While there's a certain electric energy that we love about the city, there are times when you can't help but want to get away from it all. So you either venture into the mountains, the ocean, or a beach resort to find temporary solace in the peace of the outdoors. But don't you wish that you could have a tranquil space that you could have all to yourself? A place that you know won't be filled with tourists? Someplace that you can tend to, nurture, and call your own?
Several of our local celebrities have felt the same way, thus leading them to grow their farms. Whether in their backyards or far into the provinces, see all the gorgeous celebrity-owned farms below:
9 Local Celebrities Who Invested in Their Own Farms
1. Bea Alonzo
Bea Alonzo's Beati Firma, or "Blessed Farm," spans 16 hectares of mango trees and diverse crops. Embracing sustainability with solar-powered operations, the farm features a charming farmhouse, a small chapel, and an outdoor cinema—a perfect blend of nature and leisure. Bea's haven offers a blessed retreat in the heart of the countryside. (She also has the cutest farm OOTDs, btw!)
2. Dimples Romana
Dimples Romana and her husband own a farm in Calaca, Batangas, where they cultivate avocados, mangoes, and corn. A viral Instagram post from 2021 featured Dimples with hundreds of freshly harvested mangoes. "I’m super emotional everytime we see the fruits of our labor (literally and figuratively haha). [Boyet] and I work super hard. And it’s in the little things like these that make us proud to be working as hard every day," she wrote in the caption. She recently did another major harvest in May.
3. Sharon Cuneta
Sharon Cuneta and her husband, Senator Kiko Pangilinan, own the Sweet Spring Country Farm in Alfonso, Cavite, where they cultivate a variety of vegetables including lettuce, herbs, beans, turmeric, coffee, pepper, tomatoes, and more. The farm is open to the public, allowing visitors to not just roam and learn more about the farm, but even purchase fresh produce. In addition to meeting Bacon the pig, you can also find some native dogs and carabaos in the nearby river.
4. Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres
Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres transformed their backyard into a thriving mini-farm, complete with flourishing vegetables and farm animals roaming freely.
5. Chito Miranda and Neri Naig
As a solution to being quarantined during the pandemic, showbiz couple Chito Miranda and Neri Naig used the empty plot of land beside their home and transformed it into a mini farm. There they can grow various vegetables which they use in various meals—farm to table, indeed.
6. Zsa Zsa Padilla
Established in 2018 and found in Piis, Quezon, Casa Esperanza is a tropical, resort-style farmhouse, complete with modern amenities. The whole property is surrounded by various flora and fauna, and even has a small creek, merging the outdoors with luxury living. The best part? It's up on Airbnb, so you can experience it for yourself!
7. Rob Domingo
Robi Domingo's family farm, named the Big Ben Farm, blends American ranch-style architecture with our local culture and lifestyle thanks to the beautiful Filipino ornaments in and around their property. Nestled amidst lush greenery, the farm is home to various farm animals and even features a spacious polo field where guests can ride horses. It's been the shoot location for several movies and tv shows including Mystified (2019) starring Karylle, Iza Calzado, Sunshine Dizon, and Diana Zubiri.
8. Yeng Constantino
Yeng Constantino just finished building her farmhouse last year, which she calls her "dream tiny house." Her home takes some of the features of the traditional bahay-kubo, such as the nipa roof and the various posts that lift the home off the ground, and puts a modern twist to it. Surrounding her home is a vast land of greenery.
9. Angelica Panganiban
Angelica Panganiban recently gave us a glimpse of her family farm in Batangas. Although the space isn't as developed, the actress has many plans for the space in the future, such as building a pool and bringing in more farm animals, trees, and vegetables than what's already there. As of the moment, she and her partner Gregg Homan are also renovating their homes in Subic and Manila and are preparing for their wedding next year.
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