MOND
Mond, the German word translating in English to Moon aligns directly with our hearts. Its magnetic nature with the tides has always been a symbolic metaphor for the ebbs and flows of the human condition. Our alignment with the Moon and it’s cycles date back to human conception and has always influenced our state of being whether we have chosen to acknowledge it or not.
The owners, Renato and Jessica, have always had a connection to the ocean. Being constantly surrounded by the power of the ocean living on this island paradise, they have become to really understand and work with the moon and the ocean to unlock hidden pieces.
Mond is a home. A time past. A time present. A space for space. The walls speak of intention and internality as it shines forth from each and every surface, line and curve. A space in which to fully connect to nature and the self to bring together a union of art and self understanding. Comforting and nurturing in its aura there is a sense of centering calmness that really lends to Mond’s unique offering.
Mond is a place for people to slow down, connect, experience, and create. The accommodation, cafe, bar, and creative studio were thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity and "help everyone who enters to reconnect to a sense of peace and self awareness within nature." Sustainability and humans inherent connection with the planet are at the core of the Mond concept. This includes environmental design, impact awareness, plastic reduction, waste management, solar power, and sustainably sourced local ingredients and supplies. Mond offers art residency programs to artists from the local area and across the globe, bringing together community and art and culture in southern Sri Lanka.
Location: Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka, Asia
Photography by Ryan Wijayaratne courtesy of Mond
