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.
The Sonya’s Garden Educational Tour teaches sustainable hospitality and organic farming. Students get real-world training on the pioneering plot-to-plate philosophy.
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
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)
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
Having trouble deciding which package to choose? Send us a message.
Grow and learn in Sonya’s Garden
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Grow and learn in Sonya’s Garden
Ask about available dates and packages.