Tranquility
18" x 30" x 1.5"
Acrylic on Canvas
Tranquility, described by a friend as “very zen!” empowers the stillness which came straight from the heart post a trip to the Silent Hill Resort, Manor on a blazing Sunday afternoon in early March.
The watered-down emerald green, turquoise and leaf green was poured on the canvas in thick squeezes and then cajoled into a surreal landscaped. The trees and the shadow in contrasting hues of deep brown, lemon yellow and white reflect the feelings of hope, faith and joy. It might not have been the best of times for a resort outing or for a road trip, but it turned out to be a spectacular find none the less!
The sprawling estate offering “rooms, cottages, bar, restaurants, water park, gymnasium, boating and even ahem... well, car park” runs parallel to Vaitarna river on the National Highway No.8, a few hours drive from Bombay. A cool, moist breeze from the river provides the innumerous hammocks sprawled under the palms and coconuts with blissful respite from the blazing sun. The resort features it’s own lake or maybe ponds would be a better word; with chatty, babbling geese and absolutely intelligent city-bred ducks and rabbits. All very friendly and approachable! The most exciting and unique attractions are the rope bridge spanning across 3 tall trees at a height of 15ft and a huge swing made of tires and rope! There was an open-air water-park and pool which we skirted due to the heat; opting instead for the Vaitarna Restaurant & Bar and cool shade of the Garden Restaurant. Here we spent the next few hours on a very ancient wood carved Jhoolah, being pampered by the attentive staff and sipping chilled beer, breathing in the tranquility and stillness for the day.
You can find out more about the resort on www.silenthillsresort.com
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