Reposting: Trip to Caleruega

I love Caleruega. For me, it is one of the most tranquil and peaceful place I've ever been. You'll have enough space and time to be with your inner self and to reflect on things that came your way.

Every time we go to Tagaytay, we always place in our itinerary a visit to Caleruega... So are you familiar with Caleruega?

If you're thinking that it is a small town in Castile-Leon Spain, you might be right... but here in the Philippines, it is the Domican run Retreat place in the heart of Batulao Batangas. It is less than an hour drive from Tagaytay through Nasugbu and going to Batulao.

It's a place of retreat and solace... of green grass and tall trees... It is a haven for flowers and lush pines. There is a main hall where offices, front desk, gift shop, and a koi pond are located... there is also a big cafeteria for those people having their retreat... a number of function rooms and lodging ...

But my most favorite place is the church... it's a small chapel just above the hill.... in fact it lives on to the phrase "A Trek to Heaven", because you have to climb the steps just to reach the church.....




There is also the trek down the hill where wood carvings of the rosary mysteries are depicted. along the way flowers and plants bloom to freshen you up of the journey.. there are also small "see-saws" for rest or picture taking.

In the end of the road there are ponds, treks, and parks where you can rest before returning back. You'll really love dropping by here.... Below is a slide show about the place, I got this on their website... Please do watch it.. :)

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