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Travel Reservation Request Reservation Request Promotional Rates & Package Tours Available Upon Request! Minimum stay in low season: 3 nights Minimum stay in high season: 5 nights Travel and Tour Packages Description The Villa Escudero Plantation and Resort is a self contained working plantation founded in 1872. In 1890 the plantation was acquired by Don Placido Escudero and his wife Dona Claudia Marasigan. Originally planted in sugar cane production shifted to coconut in the early 1900's under the enlightened management of Don Arsenio Escudero their only son. In 1980 the plantation was opened to the public as a visitor attraction by the children of Don Arsenio and his wife Dona Rosario. It has since developed a worldwide reputation as a special, almost magical place, where visitors can experience all aspects of the Philippines - history, cuisine, dress and natural beauty all in one day. Villa Escudero is truly the Philippines personified. Accommodation As the sun sets over the Mt. Malarayat Range, the Plantation takes on a totally new magic.Enjoy an overnight stay with a choice of four styles of accommodations to choose from - five star to rustic riverside houses.After dinner, served in the Coconut Pavillion on the shoreline of the Labasin River, await evening serenaders to put you in the mood for a restful sleep. Dining Labasin Waterfall. A favorite of visitors and a most memorable experience is to enjoy a lunch featuring special Escudero family recipes at the Labasin Waterfall Buffet. Delight in the sparkling waterfall and lush tropical vegetation. Most diners opt to dine at tables placed directly in the stream and enjoy the cooling spring water flowing over bare feet. Facilities and Amenities Wedding and Conference Center. The Perfect spot for a memorable garden wedding or a focused company conference. The Center is dramatically set amidst lushly landscaped grounds. Museum. Enjoy a guided tour through the Family Museum. It houses one of the Philippines most important collections, unmatched in diversity. The design is based on 16th century Spanish era church destroyed in the battle of Manila in 1945. Witness the treasure trove of religious artifacts, silver altars, gilded carrozas, ivory santos, and other important pieces from the Spanish era. The collection is a rich testimony to the artistry and piety of the Filipino. You'll also delight in the galleon trade era oriental ceramics, costumes, dioramas of Philippine wildlife and ethnography, rare coins, antique furniture and many other items of interest from around the world. The Village Barrio and Chapel. The Village is the centerpoint of plantation life, a place where some 130 families live. It had its' beginnings with six families in the late 1800's. Each family is allocated ample space to construct their own home and garden. The Village chapel takes on a central role. All important milestones of life - birthdays, weddings, baptismals revolve around the chapel. See typical village life for yourself and the beautiful interior of the Chapel of the Ascension. Map Go to top Land Routes. Take the South superhighway and exit at 50A (Lucena, Legaspi, Batangas exit). Turn left at the Sto. Tomas junction. Head straight down, by-passing the town of Alaminos and San Pablo City proper. Slow down upon seeing Quezon arch and turn left immediately after. Use caution when turning left. Bus Lines: (Lucena route) BLTB, Tritran, JAC, Dessert Fox, Jam and Columbus Laguna Hotels and Resorts - Laguna Travel and Tours