Offering a lush green healing environment and all-inclusive medically-supervised health optimisation programmes. The Farm at San Benito, in the Philippines, is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and yourself.

Now that travel has come back in full force, it’s time to jet set around the world, and how about we start with the picturesque Philippines? Tucked in Lipa City, Batangas, a 90-minute drive from Metro Manila, is The Farm at San Benito, a multi-awarded eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort. Winner of 90 prestigious international awards, including the title of “Best Medical Wellness Resort in the World”, The Farm at San Benito is where you can escape the fast-paced lifestyle and revitalise yourself while enjoying an environmentally and culturally conscious experience. Read on for all the reasons why you’ve got to book your stay at The Farm right now!

The Farm at San Benito: An eco-sustainable getaway

Ease your senses in a nourishing, natural environment

Just 90 minutes’ drive south of Metro Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is the spectacular eco-sustainable destination of your dreams. The Farm at San Benito is home to 52 hectares of beautiful greenery, complete with a stunning view of the Malarayat mountain range. Surrounded by majestic natural landscapes and fresh air, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in the positive and refreshing energy of Mother Nature.

Moreover, you can rest easy knowing that The Farm at San Benito takes care of its guests as well as the local community. The Farm has a purpose and passion for supporting responsible and regenerative tourism, as well as educating neighbouring communities and uplifting the lives of those who live in the local community. By providing a livelihood and keeping the environment clean, The Farm at San Benito makes sure that your stay directly contributes to good causes.

“At The Farm, we are committed to upholding Responsible and Regenerative Tourism as the benchmark for elevated travel experiences. Our mission is to showcase the cultural legacy of our locale, eco-sustainability practices, social responsibility, and evidence-based holistic healing, all while embodying the quintessential Filipino brand of hospitality and wellness. Our vision is to attract a discerning community of wellness enthusiasts, health seekers, and mindful consumers who seek an immersive, restorative, and transformative holiday experience.”

JENNIFER SANVICTORES
Global Head of Sales, Marketing & Communications -The Farm at San Benito & CG Hospitality

ECO-SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Farm goes beyond to curate and deliver a quintessential experiential holiday that speaks of conscious lifestyles and transformative personal journeys. Aligned with the values of the new-age travellers, The Farm at San Benito brings forth the industry’s best practices with its own trendsetting vision and strong history of results-driven approaches to holistic health. Whether it is wellness immersion or a medically supervised lifestyle programme, The Farm ensures an environmentally and culturally conscious experience with authentic service delivery, and each moment guests spend there transforms and revitalises them inside and out.

The Farm is an eco-socially responsible business and a true green destination that minimises its carbon footprint by serving farm-to-table, plant-based, whole-food vegan cuisine, which, apart from being beneficial to people’s health, has also been proven to be good for the environment. The Farm has developed a 15,000-square-metre organic farm where everything grown on the land has been designed to fit The Farm’s culinary needs, designed to have a seasonal rotation of crops for a true farm-to-table experience. The Farm at San Benito not only believes in the healing power of nature but in healing nature as well. A vegan diet is said to be the single biggest way to reduce environmental impact on the earth, and The Farm at San Benito puts this at the forefront of its values. The Farm has been growing and using medicinal herbs that have been present in the Philippines and were used by Filipinos in ancient times for their curative power. 

A pioneer when it comes to delicious, organic, plant-based cuisine, The Farm is home to the award-winning ALIVE! Vegan Restaurant, one of Asia’s first and finest restaurants offering fresh organic vegan cuisine, eco-friendly food that is homegrown and freshly picked from The Farm’s organic vegetable and herb garden. ALIVE! the restaurant practises innovative food preparations, offering plant-based raw and cooked culinary creations that are high in enzymes, essential nutrients, rich in fibre, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and probiotics. It serves world-class, international vegan cuisine masterpieces that aid in improving digestion, purging toxins, boosting the immune system, and optimising nutrition. Each dish is packed with holistic goodness that nourishes the body. It also prepares special transition diets and cleansing and nourishing juices for guests who seek to enhance their healing experience.

Food waste from the kitchen is transported up to the farm daily and is either given to farm animals or used for compost. The compost area is where both the agricultural and biodegradable waste of The Farm are treated to craft natural fertilisers by allowing the waste to ferment aerobically with microorganisms. Vermiculture is also used to help break down the waste, and vermicast is used as additional topsoil. By growing the majority of its produce on-site, The Farm not only increases food security, but also reduces its carbon footprint by limiting the transport of food.

In addition to serving healing foods, The Farm uses their 3,000 coconut trees to produce sustainable virgin coconut oil. This is used as the base for all biodegradable products; such as bathroom amenities, for various spa and medical treatments, in food preparation, and even as non-toxic cleaning materials.

