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Founded in 2001 by Dr. Mike Turvill and his wife Cathy in the cool Tagaytay highlands. Ifugao native huts, Filipino-themed décor, an organic farm, and the country's most-tenured holistic wellness program. Nurture is the Tagaytay alternative to Anya — less Small Luxury Hotels of the World boutique, more old-school Filipino-vernacular wellness village. The Turvill Vision When Dr. Mike Turvill and his wife Cathy founded Nurture in 2001 (originally as Nurture Tropical Spa and Café), the Philippine wellness retreat market was minimal. Outside of resort hotel spas, there was almost no infrastructure for the affluent Filipino seeking a multi-day wellness retreat experience. Dr. Turvill, a holistic practitioner, and Cathy, the operational anchor, built Nurture in the cool Tagaytay highlands — at the elevation that gives the property its signature year-round temperate climate and the air quality that makes the on-property activities possible. The vision was specific: a Filipino-vernacular wellness village where the architecture, the food program, and the wellness protocols were all built from local materials and traditions. Two decades later, the property has been recognized by CNN Go as one of the 28 Most Relaxing Spas in Asia and by Asia Spa Magazine as one of the Top Seven Spas of the Philippines. It has marked its 25th year in 2026. The Ifugao Hut Accommodation Nurture's most-distinctive architectural feature is the Ifugao native hut accommodation. Inspired by the traditional rice-terrace huts of the Cordillera highlands, the huts are built with wood and thatched roofing in a style that aligns with the property's commitment to Filipino vernacular architecture. The huts are scattered across the property's gardens, each with private terraces opening onto the highland landscape. Filipino-themed décor runs through every guest space — woven banig mats, narra hardwood furniture, indigenous textile accents, the signature Tagaytay cool-air ventilation. The Wellness Programs Nurture's program catalog is one of the longest-running in Philippine wellness: Detox Sampler — the introductory cleansing program Holistic Healing — the broad wellness intervention Weight Loss — the multi-day program with health scan, detoxification, wellness coaching, healthy food, and organic gardening activities Liver / Gall Bladder / Kidney Flush — the targeted detox modality Total Detox — the deep cleansing program Stress Buster — for the affluent corporate executive Anti-Ageing — the longevity-focused program Glowing Beauty — the skin-and-appearance program Each program comes with computerized health scans, wellness coaching, healthy food preparation, organic gardening activities, food, and accommodation. The Nurture Farmacy In 2015, the Nurture management established the Nurture Farmacy — an on-property organic farm catering to the resort's expanding requirements for pesticide-free vegetables. The Farmacy supplies the resort's kitchen, ensuring the plant-based wellness cuisine uses ingredients grown directly on the property. For affluent guests, the visible farm-to-table operation is part of the property's authenticity — meals are calibrated to wellness protocols and the ingredients are traceable to the property's own soil. The Spa and Wellness Center The on-property wellness center runs the standard treatment menu calibrated to the program guests are on. Treatments include: Traditional Filipino hilot delivered by trained therapists Body scrubs using on-property organic ingredients Hydrotherapy programs Wellness coaching sessions Detox protocols The Corporate and Team-Building Use Case Beyond individual wellness retreats, Nurture has become a corporate retreat venue for affluent Manila companies. The property offers: Team-building programs integrated with wellness protocols Function rooms for corporate workshops Weddings and event programming The cool-air weekend escape for the corporate group The combination of wellness, function space, and Tagaytay highland setting makes the property unusual in the Philippine corporate retreat market. The Anya Comparison Tagaytay's two major wellness destinations — Anya Resort Tagaytay and Nurture Wellness Village — serve different segments: Anya — Small Luxury Hotels of the World member, modern boutique luxury, Niyama Wellness Center, refined design Nurture — Filipino-vernacular village, Ifugao huts, holistic program-driven, organic farm integration Affluent travelers tend to pick based on preference: Anya for the design-forward weekend; Nurture for the wellness-protocol-focused stay. Both anchor the Tagaytay wellness corridor. When to Visit The cool months (November–February) are the prime Tagaytay window. March–May sees warmer weather but the property's highland elevation keeps the heat manageable. For affluent guests planning the multi-day wellness program, the recommended stays are: 3 nights — the Detox Sampler weekend 