Sunday, June 19, 2011

Top 10 Most Tranquil and Quietest Destinations in the Philippines

Are you tired of the noisy place where you work and live? Are you in search for peace and tranquility?

Check this out! These places are perfect destinations to retreat and meditate.

 (Benedictine Monastery of Transfiguration )

1.) Mary Ridge Zen Retreat House
Location: Tagaytay City
Feature: Overlooking Taal Lake & Volcano; the place is entirely made of a well-maintained forest 

2.) Pink Sisters Monastery
Location: Tagaytay City
Feature: A place known for peace and quiet 

3.) The Quiet Place Farm Resort
Location: Bago City, Negros Occidental
Feature: Offers a beautiful hiking trail with pretty flowers and trees 

4.) Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and Monastery Lipa
Location: Lipa City, Batangas
Feature: It was the site where the shower of petals and an apparition of the Blessed Virgin appeared in 1948

5.) Trappist Monastery
Location: Guimaras
Feature: A perfect place to experience the quiet lifestyle of the monks and nuns 

6.) Notre Dame de Vie Retreat House
Location: Susano Road, Novaliches, Quezon City
Feature: Offers beautiful gardens and spacious areas for prayer and rest 

7.) Touch of Glory Prayer Mountain
Location: Antipolo City
Feature: Prayer place for protestants and born again Christians 

8.) Santo Sing Kong Buddhist Church
Location: Morga St., Tondo, Manila
Feature: Exceptionally serene and peaceful place in an urban area 

9.) Benedictine Monastery of Transfiguration
Location: San Juan Hill, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
Feature: The pyramid like monastery is situated atop a hill

10.) Ocean Sky Chan Zen Monastery
Location: Little Baguio, San Juan
Feature: A very quiet place which promotes Buddhism values and the Chinese language

Other places you might want to visit