Management
In 1986 he founded a trio called Festivo. The internationally successful ensemble plays crossover on the clarinet/saxophone, violoncello and piano.
With his music projects, which include a production called Piano Lights, a sensual interplay of the piano and light, he also crosses the conventional borders.
He is the artistic director of the Wallisellen Music Festival, which he brought into being in 2006. Featuring a wide range of genres, the festival is becoming increasingly more popular, and in 2016 celebrates its tenth anniversary.
History of the Ayurvedic and Holiday Resort’s Origins
In 1996 Roland Raphael booked an Ayurvedic treatment in Bentota, Sri Lanka, and became quite enthusiastic about this country, its climate and plant diversity. Already at that time he had a vision of a guesthouse with an Ayurveda centre. Twelve further years passed, however, before a perfect land plot could be found. In addition, in 2006 he met his business partner Chandika in Bentota, which indeed made the project possible.
After more than 30 years of concerting, producing and teaching a dream was born in his mind to change his life completely as he had been devoting his entire life to music from his earliest days. The decision came at the time when he had still enough vital power to build such a business. The idea to establish a holiday oasis in which healthcare assistance and spiritual experiences could be provided and people could meet up was finally put into practice in February 2014 when the foundation stone was laid.
Since 2016, when Roland Raphael early retired, he has been wholeheartedly committed to the project, although he still produces the annual Wallisellen Music Festival and now keeps on concerting only to a moderate degree.
With her employment at the Villa Raphael she wanted to face a new challenge. She represents Roland Raphael in his absence at the front and when he is there, she pulls the strings in the background. Duvini’s friendly nature and helpfulness is greatly appreciated. She connects needs of our guests, with the organization.
Thanks to her versatile qualifications and country-specific know-how in legal matters, she masters administrative matters, such as accounting and human resources and also skilfully ensures social cohesion within the team.
In 2010 he completed training as an Ayurvedic massage practitioner.
Several times she was a guest herself, and from time to time she replaced Roland Raphael on site.
Kitchen
Ayurveda-Center
Ayurvedic-Doctor: Dr. C. N. Vimukthi De Zoysa
Our doctor is highly competent. He leads the regional district.
R.Ay.M.P / M.Ac.F
Reg: 14063 (General) / 9540 (Special)
M.Ac.F (SL). Reg: 10200717 (SL)
Dhanvantari: Handmade golden sculpture in the villa garden
The Ayurvedic God watches over the resort and shines as a peaceful patron god in the Sri Lankan sun.
Ayurvedic-Certificates Doctor
Ayurvedic-Therapist: Team
Only well-trained therapists work in our team. The off-season is always used for further training.
Room and Service
Shanidu
Shanidu is our family’s sunshine and proud.
Art
Gihan Indunil – Our Artist
Gihan Indunil (26) is an independent artist, who has his own gallery in Aluthgama.
Roland Raphael quickly recognised his talent at their very first encounter. His art has ever since been ubiquitous in the villa. His paintings adorn the entrance hall, indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as all rooms and the summerhouse. He has visualised our guardian angel and decorates our walls with Sri Lanka’s colourful landscapes.
