A Guide to The Village @ San Bernardino Calabanga

This post aims to guide visitors and fellow Bicolanos on how to reach The Village at Calabanga. Our first attempt to show you the way to The Village was quite rainy and gloomy, this time it's sunny and bright just in time for summer here in the Philippines. Summer is the time when everyone wants to have a dip in the freshwater hot or cold just like in Mini-Hydro or a splash in the sea water in the sandy beaches of the Carmaon Islands or just by our neighboring towns at Pasacao or Partido area. But for others who dislike the salty and open water, resorts with pool and other amenities is the first choice. The Village is the newest resort outside Naga City. Visit the place and you'll know why it's named as The Village. Let's head on to Calabanga!

FOR RATES visit http://www.lrvagrisciencefarm.com/rates.html

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If you're a commuter, the terminal is at Bagumbayan in Naga City, it is called the 

Naga Northbound Jeepney Terminal (in Red).
This terminal also caters to destinations such as Canaman, Magarao, Tinambac and Tamban.

A wider map for you to locate some of the landmarks nearby.

The first town after Barangay Bagumbayan in Naga City is Canaman.
This is also where Mariners Polytechnic Colleges Foundation is located which is also very noticeable on the right side because of the ship prototype and pool.

Next is Magarao, the Hilot Capital of Camarines Sur

the view along the way

Next is the Municipality of Bombon

Next is Quipayo Calabanga

nearly there...at the end of this road is the junction, turn left going to San Bernardino and right if you're planning to go to the downtown area of Calabanga.

Turn left now...

First Barangay you'll pass by is San Lucas

next is Barangay Sto. Domingo

It's approximately 2 kilometers from the junction up to The Village

The receiving area..

Some panoramic shots..

There you go guys! Enjoy the warmth of the sun, breathe the fresh air and experience the newest Village in Calabanga. The bill is just fair and The Village is for all ages. See you there!

*To see our previous posts about The Village, click HERE and HERE.
For rates visit The Village Facebook Account



*Rate are subject to change without prior notice.

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LRV Agri-Science Farm

An unplanned road trip always makes us feel ecstatic. Despite drizzles and sudden rains, this January 8, 2011, Saturday afternoon still went pretty well after visiting a resort / farm somewhere in Calabanga. The resort / farm is non other than LRV Agri-Science Farm or more commonly known as a resort in San Bernardino, Calabanga. It's obviously a project of Congressman LRV from the very name itself. There's already a previous entry about this resort but we used photos from other photographers. Late last year, we have been seeing a lot of photos in our forum about the resort which made us more eagerly interested in visiting the place. We asked for feedbacks and informations from an event organizer, photographers and some locals from Calabanga for us to be ready if ever we are to invade the place. 

Now, how to go to LRV Agri-Science Farm? It's approximately a 20 to 30 minute-drive (around 17 km) from Naga City town proper to the resort depending upon your speed of course.If you are familiar with Amang Hinulid of Calabanga then going there will not be a problem for you because it's almost of the same route. A jeepney from Naga to Calabanga will cost you a fare of Php 20.00 only. The towns that you'll be passing by from Naga before getting to Calabanga are: Canaman, Magaroa, and Bombon. If you drive through a lot of sharp curves before going to Calabanga then you're on the right road. Before you reach the town proper of Calabanga you'll be able to notice the road with Santan flowers on the both sides. It means you're near the intersection where you will turn left going to San Bernardino. On the opposite road (right) is the way going to the downtown area of Calabanga. 

The front building houses the information center and receiving area. Two rooms on the rootop with carpeted grass on the outside. The design of the buildings is really eye-catching and unique.

on the left side of the front building...

on the ride side of the front building ...

The roof top of the front building with grass carpet

You can see the following photos on top of the front building.

Inside the front building

The place is not yet done but the beauty is already there. We will definitely go back there after a few months and experience what the resort and farm can offer. Cheers!

Visit The Village @ San Bernardino in Facebook CLICK HERE

Rates at The Village
Source: The Village @ San Bernardino Facebook

Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Please contact the resort with the provided contact number.

They have the following amenities:

7 cabana rooms, 4 kubo type rooms, 10 ecolodge rooms and a greenhouse (family). Each room has twin queen size beds and can accommodate four (4) guests, fully air-conditioned with private T&B. We have a fully air-conditioned function hall which can accommodate 250 pax. Our restaurant is ready for a whole day dining.  

They may offer you special packages for bigger functions. 

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