After SM City Lucena, we went straight to Graceland Resort in nearby Tayabas for some R & R. Reality also hit me hard on this trip. Sleep and you’d miss out on the fun. So yeah, lesson learned: fix your body clock so that you don’t end up sleeping during daytime in relaxing places like this.
A rainy day
We stayed in the apartelle, and rooms are styled similarly. No wonder I fell asleep so fast, I missed the swimming party in the rain. Boohoo.
This is what a room in the apartelle looks like
I should’ve drank more coffee that day, for me to able to spend more time in this calming retreat. It’s a nature-friendly resort, I tell you!
View outside our door
To make up for lost time, I woke up early the next day, eager to explore the rest of the resort.
Crossing the bridge
Ride a boat?
A relaxing sight
SOOC water reflections!
Reconnect with nature
Of course, no trip would be complete without photos of what we ate (and enjoyed, heh!)
Paella Marinara
Gambas
Breakfast was much more enjoyable for me, because you have a better view of the place while munching on delicious longganisang Lucban and then some.
American Breakfast
Longganisang Lucban
Needless to say, fried banana slices is my favorite. I ended up eating almost three bananas that day since most of my relatives weren’t too fond of it.
Ahh, wish there was some place in Manila that can match the spectacular sights and pollution-free air of this resort…
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How many people can this resort accommodate?
Do you know the listings here? Thanks.
Hi! There are plenty of rooms in the resort, so I guess they can accommodate a huge group.
How do you make reservation in Graceland?
Date Check In: Feb. 16 2013
Date Check Out : March 12, 2013.
References: Vena Queblar
Rosalie De Luna
Violeta Ong
Thank you and regards. Ramon G. Edano .
Hello.
Im Sis. Chay Dionco, requesting for quotation on the ff deatils:
7D/6N camp
80 youth, 20 adults
Cottage Type accommodation/ Dorm type for 80 pax
(40 girls/40 boys)
4-5 rooms for 20 adults
! big hall for plenary session good for 100 pax
Outdoor activity areas
Thanks.
Hello,
I am in no way connected/affiliated with Graceland Resort. I only blogged about my experience when I visited the place last year. It would be best to contact them directly. Thanks for visiting my site
MM
good day i would like to ask on what website i can find your rate per head and also for the cottage thank you!
hi Im amylou, marketing director of Graceland estates and country club. You can call me at (02)899 65 97. thank you!