Staying overnight at Green Mountain Resort is not a problem. They have these rooms perfect for the family or with friends. (P2700/night Big Room P1500/night Small Room P60 Tent Rental)

One can also spend a lazy afternoon beside the pool while relaxing and enjoying a good massage.☺ 

Suroy na ta sa Barili!

In the previous posts, I mentioned that San Fernando is an artist’s haven and a proof of that is the Java Art House. And up in the mountain, I met another amazing artist and was even privileged to stay in his house for a night.

Tongo, one of the mountainous barangay of the town, kept a garden declared by national artist Napoleon “Billy” Abueva in the guestbook of Arch. Arsenio “Arsing” Abella as the first sculpture garden of the Philippines.

It is located in a family-owned resort, SingLi Mountain Resort –combined name of Arsing and Lilia.

The couple lives in Tongo for 16 years now. They said that they searched for the perfect place where they could relax, unwind and retreat from the buzz of city life.

Arsing’s sculptures were made from scrap metals in abstract designs. His sculptures were his expression from the constraints of his work and freedom to do what he wants with no inhibitions.

“Kung nganong ingon ana ako style tungod man gud sa akong profession nga architect. First, ang architect daghan kaayog constraint, function…dili man ka kabuhat og ingon ani nga irrational or nothing, walay pulos,” said Arsing.

His guest house can also accommodate visitors on special arrangements. It also has a little art gallery where Arch. Arsing displays his paintings in watercolor.