Tagaytay Highlands, the country’s go-to holiday destination south of the metro

 

This time of the year is what Filipinos consider as the happiest. Spending the holidays away from the stressful vibe of the big city, and finding peace and serenity in the countryside, easily comes to mind. Surely none proffers this prospect more delightfully than Tagaytay Highlands, the country’s go-to holiday destination south of the metro. 

 

The premier mountain resort community is primed to let its residents, their families, and their guests enjoy a relaxing holiday break. Whether ensconced in cozy log cabins or in luxurious, close-to-nature dwellings located in the Highlands’ exclusive residential enclaves, grownups and children will look out, not on smog-shrouded cityscapes but on stunning vistas of tranquil Taal Lake, the legendary Mount Makiling, and Canlubang Valley shimmering in the horizon.

Old traditions die hard in this Yuletide destination. Resident families like to turn the holidays into a multi-sensory experience. As glittery lights and colorful ornaments spread holiday cheer, one enjoys the aroma of ham, pasta, and cakes wafting from the kitchen. And as in typical Filipino gatherings, the sound of laughter and merriment is music to one’s ears.

 

Festive Club events also await discerning homeowners who look forward to a memorable holiday season at Tagaytay Highlands. Children can whoop it up at their very own ‘Christmas Party for Kids’ to be held at The Sports Center Hall on December 17. On December 27 to 31, individuals and families can shop to their hearts’ content at the Christmas Bazaar to be set up in the Highlands Golf Parking Area. 

 

To welcome the year with a bang, Tagaytay Highlands will have a New Year’s Eve Countdown at The Sports Center Hall on December 31. 

 

Several Chapel events will likewise be in full swing, such as the Four Sundays of Advent Eucharistic Celebrations on November 27, December 4, 11, and 18; the Renewal of Consecration of Tagaytay City to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on December 3; the Lighting of the beautiful Tagaytay Highlands Christmas Tree on December 3; and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass on December 8. 

 

Of course, the Filipino tradition of Simbang Gabi will be celebrated in the Highlands from December 15 to 23, and the much-awaited Christmas Day will be ushered in with masses on December 24 and December 25.

 

To wrap up the year 2022 with gratitude, members of the mountain resort community can go to mass on December 30, for the Feast of the Holy Family. The chapel will also welcome the year 2023 with masses on New Years’ Eve (December 31) and New Year’s Day (January 1).

 

Filipinos heading to Tagaytay Highlands for a joyful and cheery time will be happy to know that the development has been awarded the Safety Seal of the City Government of Tagaytay for providing safety and security to its residents, guests, and staff.

 

Tagaytay Highlands’ developer, Highlands Prime Inc., a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, has also been named by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development as one of CALABARZON’s 2021 Outstanding Developers for Open Market Projects.

Tagaytay Highlands’ highly competent property management team ensures that all facilities and personnel will continue to adhere to safety protocols and sanitation procedures like hand sanitation, disinfection, wearing of face masks, and social distancing in public spaces. 

Finally, the Highlands’ property management commits to remain efficient in delivering quick crisis responses during adverse natural and high-risk events. 

 

Tagaytay Highlands is an exclusive mountain resort exclusive to its club members, homeowners and their guests, featuring a holistic leisure environment that defines a luxurious lifestyle set amidst breathtaking views of nature.

 

For inquiries and other information, interested buyers may access Tagaytay Highlands’ Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Tagaytayhighlands); Instagram (@tagaytayhighlandsofficial); and website, www.tagaytayhighlands.com.

 

 

Exploring nature after a refreshing downpour doubles as an adventure in Tagaytay Highlands

 

In the wake of the country’s most blistering-hot summer yet comes refreshingly cool and wet weather. Right on cue, intermittent rain and thunderstorms blow cooler winds around the metropolis, bringing relief to our heat-blighted populace. There’s a downside to it, however—flash floods in the city drive people indoors. After being tethered to their homes, Filipinos are hankering for a bit more fun and adventure!

Fortunately, at premier residential and leisure complex Tagaytay Highlands, there’s no stopping residents and guests from engaging in stress-busting outdoor pursuits—rain or shine. Its slew of family-centered activities keeps them happily occupied any time, any day. 