5–7 nights — the standard program for visible results 10+ nights — the intensive transformation program Getting There Manila → Tagaytay — drive via SLEX → Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road. Approximately 1–1.5 hours depending on routing and traffic. Nurture-coordinated transfers from Manila are available for guests booking the multi-day programs. Related — All Properties Under Philippine Wellness & Spa Retreats South Luzon — Tagaytay / Lipa / Cavite Highlands The Farm at San Benito (Lipa, Batangas): Medical Wellness Sanctuary & 52-Hectare Holistic Retreat Anya Resort Tagaytay: Small Luxury Hotels of the World & Niyama Wellness Center Sonya's Garden (Alfonso, Cavite): Garden Retreat & Romantic Cavite Highland Wellness Antipolo / Rizal Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa (Antipolo, Rizal): Hanging Gardens & Manila Skyline Wellness Boracay (Aklan) Mandala Spa & Villas (Boracay): Forbes-Tier Wellness Sanctuary & Discreet Boracay Boutique Visayas (Negros Oriental & Bohol) Atmosphere Resort & Spa (Dauin, Negros Oriental): Dive-Wellness Hideaway & Apo Island Gateway Mithi Resort & Spa (Panglao, Bohol): Bohol's Premier Spa Resort & Panglao Luxury Palawan (El Nido) Qi Palawan (El Nido): Eco-Wellness Retreat & Bacuit Bay Sanctuary Metro Manila Urban Ace Water Spa: Hydrotherapy Pools & QC Branch Parent thread: Philippine Wellness & Spa Retreats: Medical Sanctuaries & Day Spas Other Threads of Interest Tagaytay (Cavite): Taal Volcano & Bulalo Restaurants — the broader Tagaytay travel context Your turn. 25th anniversary observations from longtime guests. Ifugao hut overnight experiences. Wellness program reports (which program for which goal). Nurture Farmacy farm-to-table observations. Corporate retreat experiences. Nurture vs Anya comparisons for the Tagaytay weekend. Share your visits. — Bizman

A 48-hectare medical wellness resort in the highlands of Lipa, Batangas. Internationally-trained integrative medical doctors. 100% plant-based cuisine. Over 80 international awards including "Best Medical Wellness Resort in the World" from SENSES Germany. The Farm is the property that put the Philippines on the global medical wellness map. What Makes The Farm Different Most luxury wellness resorts deliver a vacation with a spa. The Farm at San Benito delivers a medically-supervised health program — under the guidance of internationally-trained integrative medical doctors and licensed health professionals — designed to address and treat chronic illnesses and lifestyle diseases naturally and holistically. This is the structural distinction that has, over the last fifteen years, made The Farm the most-recognized Philippine wellness property internationally. The visit is not a relaxation booking — it is a medical wellness intervention, calibrated to produce measurable outcomes in the guest's bio-impedance, sleep, blood pressure, dietary patterns, and stress markers. The Lipa Position The Farm sits in Lipa City, Batangas — approximately 90 minutes by car from Manila — in a 48-hectare property of lush green environment with what the resort describes as a "life-sustaining microbiome ecology, fresh air, and strong positive life-giving energy radiating around the property." The highland Lipa air is part of the geography. The temperature drops several degrees compared to Manila; the humidity is more manageable; the air quality is significantly cleaner. For affluent guests coming from Metro Manila's traffic and density, the Lipa altitude is the first medical intervention — before any consultation, before any meal, before any treatment. The 48 Hectares and the Expansion The current operating footprint is 48 hectares. The broader master plan — including the planned 17 new Acacia high-end luxury villas announced as part of the expansion — brings the development footprint toward approximately 52 hectares. This phased expansion is part of CG Hospitality's continued investment in the property. The Medical Wellness Program The Farm's signature programming includes: Bio-impedance assessment — measuring body composition, water content, muscle mass Blood pressure, blood sugar, and metabolic screening Sleep audit — assessing sleep quality and circadian rhythm Dietary history and microbiome consultation Stress and lifestyle assessment Based on the assessment, the medical team builds a personalized wellness program combining: Nutritional therapy — calibrated to the guest's specific needs Detoxification protocols — including the property's signature cleansing programs Bodywork — massage, lymphatic drainage, and specialized therapies Mind-body practices — yoga, meditation, breath work Hydrotherapy and other modalities For affluent guests coming with specific conditions (chronic fatigue, sleep issues, metabolic concerns, post-illness recovery), the medical wellness program is genuinely calibrated to outcomes rather than to spa-experience aesthetics. The Plant-Based Cuisine