Commune with nature at Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort.
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With the high heat index in Iloilo City, a quick out-of-town trip to cool down is often part of the Ilonggos' weekend plans. Travelers would always find a place to dip or swim in different Iloilo towns this summer.
When you want a quiet place to beat the heat, this farm resort in Iloilo, about 33 kilometers northwest of Iloilo City, is ideal.
Enjoy the verdant surroundings of Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort
Image: Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort Facebook page
Named after the barangay where it is located, Damires is situated in a 16-hectare compound surrounded by a lush environment. Anyone can recharge in the resort’s tranquil atmosphere. Being a farm resort, visitors can enjoy a stroll and explore nature’s bounty. They have vegetables, fruit-bearing plants, herbs, and cacao. Their guests can even try their fresh produce from their aquaponics.
To enjoy your summer getaway at this farm resort in Iloilo, stay for the night and have quality time with your family and friends, or enjoy some quiet time alone. They have 28 well-appointed rooms with a natural touch to their interior. Their rooms have accents of wood, bamboo, and other native materials, giving them a homey and comfortable ambiance.
Each room has all the amenities you may need. Some rooms can accommodate families or large groups and have a balcony with a beautiful garden view. Each room is designed with a relaxing ambiance so you can fully recharge.
2. You can try some adventure activities with friends and family.
Take a thrilling zipline or off-road adventure with an ATV
Image: Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort Facebook page
Those who want adventure activities will also find them at Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort. Try their 350-meter-long zipline, which will cost you PhP250 to PhP350, and have a stunning bird’s-eye view of the resort. You can also tour off-road while riding ATVs for P450 per head. It’s a perfect activity for thrill seekers.
Those who want some thrilling fun can try their newly reopened Canopy Walk. The 220-meter-long bridge is made of wood and steel cable and is 26 meters high, so it can make your stomach flutter. It takes 30 minutes to complete the trail, so you'll surely need a lot of courage. These activities are best enjoyed with company, so it’s better to try them with family and friends.
The entrance fee for day visitors is PhP150, which includes access to the canopy walk. Meanwhile, the swimming fee is PhP200 per head.
3. Have a blissful massage because why not?
Experience one-of-a-kind relaxation at the resort
Image: Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort Facebook page
When you want some alone time, have a relaxing massage at Ilaya Retreat Spa at Damires. Melt that stress away with the traditional Filipino massage they offer. Their signature hilot can leave you in a state of bliss.
Besides getting a massage at this farm resort in Iloilo, you can read tarot cards and have love coaching sessions during your visit. One of the unique activities you can also try at Ilaya Retreat Spa is the Access Bars. It is an energy-healing treatment using a light touch on the head. The Spa defines Access Bars as 32 spots on the head that naturally release whatever prevents you from feeling joy and ease in your life when softly touched. Access Bars is only available every Thursday, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
4. You can cool down and take a plunge in the pool.
Beat the summer heat at this picturesque infinity pool.
Image: Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort Facebook page
With a view of its lush surroundings, visitors can enjoy a refreshing swim in their pool at this beautiful place in Iloilo. The resort has three pools, two open to day visitors. In-house guests, on the other hand, can enjoy a refreshing dip at their infinity pool after a day of outdoor activities. Don’t forget to bring a book and your sunscreen since there are pool beds you can use after your swim. Don’t forget to bring a swimsuit, too.
5. Gastronomic feast at its best
Try delectable dishes at Balay Uma.
Image: Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort Facebook page
Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort also showcases the Filipino culture through food. They have an in-house restaurant called Balay Uma, which translates to a farmhouse. Here, guests can try delectable Filipino and Asian dishes and use some of their local produce.
6. More amenities to explore
The resort has everything you need to complete your summer getaway!
Image: Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort Facebook page
This farm resort in Iloilo can also be a perfect location for team-building activities and events. Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort has a boardroom accommodating small meetings. It also has KTV rooms for those who want to sing their hearts out. The KTV rooms can accommodate up to 10 people.
Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort also offers amenities for intimate events, conferences, or team-building activities. It has two function halls that can accommodate 100 to 150 people.
You can try many activities while you are here, and a summer getaway at Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort will surely be worthwhile.
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About Karen Bermejo
Karen writes to earn a living, tell stories and promote her advocacies. She’s a traveler and a volunteer. Her adventurous soul makes her more comfortable to sleep on the couch of a stranger than pay bucks for accommodation. Her ultimate dream is to travel the world, master a foreign language and learn how to swim. To keep her sanity while chasing her dreams, she chases waterfalls on weekends.
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