The Holy Week is a time for the religious to reflect on their faith and life in general. As such it is quite common for people to seek tranquil places to help them with their reflection. Tagaytay has plenty of such locations, some even offering retreat or recollection programs for the faithful. But if you want to squeeze in some time to relax and rejuvenate yourself during the Holy Week then a luxury retreat will be good for you.
When it comes to luxury resorts in Tagaytay, Anya Resort Tagaytay is one of the best places that you can visit. Aside from 7.2 acres of lush greenery, Anya is also known for its luxurious accommodations, impeccable service, great cuisine, and diverse activities. The view alone can rejuvenate your spirit as you reflect on its majestic beauty. It is also able to blend its luxury with a homey feel thereby allowing guests to relax and enjoy every moment in the resort. Best of all you get to do all these things without worrying about other people intruding on your privacy. Its simply perfect for your luxury retreat.
Anya Resort is located along Buenavista Hills Road, Tolentino West, Tagaytay. Easily accessible for the people in the Metro who would want to have a tranquil retreat this Holy Week. Not just that, there are also several churches near the resort that you can visit for the traditional Visita Iglesia. Here is a list of nearby Churches that you can consider for your Visita Iglesia trip in Tagaytay. Also included is the approximate distance and travel time from Anya Resort.
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help or Ina ng Laging Saklolo along Tagaytay Calamba Road. (7 mins via Tagaytay Calamba Road, 2.8 kms)
- Tierra De Maria. A good place for the Stations of the Cross novena and for those who have a devotion to Our Lady of Manaog. Its located along the Tagaytay Calamba Road Tagaytay City. (9 mins via Tolentino East Road and Tagaytay Calamba Road, 3.7 kms)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway-Silang Junction. (10 mins via Tagaytay-Calamba Road, 4.1 kms)
- Pink Sisters Convent located at Holy Spirit Drive, Brgy. Maitim Tagytay City. (11 mins via SVD road, 4 kms)
- Divine Word Seminary at SVD Road Tagaytay City. (7 mins via SVD Road 2.3 kms)
- Angels’ Hills Retreat and Formation Center located at Arnoldus Road Brgy. Maitim II East, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway Tagaytay City. (11 mins via SVD Road, 3.9 kms)
- Don Bosco Chapel on the Hill, Don Bosco, Batangas. (34 mins via Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, 20 kms)
- Calaruega Chapel of Transfiguration of Jesus Calaruega Nasugbu, Batangas. (37 mins away via Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, 21.5 kms)
If you feel like going for a bit more drive then you can visit the Taal Basilica or Minor Basilica of St. Martin of Tours in Taal, Batangas. It is the oldest church in Batangas and one of the most popular churches in the area. The drive is approximately an hour or more from Anya resort via Nasugbu Highway and Diokno Highway or Payapa Road. After a day of prayer and devotion from your Visita Iglesia you can return to your luxury retreat and soothe your aching muscles.