Right after a downpour, for instance, residents can take invigorating brisk walks on Tagaytay Highlands’ wet trails and pathways. Imagine breathing in the scent of rain as you look out on vistas of nature’s bounty. It is balm to one’s mind, body, and spirit.

For an up-close encounter with nature, keep yourself healthy by pedaling your way around Tagaytay Highlands’ bike trail near the Sports Center.

Still, after savoring such sensory delights, those who need more vigorous exercise can opt to run or jog—or hop on their bikes and go pedaling near the Sports Center. They may also bring their kids to the fishing pier or the go-karts for some bonding time.

 

Meantime, resident golfers can head for the fairways. The Highlands has two of Asia’s most exciting golf courses: Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Club and Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club, both offering spectacular views of Taal Lake, Laguna de Bay, and Mount Makiling. 

Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club is home to another exclusive golf course which features picture-perfect views of Taal Lake that let competitive players bring their A-Game.

 

Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Club is said to be especially challenging. Players need to grapple with its 13th tee, set no less than 84 meters above the greens, and its 18th hole, which presents a 150-yard-wide gully. Yet, avid golfers are drawn towards the championship golf course, which combines man-made ingenuity with breathtaking natural landscapes.

 

Situated amid a dense forest 1,000 feet above Taal Lake, Tagaytay Midlands’ 400-hectare, 27-hole exclusive golf course strongly appeals to the sport’s more competitive enthusiasts who are spurred to bring their A-game each time.

 

Tagaytay Highlands is not all adrenaline and adventure, though. In fair or rainy weather, homeowners and guests may indulge in more relaxing yet active pursuits such as mountain trekking, an activity that brings them closer to nature. When they have cranked up enough appetite, they may turn to the Highlands’ specialty restaurants that offer various cuisines and gourmet delights.

Indeed, outdoorsy fun can rouse a hearty appetite for classic Filipino dishes, the kind Concha’s Garden Café likes to serve. Situated at the Highlands Golfers Lounge and the Midlands Golfers Lounge, the popular café offers beloved Filipino comfort food such as its best-selling Laoya, an heirloom dish similar to ‘beef nilaga’. Laoya’s hot, flavorful broth and crisp veggies are best for dispelling some of the chill on monsoon days.

For a taste of delectable Chinese treats, Filipino foodies need only to head for Highlands China Palace for their dim sum that comes steamed or fried. Time-honored favorites are different variants of Siomai, Steamed Prawn Dumpling, Steamed Spinach Dumpling, Sesame Balls, Spicy Chicken Feet, Shrimp Century Egg Roll, and so much more. For a more calorific fare, diners at the Highlands China Palace are urged to try one of its more irresistible offerings—Peking Duck.

 

On those evenings when residents prefer to stay in, food delivery and take-out options are available at other food and beverage outlets like the Highlands Golfers Lounge, the Midlands Golfers Lounge, and the dining outlets on Gourmet Avenue.

 

Whatever the season, come blazing sun or heavy downpour, Tagaytay Highlands wields magic with its world-class amenities and provisions—all within reach to ensure residents’ holistic lifestyle and well-being.

 

Safety 

In recognition of its steadfast commitment to continuously provide safe and secure facilities for its members, residents, and their guests, Tagaytay Highlands has recently been awarded the Safety Seal of the City Government of Tagaytay.

 

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development has likewise named Tagaytay Highlands’ developer, Highlands Prime, Inc., a subsidiary of SM Prime Holdings, as one of CALABARZON’s 2021 Outstanding Developers for Open Market Projects.

 

Services

Tagaytay Highlands’ competent club and property management teams ensure that all facilities and personnel continue to adhere to strict sanitation procedures and safety protocols including disinfection, hand sanitation, wearing of face masks, and social distancing.

 

Property Management also remains efficient—from compliance with health and safety precautionary measures to delivery of quick crisis responses during adverse natural and high-risk events.

 

Tagaytay Highlands is a private resort of themed residential communities where access to top-notch sports facilities and recreational amenities is part of the privilege and exclusive benefits of a TH member/homeowner, their families and their guests.

 

Tagaytay Highlands’ Garden Suites brings the mountain resort experience to a whole new level

If youre looking for a dream house (or vacation house)  for you or your family. You should consider Tagaytay Highlands, it has the most beautiful view of the  sunrise and sunset.Not to mention,the Taal Lake and volcano.

