Agenda
(subject to change)
Saturday, January 18
All Day
Attendees arrive at Colombo airport. Coach departure schedule (approx)
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Coach 1 1200
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Coach 2 1400
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Coach 3 1500
2 pm - 6 pm
Check in at Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort
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Check in after 2 pm
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Free time until 6.30 pm
6.30 - 8.30 pm
Welcome remarks
Cocktails and appetizers
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Pool side lawn
8.30 pm
Buffet dinner at S Kitchen
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Sunday, January 19
8 am - 10 am
Buffet Breakfast at S Kitchen
10 am - 12 pm
Visit sea turtle hatchery
Buses depart between 10 - 1030 am and return by 12 pm
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1 pm - 2 pm
Lunch at S Kitchen
3 pm - 5 pm
Madu river boat experience.
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Buses depart at 3 pm and return to hotel by 5 pm
10 am - 1 pm
Madu river boat experience.
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Coaches depart at 1030 am and return to hotel by 1 pm
10 am - 12.30 pm
Lunuganga (optional excursion for small groups under 25)*
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Vans depart at 10 am and return to hotel by 1 pm
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Guided tour of Geoffrey Bawa's estate starting at 11 am
10 am - 12 pm
Visit sea turtle hatchery
Buses depart between 10 - 1030 am and return by 12 pm
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2 pm - 5 pm
Lunuganga (optional excursion for small groups under 25)*
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Vans depart at 1 pm / 2 pm and return to hotel by 4 pm / 5 pm
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Guided tour of Geoffrey Bawa's estate starting at 2 pm / 3 pm
All Day
Activities for those opting out of planned excursions
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Spa*
Sea turtle hatchery
Yoga class*
Relaxing by the pool or beach
Gym
Until 7 pm
Free time for beach/pool
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7 pm onwards
Optional social hour at Blu3 Rooftop Lounge and Bar
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Dinner at S Kitchen
Monday, January 20
7.30 - 9.30 am
Buffet Breakfast at S Kitchen
9.30 - 12.30
Seminar
Anand Kasturi moderates
​Ice breaker​
Looking back - Looking forward
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Ideas for giving back
Hear from others who are engaged in philanthropy
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Planning for retirement
12.30 - 1.15 pm
Lunch at S Kitchen
1.15 pm - 5.30 pm
Excursion to Galle
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Coaches depart at 1.00 pm for 1 hour drive to Galle
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Self guided walk and shopping in Galle Fort
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Return to coach for 4.30 pm departure to hotel
Until 7.30 pm
Free time for beach/pool
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7.30 pm onwards
Gala dinner and cocktails in Ballroom
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Ethnic or smart-casual
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DJ in attendance - Music, dance and karaoke
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Tuesday, January 21
7.30 - 9.30 am
Buffet Breakfast at S Kitchen
10 am -11 am
Checkout and meet in lobby for 11 am departure by coach for Colombo
11 am -1.30 pm
Drive 2 hours to Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
Check in 1 pm - 1.30 pm
2 pm - 5.30 pm
Coaches leave for city tour at 2 pm
Gangaramaya temple
Hindu temple
Dutch hospital and Fort area
Return to hotel by 5.30 pm
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Until 7.30 pm
Free time for shopping
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7.30 pm onwards
Coaches depart at 7.30 pm for Waters Edge (45 minute drive)
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Sri Lankan dinner at Thuna Paha
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Return by coach to hotel
Wednesday, January 22
7.30 - 9.30 am
Buffet Breakfast
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8 am onwards
Checkout and meet in lobby for departures by coach for airport
Schedule TBD