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Friday, May 20, 2011

A Bonsai Haven


Treasured smiles...
To celebrate my father-in-law’s birthday, we were treated in this wonderful place called Sarangani Highlands Garden and Restaurant.   Located in a hilltop overlooking the Sarangani Bay in General Santos City, it had a nice view of Mount Matutum and Mount Parker.  But what captivated us most was their awesome landscape and wide arrays of plants especially their bonsai collection.  We took a lot of photos of the different locations in their garden, just to have a souvenir of every beautifully landscaped corner.

Some of the nicest garden spots in the place...
The food...
Then came the most awaited part, lunch was served...  What could be more perfect than eating a nice meal in a refreshing open air garden with a mesmerizing view of the sea... picture that out (LOL).  We tried their fried catfish platter (garnished with green mango with bagoong and salted egg with sliced tomatoes), bird’s nest soup, fried tuna belly and veggies (pinakbet and chopseuy).  It was truly a sumptuous meal....
...the company...
...and  the view.
After lunch, we spent some time just wandering around the place and looking at their majestic bonsai plants.  Some of these plants might be more than a decade old just basing on their trunks.  I was so amazed of how they resembled a fully grown tree.  Looking at these miniatures just made me think of those trees in our forest... those being cut abusively for commercial lumber.  I hope that the time won’t come when the only centennial trees left would be these bonsai trees.

Bonsai... bonsai... excellent bonsai trees...


Thank you God for the wonderful moment you’ve given us even just for a glimpse... We would truly treasure this experience with our friends and love ones... to God be the glory.




The fun of having the company of friends and relatives...
...with the beauty of serenity.








28 comments:

  1. yup... and i highly recommend it... Yahweh bless.

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  2. wow the view is spectacular. I am a huge fan of bonsai plants. I wish I could get invites again from Sox Blogger's Sex (Socsargen EXperience) It was just so happened i had a trip somewhere else . tsk tsk. Thanks for recommending this. I will definitely check this out.

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  3. You sure had fun, right? Oh I just love gardens! They're so lite and peaceful.

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  4. Perfect! The celebration became more wonderful and special because of the place. :) hope everyone had fun. :)

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  5. Bonsais are just amazing. And they're pretty pricey too. The venue looks perfect for intimate celebrations.

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  6. been to SOCSARGEN a few times already but I have not been here.

    will ask some friends about this and see if we can visit this place...

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  7. Wow! the landscape is awesome and captivating with wide arrays of plants. The eating place is in a refreshing open air garden with a mesmerizing view of the sea. Bonsai trees have added attraction to the beauty of the place. I do agree with you that you've wonderful moment or even even just for a glimpse of such place of Sarangani Highlands Garden and Restaurant in a hilltop overlooking the Sarangani Bay in General Santos City with family.

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  8. This is a must visit place for everyone. Ang ganda! Lakbayin ang Pilipinas!

    http://travel-on-a-shoe-string.blogspot.com/2012/01/choco-late-de-batirol.html

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  9. I wanna be there! Even if I don't have what they call a green thumb to grow plants, they still fascinates me, anyway... and all the time.

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  10. I was in Sarangani in the past po pero i never come across this garden. I love Bonzai trees, lovely

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  11. I wish to travel to Sarangani! Such a nice place to relax and spend time with loved ones. nice pics! :)

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  12. Ang ganda ng place at nag enjoy talaga kayo .nakita ko yung mangga at bagoong,sarap ,nangasim ako bigla.

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  13. This place is so relaxing and recommended if you want to get away from pollution.

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  14. Nice place, my wife luvs bonsai pakita q to s kanya;)

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  15. happy family! epic fail ako sa mga jump shot pictures, lagi kasi ko nasa baba na habang ang mga kasama ko nasa ere pa. hehe!

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  16. I have always fancied a visit to the Saranggani Highlands. The yummy food you featured would be a big attraction. The views around too of course.

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  17. awww so relaxing.. i love nature tripping too.. thanks for sharing..

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  18. very peaceful and nice place ! thanks for sharing! i hope i can go to sarangani! wish wish !!

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  19. the place is a perfect getaway to unwind and bond with our loved ones and yeah bonsai, they aren't easy to grow that's why they don't grow tall haha

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  20. The place looks peaceful and fresh. There are a lot of beautiful but hidden places in the Philippines. And Sarangani is definitely one of 'em.

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  21. The place is so beautiful and fresh. Andami ko pa talagang di napupuntahan sa Pinas!

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  22. one thing I loved about the blog hop is how I get to see the beautiful places of the Philippines ... this one I would never have known if not for the CommEx ...

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  23. i like bonsia kaso ang layo pala nito

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  24. Indeed, dyan ko dinala ang familia ko bago ako umiwi dito sa England. Despedida kung baga.

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