Through the years, Tagaytay Highlands has been renowned as an exclusive mountain resort complex that is approximately 90 minutes’ drive from the metropolis. This prime residential and recreational haven boasts dwellings amid verdant greenery, enabling discerning Filipinos seeking safe alternative primary homes to recharge their flagging spirits. 

DREAM TURNED INTO REALITY

 

With the unveiling of Horizon Terraces’ latest residential condominium, what used to be a dream for leading upscale property developer Highlands Prime, Inc. has now coalesced into reality. The latest in its Garden Suites series now completes Tagaytay Highlands’ first integrated development of Asian-contemporary low-rise Garden Suites and Garden Villas. The addition of this last and final gem of Horizon Terraces’ exclusive Garden Suites brings the mountain resort experience to a whole new level and is now made truly holistic by this project milestone.

 

Horizon Terraces’ Garden Suites are five-storey, low-density residential condominiums sitting on 3.2 hectares of land set amid stunning nature vistas. Close by is the Midlands Golf Course for the ultimate in work-life balance. One- and two-bedroom units of 43 to 68 square meters are thoughtfully laid out to adapt to growing families’ needs. Living spaces feature sliding doors that let natural light and ventilation in, reducing one’s carbon footprint. Residents can look forward to waking up to such soul-soothing scenes each morning.

THE CENTRAL GARDEN

 

Dedicating over 70% of its land area to recreational and open garden space, Horizon Terraces’ very own expansive, almost one-hectare lush Central Garden is where families can spend worthwhile moments and create lasting memories amidst nature’s bounties. Designed to blend beautifully with the natural landscape, the Central Garden inspires leisurely pursuits with its Garden Courtyard with Sundial; a Sensory Garden for young children to play in; Pocket Gardens for laid-back moments; and resort-inspired swimming pools as well as open spaces that allow for a dynamic, well-rounded lifestyle. These amenities allow residents to follow life’s rhythm and thrive in unique discoveries right in the comfort of their own community.

 

PRESTIGE AND EXCLUSIVITY REDEFINED

 

Balconies on the higher floors of the Garden Suites offer the best vantage points for viewing Taal Lake & Volcano. Ground floor units, on the other hand, have terraces ideal for mindful communing with nature. 

 

Residents can expect every corner of their alternative primary home to reflect their fine tastes. All Garden Suites units provide carefully chosen fixtures in the kitchen, bathroom, and other high-function areas. Such thoughtful details hold Horizon Terraces’ Garden Suites up to Tagaytay Highlands’ premium standard. 

 

As in Tagaytay Highlands’ other themed residential enclaves, homeownership at Horizon Terraces’ Garden Suites comes with the prestige of membership to The Country Club, plus access to cable cars, a variety of sports facilities, and a cluster of specialty restaurants offering various cuisines and gourmet delights.

 

Like the rest of the leisure estate, Horizon Terraces is kept safe for all residents and their guests by the community’s strict adherence to sanitation procedures and safety protocols that include disinfection, proper hand washing, wearing of face masks and face shields, and social distancing. Property Management has likewise proven to be efficient in delivering quick crisis response during adverse natural and high-risk events.

 

Horizon Terraces is offering flexible payment terms to help investors protect their wealth and turn these into real assets through sound property investment. 

 

 

About Tagaytay Highlands

 

Tagaytay Highlands is a private resort/network of themed residential communities where access to top-notch sports facilities and recreation amenities is part of the privilege and exclusive benefits of a Tagaytay Highlands member/homeowner, their families, and their guests.

 

For more information on how to own a Highlands home, please call +632 75052422 and +63917 5150158, or visit www.tagaytayhighlands.com. Follow us on Facebook, Tagaytay Highlands, and Instagram @tagaytayhighlandsofficial.

 

Tagaytay Highlands holds its ground as a safe residential haven in the mountains

With the way things are going nowadays, especially in these difficult times. Everyone is thinking of moving in to a nearby provinces and Tagaytay is considered one of the safest places to live outside Metro Manila. 

As Tagaytay Highlands holds its ground as a safe residential haven in the mountains, it has taken new stock of its impact on the environment, ensuring lockdown-weary affluent folks of its proven viability as an alternative primary home.

Use of environmentally friendly vehicles, reforestation, and propagation initiatives are just a few measures which Tagaytay Highlands continues to undertake to be able to maintain good air quality in the complex. 

