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My jaw dropped with awe when I walked around the Bonsai garden and examined how carefully these majestic miniature has been grown. I was like inspecting a classic masterpiece. I must admit I fell in love the first time I explored a bonsai garden.
It was after our District Brigada Eskwela Kick-Off that my colleagues and I decided to go and chill at Kapenarra. Kapenarra is the newest coffee house in the city of Bogo, Northern Cebu. The place has a great and relaxing ambiance to dine and chill while drinking coffee. Yeaaayy Coffee! A drink I needed after our energy-draining event (something came up, I was unprepared and I was the host of the event-which hopefully I can share on my next blogs).
On our way, I was already imagining sipping my cup of coffee. I could feel how my throat felt dry screaming "hey, pour me some coffee!". I was thirsty and drained and coffee is the antidote! (Gulp)
But believe it or not, as soon as we entered the place of our destination, I forgot that my throat had been screaming for coffee, rather my eyes were fixed on the marvelous view of the Bonsai garden (just in front of the Kapenarra)! The Z&G Bonsai Garden.
Z&G Bonsai Garden
Z&G Bonsai Garden is a spectacular garden composed of over a hundred beautiful Bonsai trees grown and maintained by the owner of the Kapenarra Coffee House. This garden is created to provide a relaxing, refreshing, and natural scenery for coffee lovers.
Nestled in Dakit, Bogo City, Cebu, this Bonsai Garden has attracted not just coffee lovers but also plant lovers. Walking through the garden makes you feel you are in a hidden sanctuary while being away for just an hour or two. No need to go to the forest or mountains to reconnect with trees and nature because you will be satisfied and feels refreshed with the various kinds of Bonsai trees in the garden.
What's inside?
At the entrance of the garden, one would see the wooden red arc which in front of it is the amazing miniature great rock formation with few Bonsai trees, it's like seeing a mountain and trees on a plate. Inside the greenhouse, is the elegant and beautiful bonsai arranged perfectly. The trees were arranged by their kind and species. Some bonsai have grown their leaves and branches lush fully while others are just started as they were freshly hunted from the mountains.
There are tables and chairs also in the middle of the garden, so one can enjoy and take his/her time indulging himself in this wonderful garden while drinking up coffee.
I had given a chance to speak with "Manong" the garden staff and I was amazed by the things he shared with me about growing a Bonsai tree. He was the only one taking care of the garden. As he spoke, I could see in his eyes his love and dedication to growing Bonsai. To grow it beautifully one should consider its styling, watering, fertilizing, repotting, running, wiring and design. Imagine how Bonsai grower pours out their hearts in the process of growing this living art. I could feel it as I walked around the garden.
In front of the Bonsai Garden and the Kapenarra are the two winning masterpieces of the Z&G Bonsai Garden. These two Bonsai we're the entries of the Z&G during the Bonsai Exhibition held last year in Manila. One of which won 80,000Pesos and the other was a consolation prize. I only knew then that these diminutive trees have exhibition shows too! And it comes with big prices! Oh My God!
After I had a great time exploring the Bonsai Garden, it's time I went to the Coffee Shop, the Kapenarra Coffee House.
The Kapenarra House
With its brown and gray interior, the coffee shop looks aesthetic and homey. It serves coffee, lattes, and foods for dining in. Since Kapenarra has newly opened just this year, it is not packed with crowds yet. So if you go there, you will enjoy the privacy, the quietness, and the refreshing atmosphere especially if you want to enjoy your coffee in the garden.
There are also plenty of tables, chairs, and benches outside. People usually come to Kapenarra at night time. They said it was best to chill in the place at night time because of the lighting, the music, and the open sky.
We ordered coffee for each of us. We tried their promo which is the Narra Latte for only 99.00pesos. I love how it tastes, Swabe, Perfect, Just what my throat needed, 😉 We spent time talking over our coffee and decided to go home at 4:30 PM.
The place is perfect for a date and perfect for relaxation without spending too much and without going to the mountains to indulge in nature.
We were all having fun and had a blast with our quick escapade. And here are some of our snaps!
Time well spent.