The Farm operates a 100% plant-based kitchen. The kitchen team uses organic, locally-sourced ingredients (much of it grown on-property), and the menus are calibrated to support the guest's medical wellness program rather than to maximize pleasure-eating. For first-time plant-based guests, the cuisine is often the surprise of the visit — the kitchen runs a sophisticated, internationally-trained culinary team capable of producing genuinely satisfying meals within the dietary constraints. The visit often shifts the guest's relationship with plant-based cuisine permanently. The Awards The Farm has accumulated over 80 prestigious international awards including: "Best Medical Wellness Resort in the World" from SENSES Germany Multiple World Luxury Hotel Awards and World Luxury Spa Awards wins Forbes Travel Guide and Conde Nast Traveler recognition Global Wellness Summit recognition The award density is, in Philippine hospitality terms, exceptional. The Farm is consistently the most-internationally-recognized Philippine wellness property. The Ownership The Farm at San Benito is part of CG Hospitality, the hospitality arm of CG Corp Global — a Nepal-based group founded by Binod Chaudhary, who became Nepal's first billionaire on the Forbes list. CG Hospitality's continued investment in The Farm — including the recent ₱1-billion expansion — has been a sustained commitment to the property's development. The ownership stability and the consistent investment have been part of why the property has been able to maintain its international standing over the years. The Accommodations Room categories include: Wellness Suites — the entry-tier program rooms Master Suites and Premier Suites — more spacious accommodations Villas — the property's signature private accommodations Acacia Villas — the high-end luxury villa category, with the expansion adding 17 new units The accommodations are designed to support the wellness program rather than to compete with luxury hotel aesthetics — natural materials, quiet color palettes, the integration with the surrounding garden environment. When to Visit The Farm operates year-round. The cool dry season (November–February) is the most pleasant for the highland climate. The summer months (March–May) are warmer but still milder than Manila. For affluent guests planning a wellness intervention, the recommended stays are: 3–4 nights — initial wellness experience, an introduction 7 nights — the standard medical wellness program 14 nights — the intensive cleansing and transformation program 21+ nights — for chronic condition management Shorter stays are available for general spa visits, but the property's value increases significantly with longer programs. Getting There Manila → Lipa — drive via SLEX → STAR Tollway → Lipa exit, approximately 90 minutes depending on traffic The resort offers private transfers from Manila Cross-Region Pairings The Farm pairs well with the broader Batangas wellness or extended itinerary: Tagaytay — a 30-minute drive away, the cool-air bulalo destination Anya Resort Tagaytay — the boutique luxury alternative Anilao — for divers extending the Batangas visit Laiya — for guests adding a beach component after the wellness stay Related — All Properties Under Philippine Wellness & Spa Retreats South Luzon — Tagaytay / Lipa / Cavite Highlands Anya Resort Tagaytay: Small Luxury Hotels of the World & Niyama Wellness Center Nurture Wellness Village (Tagaytay): Highland Holistic Retreat & Cool-Air Spa Sonya's Garden (Alfonso, Cavite): Garden Retreat & Romantic Cavite Highland Wellness Antipolo / Rizal Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa (Antipolo, Rizal): Hanging Gardens & Manila Skyline Wellness Boracay (Aklan) Mandala Spa & Villas (Boracay): Forbes-Tier Wellness Sanctuary & Discreet Boracay Boutique Visayas (Negros Oriental & Bohol) Atmosphere Resort & Spa (Dauin, Negros Oriental): Dive-Wellness Hideaway & Apo Island Gateway Mithi Resort & Spa (Panglao, Bohol): Bohol's Premier Spa Resort & Panglao Luxury Palawan (El Nido) Qi Palawan (El Nido): Eco-Wellness Retreat & Bacuit Bay Sanctuary Metro Manila Urban Ace Water Spa: Hydrotherapy Pools & QC Branch Parent thread: Philippine Wellness & Spa Retreats: Medical Sanctuaries & Day Spas Other Threads of Interest Tagaytay (Cavite): Taal Volcano & Bulalo Restaurants — the natural cross-region pairing Batangas: Anilao Diving & Calatagan Beach — the broader Batangas guide Ayala Malls Solenad (Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna): Open-Air Lifestyle Hub & Southern Luzon Premium — the nearby Nuvali shopping anchor Your turn. Medical wellness program reports (specific outcomes, what you learned), plant-based cuisine experiences, the Acacia villas tier vs. the standard wellness suites, comparisons against international wellness destinations (Kamalaya Koh Samui, Six Senses Spa, etc.), and how The Farm has changed your relationship with health — share your visits. — Bizman