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Our story

Australian Born, Rooted in Sri Lanka

Two countries connected by a respect for the land, the people who work it, and the traditions they carry forward.
Where our story begins

Innovation with roots.

Born in Australia and rooted in Sri Lanka, Knuckles Valley brings together organic Ceylon cinnamon and traditional craftsmanship. Founded by Chartered Engineer Pradeep Walawe, the company brings Australian innovation together with practical knowledge of the land and the people who cultivate it.

Our head office in Beckenham, Western Australia, connects with our plantations and processing operations in Sri Lanka. Research, development and careful craftsmanship shape that relationship, alongside a commitment to biodiversity, local livelihoods and shared learning.

Our Sri Lankan operation holds EU organic certification for the cinnamon products and activities listed in its certificate. See our certificates for the full scope and validity dates.

Our Sri Lankan estates

Many crops. One living landscape.

At Godamuna Estate in Pitigala, southern Sri Lanka, cinnamon grows alongside black pepper, tea, coffee, kithul and jackfruit. Beekeeping adds another connection between cultivation and the surrounding natural world.

Agroforestry, composting and cinnamon-wood biochar support our approach to caring for the soil. Cinnamon leaves are used for steam-distilled oil, while processing by-products find a place in the growing cycle.

Across our estate network

Godamuna Estate · Meegahatenne Estate · Sanje Estate · Yakbate Estate · Wehihena Estate · Kalukandegoda Estate · Bambarawana Estate · Uthuru Pitigala Estate

Care for the land begins with everyday work.
Life on the estate

A closer connection to the land.

Explore what an estate visit can include. Speak with our Sri Lankan team to plan your visit and confirm available experiences.

Walk the plantation

Guided plantation walks offer a closer look at cinnamon growing, sustainable land management and the relationship between cultivation and biodiversity.

Meet the craftsmanship

Our visitor experiences introduce cinnamon growing and processing, with opportunities to learn about peeling, preparation and leaf-oil steam distillation. The team can advise which demonstrations are available for your visit.

Learn from the land

Visitor learning spaces are being developed for schools, universities, researchers and nature enthusiasts, connecting practical farming knowledge with habitat protection and environmental stewardship.

For tasting enquiries, contact our team about City of Dreams, Colombo, and Galle City Centre, Galle.

Knowledge that grows

A place to learn. A reason to care.

Connecting practical skills, community participation and curiosity about the natural world.

Learning through experience.

We are developing visitor learning spaces for schools, universities, researchers and nature enthusiasts. The aim is to bring cultivation, biodiversity and conservation into a setting people can experience first-hand.

Our direction includes field learning, educational resources and research collaboration. To discuss an educational visit or research interest, contact our team about what is currently available.

People carry the story.

Plantation teams, skilled craftspeople and colleagues bring different talents to our work. Local livelihoods, opportunities for women and the sharing of practical knowledge are part of our commitment to the communities connected to our estates.

We welcome conversations about volunteering, conservation support and community participation. Our team can explain current opportunities and how your interests may connect with the work on the ground.

Our standards

Care you can trace.

Certificates issued to Knuckles Valley Plantations (Pvt) Ltd, our Sri Lankan operation, alongside its company registration. Certification applies to the scope and dates shown in each document.
Good Agricultural Practices

SL-GAP for cinnamon

SLS 1523 Part 3 for cinnamon-based products, covering one 10-acre production site at Godamuna.

Department of Cinnamon Development, Sri Lanka

Printed validity
26 June 2025 – 25 June 2027

Cinnamon production & processing

EU organic certification

Production, preparation and export of the cinnamon, cinnamon sticks and cinnamon powder listed in the certificate.

Control Union Certifications B.V. (LK-BIO-149)

Printed validity
31 March 2026 – 16 February 2027

Sri Lankan incorporation

Company registration

Incorporated as a private limited company under Sri Lanka’s Companies Act No. 7 of 2007.

Registrar of Companies, Sri Lanka

Incorporated
24 January 2022

A shared future

Let’s keep the connection growing.

Our Australian head office is a place to begin a conversation. Meet the people behind Knuckles Valley and discover where our story goes next.