do u know where is calaruega?

[milesbiel]

hi guys:)

just want to know where exactly is CALARUEGA.

i always see it on tv.

how can i get there?

thanks for the help:)

God bless.:)

[raven23]

(Been there enough times to know where it is, but not give you directions. Fortunately, another PeXer who I helped out before gave his account.)

From the Tagaytay Rotonda, head towards Nasugbu, Batangas.

Calaruega is way past Taal Vista, Residence Inn, Tagaytay Royale, and Buck Estate (where Sonya's Garden can be found).

There will be a "Welcome to Nasugbu" sign then a San Miguel Training facility to the left.

Calaruega Retreat House / Chapel can be found where Evercrest country club / hotel and golf course is. Go past the club and follow the signs.

It's a really, really nice place for a retreat or an intimate wedding. Picturesque.

From what I've been reading on PeX, though, it's becoming quite popular / well-known.

Good luck!

(Directions courtesy of evenflow (http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/member.php3?s=&action=getinfo&userid=25008))

[milesbiel]

thanks raven:)

[angst]

Sobrang ganda ng place!

[ReLaTiViTy]

i have been to calaruega sobrang tagal na. the place was so beautiful then. my barkada and i even made a pact to go back after 10 years. there even cam a time, that parang nagligwan lahat nung mga kasama ko. i believe it was sunset then and guys where with their nililigawan. i was with my bf at that time. sobrang romantic yung place.

as i have said, sobrang heaven yung place. it is a very nice place to get in touch with you inner self, to find out what really is important. :rolleyes:

[milesbiel]

buti pa kyo u've been there :(

tagal ko na gusto punta dun wala lang ako makasama :)

[raven23]

Tawag ka ng Calaruega / Tagaytay picnic or EB, milesbiel. I'm sure maraming interested. Si solace, baka sumama. :)

[PsycheBurst11]

well in my case yup been there and its a nice place...we spent our recolection days there back in senior year....yup ganda and hella flowerz..i guess its in tagaytay and there and we stayed at a dominican retreat house i guess..retreat i mean...the chapel is just small but very warm bec. its beautyful....the driffed wood table for the priest at the front and varnished classic driffed wood row chairs for churches is talga tight...the bloomy garden and the view will hella atract you..,..i suggest that its a place that you can unwind....real cool.. :socool:

[solace]

Can anyone just go up there? My friends and I are planning to go there before the month ends. Thanks a lot for the directions, raven23.

Calaruega eyeball? Sure. Tuloy na rin tayong Residence Inn. :D Tagal ko nang di nakakapunta dun. May nadagdag na kayang animals? If you guys are serious about the EB, I'm just a pm away. :)

[solace]

Whoops! Double-post! :blush:

[milesbiel]

gusto ko nga sana idea mo solace and raven kaya lang i have no time my sembreak is only dis one wk nxt week start na class ko.

hope i can have time soon sama kyo ha :)

[raven23]

Originally posted by solace
Can anyone just go up there? My friends and I are planning to go there before the month ends. Thanks a lot for the directions, raven23.

Calaruega eyeball? Sure. Tuloy na rin tayong Residence Inn. :D Tagal ko nang di nakakapunta dun. May nadagdag na kayang animals? :hmm: If you guys are serious about the EB, I'm just a pm away. :) Yup. Basically anyone can just go there. There's a minimal 'entrance fee' of P10 -- but I guess that's just to help with the upkeep of the place, and to keep out just anyone who'd want to bum around the place.

Why not drop by Sonya's Garden na rin?

[solace]

Originally posted by milesbiel
gusto ko nga sana idea mo solace and raven kaya lang i have no time my sembreak is only dis one wk nxt week start na class ko.

hope i can have time soon sama kyo ha :)

Well...Saturdays are good days for trips. :hmm:

[solace]

Originally posted by raven23
Yup. Basically anyone can just go there. There's a minimal 'entrance fee' of P10 -- but I guess that's just to help with the upkeep of the place, and to keep out just anyone who'd want to bum around the place.

Why not drop by Sonya's Garden na rin?

Pwede rin. Don't you need to make reservations for Sonya's Garden though? Oh well. I'm sure these Tagaytay activities can be worked out. :lol:

Excited na ako!

[ohmy]

you can check out www.hungryalien.com/wedding

the first few pix were taken from that chapel..

sonya's? she always cooks the same food....