 

In support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tagaytay Highlands places social and environmental considerations at the heart of its products and services, introducing environmentally sound innovations to protect and nurture its communities.

 

From simple practices such as looking into species of grass that are most compatible with the weather to efficient use of water resources to efforts at inclusiveness such as installation of ramps and special entrances for persons with disabilities, Tagaytay Highlands takes its role as custodian of the estate very seriously.

 

For a decade now, Tagaytay Highlands has been holding its “One Tree At A Time” activity with the goal of planting one million trees in its premises by 2044.

 

To manage its carbon footprint, Tagaytay Highlands regularly monitors its resource consumption and waste generation. As the company pursues its master development plan, it mindfully designs structures for environmental responsibility. 

 

A pioneer in sustainable golf, Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Course makes use of Zoysia Grass in some of its greens and fairways. For Tagaytay Midlands Golf Course, Tifdwarf Grass is used. These species of grass are durable and require reduced water consumption, resulting in lower maintenance costs. 

Waste management systems in the complex also ensure that residual waste is properly segregated and handled by an accredited third-party collector. Whenever possible, waste is diverted away from the landfill through composting and recycling programs. 

 

 

Soon, single-use plastics will no longer be part of Tagaytay Highlands, as the company has started encouraging members and guests to use refillable glass bottles, instead of disposable water bottles. Old air-conditioning units have been replaced by more efficient inverter-type models. Tagaytay Highlands also operates an electricity-run cable car and funicular train as eco-friendly alternative modes of transportation. 

 

Apart from these, Tagaytay Highlands exerts effort at preventing depletion of its water resources. It complies with environmental regulations as it manages its water system. The company also conducts periodic preventive maintenance to keep its wells and attendant pipes clean and fully functional. Opportunities to recycle water are seized through rainwater harvesting systems within the estate. On top of all these, water levels are routinely monitored to employ best practices in optimizing water use at the golf course and common areas. 

 

 

Given the possible impact of Taal Volcano, Tagaytay Highlands constantly monitors volcanic activity and evaluates risks resulting not just from eruptions but also from landslides, biodiversity threats, and natural environment phenomena that may negatively impact its communities. 

 

On socio-economic development, Tagaytay Highlands provides jobs and skills development opportunities by hiring most of its employees from surrounding local communities. It also partners with Filipino concessionaires to meet the food requirements of its patrons. At Pick and Pay, Tagaytay Highlands’ organic farm, local farmers in the area tend to its variety of organic fruits and vegetables. They are harvested as a resource for local food for its residents and Club members and as ingredients for some of Tagaytay Highlands’ food and beverage outlets.

 

Tagaytay Highlands builds self-sufficient host communities in its home province of Batangas. The company helps close the gap in basic social services by providing these host communities with better access to public education, health services, and farming livelihood programs. In one host community, the company has installed a water pump and conducted drinking water testing that benefited over 250 households.

 

In its own themed communities, Tagaytay Highlands dedicates 40 percent of developable land to common areas. This means the ground cover consists of native and low-maintenance plants and trees that protect and promote biodiversity. 

 

Tagaytay Highlands’ communities also have wellness and accessibility facilities such as jogging and walking paths, access ramps for the differently abled, and parks and children’s play areas made from upcycled materials. 

 

Sustainability has remained at the core of Tagaytay Highlands’ vision, knowing how vital it is for institutions to nurture and preserve what we have for future generations.

 

Finally, the development strictly adheres to sanitation procedures and safety protocols to protect its homeowners, members, and guests. Its property management has likewise proven to be highly reliable in delivering quick-crisis responses during adverse natural events. 

 

 

Precious bonding moments await families at The Tagaytay Highlands Country Club

“Live-Work-Play” took off as a lifestyle concept over the past few years and immediately caught on in urban environments, fostering integration of the LWP dynamic in everyday lives. However, in the thick of the pandemic, the triad lost its “play” element almost overnight, putting a new spin on LWP – “Life-Without-Play”, in which Filipino families had to endure a long-drawn-out period of quarantine restrictions characterized by tedious work-from-home routines. 

 

Tagaytay Highlands takes the concept of play to a whole new level of engagement with an entire slew of stress-busting outdoor and indoor activities available at designated times while keeping everyone’s safety a top priority. 

