Sonya's Garden

Do you love fine dining? Because, I do!

This weekend I had a chance to enjoy a wonderful place away from Manila. I was in Tagaytay for some peace and quiet. Then, two of my friends came down for a day and invited me to go to this place, called Sonya's Garden. After being alone for 2 full days, it was time for me to be whisk away to gain some extrovert time. :)

Sonya's Garden and Restaurant hit the perfect spot for me. After being in complete solitude, going to Sonya's was like entering an oasis for the sick soul. It's a perfect conglomeration of a garden, a restaurant, a massage and spa, and a bed and breakfast. Ah yes, an every woman's dream. All built in and around a garden, where everything felt organically fresh and that summery feel with embroidered linens hung and placed, where it's suitable to the eyes.

Lunch was exquisite and delicious. Their specialty drink is this freshly squeezed sweet citrusy fruit juice, called dalandan. All their ingredients were freshly picked and served from their very own garden, which by the way, you can see from their pathway.

After lunch, my friends and I had a chance to walk around, while at times taking some photographs on the winding path lined with small, white pebbles. As you walk, your eyes will rest on the colorful tropical flowers and foliage. Your ears will hear peculiar sounds of small fountains and handmade rain tubes. There were also small cottages to rest in and have a massage serviced done.

Even in the Bed and Breakfast site, there were three large houses next the garden. The interior design of the houses looked like the Anthropology store. (Oh, one of my favorites stores, but you would never see me buy anything from there. Because everything is outrageosly expensive.) The houses were filled with antique collectibles and the decorations were unique but modern.

My favorite decoration was seeing the various unique pots in every room or pathway with freshly cut tropical flowers floating on water.

Sonya's Garden felt like a perfect gateway for a bridal party. It felt like the Philippine version of a Victorian Tea house but with the Spanish Hacienda feel. I hear Sonya's Garden used to only cater to the extreme upper class, where you may only enter with a reservation. Where now it is open to the public, but mostly middle to upper class enter in.

It's so fascinating to see the culture differences between the Philippines and the US. Now, that is for another time, if I ever get inspired.

Everything about Sonya's Garden
was delightful and exquisite.

More like, I am so glad and thankful that the LORD is allowing me to experience such a blessed weekend in these next 40 days. What else can I ask for, I have had a restful quiet time and an amazing ambiance to have good fellowship.
Thank you, LORD, for a sweet weekend.

And thanks for praying for me this weekend!