I could be the worst critic at times because
I usually become the easiest person to please. But hopefully, I am perfectly
right in telling that Balay Indang is your perfect place to unwind from your
stressful life in the Metro.
The two-day vacation was a birthday treat for
me last May 2012. I did not find it hard to get a reservation because there are
a lot of blog sites talking about this quiet and secluded place in Indang,
Cavite. Although the place did not have an official site during the time I was
collecting information about it, unlike Sonya’s Garden in Tagaytay, the owners
relied on people who have visited the place to spread their experiences. But
just a few weeks ago, I came across http://cavite.info/mywebsite/balay-indang.html
which pretty much their new way to promote the place.
How
To Get There
The easiest way to get there is to go to
Tagaytay City and follow the Mendez - Tagaytay road until you reach: 88
Mahabang Kahoy, Indang, Cavite. If you are going to use Google Map, the mark is
about one kilometer over from the actual location of Balay Indang from Tagaytay
City. The GPS kept telling us, “You have reached your destination…” but not
really. Because of this, we had several back and forth’s before we finally
reached the place! Tsk tsk tsk.
The entrance is behind a huge wooden gate
marked number 88 on the left side of the wall and there is a huge chance for
you to miss their signage because of its visibility and it blends along the
road. Just pay more attention on the left side of the road. If you will come
from north via Trece-Indang road, you should be able to see it on the right.
Activities
When we decided to go there, our intentions were
to rest on their serene rooms, commune with nature and enjoy their sumptuous
food – and we did!
Jogging
or Biking around the perimeter. The place is
surrounded by a meter-wide pathway within its 2-heactare land which enables
guests to bike, walk or jog around. Just don’t forget to put on some mosquito repellant
lotion on your skin if you want to be safe from insect bites. Also, watch out
for bees and ants all over the place.
There is also an area where you can walk
barefoot on the stonebed and it will massage your feet while walking on it. On
the other end, there are sets of stone blocks in different heights which you
have to balance yourselves while hopping on them. These are interesting
activities and you should try it!
Swimming.
The pool is open until 11:00PM daily. The deepest end is 7 feet while the
shallow end is safe for the kids to swim. In case you happen to be with other
guests in big groups or company outings, you might not enjoy swimming at some
point because I think it is not enough to accommodate big groups all at once. But
during lean season, you will find this place very relaxing, together with their
cozy cabanas and the warm water in the pool.
Billiards,
Darts and a number of Board Games. If you like indoor
type of activities, you will enjoy this part of Balay Indang. This part is
located at the house beside the main building.
Picture
Taking. Who doesn’t love taking pictures? We are
all about preserving memories especially those happy ones. The garden is the
best part to take lovely pictures. There are lots of wild colorful flowers,
lovely cabanas and beautiful landscapes – perfect backdrop for your next
profile picture! LOL! You will also be able to catch the lovely sunrise and sunset.
Don’t forget the interesting pieces inside
the main guesthouse. There are a lot of vintage items, paintings, sculptures
and figurines which complete the rustic and classic theme of Balay Indang.
Basketball,
Tennis and Badminton. On the left of the main
entrance, there is an area for bus parking and courts for outdoor games like
basketball, badminton and tennis. Most company outings do their team building
activities in this area.
The Food
The food is served 5 times within the day –
breakfast, morning snack, lunch, midday snack and dinner – which you can
request for another round unlimitedly until you pass out. Hehehe! So make sure
to reserve some space for the next one. The food is good, comfy food and mostly
home-cooked. It was like your Grandma cooking for you on a perfect weekend. :-)
Most fruits and vegetables are grown on their
gardens so you can feel the freshness! If you are conscious about the food or you
have known allergies, do not hesitate to inform the manager about your needs.
They will surely attend to it.
Rates
Balay Indang changes all-inclusive rate of
P2,500.00 per person per night for a minimum of 4 people. If you are going to
dine only, buffet dinner will cost you P600.00 per head. For an overnight stay
with buffet breakfast only, they will charge you for P1,200.00 per head.
I would recommend that you call the owner,
Ms. Marge, before visiting. This will give ample time to haggle. ;-)
Marge Tan
Balay Indang
88 Mahabang kahoy Cerca, Indang, Cavite
(+6346) 775-6886
(+63917)866-5825
info@balayindang.com
Joy
(+63917) 837-4261
(+63917) 837-4261
