A&D Eats: Lunch at Balay Indang, Cavite

This is the third and last installment from our weekend trip to Wilson's Place (read all about it here).

Since Wilson's Place doesn't serve lunch, after checking out we had our last meal for our trip at Balay Indang (owned and operated by the same family as Wilson's Place and Yoki's Farm) before driving back to Manila.

Balay Indang is a bed and breakfast located at Indang, Cavite, just a few minutes drive from Wilson's Place. Luscious gardens, big pavillions, a swimming pool, playground and cottage-style houses for you to stay and more are what you can expect at Balay Indang.

Balay Indang Souvenir Shop

This the main house where lunch is being served. Wait 'til you see how the house looks like inside!

Lounge area outside the main house

I want to take those chickens home!

Love this big big bowl of flowers.

Quaint and charming

Here's another angle from the top. A spacious lounge area where guests can get to chillax while waiting for their companions or sit down to admire the place.

Then we went to the main dining hall to have our yummy home-cooked lunch.

I love this shabby chic corner of the dining area. Love the pots and pans above! So quirky.

After taking photos, we finally sat down on our table. Balay Indang and Wilson's Place has the same person who prepares their menu.

Fresh bowl of salad with fresh greens from Yoki's Farm

Chicken BBQ

Beef Kaldereta

Salmon Pasta

Baby Back Ribs

This was a favorite of everyones! Shrimp Kebab with Mango Salsa! I think I had two sticks of this!

Gising Gising

I was full when this Baked Cheesy Salmon was served. But I still took a bite because it looks yummy! Anything with cheese is good! We were also served Fried Tinapa Lumpia which I found yummy even I don't eat Tinapa. Hehe!

This is the back of the main house. You can opt for outdoor dining!

After that sumptuous lunch, we had a tour to the whole place. The cottages were all booked that weekend so we weren't able to check out the rooms.

This is the poolside pavillion. Looks like a nice area for a wedding reception, breakout sessions for retreats or a place to do your yoga.

Take a dip in this very inviting pool

What seems like a tree house can be your reading spot

A gazebo which can be perfect for your wedding

We then checked out Elizabelth's Hall, Balay Indang's biggest function hall which can accommodate up to 200 guests.

There's also a smaller function room at the back of Elizabeth's Hall for smaller gatherings or meetings.

One of the things the owner shared with us is the walls of the bathroom of Elizabeth's Hall were hand-painted by one of their staff.

Galing noh?

Beside Elizabeth's Hall is this beautiful structure being built. This can be your venue for your pre-nup shoot!

And in front of the hall is this big wide garden where the kids loved the big open space! Garden weddings can happen here too.

I don't what these kids were up to heehee!

But they sure loved the playground! Up and down and slide, trying the monkey bars, and swinging up up and away. Y kept telling me she wanted to go back to Balay Indang because of the playground. Hehe!

Balay Indang truly satisfied not only our tummies but our craving for nature. It's a great place for weddings, retreats, office outings, family vacation or with your friends. Escape the city and be one with nature. Make sure to book a cottage or have lunch at Balay Indang the next time you visit Tagaytay. It will be worth your while!

Balay Indang is located at 8 Mahabang Kahoy Cerca, Indang, Cavite.

Here's a map to Balay Indang:

For bookings and inquiries, bookings@balayindang.com or call 0917-8374261, 0917-8665825, 0917-5357218 or 775-6886

Follow and like them on their social media accounts:

Facebook: Balay Indang
Instagram: @balay_indang

Robert Irwin's Wild But True Adventure on Discovery Kids

There's a new show on the block that kids who love science, technology, nature and what nots must watch! On Discovery Kids’ brand new series Wild But True, hosts Robert Irwin and Isabel Yamazaki show how biomimicry – the imitation and application of nature’s systems, models, designs, or elements – has paved the way for technology and inspired many modern-day inventions. Wild But True premieres every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., starting 2 December. Encores every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Two weeks ago, I was able to take Y with me to the Show and Tell with Robert Irwin at The Exploreum Laboratory at SM Mall of Asia. I was excited about going to this event as I was a bit of a fan of Steve Irwin and Y is still very new to anything science.

The Irwin Family. Bindi is all grown up na! And Robert is a very intelligent boy! You really can feel his passion for science and nature proving the apple doesn't fall far from the tree!

The 10-year old Robert Irwin is starring in his first solo TV series with Isabel Yamazuki (in her television debut), the resident science geek reveal how science has made mankind a true student of Mother Nature. On each episode, they explore nature’s amazing solutions for problems in the wild and reveal how we humans use these blueprints to make our world greener, safer, more efficient, and more fun for future generations to come! Artificial intelligence in the form of their digital friend Giles helps them along the way – Giles provides clues that will lead them to the answers behind the most puzzling questions, and also hooks them up with scientists, researchers, and developers from across the world who tell us more about the each item or technology. 

Robert and Isabel!

Robert demonstrated a few experiments for us during the show and tell which was so awesome! I wanted Y to volunteer but she was shy. :)

More of these on Wild But True!

To better understand concepts, features, and abilities intrinsic in the wild world, Robert and Isabel will also create and participate in fascinating experiments. Kids everywhere will be awed as they discover the impact animals have on humans. Tune in and join the dynamic duo as they reveal where and how nature has helped make our lives better and easier. Get ready for an adventure-filled journey across time, space, science, and nature that can only be described as Wild But True!

Photos from Australia Zoo website

And can I just add this here. I posted this on my IG and I want to put it here again. I was really moved and touched (at naiyak talaga ako) at what the mom said about her kids. The Irwin family lives in Australia Zoo, they do distance learning program.

What her kids won't tell us about it this: They're both straight A students and you can really here how the mom is so proud about her children's achievements. Robert is 10 and is 2 years ahead of his class and is in Grade 7 while Bindi is taking college courses! How amazing! They are truly blessed to have each other.

We got to have a photo with the family! Don't forget to watch!

Wild But True premieres every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m., starting 2 December. Encores every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information visit www.dkids.asia/event.