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| Abby's Garden Resort in Taal, Batangas |
What most people do not know is that the Poblacion
(Town) itself in Taal, Batangas is satisfying to experience. It is the South’s
answer to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Vigan. Walking through the streets
of Taal, Batangas will bring you back to the time of your ancestors with
Spanish-inspired houses abound. Talking to its people, appreciating it visually
will make one learn more about its rich culture, history and heritage. My
grandfather hails from Taal (from my mother’s side), the Ylagans were one of
those who had built a “bahay na bato,”
in the mid 1800’s. Our ancestral house proved to be a perfect introduction to
Taal’s heritage. “Bahay na bato” in the southern region had the upper level of
the house made of wood while the lower part is made of stone. And since
television was not invented yet at the time, people amused themselves by
watching other people pass by, so they had huge windows. Each year, we make it
a family tradition go home to our ancestral house during Holy Week.
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| Abby's Garden Resort's lobby |
I used to think I know the Taal town quite
well enough, having spent a couple of summer vacations there back when my abuela was still alive. Until I came
across Abby’s Garden Resort very recently.
I’m fond of taking photographs and immediately share them on my social
media accounts such as Facebook and Instagram. I’m pretty sure any millennial
can easily relate well with me (I know I’m no longer called a millennial but
even those who are young-at-heart and are tech-savvy too will be able to
understand what I’m talking about). If you’re looking for a perfect spot for
your prenuptial photo shoot or videos, don’t look far.
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| Pool area at Abby's Garden Resort |
Abby’s Garden Resort is an ideal events place
waiting to be discovered by tourists and locals alike. They could accommodate
Christian weddings and its reception, team building seminars, among many
others. Have you guys ever heard about it?
Located in Aroma, Butong, Taal, Batangas, it’s only a few hours away
from the hustle and bustle of the city. The said resort is also a few minutes
away from the grand Basilica of Saint Martin de Tours and Our Lady of Caysasay
Church. A sweet escape if you ask my opinion and a really awesome place to
exchange “I Do’s.” The only thing that’s lacking perhaps on my part is a groom
who’s willing to make the same vow…(But that’s a totally different story
though.)
Aside from being a wedding events place and
a hub for special occasion, it has different theme-based venues that can
accommodate the creativity of both the bride and the groom in creating their
‘dream wedding.’ If you want a feel of the past, there’s a Mediterranean-like
themed spot for you complete with all those lovely trellises and columns. If
you want an intimate yet simple wedding ceremony, there’s Cherry’s Victorian
Garden—a lush garden where you can have a setup of chairs and the works. For
Kiddie parties, there’s Boat Themed Garden which I’m pretty sure the kids will
love. With its huge garden compound, There’s a plethora of options for you to
choose from, depending on your style and creativity.
