MARKISM: December 2018

Party at The Private House

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Nayomi Sanctuary Resort: Our First Glamping Experience

By Marky - 1:16 AM

Last November 24, I got the chance to experience nature in a new way. After months of thinking about an escape from the city, I was perfectly sure that time that Nayomi is the place I was looking for. My best friend asked me to find a resort where she can celebrate her 30th birthday and the best option I gave is Naomi Sanctuary Resort.

Nayomi Sanctuary Resort is located in Balete Batangas. Almost two hours and a half drive from Metro Manila, a sure escape from the urban world. With its 14,418 square meters in area, you can find the perfect getaway for you and your family or with your friends. Surrounded by green nature, a relaxing atmosphere that will make anyone feel right at home while detoxing from the stress and busy life you have in the city.

All of the tents were built under the trees which makes it more refreshing. The view of nature around you plus the magnificent sight of the Taal Lake will give you a memorable experience indeed.

All the tents were made of cotton canvas which made it look more stylish. During daytime, you will see the reflection of the trees around you. Inside the tent there are three huge and comfy beds fit for 4-6 people.

Our glamping tent is big and wide that it can accommodate 6 to 8 persons!

• 3 Double Beds

• 6 Big and Fluffy Pillows

• 5 Throw Pillows

• 3 Blankets

• 1 Electric Mosquito Zapper

• 2 Do-it-yourself Lamps

• 1 Wooden Chest

• 3 Power Outlets

• 1 Industrial Electric Fan

• Towels for each of the guest

Here are the other amenities:

We had our lunch at Anahaw restaurant.

Happy 30th Birthday June! I love you. haha

The beautiful sunset. This is one of the beautiful things i've seen in the world. Promise!

After dinner, we went straight to this area to see bonfire with other vacationers. You can cook hotdogs, re heat marshmallows, and chika while experiencing the bonfire.

After 30 minutes, we went to the ampitheater to watch Black Panther.

Bestfriends forever! Charisma & June.

We were assisted by the staff of Nayomi resort using their golf cart during check out.

My glamping experience at Nayomi Sanctuary Resort was indeed memorable and worth sharing. I really enjoyed my very first glamping experience and I can't wait to try it someday again soon. The benefit of glamping is that you’ll be connecting with the nature that you identify with most. As you all know, I love greens and I can’t sustain my happiness seeing beautiful scenery of taal. Even though we stayed for just a little over 24 hours, I fell in love with everything about Nayomi: overlooking Taal Lake and Batangas mountains, weather is cold just like that of Tagaytay, instagrammable spots are just about everywhere, everything is clean and well-maintained, and lastly, the employees are all so courteous, kind, and welcoming!

How to get to Nayomi Sanctuary Resort

From Manila via PUV:

1 From Shaw, Boulevard, take a bus going to Lipa, Batangas. In our case, we waited for around 15-30 minutes for buses bound to Lipa. Luckily, Alps stopped for us. We also learned that they are not allowed to stop along Shaw. So better go to LRT Buendia or Cubao terminals bound to Lipa, Batangas to save time waiting.

• Travel Time: 2 hours

• Fare: P124

1 Inform conductor to drop you off Tambo Bus Stop just right after the Lipa tollway. Anyway, if feel like the traffic is slowly building up, then you’re already near the frop off place. One sign as well is the Jolibee on your right which is also after the tollway.

2 Once you got off, cross the street and take the jeepney going to SM Lipa/Robinsons Lipa. Tell Kuya Driver to drop you off Starbucks/Shakeys. It is just right after the footbridge.

• Travel Time: 10 minutes

• Fare: P7

1 Cross the street again to the side of Shakeys and Starbucks. From there you will see a line of tricycles. Tell Kuya Driver that you’ll be going to Nayomi Sanctuary Resort. Typically, all the drivers know Nayomi already.

• Travel Time: 20-30 minutes

• Fare: P200- P300

Tip: Make sure to ask Kuya driver how much the fare is. Based on our experience, Kuya Driver first said that fare is P150. Then later on changed to P200. After we get off Nayomi (after 30minutes, I guess), we handed P250 to him instead of P200 since we feel like P250 is really worth the long and bumpy ride.

Nayomi Sanctuary Resort Details

Location: JM Katigbak Street Barangay Alangilan Balete Batangas, Philippines 4219

Resort Amenities:

• 2 Infinity pools (Upper pool – Lake View with jacuzzi & lower pool – near Anahaw Restaurant; bigger pool with jacuzzi)

• Kiddie Park

• Lounge Area

• Bar

• Anahaw Restaurant

Activities (with additional fees)

• Hiking

• Biking

• Taal Volcano Tour