One of the places that we visited during the Pampanga Restaurant Tour 2016 was Abe’s Farm. It was a Farm located at the foot of Mt. Arayat in Magalang, Pampanga that has a resort, country cuisine, and spa. You will definitely love the amenities, the food, and the absolutely relaxing environment.
Abe’s Farm is a four-hectare farm that provides facilities for friends and family to enjoy. You can play ping pong, badminton or simply have fun with board games. There are also available facilities for events such as wedding banquets, seminars, workshops and planning sessions.
The place is perfect for a weekend getaway. Everything you need for a complete relaxation is here! There’s a restaurant that serves Kapampangan dishes, a spa experience to reinvigorate the body and ease the mind, A calm and quiet place with a great view of the Nature and a mini playground for kids that’s why it is a great place for family bonding. It was my first time to visit the place that’s why I was amazed when I discover that there’s an existing place like this in our town.
Together with the team, I was able to dine in their restaurant, had a quick tour of their private mountain houses, Abe’s Museum, the Ifugao Hut and a lot more!
The Restaurant
We arrived at Abe’s Farm just in time for lunch. They serve a full menu of Kapampangan food and signature dishes. They have variety of appetizers, soups, salads and relishes, grills, stews, fried dishes, vegetables, noodles, sandwiches and desserts.
Here are some of the dishes that they served us:
Paco Fern and Tomato Salad.
Kare-Kare
Bamboo-Cooked Rice
Binukadkad na Pla-Pla with Balo-Balo and Mustasa Leaves
Crispy Tadyang “D’ Original”
Gising-Gising
And Sikreto ni Maria for Dessert. You will find out what makes the village swain swoon with delight
Rest House
Aside from indulging our taste buds, I also love the homey ambiance and interior of the dreamy bamboo and antique wood rest house! The place was so relaxing.
Look at this view from the rest house!
Private Mountain Houses
If you want a quick escape from the city, you can enjoy the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of a private mountain home. The rooms are spacious, clean, and very comfortable. Regular check in time is 2:00 PM. Check out time is at 12 noon the following day. They offer breakfast for your overnight stay.
Abe’s Museum
Abe’s Farm has a museum dedicated to him. It’s an old ancestral home converted into a museum that is beautifully restored with almost everything kept original as it is when it was built. You can see some of Abe’s artworks, poetry, letters, and even personal belongings here. If you want a guided tour, you should contact the office a few days before your visit.
A little bit of history
Abe is a well-known writer, artist and bon vivant, father of LJC Restaurant Group Founder, Larry J. Cruz. Get to know his passion, works and major contribution to the restaurant industry.
With Gus of gusvilla.com and Will of willexporephilippines.com
The Ifugao Hut
You can also spend a night in a cozy air-conditioned Ifugao hut and admire the unforgettable setting of a tasteful country home. It’s truly an extra-ordinary experience!
Pool in the Garden
Take a late afternoon dip in the pool that has a garden setting which is just perfect for the humid weather. Guests who will be staying overnight can use the pool for free but if you will go here for a day tour or just to dine in the restaurant, you can pay an entrance fee to use the swimming pool.
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If you are a Nature lover and up for a new discovery, you should visit this place. It is located at 98 Livestock Village, Barangay Ayala in Magalang, Pampanga. It is open daily from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm and for overnight accommodations.
For bookings and inquiries, please contact Abe’s Farm at (02) 526-7706 and (0917) 808-5187
I had so much fun exploring the Abe’s Farm together with the team. I met new friends who are into blogging and love it as much as I do. So, if you want to see more photos during the tour, check the hashtag #PRT2016
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