A life of green in South Forbes

MANILA, Philippines – Today, Japan commemorates Greenery Day which is part of the Japanese Golden Week celebration. It is dedicated to a once-time emperor fond of plants and is now a day the Japanese set aside to commune with nature and to be thankful for blessings.

South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, through its internationally-themed Residential Cluster, presents a community of enclaves dedicated to providing its residents a clean and green living environment from the houses to the feature amenities.

“We at South Forbes aspire to reach and maintain a balance between the built and natural environments,” said Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president. “In the process, we create a sustainable city where our residents can live comfortably and commune with nature to their heart’s content.”

Zen-tastic! Within the gated community of The Mansions is a Zen-inspired enclave that reveals the beauty of nature and architecture through simplicity of design -- the tranquil Tokyo Mansions.

Entering Tokyo Mansions reveals a simple display of plants and dry stones at the guardhouse, a simple structure with a slender base and a prominent roof. The swaying row of tall bamboo along the stone pedestrian walk immediately creates a relaxing, lulling effect. The short walk from the street to one’s front porch becomes a respite, allowing its residents to enter in a more peaceful disposition.

So too does bamboo create a calming feeling at the end of the main avenue -- the elegant Tokyo Mansions clubhouse. Residents and guests drive along a rotunda with a concentric layout of stones. A feature fountain at the center suggests washing off of anxieties so that one enters in complete tranquility.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.