Passing by Hacienda Isabella

Why does old stuff gets to have so much attention? Is it because of its valued existence? or its the quality and durability of those things that fascinates people? It freaks me out to see old wooden chairs or old royal chest..it looks creepy and reminds me of the golden age (people that used to be around and uses those old stuff). These are my thoughts while I am browsing a web page of a private resort in Cavite. The site looks really old, looks quiet but when i was examining the photos, it doesn't gave me goose bumps at all. There is something in this place that tickles my interest.


If not with the persuasion of my curious self I would turn my back and go home. The place is not finder-friendly, it is located far inside Indang, Cavite. The resorts name is Hacienda Isabella owned by a famous filipino artist Ms. Kuh Ledesma. The 4.5 hectares resort was named after her only heiress.

The place was inspired by geriatric times, where Filipinos owned so much land than material things.

Awed by this entrance, I found my self wanting to get inside the house as fast as I can.

The interior was so makabayan. There were plenty of old artworks & antique furniture. Everything was made by local artists, no foreign hand has ever touched the designs within. It was all Pinoy talent contribution, as they say.

Everywhere I look, makes a wistful memory. I wanted to time travel. See how its like to live thousands of years. Old thick long dress and all, makes me feel vintage.. :)

The resort has also function room to cater events.

Said to be paintings of Ms. Kuh Ledesma her self, only shows that Filipinos are multi-talented.

Now they have 53 guest rooms and a swimming pool in front of the new building.

It has been featured in some TV series and films. I my self recognized the place as Vice Ganda's home in his movie Petrang Kabayo

Booking for an event can be made thru phone calls or via email. They don't entertain walk-in guest. You may reach them thru this info:

Address: No.8 CarasuchiSst. Brgy CarasuchiIindang Cavite
Tel nos: 6252453, 5310688
Mobileno.  09178139065
Email Add: verymalo@yahoo.com

This somewhat walk from the past journey of mine made me realized the answer to my question a while ago. Aside from its valued existence, old stuff gives us meaning and feeling about our culture. Despite magnificent innovation of the new, you can never replace things from the past, its a major part of history.

Heard Iron Man saying from the Avengers cartoon series, " There are so many good old fashioned things that are worth keeping" and i totally agree now.