He wanted it to be cozy, earth-owned, eclectic and at the same time have a vintage Filipino ambience. Out of his natural artistic skills and resourcefulness, Boots made use of papier mache figures called taka, which are famous in Laguna, as decor on tabletops and all around the compound. He and his friends also bought an old house in Quezon and dismantled it piece by piece, and use the antique items — doors, windows, wooden beams, and old flat irons — to give character to the bedroom in Casa San Pablo. Also in the rooms are Boots’ painting collection from different artists, his toy car collection, and “junk art” pieces. Aside from trying to make the guests feel at home, they also want to give them a unique experience at Casa San Pablo, Laguna. It’s a place that’s just full of creativity.

Looking around Casa San Pablo’s sprawling green lawns, one couldn’t help but admire the pine trees that looked like they came straight from Baguio. The wide-open spaces are great for picnics or just laying a mat at night and stargazing. They also have hiking and trekking activities at Mt. Banahaw and a tour to Sampaloc Lake arranged. A meeting hall for company team building or brainstorming sessions is also available for rent. And at the end of the compound, within walking distance from Casa San Pablo, is San Roque Church, which could be perfect for weddings. Boots also organizes acoustic concerts here from time to time. As for he food, it is served buffet style at the dining hall. We’re talking traditional, delicious home-cooked meals here, and would you believe that Boots is the one who cooks them?

But what is much better at Casa San Pablo in Laguna are the hammocks. Once you lie there, you won’t even notice yourself falling sleep until someone wakes you up. The peace and fresh air in the green surroundings, the wonderful art, and the warm welcome of the people in Casa San Pablo makes it one of the best places to see in Laguna, Philippines.

Casa San Pablo is located at Gomez Compound, Barangay San Roque, San Pablo City, Laguna.

Lake Caliraya is actually a large reservoir built in 1943 to supply water to the Caliraya Hydroelectric Plant. As the dams were constructed, entrepreneurs with foresight created two adjacent communities, which were envisioning ecological communities, where one can enjoy the beauty and richness of unspoiled nature. The results were man-made mountain, lakes complete with coves and sand bars – Lake Caliraya.

The waters of the lake measuring about 50 meters at its deepest, and the strong mountain breeze that blows from the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges and the distant Mt. Banahaw, make Lake Caliraya one of the most prominent man-made attractions in the provinces stretching from Lumban to Cavinti. Lake Caliraya is an ideal place for water enthusiasts to try boating, wind surfing and water-skiing. The Lake is also ideal for sailing and fishing.

If your family is planning to go to Lake Caliraya, Caliraya Re-Creation Center is the best place that will suit your cravings for the activities mentioned.

There are a wide variety of fun-filled events that guests will surely love especially the kids to want to play and enjoy the vacation. Caliraya Re-Creation Center has numerous spacious courts and green forested fields. The Center is also capable with modern day facilities and amenities for whatever sports or endeavor that each guest would like to participate in.

All Caliraya Re-Creation Center rooms have air-conditioning, private toilet and bath, double-deck beds with pull-out and features a balcony/deck since there are a lot of beautiful sceneries in Lake Caliraya.

Bear in mind that every family outing is a time for fun and memorable activities. Go and visit Caliraya Re-Creation Center’s website at http://www.caliraya.net/

There is no shortage of activities for couples in Laguna. You can go sailing on the placid waters of Lake Caliraya, just the two of you, or challenge yourselves to an exhilarating climb of Mt. Makiling. Take in the splendor of the Pagsanjan Falls, or visit San Pablo City’s seven lakes. Afterward, you can enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner at the El Cielito Inn-Sta. Rosa’s La Hacienda Restaurant, with subtle music in the background setting the mood for a nightcap in your deluxe room.

Conveniently located just a kilometer and a half away from the South Luzon Expressway, this Laguna hotel is a more than appropriate Laguna hotel for your special couple’s getaway. For more information on El Cielito Inn-Sta. Rosa and its Couple’s Weekend Getaway Package, please visit http://www.elcielito-starosa.com/ or click here.