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Say "bukid" (farm) and images of a field with carabaos and a myriad of farm animals come to mind. Say "bukid" again and smile for simple, carefree fun.
That is what my mind conjured of Fun Farm and that is exactly what my family and I got.
Developed by Hindy Tantoco of Holy Carabao for her kids, Fun Farm at Sta. Elena is a sprawling provincial farm that is just a 10 minute drive away from South Superhighway's Cabuyao exit.
My family had a whole afternoon of good, easy, fun riding a carabao cart, feeding rabbits and guinea pigs, horseback riding, fishing, boating and simply basking in the quiet and peace of this charming farm.
Sharing with you some pics (and info) of our wonderful Fun Farm experience.
Choc-nut, the carabao, gave us a good dose of fun and excitement as he "drove" us around the whole farm (including the vegetable farm of Holy Carabao). He is strong and gives the cart a good pull over those "mini" hills.
My almost-2-boy tremendously enjoyed playing with the rabbits. The caretaker said they don't bite, and they didn't!:-)
This little bunny is too adorable!
The kind and helpful staff gave us 2 big baskets of sliced carrots to feed the rabbits and guinea pigs. Even my husband and bigger kids (9 and 11) enjoyed feeding these, forever-hungry-even-if well-fed, guinea pigs.
We caught these sweet, pot-bellied pigs in 2 states. Eating and snorting in their sleep! What a life!
Horseback riding family. Look at the size of my husband's horse, Tommy! He's a beauty! I meant the horse. I wouldn't exactly describe my husband as beautiful, maybe cute! Ayan naman!
This is the way to take a bath. Take a bath. Take a bath.
Boat ride in the small lagoon.
My adventurous boy successfully crossed the lagoon balancing on this rope. I did it too!
Little boy doesn't want to let anyone hold him in this activity. His hook is his and his alone.
Love this rural photo of the cows taking an afternoon drink.
They have an obstacle course for kids and at the background stands the sand play area.
The kids had fun crossing over the rope web to the rope ladder at the sand play area.
Give my boy some sand and his Ahiya's Crocs and he got himself a shovel!
My girl tried the adult obstacle course. Some parts of the farm are used in team building activities such as the one above. 2 teepees are also currently being constructed near the kiddie obstacle course area.
There is something about tire swings hanging on a tree that makes me happy.
Thanks to Fun Farm! It was truly a Balik-Bukid fun experience my family and I will treasure.
Fun Farm Details:
Location: Sta. Elena Properties Inc. Barrio Malitlit, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Operating Hours: 10AM - 5PM Monday-Sunday. Only people with reservation will be allowed inside. Maximum of 4 hours inside.
Rate: P300 inclusive of all activities (rabbit feeding, fishing, horseback riding etc)
Contact Numbers: 0920-913-1349 or 0929 752 1076 or 0918 888 6588 or (049) 573-2725 or (0939) 803-2409 (call these numbers to reserve)
Directions: Exit Cabuyao / Sta Elena. After tollgate, make a right. About 500 meters is the Sta. Elena Village Gate. Enter there and follow the sign to the Fun Farm (Holy Carabao is within the premises of the Fun Farm).
Website: www.holycarabao.com
Food: There is no food available so you have to bring your own snack. There is a clean, comfy pavilion where you can eat your snacks.
Washroom: The washroom near the pavilion is clean, big and equipped with modern bathroom fixtures. The one near the stables is provincial but clean.
Density of People: When we went on a Sunday afternoon, a mini-bus just left. For the whole afternoon, we plus another small family had the whole farm to ourselves.
Date of Travel: January 27, 2013
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. My family and I went to Fun Farm and paid for our entrance fees.
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