 

As a round of golf in two of Asia’s most exciting golf courses comes with the added value of having stunning vistas of Taal Lake, Laguna de Bay, and Mount Makiling in the distance, tee off now equals face mask plus face shield on. To further ensure the safety of caddies, club employees, and members/guests playing out in the open, the fairways remain a social distancing zone. Players, who are urged to bring their own towels and water jugs, are also responsible for handling and cleaning their golf equipment and golf carts.

To reinforce protective measures, Tagaytay Highlands’ locker rooms and showers remain off-limits as per IATF guidelines, on which stern warnings and/or players’ suspension may be issued by the clubs should breaches and violations be made. 

 

Notwithstanding the pandemic, Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Club continues to safely challenge players to a game of dare with its demanding 13^th tee, set no less than 84 meters above the greens, and its 18^th hole, which presents a test of a 150-yard-wide gully. Integrating its layout with the development’s high elevation and picturesque surroundings, the golf course combines man-made ingenuity with breathtaking natural landscapes. 

 

Meanwhile, Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club is home to another exclusive golf course which features picture-perfect views of Taal Lake that let players bring their A-Game while adhering to safety rules. Situated amidst a dense forest 1,000 feet above Taal Lake, the 400-hectare-27-hole championship golf course strongly appeals to the sport’s more competitive enthusiasts.

 

The fun is just getting started as homeowners and guests have the option to indulge in non-golfing pursuits that promote an equally active lifestyle.  

Precious bonding moments await families at The Tagaytay Highlands Country Club, the ultimate haven for sports and recreation with activities for youngsters and adults’ every persuasion. Housed within its three-level sports center is every leisure venue imaginable. In one of its multiple pools, one can either swim a few laps or simply soak up in luxury. Time to round up the gang to shoot some hoops at the indoor basketball court. You can also perfect those powerful smashes in a game of tennis or badminton. How about taking good sportsmanship to the next level at the billiards hall or the 14-lane disco bowling center?

 

For an up-close encounter with nature, grab your friends for an ATV trail challenge and trek the mountainside, or keep yourself healthy by pedaling your way around Tagaytay Highlands’ bike trail. Take the kids to the fishing pier and pedal go-karts to make up for lost time with your little ones. There’s also a fitness gym at the member’s disposal.

 

The same government-mandated health protocols are enforced at The Tagaytay Highlands Country Club. Homeowners and guests are expected to wear face masks and face shields 

 

outside their homes; maintain a one-meter distance from one another; and to wash hands often. All club personnel strictly follow sanitation procedures and safety protocols at all facilities in Tagaytay Highlands, such as contactless temperature scanning, regular disinfection and social distancing. To reinforce safety protocols, hand sanitizers and disinfecting foot mats are also installed in all public entrances/exits at all facilities.

 

Forward-thinking Filipinos who are starting to heed the call of the great indoors and outdoors will find comfort in knowing that Tagaytay Highlands has proven to be extremely efficient in complying with health and safety measures and in its delivery of quick crisis responses during adverse natural and high-risk events. 

 

Indeed, the serenity in places close to nature is balm to the mind, body, and spirit. As part of the exclusive benefits enjoyed by a Tagaytay Highlands member/homeowner, access to such world-class sports and recreation amenities is a sure-fire way of coping with the new normal, and to even find a permanent home space where play is integral to life more than ever.

 

Members and their guests may head off to Tagaytay Highlands International Golf Course Thursdays thru Sundays, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., while the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Course is open Tuesdays thru Sundays, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For tee time reservation, players may call Golf Reception (Highlands Golf Course: 09778158237; Midlands Golf Course: 09178865228) from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays thru Sundays, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays thru Tuesdays. The Membership Department (09178600918) is open for inquiries Wednesdays thru Sundays, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Sports and recreation schedules are as follows: badminton, basketball, gym, table tennis, and lap pool facilities are open Thursdays thru Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; bowling and billiards facilities are open Fridays thru Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and the bike park, trail buggy, mini-golf, fishing pier, pedal go karts, camp highlands, and the country club pool are open Fridays thru Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For inquiries, please feel free to call 09175830848. 

