Relaxation farming at Tagaytay Highlands

A healthy mix of traditional living in dream farmhouses, coupled with the exclusive amenities of Tagaytay Highlands, await homeowners of Plantation Hills.

"We’ve seen that our market, especially our members in Tagaytay Highlands, want their children to grow away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and no matter how fast technology builds up, people will still go back to nature," Belle Corp. vice chair Willy Ocier said.

Plantation Hills, the flagship project of Belle Corp., is an ecological haven in gently rolling terrain that’s suited for organic and nature-inspired living. It is ideal for pursuits ranging from vegetable farming or plant breeding to quite and relaxing day-to-day living.

Nestled in the sprawling complex of The Greenlands (the third phase of the Highlands complex that stretches through the Tanauan, Batangas, area), Plantation Hills has initially offered 750 sq.m. to 2,500 sq.m. farm lot units at an elevation averaging 245 meters or 803 feet above sea level.

Unlike typical hobby farms located in areas with barely any facilities, utilities, manpower or logistical support, Plantation Hills embodies the ultimate bucolic experience of "relaxation farming" in a modern sense.

Plantation Hills is designed to be perpetually green and spacious. The residential farm development situated approximately 2.56 kilometers east of Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club and Tagaytay Highlands encourages homeowners to engage in environment preservation activities such as proper waste segregation, composting, and the zero-waste management program, all geared towards providing quality life not just for residents but for future generations.

The residential farm project will be a fenced property with total land area of about 55 hectares. Although it has the Highlands and Midlands amenities which are only a 10-minute drive away, the Greenlands’ future plans include the creation of a new sports and recreational center that would complement the existing Highlands amenities, with the introduction of about a dozen more badminton courts, covered tennis court, etc., including a third 18-hole golf course. These amenities will be within walking distance from Plantation Hills and its upcoming residential development, The Parks at Saratoga Hills.

Being positioned right in the middle of the Highlands complex, Plantation Hills homeowners can easily gain access to Tagaytay Highlands’ and Midlands’ varied facilities, including two unique 18-hole golf courses designed by renowned American architect Richard Bigler, plus other state-of-the-art recreational and sports facilities.

Homeowners also get to enjoy the almost limitless variety of the Highlands’ famed specialty restaurants, like the Country Club restaurants; China Palace, a two-story structure built like a Chinese temple which can seat 400 guests; the Highlander Steakhouse, a 130-seater authentic red cedar log cabin known for its scrumptious steaks; and other options.