 With intricately carved statues of saints, and other religious figures; colorful varieties of flowers; serene ambiance and the stunning view of Taal volcano, Marian Orchard can be considered a perfect place for either prayer, retreat, meditation or even family bonding. Marian, as popularly referred to by Batanguenos, is a religious park composes of European inspired shrines which are not only attraction to devotees on Lenten season but to locales and people from other cities and provinces on regular days. The orchard’s highlight is The Sacred Heart Tower which is a replica of Brazil’s Christ The Redeemer. It also has a small chapel with simply designed and airy interior; meditation garden; rosary garden; a long bricked aisle with flowering plants and sculptures called The Garden of Saints; a forest downhill where fruit bearing trees and animals like monkeys can be found; a koi pond; fountains; picnic huts and retreat house. | The orchard’s highlight is The Sacred Heart Tower which is a replica of Brazil’s Christ The Redeemer. |
| HOW TO GET TO MARIAN ORCHARD IN BATANGAS There are two ways to get to the site: 1) driving pass Brgy. Bulacnin up to Brgy. Malabanan, Balete Batangas via Levi town, Lipa City or 2.) commuting by jeep from Lipa City proper up to Levi town then riding a jeep from across the gasoline station going to Balete. Marian Orchard Brgy. Malabanan, Balete Batangas Entrance fee: P20 Parking fee: P10 Photo credits: Amy Bautista | |