 

 

Tagaytay Highlands, a worthy investment in times of uncertainty

Investing in real estate is still one of the wisest decisions that can be made these days. At this point when the global pandemic still has everyone in its grip, it is incredibly tough to manage and protect one’s wealth as capital flows and business acquisitions are expected to remain volatile. While few business opportunities are still fluid, there is nothing like a disruptive crisis to prove that Tagaytay Highlands remains a rational asset one can have for keeps.

Tagaytay Highlands continues to enact measures to keep the community safe and healthy during these trying times—such as creating a COVID-19 task force, routine cleaning and disinfection, protection for club frontliners, regulated operation of facilities as per government-mandated guidelines, and ongoing clean-up efforts in the wake of the recent Taal calamity.

According to research on trends and insights citing the pandemic’s impact on global real estate, the property industry offers good risk-adjusted returns compared to other asset classes even despite various downturns. 

Potential investors are seeing this in Tagaytay Highlands, a premier leisure development that continues to build themed residential communities. On its 25^th year of upholding its premium standing in the real estate industry, Tagaytay Highlands proves to be a worthy investment for property seekers with its new projects, improvements in facilities and amenities, and the expansion of its existing portfolio. 

Purchasing a leisure home in Tagaytay Highlands means acquiring access to its prime location and contemporary facilities. With approximately 1,200 hectares of land area, Tagaytay Highlands remains to be the only mountain resort of its kind and scale, covering the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas. At 2,000 feet above sea level, the complex offers panoramic views of Taal Lake, Mt. Makiling, Canlubang Valley, and Laguna de Bay. 

The development’s gated and themed residential enclaves are designed to achieve a balance between the majestic natural environment and man-made conveniences. These communities are primed for expansion, making them foremost choices for investment. 

Horizon Terraces recently launched Westchase, its latest expansion. A project that features modern Asian-themed garden suites, Westchase comes with shared access to Horizon Terraces’ amenities—a lush Central Garden, swimming pools, a playground, therapeutic walkways, private nooks, and terraced gardens. 

In the pipeline is the completion of Horizon Terraces’ Garden Villas, a three-level townhouse development in the Midlands enclave. Its first cluster continues to undergo fast-track architectural and structural works.

As Tagaytay Highlands’ upscale farming community, The Grove at Plantation Hills shines as a leisure, residential and eco-farming concept-in-one. It offers orchard and garden lots ideal for growing fruit trees, herbs, and vegetables in the comforts of one’s own backyard. 

Prospective investors will be happy to note that Tagaytay Highlands is on an intensive drive to innovate for its customers.

It recently reconditioned its Swiss-engineered cable cars and funicular train transport system, which remain unique to the complex to this day. 

Recreational facilities and beverage outlets such as Peak Bar, Tagaytay Highlands Gold Club, The Country Club, and The Sports Center have also undergone renovation to improve its services to its residents, members, and guests. 

For a better Tagaytay Highlands experience, the development has likewise expanded its dining options. Its well-loved restaurants now include Concha’s Garden Café, Amare La Cucina, Lime and Basil, Gourmet Farms, Kaya Korean Restaurant, Brera Delicatessen, and Aozora Japanese Café + Bistro, while Highlander Steakhouse, Highlands China Palace, and The Great Room of The Spa and Lodge remain to be culinary hot spots. 

Investing in Tagaytay Highlands delivers higher appreciation for lot properties and condominiums. 

Tagaytay Highlands reopens after successful clearing and relief operations

Tagaytay Highlands has reopened after much of the clean-up and rehabilitation efforts at the premier recreational and residential complex have been completed. 

To date, the Highlands’ major roads, driveways, golf courses, and other facilities have been cleared following the Taal Volcano’s phreatic eruption early this year.

The top management of Tagaytay Highlands oversaw the continuous cleaning operations at the estate to ensure that all properties and facilities were operational in time for the return of the Highlands’ homeowners, members, and their guests. 

In February, Tagaytay Highlands scaled up operations at the Midlands and Greenlands, including but not limited to the restoration of power and water supplies, rehabilitation of landscapes, and repairs of roofs and major spine roads, among others. 

Major facilities in the Highlands, such as The Spa and Lodge and the Tagaytay Highlands Golf Course, likewise resumed operations in February. Dining places and indoor facilities of the Sports Center were also reopened. 