Let me end this blog of mine by sharing a reminder (which I got from the tree).
Be like a tree.
Stay grounded.
Connect with your roots.
Turn over a new leaf.
Bend before your break.
Enjoy your unique natural beauty.
Keep growing.
That place looks beautiful. 👌
Yes it is sir @sergiomendes , beautiful and refreshing.☺️
Maybe I need to get a Bonsai for my home. :D
Oh wow, this is great! ☺I might as well share this tip with you in starting a Bonsai, *Bonsai is expensive if you buy one. However, there are Bonsai in the mountain that you can hunt as the starter of your Bonsai journey 😉. I learned this during my Bonsai Garden Tour. I plan to hunt some actually. Haha.
Thanks, @sergiomendes for dropping by.. May you have a great day, and a great Bonsai Journey in the future.😄
Well living here in London I don't think I will find any to hunt eheheh I think I will have to buy one :D
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Bonsai are beautiful trees, I usually have one in my garden, tell me the fruit bonsai are so beautiful they look like toys.
Nice pictures, thanks for sharing your special day. @callmesmile
Ohhh thanks @soyunasantacruz .😍
Yeah, they are indeed captivating,🤗 Wow, you have a Bonsai tree to You must be very patient and artistic😍 Is it fruit bearing? I have never seen a Bonsai fruit yet, wish I'd see one in the future.
Thank you for dropping by @soyunasantacruz . Have a great day!.😍
No, I do not. I would like to have one.
If the fruit trees are more beautiful, I have looked at them by google they look like a lie, but if they exist since a bonsai is a dwarf tree because of the care that the one who takes care of it gives it.
Thank you, and the same to you.
hala ka nindot baaaaaa kaayo ani maam, kaso ug tuyuon nako ug anha layo-layo paman gihapon ang cebu city sa north cebu dayun I'm not a permanent resident pa jud, naay instances pa nga mangawala mi sa akong mama hahahaha.
Nice jd cya @rene.neverfound ☺️., Tingba lng unya ug suroy ari sa North para dli mu maalkansi sa expenses sa imung mama . And if masaag ka ari or f u have questions, feel free to message me.🤗
yes, tingobon nalang jud ate maam noh kay daghang laing suruyanan pud ra ba.
and thank you kaayoo in advance hehehee!!!
Sunod ba, kuyoga ko if musuroy ka. haha. Daghana nimo na suroyan dnhi sa North oe. ako kay nastuck up ra dnhi sa balay and sa beach!
The bonsai trees are sooo beautiful and majestic. I always imagined small dwarves making bonsai trees their home. 😄 This is definitely a must-visit here in Northern Cebu!
Maolaw ko manginvite sa mermaid @indayclara . 😁 Basin magkasugat rjd ta one day ari sa North Miss.☺️
Haha! Ka likot ug imagination. Try nya visit adtu Miss, nindot ug gbie daw..☺️
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Makaamaze jud ang mga bonsai.
True Maam @bluepark , na inspire ko mag Bonsai sd.😁
This is literally HEAVEN for me! ❤️ I grow up a bonsai too and I plan to get a lot more! At first I was scared not to kill it since it's not easy to take care of these plants but it must be so amazing to walk through so many species 🥰
Wow that's nice to hear that you grow a bonsai too @gabrielatravels. I agree that growing Bonsai is not that easy, you must be very patient and creative.☺️
I'm planning to have one too! It's fascinating having these tiny trees. I can imagine how beautiful it'll look with fruits on it.😍
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Whoa! That's such a pretty bonsai garden. I have a few at home and it's really difficult to care of them. Latte and bread looks yummy as well!
Oh hi @macchiata ☺️, wow you have a few Bonsai with you? That's cool! 😍 During my visit I learned how a Bonsai grower is full of patience and compassion in growing one. The garden staff also taught me about the "Bonsai wire" that is used in styling and wiring of Bonsai, Do you use that one too?
Thanks for dropping by🤗
Totally! one of my neighbor was a bonsai grower and he displayed it on his garden. That's where I learned wiring techniques when I was a kid. It's interesting how things like gardening is a thing these days.