{"id":13022,"date":"2019-11-03T12:00:31","date_gmt":"2019-11-03T04:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=13022"},"modified":"2021-03-10T10:43:44","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T02:43:44","slug":"gourmet-farms-in-silang-cavite-a-destination-for-coffee-and-nature-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/11\/03\/gourmet-farms-in-silang-cavite-a-destination-for-coffee-and-nature-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourmet Farms in Silang Cavite: A Destination for Coffee and Nature Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated as of March 10, 2021<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Nestled along Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Silang is Gourmet Farms<\/strong>, a 12-hectare estate and home to the wide plantation of lettuce that they are known for. <\/span><\/p>\n

Immerse yourself with nature and experience a farm tour for free<\/strong> if you dine in at The Dining Room<\/strong>, their in-house restaurant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Start your tour at Gourmet Cafe<\/strong>\u00a0that also doubles as a mini grocery. Here, you can sample some of Gourmet Farms\u2019 best brews sourced both locally and internationally. You may also shop for <\/span>pasalubong\u00a0<\/span><\/i>made by Gourmet Farms and their partner companies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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After a cup of coffee, you can opt to dine at The Dining Room,<\/strong> where they serve farm-to-table goodness. They make their own pasta, sauce, and pizza dough, so you are guaranteed to get the best out of your meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Seafood Pescatore (Php 380),\u00a0Pesto Speciale (Php 375), and\u00a0Gourmet Pizza (Php 550\/275)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

For the pasta, their best-sellers are the Seafood Pescatore (Php 380)<\/strong> and Pesto Speciale (Php 375)<\/strong>. Pair your pasta with Gourmet Pizza (Php 550\/275)<\/strong>, which is a combination of shrimp, zucchini, and prosciutto in Blanca sauce.<\/p>\n

The walking tour starts from The Dining Room going to the lettuce plantation. They also have a greenhouse that keeps a variety of herbs like basil and dill. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure to say hello to all the animal friends you will see along the way!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The next stop is St. Joseph\u2019s Sanctuary,<\/strong> where company retreats can be conducted. There are 10 rooms that can be rented, as well as a conference room for workshops. <\/span><\/p>\n

The area is almost hidden by the trees surrounding it, making it more serene and secluded.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The last stop is the state-of-the-art coffee roastery of Gourmet Farms, where they store their green beans (unprocessed coffee beans) and imported beans from Brazil and other coffee-producing countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cap off the tour with a refreshing glass of their Signature Cooler,<\/strong>\u00a0which is made with basil and lemon juice back at The Dining Room.<\/span><\/p>\n

To those who want to connect with nature without going too far from the Metro, Gourmet Farms is really an ideal place to do so. The farm tour is scheduled from Mondays to Fridays<\/strong> with 10 am<\/strong>, 1 pm,<\/strong> and 3 pm<\/strong>\u00a0slots.<\/p>\n

It is advised to book seven\u00a0business days<\/strong> ahead. You may call 0917-585-4674<\/strong> for reservations and inquiries. Also take note that there is no farm tour on holidays, holy week, or during days with inclement weather conditions.<\/p>\n

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Gourmet Farms is founded by Ernest Escaler<\/strong> in the early 80s. It began as a coffee trading company with a vision to share Philippine beans to the worldwide market, and at the same time, import from around the world to make the Filipino experience it.<\/p>\n

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