BODUBERU WITH LOCAL DINNER

MALDIVIAN NIGHT

08:00 PM Thu 30 July 2026

We're hosting a small gathering at Veshige Nature House to explore how the rhythms of island life; the waves, wind, and daily routines, may have shaped traditional Boduberu. Together, we'll discuss why preserving its original essence matters, and how modern Boduberu is changing. And of course, we'll have live drumming so you can hear these rhythms for yourself, along local dinner.

VINYL LISTENING SESSION

Hulhevi Hin’dhu - Analog Moments

04:00 PM Fri 14 August 2026

Lounge in Veshige Nature House and listen to selection of songs from Veshige Vinyl Collection.

Sit back and enjoy with a cup of Veshige Nature House blend of Tea, Meraki Coffee beverages, and Maldives Delicacy curated Charcuterie Spread (Local & International Delicacies).

Crafting Wooden Cutting Board

Charcuterie Board

WITH Alibe

04:00 PM Fri 24 July 2026

Craft and take home your own wooden cutting board or charcuterie board. You will be working with reclaimed wood, sourced directly from the island of Villingili itself, giving each piece a unique history and character, while connecting with the local environment.

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Boduberu Lessons: Island Rhythms

6-session weekly block

By focusing on foundational techniques through structured, weekly practice, we aim to preserve the skill and spirit of traditional Boduberu, ensuring its original essence remains a living part of our modern lives.

Fan Viyun

First Steps to Maldives Palm Weaving

WITH Hafsatha

04:00 PM Sat 18 July 2026

Take your first steps into palm weaving in Maldives with a guided island walk and hands-on practice, learning how to select and work with coconut palm leaves to craft simple traditional items.

REGISTRATION OPEN

Saranfee Jehun

Crafting Wooden Folding Beach Chair - Advanced Woodworking Skills

WITH Alibe

04:00 PM Sat 18 July 2026

Master essential carpentry techniques including sawing, planing, and sanding while creating a functional folding beach chair - a proper furniture project.

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Mas Chaapu kurun

Fish Printing

WITH Mamdhuh

04:00 PM Sat 25 July 2026

Try the art of fish printing inspired by traditional Japanese Gyotaku methods to create lasting memories and document your catch through impressions made with food grade ink on paper.

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

The Sunset Fishing Cruise & Local BBQ

4 Hours · Departing Barcelo Nasandhura Jetty

04:00 PM Fri 3 April 2026

Leave the city behind and cruise into the calm of the open ocean as you watch the sunset. Experience Vadhu Dhemun, the traditional Maldivian way of trolling a baited line at dusk, breathing in the fresh sea air as the day quietly fades. Then gather around the grill at Veshige Nature House in Villingili Island and savour your catch, cooked the local way. During the cruise, on a lucky evening, you may find dolphins cruising alongside you.

COMPLETED

Mulhoashi Viyun

Weave a Local Palm Basket

WITH Hafsatha

02:00 PM Sat 18 April 2026

Learn how to weave a Mulhoashi and take home — a traditional Maldivian basket made from coconut palm leaves — in this weaving session guided by a local palm weaver.

COMPLETED, Scheduling Soon

Private Events & Group Bookings

Design Your Perfect Occasion

Looking for an exclusive, memorable experience for your family, friends, or corporate team? We transform our popular connects/experiences into personalized, private sessions just for you.

Whether it’s a birthday, family reunion, lunch/cooking session, a team-building workshop, or a special celebration, tell us what you envision, and we’ll handle the details

Underwater Journaling

Creative Field Study

WITH AJ

08:00 AM Fri 13 February 2026

Participants learn the basics of marine field study, from snorkeling techniques to observing the reef during a Discover Dive. You’ll then work with AJ to translate your dive into art, using simple sketching and note-taking techniques to capture the textures and colors of the ocean in your own nature journal.

COMPLETED

Kuda Gondi Jehun

Crafting a Small Stool Chair - Foundational Woodworking

WITH Alibe

01:00 PM Sat 21 February 2026

An introduction to essential hand tools and local woodworking techniques, demonstration of professional tools, concluding with crafting your first piece ‘Kuda Gondi’ - a simple wooden stool using local methods.

COMPLETED