I didn't know needed healing. Through being in the company of so many amazing women I found myself again. How Alyssa managed to do all that in one week, I will never know, but I am forever grateful."

"There is something so freeing about not having to plan anything at all. Everything is taken care of and all you have to do is show up and be present."

"If you want to experience belly laughing at the kitchen table until 6am, Pillars is the experience for you."

"Alyssa is like your second mom. You can tell how much intention and love goes into every part of the experience."

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