Damires Hills Tierra Verde Leisure Farm, 'Bali' in Western Visayas.

The past years have been difficult for everyone. Things happened that we never expected, just like the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are not ready for changes. The struggle is real! Our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being are greatly affected.

Now that restrictions and alert level systems are lowering, spa and health and wellness centers are also opening. But first, what is the real meaning of SPA?

According to Google, SPA is hot springs and built baths that could heal aching bodies; calling these places 'aquae' and naming the treatment there 'Sanus Per Aquam' (SPA) - meaning 'health by or through the water. 

While according to Mr. Atho de la Cruz, spa and wellness director of 'Ilaya Retreat Spa' in Damires Hills. SPA is a place to Relax, Retreat and Rejuvenate, a place that can treat your physical tiredness, emotional stress, and spiritual health. 

On June 12, 2022, we have an impromptu visit to Damires Hills Tierra Verde Leisure Farm in Damires, Janiuay Iloilo.

We got to experience the 'Hilot sa Ilaya,' their traditional signature massage. The treatment is traditional Asian healing at its finest and purest form, combined with the ancient Filipino method of healing stressed muscles called 'Hilot.' This restorative body treatment releases stagnant energy, softens hardened muscles relieves soreness, and stimulates internal organs using local therapeutic leaves preserving the local way treatments.  

Relaxing afternoon after 'Hilot sa Ilaya'

Visiting Damires Hills Tierra Verde Leisure Farm is like visiting 'Bali' in Thailand. Damires Hills was founded on October 10, 2010, and started as a vacation house for the Tirador Family. But as time goes by vacation places have been improved and become a hotel and resorts. 

"A place to LOVE for the people we LOVE. Over the years, we have worked hard to make sure our place remains beautiful for you and your loved ones to enjoy. We have carefully built our amenities around our natural surroundings so that the birds continue to sing and the flowers continue to grow as you explore the property. Here at Damires Hills, our guests can enjoy our simple amenities alongside the delightful sights and sounds of Mother Nature," Damires Hills promise to every visitor that came to the farm. 

It is a perfect place for a family outing, has an exciting adventure for barkadas, and tranquility and healing for nature lovers.

Chow time at 'Balay Uma'

The hotel and resort offer well-appointed and cozy cottages & rooms, Balay Uma Clubhouse and Restaurant with Swimming Pool, KTV Rooms, Boardroom, simple and rustic daytime cottages, 2 Daytime swimming pools, 2 Zip-line; ATV adventure; 217m Canopy Walk adventure, Norma's Coffee Shop & Souvenirs, Landscaped gardens, and koi ponds, 200 seater function hall, 50-100 seater meeting room; Aquaponics Greenhouse, Various seasonal orchards, warm, friendly and accommodating staffs and of course the beauty of nature while experiencing the health and wellness offerings of Ilaya Retreat Spa. 

Going to Damires Hills Tierra Verde Leisure Farm is easy as reciting your ABC. If you're coming from Iloilo City, it will take you an hour and eleven minutes (1 hr. 11 min) with a distance of 44.6 km. But if you're coming from Iloilo International Airport, it will only take you 49 mins with a distance of 28.5 km.  

For Booking and reservation kindly contact numbers: Landline: 033-396-8144 or 033-531-6519 | Mobile: +6399060689 or +639176325901, or visit https://www.facebook.com/DamiresHillsLeisureFarm