Saturday, 21 January 2012

The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker.....

In Wadduwa, the local town, we have them all and although we bake our own bread here are some unique photos of the inside of the local bakery:






Valentine's Day





Be romantic and not just on 14th February.

Enjoy:
A romantic herbal oil floral bath in the privacy of your suite;
A champagne breakfast on your veranda;
Two 60mins massages with essential oils per suite;
One romantic five course candle lit dinner for two (exc beverages);
Exotic tropical flowers in your suite;
US530 including service charges and all taxes.

Excludes accommodation.

Minimum stay requirement of 2 nights
From 1st February to 31st March

Red Tail Cat Fish



Maduranga, just before he  launched three new additions to the pond- Red Tail Catfish.

They swum to the bottom of the pond and we have not seen them since.

They will eventually grow to three feet in length


Redtail Catfish

Sunday, 15 January 2012

Our First Duck Egg


15th January 2012 and we have our first duck egg.




This is Pathmalal, one of our gardeners and he broke the news this morning with great excitement that "Black Lady" has an egg.
So that is now her name.

Black Lady

Saturday, 31 December 2011

Sunday, 20 November 2011

Happy Healthy Hens A Laying......






Although we are keeping ducks we have not yet started keeping  hens and it is highly unlikely we will.

But importantly, whilst you may not even be aware that that funny little Lion stamp you see on your eggs  means that your eggs are salmonella free, you may be interested to know that the eggs we use at Reef are  quality controlled  and are also salmonella free.

We like Happy Hens who our favoured supplier and we love their green philosophy.

No longer do we have to bring back eggs from the market in a  cardboard box stuffed with straw.

We now have eggs which are traceable and we know have been produced in environmentally friendly and hygienic conditions.

We also know the hens have not been pumped full of antibiotics which is good news for all of us.

We also know how old the eggs are when they are delivered and consequently what their shelf life is.

Happy Hens use recyclable, environmentally friendly paper packaging and we send back the cartons to Happy Hens and that means less waste for us to deal with.

They also do lots of other green things like collecting rainwater, treating it and feeding it to the hens and again, not pumping them full of antibiotics.



http://www.happyhen.lk/index.php


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Friday, 4 November 2011

The Ducks Are In Their Duck House!





At long last the ducks are in their duck house and they now have their own private pond to splash around in.

So my brainwave of employing the ducks to aerate the pond has been dismissed as the ducks, however, sweet they are to look at in the ponds, made one almighty big mess and also liked to gobble up the guppy fish which we keep to eat the mosquito larvae.  But yes, they did help to aerate the ponds


So, if they are to ensure they do not end up being prepared for Christmas Dinner, they will have to start producing eggs in about two two months time.  Well.,  not all of them and we have yet to somehow identify  which are the female and which are the male?


And look carefully, at the left hand side of the photo are the two guinea fowl who clearly think they are ducks. 

So, which will be eaten first?  The duck or the egg?

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Thursday, 3 November 2011

Reef Villa and Spa features in International Property, Luxury Collection, October/November 2011, the Finest Homes Travel and Lifestyle.



Reef Villa and Spa features in International Property, Luxury Collection, October/November 2011, the Finest Homes Travel and Lifestyle.






"Reef is a spectacular and luxurious beach hotel set in three acres of tropical gardens with palm fringed pavilions and reflection pools that recreate the romance and grandeur of Sri Lanka. Here superb attention to the finest details creates a soothing blend of warm effortless service and harmonious spaces".







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And when you vote, Condé Nast Johansens will enter you into a free prize draw to win a luxury break for two.

Sunday, 30 October 2011

Get Ready For Christmas at Reef Villa and Spa and Enjoy a Complimentary Luxury Facial






It's "that time" of year again and the sleigh bells have started ringing (slightly)  and you do really want to look your best when Santa comes down the chimney?

So, book seven nights at Reef and enjoy:


 A complimentary Coffee Scrub Facial with natural coffee and virgin coconut oil or an Enriched Seaweed Facial with seaweed, vitamins & minerals per person;
5% off all spa treatments;
10% discount in our Reefined boutique for those last minute Christmas presents;

One 1 hour private yoga lesson for two
Seven nights from from USD2856 including breakfast, service charges and all taxes.

Offer valid between 1st November 2011 and 14th December 2011





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Saturday, 29 October 2011

Reef Features as Spa of the Month in Natural Health Magazine October 2011






"Spa of the Month
Nestled on Sri Lanka's sun-kissed south coast is the idyllic Reef hotel and spa."
"Spa guests can relax in the secluded outdoor bath under frangipani petals, or sample a body wrap, herbal salt scrub or massage.  A number of spa packages are designed to give the ultimate experience in body pampering and are accompanied by a bottle of champagne or fresh king coconut water.  With just seven suites, decorated along Indo colonial lines, you can be assured of peace and privacy in this most luxurious of settings." 








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