While clean-up efforts were ongoing at the Highlands, the animals of the estate’s Animal Farm were temporarily housed at animal shelters to ensure their safety. 

In conjunction with all this, club members, property owners, and sales teams successfully carried out relief operations for Highlands workers and residents of nearby communities—with donations from SM Cares and SM Foundation, Inc. 

The Highlands team likewise initiated similar efforts benefiting residents of the neighboring barangays of Bunggo and Kalabuso in Calamba, Laguna, and Tanauan, Batangas. 

On March 1, Tagaytay Highlands held a Thanksgiving Golf Tournament at its reopened Tagaytay Midlands Golf Course. Led by Mr. Hans T. Sy, chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime, the tournament kicked off the formal reopening of the golf course and other Highlands amenities. 

Tagaytay Highlands has become the favorite destination of the country’s elite

Families always look forward to get togethers, road trips, and heading to the beach or the mountains for a quick vacation amidst the long days and the varying weather in the Philippines.

With the constant urge to visit beautiful places and make the best memories, there has been a desire for shorter road trips where longer stretches of time are spent with family and loved ones. They want the best of their vacation all in one place and not too far from the city—somewhere to go for quick breaks and escapades.

Tagaytay Highlands has become the favorite destination of the country’s elite, with themed homes in nature and an abundance of world-class amenities all in one place wrapped in exclusivity and luxury.

Keen on enjoying year-round refreshingly cool weather? Spend it at Woodlands Point in Tagaytay Highlands, where breezy mountain lodge living awaits families.

Nestled in one of the highest elevations in the Highlands, Woodlands Point is blessed with Tagaytay’s cool and misty weather, making it the perfect haven for urban dwellers who want to escape the frenzy of city life. Landscaped with thousands of Norfolk pines for an authentic mountaintop feel, Woodlands Point is a signature project of Highlands Prime, Inc., with the rustic charm of its log cabins promising indulgent countryside living, complemented by soothing vistas of the verdant mountains and Laguna de Bay.

Still another idyllic vacation spot in Tagaytay Highlands is Horizon Terraces, an integrated development at the Midlands that offers picture-perfect views of the world-famous Taal Lake, Mt. Makiling, Midlands golf course, and its own central park. Its Garden Suites—master-planned one- and two-bedroom units amidst nature—are great for families or individuals who seek quick weekend getaways in exclusive and intimate settings. Each suite at Horizon Terraces exudes an unmistakable vibe of luxury through its large panel windows that maximize natural lighting and a sizeable balcony where residents can enjoy the surrounding naturescape.

At tropics-inspired Vireya, families can relax in the tropical-resort-style homes that open up to the most alluring views of nature. As the first and only tropical resort community in Tagaytay Highlands, Vireya offers residents a charming blend of the cool mist of the mountains and the warmth of the tropics.

Vireya presents itself as a perfect venue for relaxing breaks, offering as it does Pavana’s swimming pool and Ammanya Massage Point; the very first Treehouse within the mountain resort complex; its pocket parks and gardens; and a jogging path for those who want to sustain a healthy, active vacation.

Situated in one of the most coveted locations within the Highlands, Vireya is the perfect spot for those who want to bask in the invigorating mountain air while looking out at the scenic Taal Lake and Mt. Makiling.

On top of all these, bond with family and friends at the world-class amenities and recreational facilities of Tagaytay Highlands. Property purchase at Horizon Terraces Suites and Vireya comes with membership rights and exclusive access to facilities and activities at the Country Club like the Aerial Walk, Sporting Arrow, and Pedal Go Kart Racing—plus sports facilities such as swimming, tennis, bowling, badminton, and many more. Woodlands Points and Horizon Terraces Villas homeowners are also given access to membership rights at the Midlands Golf Club. 

With its accessible location just a 90-minute drive from the metro, Tagaytay Highlands is home to vacations perfect for any time of the year. Truly, this premier mountain resort destination is a place of carefree moments and happy memories in the comfort of family and friends. 

Tagaytay Highlands is the premier mountain resort development of the SM Group in Tagaytay. Nestled among the highest elevations of the city, it is a leisure destination that speaks of exclusivity and luxury, where stunning nature views and a breezy, cool climate come together to redefine relaxation. For inquiries about owning a Highlands home, call +632 5052422 and +63917 5150158 or visit www.tagaytayhighlands.com