3.25.2012

Guimaras: Neptune Pittman's Garden

Last November 2010, I attended the PICPA National Convention held at Iloilo City. After days of lecture and technical sessions, I thought that I needed a much-deserved break and that was when I decided to join a day tour at Guimaras Island courtesy of Bacuyani Travel Agency.

Upon arriving at Guimaras' Buenavista Wharf I instantaneously thought that we will be hopping from one resort to another because Guimaras has a lot of beaches and beautiful coastline. But I was wrong. The tour that we had was way better than what I expected. 

Our first stop was Neptune Pittman's Garden
This place could have driven my mom crazy! Hahaha! Neptune Pittman's Garden is amazing! We spent a lot of time looking at the different flowers, plants and herbs planted around the vicinity.
 
The larger garden in located at the back of the big house but the whole place is well-manicured. A hidden surprise awaits visitors as this place also has a spa inside.


They served delicious and healthy snacks, too.
Tarragon tea for digestion:
I loved their furniture pieces. This one is made of a sewing machine:
You will find a lot of pre-cycled pieces in here.
This is such a relaxing place, so close with nature.
One of their staff gave me an orientation about herbs. This actually opened my interest in having my own herb garden at home. Currently, I have tarragon, japanese mint, and stevia in my own herb garden.
If you're planning a trip to Guimaras, don't just frolic on the beach. Try to visit Neptune Pittman's Garden, too. I was really inspired to create my own garden after visiting this place, specially after experiencing eating some freshly-picked greens.

21 comments:

  1. travelona ShoestringJuly 18, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Wow I love the sewing machine that serves as a table ~!

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  2. Noks Sosa I Siningfactory.comJuly 18, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I want to visit the place someday! Havent been to Guimaras pa eh but sana very soon. yay! Ganda ng place! Swear!

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  3. Naku these are the kind of places I'd love to go to ... nice!

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  4. herbal plants, healthy food, nice environment, natural ambiance... what's not to like. Yahweh bless.

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  5. inspiring and interesting:) nice photos and nice to see you there!

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  6. I've never been to Guimaras.  I've always wanted to go there but haven't had the time to do so.  One day maybe.

    That Neptune Pittman's Garden looks terrific! 

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  7. Will try to put this into my itinerary, as I will be visiting IloIlo this OCtober. =)

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  8.  when we went to Ilo-ilo,hanggang pier lng talaga ako..hahaha..pero gusto ko talaga mavisit ang Guimaras.. ;(

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  9. my mom would love that place too...orchids and flowers fanatic un...

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  10. My Mom would have also flip out if she see's those ornamental plants and herbs!
    I sooo miss Guimaras!
    Though it's part of my old life now,
    It always feel good to look back at good memories!

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  11. What a nice garden! :) Would love to unwind and have a relaxing tea time there too ^^

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  12. Your mom is crazy about flowers. I wanna bet for my wife. If she has seen this Neptune Pittsman's garden, I'm sure  she'll stick most of her time there and, you know what I mean, she'll buy the flowers, orchids of her best choice.

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  13. reminds me of sonya's garden in tagaytay. the garden, the fresh greens, flowers and the tarragon tea....

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  14. That's great we also visit botanical gardens when we travel. The place looks very comfortable and relaxing.

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  15. The taste of the tarragon is not strong. I don't think it has a distinct taste but it smells really good. They said that tarragon is good for digestion. =)

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  16. guimaras.. i was there when i was 3 years old! need to go back soon xD

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  17. Had I known this earlier, I would've visited. Thanks for sharing!

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  18. I might as well visit Guimaras too (after seeing your photos) when I go to Antique soon.

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  19. My mom would love this place too! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  20. I hope to visit one day soon!!!! Masarap ba ung Tarragon Tea?

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  21. Ang lapit lang ng Guimaras for me pero I still have yet to visit it. 

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