Haven’t come up with your itinerary
for this Holy Week? Here’s some perfect destinations reflect on God’s word
while getting away from your daily routine and from the city’s noise.
1) Rizal Re-Creation Center (RRC)
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| RRC swimming pool (Photo from rizalrec.com) |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JnVLqSJLlI
It’s a resort, retreat center and a sports center all in one. Located in Arban Street, Rizal, Laguna, RRC is a place where you can conduct team building activities, swim and meditate while enjoying God’s creation. Aside from the sports facilities available for anyone, see the world’s biggest top spinning in RRC. With a budget around Php 1,000, you could already stay overnight with the family and friends in there fully air conditioned cabins and savor the dishes they prepare in buffet-style. Though it’s a Christian Conference Center specifically for the youth, it’s open for everyone.
It’s a resort, retreat center and a sports center all in one. Located in Arban Street, Rizal, Laguna, RRC is a place where you can conduct team building activities, swim and meditate while enjoying God’s creation. Aside from the sports facilities available for anyone, see the world’s biggest top spinning in RRC. With a budget around Php 1,000, you could already stay overnight with the family and friends in there fully air conditioned cabins and savor the dishes they prepare in buffet-style. Though it’s a Christian Conference Center specifically for the youth, it’s open for everyone.
2) Touch of Glory Prayer Mountain
(TGPM)
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| Photo from TGPM Facebook page |
If you want an escape from your
daily routine and visit a place where you could pray and fast while meditating
on God’s word this Holy Week, TGPM should be on your top list. Located in
Antipolo, Rizal, TGPM is the first prayer resort in South East Asia. Operated
by Bread of Life Ministries, it’s open for everyone who wants to reflect while
delighting in God’s creation. Also, join their resurrection service this Easter
Sunday at 5 a.m.
3) Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church
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| Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church (Photo from kamaynihesus.ph) |
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| Noah's Arks (Photo from kamaynihesus.ph) |
If you have no plans pf staying
overnight and you just want a day trip where you can bond with the family while
reflecting on God’s word, Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban, Quezon is a place to be. See
life size figures of Jesus; visit the Noah’s Ark, a place to pray and meditate
with your family and enjoy the Lucban delicacies served in Kamay in Hesus.
4) Holy Land in Baguio City
If you are already planning to beat
the heat through a trip in the Summer Capital of the Philippines, don’t forget
to include Holy Land in your itinerary. With a rate of Php 350 per head, you
could already visit the museum which contains representations of Bible stories
from the Garden of Eden to the Resurrection of Christ. Holy Land which is near
Dinosaur Island, is open for everyone regardless of religion. It’s a place
where the children will surely enjoy while learning about the Bible. Holy Land
is in Tuba Benguet, approximately 16 kilometers away from Baguio.
5) Light of the World Retreat
Center
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| Light of the World Retreat Center entrance (Photo from lightoftheworldretreatcenter.com) |
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| Photo from lightoftheworldretreatcenter.com |
This retreat house is just 15
minutes away from Tagaytay City, a near getaway if you are coming from Manila. Witness
the beauty of God’s creation while gazing at Mount Sungay where the Palace in
the sky is located. With a rate of Php 975 to Php 1,200 per head, spend a day to
mediate with your family and friends this Holy Week. Also, savor the Filipino
dishes and delicacies served which is now also available for non-retreatants due
to popular demand. Light of the World Retreat Center is must visit destination
to revive from life’s stress through prayer and reflection while experiencing
the cool temperature in Tagaytay.
6) Mt. Makiling Re-Creation
Center
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| Photo from mountmakilingrec.com |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=G9-TzI8Y8Hk
This conference and retreat center nestles on the slopes of Mt. Makiling. With a budget of Php 1,400 to Php 2,800 enjoy their facilities and services such as Mango Café with available Wi-fi connection, infinity pool, prayer garden, fishing pond and horse-back riding. Plan a trip to this retreat center this Holy Week with the family and delight in the majestic view of Mt. Makiling while reflecting on the word of God. Also, dine in their take-all-you-want-but-eat-all-you-take meals.
This conference and retreat center nestles on the slopes of Mt. Makiling. With a budget of Php 1,400 to Php 2,800 enjoy their facilities and services such as Mango Café with available Wi-fi connection, infinity pool, prayer garden, fishing pond and horse-back riding. Plan a trip to this retreat center this Holy Week with the family and delight in the majestic view of Mt. Makiling while reflecting on the word of God. Also, dine in their take-all-you-want-but-eat-all-you-take meals.
In celebrating the Holy Week, the
destinations doesn’t matter, what’s important is to ponder the reason why we
are observing Holy Week and that is to remember the death and resurrection of
the Lord Jesus Christ which He did for the forgiveness of our sins.
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