Over the 2 days we spent there, time appeared to unspool in lazy vogue. We loved a Western type breakfast from the restaurant’s in-house cafe), performed pool, and browse. Making the keep further nice was the pleasant employees. However don’t anticipate a five-star resort right here. It’s extra rustic kampung type – some partitions nonetheless want some patching up, or a contemporary coat of paint, as an illustration.
Nonetheless, we weren’t too fussed. We spent extra time exterior the room anyway, sitting on the tree swing, observing a kingfisher circling across the pond. At night time, all was quiet and nonetheless, save for the sound of the cicadas.
A NEW WAY FORWARD
Taking up the Riders’ helm is Janet’s son, Yeo Wei Jun, 33. He hopes to breathe new life into this storied establishment.
To enchantment to extra of us, Riders Resort has hosted many marriage ceremony ceremonies and dinners, anniversary events, and firm group constructing occasions.
As an illustration, they as soon as held a birthday celebration for a 78-year-old, full with a horse parade within the backyard, and even a Halloween occasion with a secure night time stroll. Wei Jun had his personal backyard marriage ceremony too, with 100 visitors. Within the pipeline, there are plans for yoga and meditation retreats, amongst others.