Meet the
Visioneries
Transforming hospitality from passive accommodation into deeply restorative experiences
Reimagining Through
Restorative Slow Living.
Rooted in tropical forest garden wisdom, regenerative hospitality, craftsmanship, and meaningful human connection, they are shaping a more restorative and human-centered future where travel becomes a path to deeper rest, clarity, and reconnection.
A different kind of
Hostpitality
We are people deeply connected to tropical forest garden living, craftsmanship, regenerative thinking, healing traditions, and meaningful human experiences. Rooted in Sri Lankan village wisdom, Kandyan forest garden culture, and generations of sustainable living, we explore a more restorative approach to hospitality where nature, beauty, health, culture, and wellbeing exist in harmony.
Within consciously designed healing landscapes inspired by forest bathing and the immersive rhythms of traditional Sri Lankan forest garden living, guests experience slow life through fresh slow-cooked meals, deep rest, meaningful human connection, and authentic wellness traditions shaped by village life. Surrounded by fast-growing tropical nature, the garden offers space, privacy, comfort, and calm while gently restoring both body and mind.
We believe true hospitality should heal not only guests, but also communities, biodiversity, ecosystems, and the planet itself, creating experiences that feel deeply restorative, purposeful, and truly meaningful.
Founders
Reggie
CEO
Reggie (Udaya Gayachandra) is the CEO of DHG Lifestyle (Pvt) Ltd and a professional Materials Engineer graduated from the prestigious University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. With leadership experience as Head of Research & Development and Plant Head at Michelin Solid Tyres, he brings together engineering precision, innovation, and practical wisdom. Beyond industry, Udaya is deeply connected to nature, sustainable living, and personal wellbeing. A Karate Black Belt and passionate nature lover, he believes true progress lies in living harmoniously with people, ecosystems, and the rhythms of the natural world. His grounded, positive spirit helps shape the restorative philosophy behind Luminosium.
Saki
Vice President – Global Operations
Saki (S. De Silva) serves as Vice President – Global Operations at Luminosium, bringing extensive international experience in hospitality, global supply chain management, and business operations. He holds an MBA from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom.
Throughout his career, Saki has led operations across multiple countries in diverse industries, including hospitality, telecommunications, and apparel, developing a strong track record in operational excellence, strategic execution, and cross-cultural leadership.
Beyond shaping Luminosium’s global operations and growth strategy, Saki is an avid traveller, passionate four-wheel-drive adventurer, and enthusiastic explorer of local cultures, cuisine, and authentic experiences. His love for nature, adventure, and meaningful travel aligns perfectly with Luminosium’s vision of inspiring deeper connections with people, places, and the natural world.
Aruni
Creative Designer
Aruni is a fashion designer graduated from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, with a deep passion for creativity, aesthetics, and nature-inspired living. She is closely involved in shaping the artistic and sensory identity of Luminosium through design, food craft, and garden-based innovations. A nature lover with a unique fascination for snakes and biodiversity, Aruni draws inspiration from tropical ecosystems, traditional village life, and sustainable craftsmanship. She enjoys experimenting with handmade marmalades, wines, chocolates, herbal creations, and garden-to-table experiences, bringing together beauty, flavour, creativity, and authenticity in meaningful and memorable ways.
Charaka
Visionery and Architect
Charaka Danansooriya is a technology and digital transformation leader, regenerative living advocate, and the visionary founder behind Luminosium. With a background in national-scale digital transformation, systems architecture, and public digital infrastructure initiatives globally as well as in Sri Lanka, he combines innovation, ecological thinking, and human-centered hospitality to reimagine the future of tourism and wellbeing.
Deeply inspired by Sri Lankan forest garden culture, healing landscapes, and meaningful human connection, Charaka is shaping Luminosium as more than a destination. It is a living vision for restorative slow living where nature, beauty, sustainability, health, culture, and community exist in harmony. Through consciously designed healing environments, immersive village experiences, and regenerative hospitality, he hopes to contribute toward a more meaningful, restorative, and sustainable future for both people and the planet.
Founding Contributors
Amila
Branding Strategist
Amila Maithri serves as Brand Strategist at Luminosium, shaping the visual identity and creative direction of the brand. He is responsible for developing and maintaining Luminosium’s brand strategy, including its logo, colour palette, typography, visual language, and comprehensive brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across every guest touchpoint.
His multidisciplinary expertise spans branding, graphic design, visual communication, advertising, and digital media.
