Ki Bathala Gardens

My girlfriend and I spent one night here in Dec 2023. First, when you arrive, there is no sign on the road and you park near a caretaker’s house, in a banana grove. Then you walk down 50 m on a slightly overgrown trail to a rustic cottage. There’s only 1 place to rent so you have no neighbors. The cottage is a very comfortable size and is made of wood and bamboo with high ceilings. We had a pleasant night sleep usin…

The screams of the eagles at noon, the sweetness of the tuba, the cold impact with the river waters in the heat of the afternoon, the music you breath, both natural and human made, the smell of the freshly carved wood, the races uphill following the howls of the fish seller, the deafening noise of the rain on the roof and the banana leaves and, all of a sudden, the peace of the tickling forest. The amazing people wh…

Great place for solitude and commune with nature. Camping area is quite hot in general so make sure to find a shaded spot. The river is so enticing. Its waters are cold enough to offer refuge from the summer heat. This place is a work of art, a work in progress.

One of the last true nature sanctuaries in the Philippines. The perfect place to get away from everything for a few days.

Be sure to wear some flower in your hair

Ki-bathala is more than a destination. It’s a place that gently reminds you to slow down. If you’re looking for luxury, this may not be what you expect. But if you’re looking for peace, presence, and a deeper connection with nature, this is exactly where you need to be. The Kalawaig River carries a quiet kind of magic. The birds greet you with songs from sunrise to sunset, and the breeze feels like nature’s gentle e…