The Farm also produces and brews its own coffee with the famous “Barako” coffee beans of Batangas province. The Farm likewise grows and uses medicinal herbs that have been present in the Philippines and were used by Filipinos in ancient times for their curative power.

The Farm also patronises local and organic produce as part of its sustainable practices. It has allotted plots for the spa to grow local medicinal herbs to be used for its treatments. The Farm practises a strict farm-to-skin concept where the spa uses all-natural ingredients freshly picked from its own garden. It also uses Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) known for its anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. This oil is pressed from organic coconuts that can be found all around the property; VCO is 100% natural and contains no chemicals or preservatives.

The Farm at San Benito employs a team of highly-skilled health and hospitality professionals, many of whom are from the local community. The resort’s commitment to environmental sustainability also supports the local ecosystem and promotes eco-tourism in the region.

Above all, The Farm at San Benito is committed to supporting, educating, and uplifting the lives of the nearby communities by providing livelihood and securing a clean and green environment. 

The utmost dedication to holistic medical wellness

Have you ever thought a holiday could be a life-transforming experience? The Farm at San Benito is here to bring you exactly that. Using a science-based, evidence-guided, and results-driven approach to holistic health, addressing your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. The Farm has a team of highly knowledgeable and highly skilled health professionals to support you throughout your wellness journey. With internationally trained and licenced integrative medicine medical doctors, supported by a team of licenced health professionals including nurses, physiotherapists, spa therapists, nutritionists, living food chefs, yoga teachers, sound healers, and fitness coaches, you’ll be well on your way to achieving optimal wellbeing during your healing holiday.

Enjoy all-inclusive, medically supervised health optimisation programmes at The Farm 

Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with your family, on a group retreat, or at a corporate function, have specific health concerns, you’ll find the perfect programme for you at The Farm at San Benito. From the Holistic Detoxification Programme, Weight Management, Diabetes Prevention, and Heart Health, to Mental Health and Pain Management executive health programmes covered by CIGNA Global International Health Insurance, Sleep Recovery, Menopause Programme, and more, The Farm at San Benito is the ultimate healing haven for all.

There’s even a Kami No Ken Training on 19 – 22 June 2023, a transformational four-day programme designed to help individuals unleash their full potential and become the masters of their fate. Led by certified coach Nasser Qazi, along with co-facilitators, celebrity couple and fitness enthusiasts Derek Ramsey and Ellen Adarna-Ramsay, the programme aims to help individuals overcome their limitations, develop personalised instruments to overcome them, and understand their life’s purpose and calling.

Experience a Fun and Transformative Family Wellness Holiday at The Farm

The Farm at San Benito believes that wellness is a family affair. That is why they offer a range of activities and programmes designed to promote health and well-being for the whole family. Parents seeking the ultimate getaway can indulge in The Farm’s immersive wellness experience. From nature walks, creative Mandala Flower Meditation, kid’s yoga to improve their sense of calmness and concentration, kite flying, organic farm tours and vegetable picking, duck feeding, arts and crafts, and other recreational Mindful Movements and Functional Fitness to keep kids and teens away from gadgets and enjoy nature at its best. 

The Farm at San Benito also offers a range of spa treatments designed specifically for kids – from natural facials, foot scrubs, lullaby massages, manicures & pedicures, hair spas, and water wellness hydrotherapy. 

Their healthy and nutritious kids’ menu is designed to appeal to even the pickiest eaters. They use only the freshest and most wholesome ingredients to ensure that your kids are getting the nutrition they need to thrive. The kids’ menu includes vegan chocolate chip cookies, banana pancakes, vegan nuggets, a plant-based burger, cauliflower pizza, hash browns, a healthy banana split sundae, and more. Enjoy an outdoor family picnic in the sprawling garden and secret garden while The Farm arranges everything, from setup to nutritious menus.

The luxurious family pool villas, designed with families in mind looking to recharge and reconnect in a tranquil setting, feature a private pool where you can enjoy a refreshing dip or simply lounge and soak up the sun.

This summer, treat your family to a transformative and fun-filled wellness holiday at The Farm where luxury, wellness, and the healing power of nature meet. Book your stay today and discover a world of wellness for the whole family.

For more information, visit www.thefarmatsanbenito.com Follow The Farm at San Benito on social media: @thefarmatsanbenito Resort Address: 119 Brgy. Tipacan, 4217 Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines For reservation of accommodations and healing retreats, contact them via mobile/WhatsApp/Viber: +63 918 884 8080; +63 917 572 2325; +63 917 572 2223; +63 917 572 2977 24/7 hotline: (+63) 917 572 2222 Email: reservationsteam@thefarm.com.ph The Farm at San Benito, 119 Barangay, 4217 Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines