Journey of Kandé

The story of Kandé is one of passion, purpose, and perseverance. The hallmark of this property is its simplicity, with minimum carbon footprint. It is the legacy of three Dunuwille siblings, Sirini, Himanshi and Chinthaka. Their mother dreamed of creating a hotel offering guests warm Kandyan hospitality, food, and a glimpse of the Kandyan lifestyle. They ensure the food is cooked according to their mother’s recipes. Since upcycling and recycling is intrinsic to the concept of Kande, every beam, stone, brick, and door was carefully and lovingly sourced over a period to complement the final work of art.

Even the paints were created according to traditional methods using natural material such as limestone and natural colours. The use of dura-boards, stone and brick ensure cool interiors while the roofing is free of asbestos and other harmful materials.

The property offers stunning views of the Gannoruwa Forest Range, the Mahaweli River and working paddy fields. Whilst energy conserving bulbs are utilized throughout the property, rainwater fills up the mini pond and nourishes the mango, jakfruit, jambu fruit) also known as Java Apple) and frangipani trees in the garden.