Spending our 10 at the Green Canyon Resort

2003 was the year we met.
We were both medical technologist interns back then at St. Luke's Hospital in Q.C and honestly speaking, no romantic whatsoever was expected to bloom between us that time.
Just two lost souls enjoying each other's company.
We go out with co-interns and hospital staff after night duty and that was it.
Then it just happened.
Cupid decided to shoot arrows at our hearts at the same time and all hell breaks loose...NOT!
Can you imagine us being together for almost 12 years?
For me, that's practically half of our lives!
Crazy , I know!
(Look how bored he was after spending the 12 glorious years with me, lol!)
I could write a thousand things about our roller coaster married life but for now I'd really love to share about how we spent our 10th year at the Green canyon Resort.

Last year, we prearranged to have the celebration in another resort without the kids.
But later on we decided to just bring them along because life is no fun without them..really.
Kids make our lives miserable and exciting at the same time.
Agree?

Anyway, I can say that going there is a breeze.
From NLEX, just drive straight north heading to Mabalacat Pampanga then turn right on ramp to SCTEX EXIT
After the Tollgate, continue on the ramp then turn right to merge onto SCTEX
Turn right on DMIA / CLARK EXIT and pass Clark North Interchange

Drive straight and turn right onto Sacabia River Bridge
Take a left then drive straight towards San Vicente Road

Straight ahead and you'll see first Zoocobia Fun Zoo on the left side before the Green Canyon Resort.

The happiness I felt was beyond overwhelming due to a lovely October weather, thank God!

As you can see, the management are strict when it comes to their guests, which is good in a way.
You really need to call and plan your reservations ahead, otherwise, no Green Canyon experience for you and your family.

The main entrance is a 24-hour manned gate that leads you to the enchanted world of Green Canyon.

Bringing of outside food and beverage is prohibited to preserve the cleanliness of the place they say but we didn't know that. Still,we brought in snacks and water with us.

If you need a breather from work and from the hustle and bustle of the big city or you're seeking for great terrains of lush greenery, or simply seeking peace and quiet then Green Canyon is the perfect place for you.

You will be greeted with courteous staff upon entering.
They highly believe in great customer service for every guest.

Yep, we are a family of yawners, lol!

Here, you can witness the beauty of nature and appreciate the elegance of art.
True enough, you are at home in a tranquil sanctuary here nature and art come together.

Wood accents , furniture and portraits made by the talented Niccolo Jose can be seen throughout the lobby which are delightful to the eyes, really.
I love everything wood.
I would imitate something like this on our house next year :)

By a wall stands a super giant chair, would you believe it is made of 5,000 tiny pieces of recycled wood.
Nice eh?

More wood furniture here

They said that you can take home this 100% recycled wood, handcrafted and travel-size BERD but we did not take one. Sad.

Each corner has a Niccolo Jose piece. He would really want to keep people's eyes busy.

The star the lobby actually is this large chandelier made of recycled green bottles. Awesome right?

The receptionist led us up a standard room which was not the one we requested by the way.

There was a misunderstanding at first.

But i had the chance to take photos of this marvelous room that I can share here with you.
As a family of 5, we were certain that we needed 2 large beds to accommodate us properly.

Everything is brand spanking new and spotless clean and we had the whole resort for ourselves, i was in love :)

In my previous hotel posts, my main focus is that the lodging Should be family/children friendly with squeaky-clean facilities.
I'm rather particular with the cleanliness of the room and bathroom!
Forgive me but I have a recurring OC side that only gotten worse when I became a mom.

Oh, and this was the view from this room.
See?
We were alone, it's as if there was a zombie apocalypse.. it's like a scene from the Walking Dead!

Our room finally.
The deluxe I think which was originally priced at 6k went down to 5k because a kind soul was kind enough to sent us a discount card as an anniversary gift :) Thank you! You know who you are!