A talented graphic artist and cartoonist, Amila combines creativity with strategic thinking to bring ideas to life through compelling visual storytelling. At Luminosium, he leads the design and production of brand assets, including logos, presentation decks, corporate documents, marketing collateral, advertisements, digital graphics, photography direction, and brand imagery. His work ensures that every visual expression of Luminosium reflects the brand’s philosophy of heritage, authenticity, elegance, and meaningful experiences.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for purposeful design, Amila plays a pivotal role in communicating Luminosium’s vision to guests, partners, and the global community.
Samadhi
Visual Storytelling & Illustration
Samadhi Rajakarunanayake is a talented illustrator and visual storyteller whose colourful, expressive artwork brings ideas, emotions, and narratives to life. Her distinctive artistic style blends imagination with warmth, transforming concepts into engaging visual stories that inspire curiosity and connection.
At Luminosium, Samadhi played an important role during the brand’s formative stages, helping translate its vision into compelling visual narratives. Through her illustrations, she gave early life and personality to Luminosium’s philosophy, making complex ideas accessible and memorable through art.
Her creative contributions also helped shape the visual storytelling behind Luminosium’s heritage brands, including Louis’s, creating the first generation of characters, illustrations, and campaign artwork that established the emotional tone and personality of the brand. Her work laid the creative foundation for Luminosium’s storytelling approach, using vibrant illustrations to communicate the values of heritage, nature, craftsmanship, and authentic Sri Lankan experiences.
Samadhi’s passion for visual storytelling continues to remind us that every memorable brand begins with a story and every great story deserves to be beautifully illustrated.
George
Mentor
George Cooper is a renowned British entrepreneur, interior designer, and the founder of KK Collection, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated luxury boutique hospitality brands. Since opening Kahanda Kanda in 2006, he has transformed the collection into an internationally recognised portfolio of distinctive boutique hotels, celebrated for their timeless design, personalised hospitality, and understated luxury. With decades of experience in interior design and hospitality, George has been an invaluable mentor to Luminosium, generously sharing his insights on boutique hotel design, guest experience, branding, and the art of creating memorable destinations. His guidance continues to inspire our journey towards authentic, world-class hospitality.
George Cooper, the British interior designer and founder of Kahanda Kanda hotels in Sri Lanka, attended the historic Harrow School in Greater London, England, as an old Harrovian.
Blake
Advisor
Blake Mycoskie is an American entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. Recognised for combining business success with social impact, he has inspired entrepreneurs worldwide to build purpose-driven organisations. His philosophy of compassion, innovation, and community empowerment reflects the values of sustainable development and meaningful travel that inspire Luminosium’s long-term vision.
He attended Southern Methodist University on a partial tennis scholarship in 1995, studying a dual major in philosophy and business, but dropped out during his sophomore year after an injury, choosing to pursue entrepreneurship instead.
Charith
Advisor
Charith Wickrama is a Life Coach, business consultant, and the Founder & CEO of Focus Cubes. With more than two decades of experience, he has coached corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals in unlocking their potential through mindfulness, leadership, and personal transformation.
Drawing on decades of mindfulness practice and working in collaboration with leading mental health professionals in North Carolina, Charith integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles with evidence-based mindfulness techniques to create practical, holistic approaches for enhancing well-being, resilience, engagement, and performance.
Charith holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Moratuwa and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Ashen
Growth Strategist
Ashen Monnankulama serves as Founding Growth Strategist at Luminosium, bringing extensive international experience in scaling brands, launching go-to-market initiatives, and expanding market footprints across diverse global markets. He holds a Master of Science in Marketing from the University of Glasgow and professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).
His career spans the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Sri Lanka across a broad spectrum of industries, including telecommunications, DevSecOps and enterprise cloud technology, advertising, and on-demand ride-hailing mobility. Throughout his trajectory, Ashen has spearheaded market positioning and expansion strategies for high-profile brands and fast-growing technology ventures, including Virgin Mobile UAE, Nuaware (Exclusive Networks), Codification, and PickMe. From establishing foundational go-to-market operations for European tech consultancies to driving award-winning brand perception in hyper-competitive telecom sectors, he brings a deep, multi-industry perspective to driving commercial momentum.
Beyond his strategic work, Ashen is an avid traveler, photographer, and reader with a passion for exploring cultures, sports cars, and driving on track days. His appreciation for world travel and authentic cultural discovery naturally aligns with Luminosium’s vision of inspiring deeper, restorative connections with people, places, and nature.
Become Part of the Journey of
Healing and Renewal
Luminosium is more than a destination. It is the result of generations of imagination, resilience, and stewardship. From its wartime past to its future as a place of healing and regeneration, every chapter has been shaped by people who believed a different relationship with nature was possible. Today, we invite you to become part of that story. Not as a spectator, but as a participant in a living landscape that continues to evolve with every season and every visitor.
