Hello, dear Hivers! Another fine day here in our country and it's perfect for family bonding. Usually, we bond outside during special occasions like birthday celebrations, Christmas parties, and other holiday seasons. This time, it was unplanned, it just suddenly came out of our minds to travel to the famous Villa Feju Ruba in our countryside.

We agreed to go and have fun there as we all know, the place is so enticing and for sure I can unwind myself. I got 2 sleepless nights already, my mind was preoccupied with the death of my close co-teacher. It saddened me a lot and I need to give myself a break and have a date with my family so my attention will be diverted thus, off we went to the said resort.

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The Resort’s About

Villa Feju Ruba is located in Caduawan, Tabogon, the Northern part of Cebu. It is famous as a reception center for recreational activities, public and private events, and family gatherings. From our residence, it only takes 15 minutes to travel by motorcycle and a 25-minute walk if we opted to. It is easy to be at the resort since it is very accessible, and it's along the highway.

The resort is closed only on Saturdays as the owner is a Seventh-Day Adventist. Saturdays are merely God’s time for them so they will not entertain anybody on this day.

Finally, we are here and as we were about to get in, I was captivated by their entrance as it has a fascinating view of the landscapes. The miniature garden is amazing and cool to look at. Truly the front view is alluring as it gives a captivating impact on customers.

Welcome to the reception area of this resort, it is surrounded by potted plants that give additional beauty. It is neat and orderly. Seats are provided that will cater to 3-5 customers at a time. it is situated on the left side of the entrance. The receptionist is so accommodating and has a good attitude toward us. The entrance is very affordable, 100 pesos for adults and 50 pesos for ages below 11 years old.

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The Amenities

For the amenities, the cottages are not included in the entrance that we have paid for. The rental for each of the cottages will differ in their size. The biggest cottage situated nearer the bigger pool costs 600 pesos. It caters to 15-20 persons at a time.

The smaller cottages cost 250-300 pesos only. These are constructed from native materials that made them cool to stay with and so relaxing. It is done uniquely, as they were built under huge trees so the cool breeze of the air will be felt by people staying in here.

One thing that is appealing about this resort is the function hall. It has a bigger space and can accommodate a bigger number of attendees. This is located on the first floor of the building while the rooms for rent are on the second floor. The topmost part is the rooftop.

In front of this function hall is the mini-grocery store where we can buy some of the stuff needed. Various snacks are displayed too.

Going upstairs is pretty thrilling for me as I passed these stepped stairways. It has plenty of rooms and is best for an overnight stay. It costs 1500 pesos per night. People who rented here will surely love and enjoy it because of the overlooking views. It has a rooftop and is so spacious too. Here the jaw-dropping splendid beauty of nature can be seen and appreciated. The marvelous feeling is felt as there is serenity with nature.

This room is for rent too, and attached to its wall is the Souvenir Section where we can buy some stuff as a remembrance from this resort. There are t-shirts printed with the resort’s name and some belts which I heard are made from quality materials.

When a personal call arises, we need to go to their toilet and as I have seen there is really the privacy of the users. The shower room is separated from the toilet.

They also have a cooking area, and grilling can be done here too. Besides are the sinks with enough water source so we can clean all the things needed to be cleaned.

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The Alluring Resort’s View

Once the payment was done, we will be entering another gate. An everlasting green scene welcomed us, the entryway is impressive and attractive. CCTV is placed here to ensure the security of the users.

On the right side of the area once inside, I have seen this small pool which I think was taken for granted. However, it is still fine and beautiful, it is colored green as mosses grow healthy here. Maybe fishes are living.

One inviting amenity of the resort is being child-friendly. It has a playground which gives joy to the children. My child together with her cousins was having fun playing with the swing, and the monkey bars where they will pass before they can do the slide. Well, I was delighted watching over them as they were not exposed to the scorching heat of the sun because huge trees are around.

The green ground is so spectacular, plenty of plants are seen and everything is incredible. It is magnificent because we cannot feel the extreme heat of the sun. The soothing effect of green scenery is one of a kind feeling.

As I stepped the pathway going to the pool, I was enticed by this decorative fountain at the center. The ark is made from the foliage of dwarf bamboo. It was done amazingly, and I was in awe seeing the uniqueness of the aisle decorated with the natural beauty of the leaves.

As I moved forward, it seemed that I was in a little paradise due to the prettiness of the entrance that surrounds me. The amazing ornamental and flowering plants mesmerized me as I continued walking. I heard the splashing noise of the water from the pool, and I was still ignited to take photos of the marvelous plants around. They are all amazing.

For the safety of swimming pool users, they need to follow the rules and regulations posted here. Afterward, they can take their plunge which is unlimited and the sky is the limit.

There are two swimming pools here, the bigger one has been labeled to 7 ft, 4 ft, and 2 ft level. It has two slides so the users can feel the thrill and excitement as they do sliding. They are looking forward to the safety of the pool users as the pool guard is watching over them religiously.

Since the resort is placed higher from the ground, happily we went down to the baby pool. This is suitable for children. The security of the children is their top priority and another pool guard on duty was spotted here.

The awesome view of the resort is something I can be proud of. It is from our locality, and I can say that the true essence of pure happiness can be seen even in this simple place. There is tranquility here, free from pollutants, and the breathtaking beauty of nature is truly amazing.

At the peak of this 3-story building, I was able to watch the spectacular natural beauty of nature. Although I was frightened because I’m on the highest part, I was able to conquer this fear and in the end, I never regretted it. I was enjoying it to the fullest, seeing the conquering prettiness of our place.

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The realization

My emotions may not be healed totally but reconnecting with nature helped a little bit in releasing my stress, giving happiness to my children by spending quality time with them, and temporarily forgetting the heartaches I felt. This true contentment doesn’t need to be expensive. The desire of my heart once granted, felicity is felt to the fullest. This time, my mind was relaxed, it has no more doubts and can move on easily. We went home full of satisfaction and were delighted. It was indeed a fruitful Sunday.

Thank you for sparing enough time to read my blog, until then. God bless us all!