Loll in the spectacular tree-lined main pool with an adjoining Pavilion/ Pool House all day Escape from the high-noon heat to a favourite DVD viewed in the air-conditioned sanctuary of your suite Canoe up-river & hear the silence Sip an iced cocktail while watching the sunset behind the foliage covered hill Stroll around the tropical gardens of The River House estate; jog along the pathways and work off those extra "holiday calories"! Relax with a book in the Lounge terrace & take in the views "Go Local" and have an Afternoon Nap (siesta) after a leisurely lunch Cruise the Madhu estuary in a boat and watch the passing village life unfold along its banks. Stop off enroute and learn about the dying skill and traditions of the indigenous cinnamon peeler Wander the local markets, temples & craft and antique shops Watch the dawn break over a misty river and meditate on a serene morning Shop for souvenirs, including the regions famous carved wooden "Devil" masks Grab some binoculars, find your place in the shade, chilled drink at hand, and observe the abundant birdlife all around Arrange to watch one of the weekly Devil Dance & Kandyan Dance performances at the local dance school (seasonal performances and classes). Or go further along the coast to the world-renown surfing town Hikkaduwa and hit the southern Narigama beaches for long stretches of sand and serious "beach life" -reggae music, beach bars & kitsch shops! Make Music - choose from our selection of traditional Sri Lankan drums and find your rhythm Bask in the moonlight and on quiet, breezy evenings, listen for the distant crash of the surf breaking on the shore. Indulge in an in-suite massage - pre-arranged with a professional spa therapist or an ayurvedic specialist. Play sleep, eat, bathe, swim....slow down!