My Amazing 3-Day Staycation at The FARM at San Benito!

Garden Villa at The FARM at San Benito

It was six months ago (April 2018) when I last visited The FARM at San Benito and glad to come back once again for 3 days 2 nights to celebrate my birthday month! Yey!

The Farm at San Benito https://www.thefarmatsanbenito.com/ tucked away within a 48-hectare lush garden in Lipa City, The Farm at San Benito is a 5-star resort that offers holistic wellness programs accompanied by exclusive amenities such as a swimming pool, a garden area for wellness activities, and restaurant that specializes in vegan cuisine. Surrounded by greenery, the air-conditioned villas and suites feature a mix of native and modern decor. Some rooms include a balcony, pocket gardens or courtyards and with standalone tubs and private dining areas. All rooms include a flat-screen cable TV, a sofa or daybed, and an en suite bathroom with a shower along with his and her sink. Each villa and suite also has a private entrance.

The FARM at San Benito Video

Alive! restaurant serves gourmet vegan meals prepared in an Asian style. Using fresh, home-grown and organic ingredients, its menu includes vegetable burgers and freshly baked bread. At the resort, guests can opt for specially curated treatments and programs suited for their needs, with the help of the resort's integrative doctors. Activities such as yoga, Tai Chi, and functional fitness can be arranged for guests. Part of the holistic programs are meditation session, Pilates, and spa treatments. There are also activities for kids that can be arranged while baby sitting services are also available at an additional cost. Transfers to nearby golf and country clubs can also be arranged. SM City Lipa is within 30-minute drive from the resort, while the nearest airport is Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, an hour and 40-minute drive from The Farm at San Benito.

Upon arrival, warm greetings extended to me and only after 10-minute property introduction, I was ready to check-in at Garden Villa!

Daily Schedule Activity Chart and Map

Garden Villa https://www.thefarmatsanbenito.com/villas/garden-villa/ is a 80 sqm large villa with an outdoor terrace with a seating area, overlooking peaceful garden views. 

Standard room amenities:

• Maximum occupancy: 3 adults OR 2 adults & 2 kids
• Bed type: 1 king-sized bed
• Fresh seasonal fruit selection upon arrival
• Air-conditioned room
• iPad docking station, upon request
• High speed WIFI connection
• In-room safety deposit box
• Handmade bath amenities
• Hairdryer
• Yoga Mat
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary pure “Love and Thanks” drinking water
• Hot water kettle & herbal teas
• Private lanai

 Comes with Handmade bath amenities: coconut soaps, lemongrass, sea salt & coconut oil body polish and virgin coconut oil produced from The Farm's organic coconut plantation, Shampoo and hair conditioner

After settling in the villa, I went to Healing/Spa Sanctuary to have a 60-Minute Acqua Lymphatic Treatment, which has a procedure of 20 minutes of Dry Brushing (helps to shed dead skin cells which can result in smoother and brighter skin), 15 minutes of Infrared Sauna (helps to release number of toxins, including heavy metals like mercury, lead, environmental chemicals which can help you lose weight, relax, relieve unwanted pain, increase blood circulation and purify skin), 15 minutes of Flotation Therapy (also known as Sensory Deprivation Therapy which can cure insomnia and relief from chronic pain, anxiety, depression and even addiction) and  5 minutes Thermal foot Massager and 5 minutes Bed Massager (to reflexes connected to various organs and body functions and each light rays are invisible waves of energy that penetrate deep into the inner tissues, muscles and bones of the body).  And, followed with a 60-minute  Whole Body Reflexology Massage.

In the late afternoon, I went for a Live Blood Analysis. The Farm at San Benito is a premier, world-class medical spa destination (a recipient of multiple awards including laud from SENSES Germany as the Best Medical Resort in the World) which under the care of their expert doctors and medical professionals. The procedure of Live Blood Analysis involves a real-time representation of the guest's blood components. While it is not a conventional diagnostic method, the ability to see how the various blood cells behave has a powerful effect on guests, further motivating them to actively pursue wellness. In this procedure,  I have learned that my blood is normal or in ideal condition. 

Live Blood Analysis

In the evening, I had an amazing 3-course set meal (Soup, Salad, Main Course) at Alive Restaurant that caters only to organic food. Alive Restaurant is a Vegan Restaurant in which they prepare foods by soaking, blending, dehydration, culturing, and with the talent of their Chefs, they can transform vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fruits into delectable culinary delicacies.  They use specially designed dehydrators instead of cooking to give raw foods a variety of textures resembling cooked foods, without destroying the nutritional properties and enzymes of the foods. They serve warm soups rather than cooked hot soups in order to preserve the valuable nutritional building blocks the body needs to continuously rebuild and renew itself.

Alive!

 Soup

 Salad 

 Main Course

Amazing desserts to try too also at Alive!

Garden Villa during night

The next day, I didn't miss out to try the Morning Yoga Class at the Amphitheater.  Staying at The FARM at San Benito, you have an amazing option of FREE Daily Activities (Medication, Yoga, and Movement sessions) such as Yoga (such as Vinyasa, Vinyasa Krama, Classical Hatha, Gentle Flow, and Guided Meditation to help keep the mind, body, and spirit well-balanced), Fitness (Core Training, Qigong, Yochilates, Fitness Round, High Intensity Interval Training, Aqua Training Exercise, Functional Fitness, Tai Chi Quan, Circuit Training, Tai Chi Qigong) and Movement (Sunset Power Walk -weather permitting, Plyometrics or Fitness Walk at The Farm at San Benito).  Right after my yoga class, I had a delicious healthy breakfast at Alive! 

After my breakfast, I enjoyed my "Me time" at The South Pool and it was amazing!

At lunch, I had amazing food, Aglio E' Olio as well as my favorite desserts, Halo-Halo and Pelican Cake at Alive! All must-try food here!

Aglio E' Olio

Pelican Cake

Halo-Halo

The rest of the day, I enjoyed my time swimming and chillaxing at the Spa Pool in Healing Sanctuary and Waterfalls! 

 Waterfalls

Spa Pool

The next morning, I had a delicious healthy breakfast once again. And, before I check-out, I enjoyed the facilities once again and did some of the daily scheduled activities.

After my amazing 3-day staycation at The Farm at San Benito, once again I was relaxed, rejuvenated and renewed. Been to a lot of resorts and spa destinations. And, indeed The FARM at San Benito is my most favorite destination when I want to de-stress and relax in the Philippines. So Highly Recommended!

For Reservations
The Farm at San Benito
http://thefarmatsanbenito.com/default.aspx 
119 Barangay Tipakan 4217 Lipa City, Batangas Philippines
+632 884 8074 | +63 918 884 8078  | +63 918 884 8080   |  info@thefarm.com.ph

The Farm at San Benito is a centre for holistic healing and wellness where people balance their mind, body and spirit with nourishing live foods in an eco- friendly place. The Farm features 33 cozy villas and suites which are surrounded by the natural landscapes. At The Farm At San Benito, guests are offered an unparalleled holistic holiday experience.

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