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Traditionally, the first few weeks of summer holds the blooming promise of a much-needed sojourn away from the scorching heat. If you want to step out onto a rooftop terrace, marvel at the budding flora while talking with cold smoke coming out of your mouth, you know you'd rather be in Dahilayan Gardens and Resort.

Nestled at the base of beautiful Mount Kitanglad, Bukidnon, Dahilayan Gardens and Resort of the ParasFamily offers panoramic mountain views, a 6- ft. deep beautifully landscaped man- made lagoon, a romantic gazebo with its own outdoor fireplace, and a campsite for adventurous guests. When the family made it fully operational in 2010, guests from all over the Philippines flew over just to visit and spend their vacations at the 20hectare privately- owned garden resort.

Their cottages are also the best place to house family and friends- the Hydrangea cottage, Amaryllis and Salvia cottag es. " We want our customers to feel at home," said Ann Paras, Manager of Dahilayan Gardens Resor t. " We do not want them to be inconvenienced with the basic essentials of going on vacation." True to her word, their cottages offer privacy, seclusion and are fully- equipped with functional kitchens/ kitchenettes with everything you practically need.

The cozy cottages definitely add to the estate's allurealong with the added amenities such as the fishing, horseback riding, slip and slide, the sunroom and restaurant. Strategically located 4100 feet above sea level, Dahilayan Gardens and Resort is also designed to be absolutely perfect for weddings, team buildings, seminars, trainings and even retreats and recollections.

Dahilayan Gardens and Resort is located at Dahilayan , Manolo Fortich , Bukidnon. For more information, visit their website at http://dahilayangardensandresort.com/, call Ann at 0916 260 3707 or email dahilayangardensandresort@yahoo.com. ( photos by Dahilayan Gardens)