Mount Purro

Everything is wooden at Mount Purro. I have a lot to share when it comes to wooden but this place would be the best choice. I would like to share this marvelous place east of Mega Manila, Mount Purro Nature Camp, Calawis, Antipolo City. There's a group of professionals conducting learning activities basically for children aged 8 - 17 years old held at the place.

One of the team buildings I participated in was held here. The place is an hour away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis but staying there, it's like we were transported to a far away place, isolated from all the city lights and city smog. There was no cell phone signal when we were there. Only a satellite phone is available. The place is good enough for some quick escape.

This camp in Mount Purro is a reforestration program. They employ Dumagats which inhabit the Sierra Madre mountain range. The Dumagats are one of the indigenous people living in the Southern Tagalog region.

As in all other nature getaway, everything is preserved here. The food is good, all Filipino dishes. And I learned this place is packed even on Valentine's day for what they call a "forest date". A bonus is you can ask for a particular dish specially cooked for you and your date.

This is the lanai overlooking the Sierra Madre mountain range.


The sala where you can rest and savor some fresh air.


All the bedrooms look like this. The walls are made of bamboo. It is so cold during the night. Notice the small lampshade, wooden too.


There is an open bedroom good for taking a nap during the day.


The cottages have two floors, the first floor look like this. Some opted to sleep here. No walls, just screen to shield campers from insects.


Look at the bar. Wooden stools and table.


I like this pathway going to the deeper areas of the mountain.


I like this picture a lot. Reminds me of fairy tales and magical places. Dainty.


I hope you enjoyed the virtual tour of Mount Purro's Nature Camp. For more wooden entries, please visit other photo hunters.

Since ECL asked how to get to Mount Purro, I figured some also would be interested to know. Here's the link where you can check out the direction.