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Discover the secrets of sustainable hospitality and organic farming through the Sonya’s Garden Educational Tour in scenic Tagaytay. This experience takes students from the classroom to the real-world to train on our renowned plot-to-plate philosophy.

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The Sonya’s Garden Educational Tour teaches sustainable hospitality and organic farming. Students get real-world training on the pioneering plot-to-plate philosophy.

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Choose Between Three Types of Experiences

Hospitality & Tourism Immersion

OPTION 1

Learning the Art of Filipino Hospitality at Sonya’s Garden

Discover how Sonya’s Garden grew from a private retreat into a tourism landmark. Understand the role of Filipino warmth and culture in creating authentic hospitality.

Activities & Highlights
  • Guided Garden & Facilities Tour (cottages, spa, bakery, apothecary, restaurant)
  • Bed & Breakfast Demonstration (traditional Filipino starching & natural remedies)
  • Hospitality Service Showcase (guest welcome rituals & “art of hosting”)
  • Culinary Demo (salad with edible flowers & organic pasta)
  • Wellness Activity: “The Art of Doing Nothing” in the garden
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Business, Entrepreneurship & Sustainability in Organic Farming

OPTION 2

From Plot-to-Plate: Turning Organic Farming into Sustainable Enterprise

Activities & Highlights
  • Hands-on Organic Farming (land prep, composting, seed propagation, vermiculture)
  • Salad Demo with Edible Flowers (create & taste your own plate)
  • Sustainability Practices (zero-waste, eco-friendly living)
  • Entrepreneurship Workshop (farm-to-market model, packaging, branding)
  • Business Simulation with Sonya’s Fabulous Bottled Products
  • Learn how organic produce is preserved and transformed into export-ready bottled products (FDA, HACCP, Halal compliant)
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Overnight Educational Retreat

OPTION 3

For schools choosing an extended immersion, both programs are combined into a 2D1N educational retreat.

Activities & Highlights

Day 1: Hospitality & Tourism Focus

  • History of Sonya’s Garden
  • Guided Garden & Facilities Tour
  • Bed & Breakfast Demonstration
  • Culinary & Wellness Activities (Art of Doing Nothing)

Day 2: Business & Sustainability Focus

  • Hands-on Organic Farming
  • Salad Demo with Edible Flowers
  • Sustainability Workshop
  • Business Simulation with Sonya’s Fabulous Bottled Products
  • Group Presentations & Pitching Session

Inclusions

  • Full board meals (Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch)
  • Overnight stay in Sonya’s Bed & Breakfast
  • Morning guided garden walk
  • Wellness & Fitness: Zumba session
  • Relax & Heal: Spa immersion with free acupuncturist consultation
  • Hands-On Skill: Malunggay Pandesal making demo
  • Nature & Healing:
    • Trekking at Sonya’s Healing Haven
    • Forest Bathing (if weather permits)
    • Swimming in the Salt-Water Pool
  • Panaderya and Apothecary Souvenirs

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