Philippine Daily Inquirer

GREEN-THUMBING: THE ART OF SELF-CARE AT THE GROVE AT PLANTATION HILLS

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As we try to find more ways to cope with a massively disruptive health crisis, taking charge of our emotional and mental well-being becomes more crucial than ever.

This may mean having to stay grounded for the long haul, socially distanced from the company of friends. But studies show that people who spend more time communing with nature have a significan­tly more positive outlook on life and increased feelings of vitality and energy.

This positive outcome is what inspires The Grove at Plantation Hills to declare that “the road to self-care is paved with greens.” Future homeThe owners in this beautiful and lush residentia­l enclave within Tagaytay Highlands can flex their green thumbs as they enthusiast­ically engage in selfcare via vegetable gardening.

Be it low-maintenanc­e succulents and rare ornamental­s cared for in patios or even herbs and vegetables cultivated at one’s backyard, The Grove at Plantation Hills provides ample green space for nurturing plants.

The Grove’s Orchard Lots, ranging from 750 to 1,300 sqm, are an estate of their own. Each cut is ideal for growing fruit trees, herbs, and vegetables in the comfort of one’s own backyard. Sizes of its garden lots range from 450 to 600 sqm, enpocket abling future residents to build their dream farmhouses and surround these with an abundance of greens. Here, they can grow all the fresh produce they want for a farm-to-table lifestyle—plus bright-colored flowers and ornamental shrubs.

The joy of eco-farming, a shared activity with fellow residents, will help forge a holistical­ly healthy community where families—and not just plants— bloom and grow. After all, studies prove that people who care for nature are more likely to care for others, and more easily form shared bonds that result from common interests.

Life at The Grove at Plantation Hills attests to a genteel farmer’s lifestyle that begins as one wakes up in their modern primary home at a sun-blessed garden lot. While nurturing green spaces every day with herbs and vegetables, one knows that thoughtful­ly crafted amenities such as ponds, parks, a playground, gazebo, and even a relaxing treelined perimeter path are just a stroll away.

Each property purchase at Tagaytay Highlands gives residents exclusive access to world-class facilities and amenities such as challengin­g golf courses, cable car rides, indoor sports facilities, and specialty restaurant­s, all within reach.

Surrounded by verdant landscapes and multiple mountain views, The Grove at Plantation Hills allows one not just to admire nature from a distance, but to live in it—which is all it takes to savor a much coveted state of deep relaxation and improved mental well-being.

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The Grove at Plantation Hills provides ample green space for nurturing plants.

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