Tisane is another word for herbal drink. It technically differs from tea for the fact that there is a specific tea plant called Camellia sinensis.
In a small community in northern Philippines, a little ride north of Vigan City, the UN Heritage site, there is a small emerging permaculture farm. In this farm, is the patriarch who was once an elected council member and a retired official. He was discharged from St.James Hospital in the month of June bedridden, requiring assistance to sit up, cannot eat on his own. He was diagnosed diabetic, with high blood pressure, and having tuberculosis for chain-smoking Marlboro.
After taking in several of the leaves in his farm as food including soursop leaves, moringa as addition in his food, and mulberry leaves as herbal drink, he stopped using insulin by August. Many who knew him personally said his recovery had been amazing.
The small farm now wants to share what has been good to their patriarch by inviting guests to try staying at one of their simple rooms for unlimited tisane drinks every morning.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Event Venue with Distinction
Conduct your events in a venue that is far from the ordinary. This is not your typical garden, or outdoors venue that can be seen anywhere...
While it boasts to be a few minutes from UN Heritage Village of Vigan, or the beach, it has its own merits that cannot be ignored:
- spacious,
- real outdoors
- natural garden
- natural pool
- activity-friendly!
Choose from the various mini-cottages or the open space to frolic and eat, dance or play, swim or kayak!
Call +63-9276840147 for details!

Simple Luxe and Nature Trip near Vigan
You won't believe this kind of simple luxury still exists:
- a swimmable river
- beside a private property
- near Vigan - UN Heritage Village
- that you can now enjoy!
Call +63-9276840147 now for details.
- a swimmable river
- beside a private property
- near Vigan - UN Heritage Village
- that you can now enjoy!
Call +63-9276840147 now for details.
Sunday, December 13, 2015
More Options to Visit Vigan - Pagudpud
So, now, we are providing more options to enjoy Vigan, and Pagudpud, with low-cost rentals!
Rent a house that accommodates up to 12 persons so you can bring food and other day-to-night necessities -laundry soap for instance - for a more comfy in-between tourist spot stay (we accept for free up to 2 kids) (check photos below)!

The 2nd floor room is air-conditioned with 2 double beds!
Or choose the other affordable accommodation rooms below:
This above dorm-type room accommodates up to 12 for only P500 each right at the heart of Vigan!
Contact us at 63-2-9941372 now for group discounts!
Friday, July 24, 2015
How To Use AirBnb
While there seems to be a lot of Filipinos who cherish and are excited by the choices they can have online, especially at Airbnb, their excitement is dashed when reality checks in (Credit Card Companies Rule the E-World! - kinda). The problem for most is that credit card is not really popularly used by Filipinos as much as remittance systems like banks, Western Union, MLhullier, and other pawnshop-turned-remittance centers that dot most towns in the country.
So, here's a little guide and help about Airbnb (and basically for most online service providers & retailers):
1. Airbnb message system censors phone numbers, email addresses, and ubiquitous website names or companies. It censors "Google" just so you have an idea.
2. You can reserve & book only through confirmed payment.
3. Airbnb payment systems includes credit card, Paypal, and other online payment systems.
4. If you have an ATM card for savings, especially for BPI, you can apply for online express payment system at your bank.
5. Smart money card is accepted by Paypal, and by far, the cheapest for regular Pinoy folks, like me, to access online shopping. It can be availed at any Smart Wireless Center or at BDO.
6. You cannot book via Western Union, or remittance centers, sorry. Unless of course you can beat around the system of the e-shop, then, way to go!
I hope this helps. As for our Airbnb listing, check it out here.
So, here's a little guide and help about Airbnb (and basically for most online service providers & retailers):
1. Airbnb message system censors phone numbers, email addresses, and ubiquitous website names or companies. It censors "Google" just so you have an idea.
2. You can reserve & book only through confirmed payment.
3. Airbnb payment systems includes credit card, Paypal, and other online payment systems.
4. If you have an ATM card for savings, especially for BPI, you can apply for online express payment system at your bank.
5. Smart money card is accepted by Paypal, and by far, the cheapest for regular Pinoy folks, like me, to access online shopping. It can be availed at any Smart Wireless Center or at BDO.
6. You cannot book via Western Union, or remittance centers, sorry. Unless of course you can beat around the system of the e-shop, then, way to go!
I hope this helps. As for our Airbnb listing, check it out here.
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| Guide Map to our QC Listing |
Friday, April 17, 2015
At ToyKalapawMi
Expect a simple hut made of bamboo and local wood at ToyKalapawMi.
Forage in-season fruit like caramay...
Socialize al-fresco...
Trek to the nearby Cordillera hills... or head to the beach (just a few minutes ride!)
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Resilient Community Project
ToyKalapawMi now accepts long-term visitors for their Permaculture community practice.
Currently, the start-up group practices the following:
- organic farming
- forest foraging
- integrated farming
- orchard tending.
1-month trial period of $400 is now open.
This package includes:
- meal-sharing of breakfast and dinner.
- 1 month accommodation (simple hut or simple room with electric fan)
- use of farm & facilities
- engagement in activities above.
You may also book through AirBnb in case you have an account with them.
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