I was so excited when our team-building for Finance, IT, and Admin Departments for 2013 was set in Camp Tipolo situated within Loreland Farm Resort in Brgy. San Roque, Antipolo City. This 8-hectare farm was owned by Lolita and Renato thus giving it the name Loreland. It felt so great going back to a place where I had a wonderful swimming activity with my family eleven years ago. You can book Loreland Farm Resort, Antipolo City with Traveloka.

Upon our arrival, we assembled at Verde Restaurant, the only restaurant inside the resort. We were greeted by Madonna, the sexy Tahitian mannequin. I felt a strong surge of nostalgia as I started walking around. I couldn’t remember how many pools the resort had during our first visit. It was amazing to see more swimming pools this time which were divided into four sections: Phase 1, Phase 3, Kiddie Pool, and Aplaya. Indeed Loreland evolved so much!

Loreland Farm features air-conditioned rooms such as family rooms, dormitory-type rooms, and villas. They have several cottages like Bahay Kubo, Cabana, Tree House, Nipa Hut, Pantalan, Shade, and Umbrellas. But what caught much my attention was the Pantalan situated far from the crowd and noise of people.

The resort amenities are a restaurant and bar, convenience store, chapel, function rooms, videoke, team building park, the children’s playground, and a lot more. There are also sports facilities like a basketball court and billiard.

I just love to explore around the resort. What a wonderful day to relax, unwind and spend the day with nature.

Rooms

We occupied four family rooms; two rooms for the girls and two rooms for the boys. It thrilled me to occupy the bed beside the glass wall surrounded by trees. It was so nice to lie down there while gazing at the sky and the leaves of trees swaying in the wind.

Call time for dinner at Verde Restaurant: 7:00 pm.
Call time for water game: 8:00 pm.

After the game, we waded on the water and had fun.

Team-building time!

The most awaited part had come next early morning. It’s our activity time at Camp Tipolo Adventureland! We were gathered in front of Verde Restaurant for a morning workout, then breakfast came next. Our fun-filled activity in Camp Tipolo was written in my next story, “Camp Tipolo Adventureland, Here We Come!”

After all the struggles bounded by teamwork and perseverance, our team the “Purple Rain” won in our exciting team-building. Our prize? A spa at Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and Spa.

Time for a pampering moment

After a hefty lunch and few minutes of rest, we all set off to the changing room. We were given towels and clothes. All were sanitized, well-scented, and are comfortable to use and wear while walking around the facility. Girls wore tube tops and short silk pants with bathrobes. Boys wore shorts with bathrobes too.

Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and Spa was situated on a suspended ridge. Each level had a spa with recreational facilities, Bahay Kubo, and gazebos which were made from native rustic architecture. There was a homey feel when you get inside a Bahay Kubo. Chairs and tables were made from bamboo. Even the floors were made from a bamboo slat. It harmoniously blended with nature. There’s a cool fresh scent enough to whisk off all your worries and stress.

The resort offers body massage, foot spa, manicure, and pedicure. They also have Dr. Foor Spa, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Hydro-massage pool, and my favorite, the Infinity pool.

We first immersed ourselves in a Hydro-massage pool located at the second level. The water was cold but surprisingly, my body was rejuvenated from the bubble and rain shower effects.

We went back to the first level to sit down and relax our feet at Dr. Fish Spa. There were few fish in the water, some were gentle and some were shy. When they came to my feet, I can’t help but laugh. They were tickling my feet.

It was so refreshing to swim in the Infinity Pool that overlooks the rolling hills, verdant landscape, Laguna de Bay, and the Metro Manila skyline. The water was so clear and I noticed, the chlorine content was not strong. I frolicked under the water for an hour without any irritations in my eyes. I had a great time soaking my body in the Infinity Pool while savoring the serenity of the surrounding.

Other services included in our company package were the use of sauna rooms, jacuzzi bath, and pedicure. These are all free, so we treat ourselves with excessive indulgence. Hahaha!

Then again, I went back to Infinity Pool with Lhen and Luna after utilizing our free services. This time, we had the pool all to ourselves. I got my quiet moment while looking at the sprawling greenery and mountain. I felt so blessed with this wonderful experience.  How I wish my family was here having the times of our lives!

Famished, we headed to Hanging Garden to eat snacks. Palabok and cold ice tea were served. The cafe was small in size, but the architecture behind the structure was truly refreshing. It looked more like a spa than a dining area. Everything was made from native wood. I love the chandeliers, the low-lying table covered with a tablecloth from Zamboanga, and the cute little stools.

This is another area in Luljetta’s you will surely love to hang around.

Our prize

By 6:00 pm it’s time now for the Purple Rain Team winners to pamper more of our winning prize, the Luljetta’s signature massage with a combination of Swedish, Thai, and Reflex. Truly, I felt so refreshed and invigorated after the spa.

Loreland used to be for family bonding only. But with its expansion and improvement, the resort is now ready to conquer the corporate world.

The staff is courteous and cheerful.

We were thankful to Mr. Ramon Marinas for his warm hospitality and his wonderful accommodation to our company.  Sir, you made our stay, one of a kind experience.

Entrance Fees:

• P160 – day tour
• P180- overnight
• Children 3 feet and below are free of charge.

 Contact Info:

Address: Sitio Loreland, Barangay San Roque, Antipolo City
Telephone Nos.: 696-0101 to 03
Mobile Nos.: 0917-8352000 / 0908-8734220 / 0932-8857351
Fax No.: 696-0106
Email add: inquiry@loreland.com.ph

Check their present rates at their website: www.loreland.com.ph