A chilly morning @ Tagaytay

It was January and the cold breeze is just starting at its peak. We thought of going to Tagaytay to experience and feel the cold weather. We thought of hearing mass at Pink Sisters.

There were only two masses being held for the entire day at Pink Sisters (that’s what we know). We attended the 6am mass. Going to Tagaytay also means, roaming around, sightseeing, eat good food, and so I thought it will be a short lakwatsa. So for the usual, I chose to wear comfy clothes which are a pair of shorts and shirt and topped it with a sweater. I know it was not the proper outfit of going to mass, that’s why we opted to stay at the back of the church. OMG! It was freakin’ cold, really. However, I liked the feel of the cold breeze though it chills me to the bones. So, I have to bear the 1 hour, standing outside the church and feel the cold breeze.   

When inside the premises of Pink Sisters Monastery, observe silence at all times, and turn off your mobile phones and turn off the camera whenever mass is ongoing. 

After the mass, we went straight to the prayer area. At the prayer area, there were pens and piece of paper provided where you can write your petitions and prayer requests and may drop it on the available drop slots. You may also give donations for the Pink Sisters Convent and Monastery.

After hearing mass and praying our deepest petitions, we went to Sonya’s garden. Sonya's garden is situated at Alfonso, Cavite, just right after Tagaytay. It was our first time to go here. We do not have any idea how to go to the garden, is it free of charge and open to anyone else or do we need to dine first so we can access the garden. Since we have not taken our breakfast, and for dining experience, we tried their breakfast buffet. We prefer ala carte than buffet since we do not eat a lot, but they do not serve ala carte menus. They serve buffet breakfast from 6am to 10am at 560.00nett per head, for kids its half the price.

 

Upon entering the Sonya’s garden, you can see plants everywhere; it was surrounded by green luscious plants and flowers. You can feel that you are very close to the nature.

 

 

And at the restaurant, the lay-out was simple yet very comfy and relaxing. You can smell the aroma of the fresh plants surrounded by it and feel the cold breeze.

As soon as we are seated, a dining staff put this flower on our table, which name I cannot remember, the dining staff told us that it smells good, I smelled but I did not find it mabango.

 

A loaf of bread, paired with white cheese (with pesto) and a plate of bacon were served on our table.

 

 

Your choice of coffee or hot chocolate was also served. Their hot chocolate was super good, I really like it.  For their food choices on the buffet, they have vegetable salad for appetizer, for the main course, they serve fried/plain rice, daing na bangus with mango salsa, chicken and pork adobo, omellete and sunny side up egg. (Sori, I wasn't able to take nice photos)

 

The dining staffs were attentive and were ready to give you what you need. Ms. Sonya, the owner was there and hopping from table to another table to ask how was the food or how was their stay. It was evident that they have good customer service.

We ate a lot so we walked and roamed the garden. There were different flower bearing plants. Picking of flowers is strictly prohibited.

  

The surroundings are clear and have a nice smell, it seems that it is perfumed. The manong who is watering the plants that the smell came from the flowers, which I doubt. Hehe =)

 

 

 They have a bakeshop, “Panaderia”, it is where you can buy their freshly baked breads. They also have Country store where you can buy handmade wares and potions.

They also have store where you can buy scented oils, and they also sell herbs and other organic plants like, Basil, Tarragon, Ashibata. Citronella, Mint, Thyme, and a lot more.

 

 

They also hold events such as wedding and engagements.

 

Events venue 

 

We learned that you can roam around Sonya’s garden even if not dining with their restaurant.

 Overall, I find the place very relaxing it is a haven for us people who wanted relaxation even in a short period of time. Though I have a good dining experience, I may not eat here again coz I find their buffet breakfast expensive for the number of food choices that they offer. Unless someone will treat me.  

 
If you haven’t been here, take time to visit and enjoy the luscious surroundings.

For your reservations and contact details, you may check their website, http://www.sonyasgarden.com