[raven23]

Originally posted by solace
Don't you need to make reservations for Sonya's Garden though?The last time we went there we didn't make reservations -- well, on the other hand we didn't eat, either. We just bought some of their salad dressing.

You don't have to eat there -- you can just go there to admire the garden and maybe take pictures.

You can always eat piping hot, fresh bulalo and fried tawilis at any of the places overlooking Taal. :drool:

[ohmy]

for bulalo.. try mahogany market.. those stalls in front of the market have the best bulalo in tagaytay.. ok din beef kaldereta and everything beef.. kasi naman meat market yun lolz :D

[solace]

Okay, okay! Someone organize this Tagaytay EB already!

[Alistair]

Hey Calaruega!

Hi guys... is it too late to join this outing / EB? I've been to Calaruega once, and would love to go back. We have a van we could use, and I have a map of Laguna / Batangas.

I'm pretty much free on weekends. :)

[solace]

November Calaruega EB! Game!

[ohmy]

Originally posted by Alistair
Hey Calaruega!

Hi guys... is it too late to join this outing / EB? I've been to Calaruega once, and would love to go back. We have a van we could use, and I have a map of Laguna / Batangas.

I'm pretty much free on weekends. :)

ey alistair, twas nice meeting you in starbx eb..

no need for map.. i know how to get there.. been there for some wedding shoots already :)

nice to have a van though :p

[solace]

So who's spearheading this EB? Calling milesbiel! :D

[milesbiel]

solace sorry i cant organize the eb im so bc at school.

inggit ako! buti pa kayo makakapunta na kaagad dun.

[solace]

Sayang naman, milesbiel!

[solace]

BUMP!

Well, the EB never pushed through :lol: but I was FINALLY able to visit this place a few weeks ago.

I was in awe. It's perfect for intimate weddings and for those who like lots of greens and flowers.

I wouldn't recommend the Transfiguration Chapel to everyone though...different strokes, for different folks! If you're the type who's into small, solemn weddings, I think this will be terrific for you.

*okay*

[Misa Hayase]

Nice place, though I wouldn't recommend it for serious retreats or recollections. There's just too many people going about (kasi nga open to visitors siya)...it's hard to be alone with your thoughts kung bigla na lang may susulpot na nagliligawan behind the bushes, hehehe. (no offense sa mga nagliligawan, heheh).

[solace]

Originally posted by Misa Hayase
Nice place, though I wouldn't recommend it for serious retreats or recollections. There's just too many people going about (kasi nga open to visitors siya)...it's hard to be alone with your thoughts kung bigla na lang may susulpot na nagliligawan behind the bushes, hehehe. (no offense sa mga nagliligawan, heheh).

:lol: Correct! Slightly OT: The best place to have retreats is really in a closed area, like the Cenacle Retreat House. *okay*

[chloe15]

uy! calaruega! jan kami nag retreat. :beam:

[taonG_baHay]

been there!!! it was our school retreat actually.. cool place and spooky (so many ghost stories after we left, kktakot!). the view is so overwhelming (trust me!)..

caleruega is a part of the batangas and tagaytay area.. so u should be taking the road towards tagaytay.. there are road signs along the way so you won't get lost..

awesome view.. big dogs in the vicinity.. and warm people..
tell me when u get there.. i'm sure it'll be so much fun!!!

[cHarL!e's AngEL]

it's one of the most beautiful places i've ever seen! :handsdown: i'd definitely love to go back :beam:

[milesbiel]

Originally posted by solace
BUMP!

Well, the EB never pushed through :lol: but I was FINALLY able to visit this place a few weeks ago.

I was in awe. It's perfect for intimate weddings and for those who like lots of greens and flowers.

I wouldn't recommend the Transfiguration Chapel to everyone though...different strokes, for different folks! If you're the type who's into small, solemn weddings, I think this will be terrific for you.

*okay*

buti ka pa:(
me, ewan ko kelan!
it will be one of my great wish to get there:)

[yacarob]

the best place to have your retreat....

we always have our annual retreat there for the past four years and di talaga nakakasawa!

it is owned by the Dominicans (UST, Letran, Aquinas, etc.)

the place is in (Batulao) Nasugbu, Batangas. it is advisable to bring your own car since it's kinda far from the highway!

Enjoy!