The room is fully equipped with a cable television, a mini ref, air-conditioner ( it was October so we hardly use it ) a desk with lamp, 2 large beds , private toilet and bath.

The only downside? Slow internet connection and zero mobile network.
I think they limited the connection to the outside world --on purpose --to enjoy the serenity of the place. Some kind of a detox from the fast-paced modern world I guess.
Just what everybody needs.

Ah! Say hello to the guardians of the Green Canyon!

The front lobby entrance exclaimed a "welcome to paradise" demeanor.
Totally high-class.

This is the main parking area for the guests. Large enough to accommodate everyone.

They highly recommend drinking fresh healthy beverages straight from their organic farm , as you take in the panoramic views of the resort from their huge luxuriously--designed plunge pool.

I needed to take the selfie but obviously it was #epicfail

Yet another one while trekking the steps towards another world of Green Canyon.

Ah! The wave pool!
The giant ball in the middle of the pool makes those supersized waves

This suspension bridge will lead you directly to the wave pool.
It can be quite scary for first timers especially for the kids and taking pictures can be difficult because of the bouncing but you'll get the hang of it eventually.

So patience is not a virtue for my water babies and they were too excited to try out all the pools at the resort especially this wave pool and the sprinklers!

We are definitely not star-crossed lovers.
We are destined to be together for all eternity.

I'm the queen of the wooorld.. or the Green Canyon for that matter. Lol!

Enjoying the sunset while basking in gentle waves and the cool clear water with my lovies.

We wanted to have our dinner at the Palette Restaurant but unfortunate things happen sometimes.
Suddenly there was a crack of lightning and the downpour started.
But of course I planned ahead.
I did turn the night into fun, games and adventure.

We played spelling with a twist --
It was sort of kiddie charade but instead of acting out the word, they should spell the word using their tushies.
Silly me but believe me it was a lot of fun!

I brought UNO STACKo and a DIY twist board for some added games.
And voila! Dinner was served :)

Next time you're traveling with children, you can use these ideas of just use items you'll find readily available in your hotel room that will save you all from a melt-down.

The next morning, we went out early to get breakfast and our daily dose of vitamin D.
We love Mr. Sun and baring our skin to sunlight minus the pollution.

Green Canyon can also make a special picnic breakfast, lunch or dinner available to the guests after trekking through Green Canyon's scenic landscape with a local tour guide.
They have guided tours daily,one in the morning to start your day and another in the early evening so you can witness the sunset.

They also have Body and massage treatments that are being conducted in open-air areas of the resort so you can pamper yourself under the sun, listening to the sound of the flowing Sacobia river, chirping birds and your own relaxed breathing.

They also have weekend buffets priced at 650.

"decisions, decisions"

This is a supersized "Sungka" made also by Niccolo Jose
Sungka (pronounced SOONG-kah) is a game played on a solid wooden block with two rows of seven circular holes and two large holes at both ends called "head".

The servers at Palette waited on us and took care of our needs, above and beyond expectation.
The food was great and as i have said, the staff very in tune with our needs.

Experience locally-sourced ingredient come to life through their carefully-prepared Asian-fusion dishes.
After all the experience and recreational activities in the resort, reward yourself with their delicious take on slow-cook dishes, which you can enjoy while dining next to our beautiful canyon view.

This was their peanut butter masterpiece.

A lot more selfies from us.

While enjoying a walk through their organic farm, learn more about sustainable agriculture
A qualified resort guide will explain points of interest along the way and make recommendations for using the organic plants and fruits you come across for healthy meals and a balance diet.

You can bring a trolley or rent a bike here, to take from your room to the pool complex or anywhere else around the resort.
As for me, they let me borrow the bike for free.

Our stay at the Green Canyon was fantastic!
It was like we owned the place or at least that is what the fantastic staff of the Green Canyon let us believe.
We definitely plan to stay here with my YU FamBam the next time.
Thank you Green Canyon Resort for the beautiful memories.