Luljetta’s Hanging Garden

If you’re thinking of doing something new this summer, visiting some of the farm resorts that are not too far from the metro would be a great one!

The mere sight of lush green pasturelands and the flock of small brown birds flying against the blue skies should provide that relaxing, refreshing break from your hectic city life.

Below, we’ve listed some of these farm resorts you should pay a visit.

Loreland Farm Resort

Website: Loreland.com.ph

Contact Info: (632) 696-0101 to 03, (63917) 835-2000 / (63908) 873-4220, inquiry@loreland.com.ph

The eight-hectare Loreland Farm Resort, located at Sitio Loreland, Barangay San Roque, Antipolo City, offers breathtaking views of the highlands surrounding Antipolo City and Metro Manila. Besides its relaxing and unique ambiance, it also features various amenities such as swimming pools, a full-service spa at Luljetta’s Hanging Garden, and a restaurant called Verde, which serves sumptuous local cuisine.

Big Rock Farm Resort 

Website: BigRockFarmResort.com.ph

Contact Info: (63917)787-0576 / (63977) 829-8678 / (63922) 810-2567, bigrockfarmresort@gmail.com

Big Rock Farm Resort, located in Coral na Bato, San Rafael, Bulacan, was originally a family-owned private pool resort where the owner Amando de Guzman and his family and guests unwind and enjoy nature away from the bustling city.

Besides its swimming pools and slides, the resort also takes pride in its signature attraction, the “Cave Pool,” where chiseled huge rock formations serve as a sunshade for the people taking a dip in the main pool.

The Farm at San Benito

Website: TheFarmAtSanBenito.com

Contact Info: (632) 884-8074, info@thefarm.com.ph

Looking for a refreshed mind and body? The Farm at San Benito, located in Lipa City, Batangas, provides its guests a “healing journey” by offering a natural environment, soothing spa treatments, and rejuvenating yoga sessions, among others. Additionally, the food served at the farm is made from homegrown organic ingredients.

With a number of villas to rent, groups of families and friends will truly enjoy their stay in this “healthy” provincial retreat.

The Preziosa Botanic Park & Farm Resort

Website: Preziosa.com.ph

Contact Info: (632) 723-90-67 / (63929) 492-2180 / (63927) 560-9808

Covering a total of 16 hectares of land, the Preziosa Botanic Park & Farm Resort, located in Sulsugin, Alfonso, Cavite, boasts of Asian-themed villas inspired by Japanese, Thai, and Indonesian architecture and design. These villas were designed by Paulo Alcazaren, an urban planner and landscape architect.

Perfect for recreational activities as well as spiritual retreats, this farm resort offers various amenities such as jacuzzi pools, function rooms, and a restaurant.  Outdoor activities are also available such as zip-line riding, wall climbing, camping, and organic farming and harvesting.