You are What You Eat...

Experiencing Costales Nature Farms

We didn't really have plans for the long weekend, until a good friend called last August 22, 2014, and asked if we want to go out with them for an overnight stay at the Costales Farms, August 24 to 25.  "Sure,"  I said.

Not knowing what it is, I googled:  Costales Nature Farms

Uhhhmmmm.... interesting.  I'm an alien to farming, and so I thought, this is an opportunity to introduce my daughter to farm life.

Here are the things we saw and did.....

Arrival at the 5 hectare Farm

Reception

Accommodation

Orientation

View of a portion of the farm

My friend's daughter in front of our hut

In the sleeping area...

 Tour of the Farm

Seedling green house

Tower planting suitable for urban farming

My friend posing at the Fish Pond

Hi Babe!

Organic Fed Pigs

The biggest boar is Bogart, the owner's pet.

Some lettuce patch

The dining area

Where next?

At the Organic Fish Pond

Let's go fishing.

I caught a fish....  small... I put it back in the pond.

My daughter caught this big fish in 3 minutes.  Daddy just held it for the photo ops.

Let's Harvest

At the nearby Mahayhay Falls 

All aboard kids!

Let's go near the falls.

Let's go again.

Don't get off yet.

Yipee!  I'm back by the falls.

Highlights

Activities  

The tour, the fishing, and the harvesting not only provided knowledge and interest, but these also gave us memorable bonding experiences between family and friends.

Food

Everything we ate was organic.  From farm to table the authentic way.  Dishes are simple and familial so do not expect a culinary experience.  The salad was great, organic and unlimited.

Accommodation

Small and simple.  Unfortunately, three of us had trouble with bed bugs.

Service

Topnotch.  A dedicated tour guide will be assigned to you.  He will look after all your needs during the stay.

Cost

P2500 per pax for an overnight experience.

You will pay for all the vegetables you harvest.  The rate is P250/ kilo.  

The Mahayhay falls is a must see & experience.

You are what you eat.  Yes.  If we want to stay healthy, let's eat healthy.