A good 30 minute-drive north of Leyte's bustling Tacloban city, one would chance upon San Rafael's Farm and Restaurant. Located in Babatngon, Leyte, it's notably one of the province's hidden treasures. This would surely change one's perception of a backward Leyte province.
First look at the place could already set one on a romantic and nostalgic mood as Bali-inspired architecture meets a luscious, green, and dreamy landscape.
From the open air parking space, one would have to go down the trail leading to a relaxing man-made pond.
It's really hard to resist taking pictures especially since everywhere you look is postcard perfect.
A large Bali-inspired door welcomes one inside the restaurant.
Once inside, one can easily notice the paintings standing crafted by the restaurant's owner.
In place of walls are columns and straw shades to let the cool breeze in. It also offers the restaurant a magnificent view of the farm which makes eating more enjoyable and more relaxing. Try their Nilagang Baka and/or Sinigang na Bangus Belly, especially on a cool overcast day and damn, total relaxation!
San Rafael's farm is perfect for people who want to celebrate their life's greatest moments as they also accept reservations for weddings, birthdays or just plain random parties! They are also planning on constructing a lodging house inside (to be finished summer 2011) so people could enjoy this magnificent place more.
I wish I had stayed in this place for a bit longer. Being just out for a quick lunch and chancing upon this place, I did not have the luxury of time to really appreciate it. But still, even with barely an hour's stay, it's beauty has already radiated it's mark within me and surely a second visit is something worth doing.
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San Rafael's Farm and Restaurant
Babatngon, Leyte
Tel #: (+6353)-325-0729
Mobile #: (+63)-918-669-9909
Email Add: inquiry@rafaelfarm.com; reservations@rafaelfarm.com
First look at the place could already set one on a romantic and nostalgic mood as Bali-inspired architecture meets a luscious, green, and dreamy landscape.
From the open air parking space, one would have to go down the trail leading to a relaxing man-made pond.
It's really hard to resist taking pictures especially since everywhere you look is postcard perfect.
A large Bali-inspired door welcomes one inside the restaurant.
Once inside, one can easily notice the paintings standing crafted by the restaurant's owner.
In place of walls are columns and straw shades to let the cool breeze in. It also offers the restaurant a magnificent view of the farm which makes eating more enjoyable and more relaxing. Try their Nilagang Baka and/or Sinigang na Bangus Belly, especially on a cool overcast day and damn, total relaxation!
Nearby the restaurant is a small wharf where you could rent the boats for around P100 an hour.
San Rafael's farm is perfect for people who want to celebrate their life's greatest moments as they also accept reservations for weddings, birthdays or just plain random parties! They are also planning on constructing a lodging house inside (to be finished summer 2011) so people could enjoy this magnificent place more.
I wish I had stayed in this place for a bit longer. Being just out for a quick lunch and chancing upon this place, I did not have the luxury of time to really appreciate it. But still, even with barely an hour's stay, it's beauty has already radiated it's mark within me and surely a second visit is something worth doing.
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San Rafael's Farm and Restaurant
Babatngon, Leyte
Tel #: (+6353)-325-0729
Mobile #: (+63)-918-669-9909
Email Add: inquiry@rafaelfarm.com; reservations@rafaelfarm.com
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