If you’re in the Philippines between November 2024 and January 2025—otherwise known as the upcoming balikbayan homecoming season—and would like a unique, enriching, and wellness-inclined experience during your vacation back home, you might want to participate in upcoming healing retreats at The Farm at San Benito in Lipa, Batangas.
A globally recognized and award-winning eco-luxury wellness resort that’s a favorite celebrity destination, The Farm at San Benito is an eco-luxury holistic medical wellness resort that’s a quick 90-minute drive south of Metro Manila. This expansive resort spans 52 hectares of lush greenery, emanating a positive, life-giving energy. It’s a healing sanctuary that offers medically-supervised health programs, focusing on disease prevention, immune support, and providing Cigna International Insurance-accredited medical services.
With exclusive suites, luxury villas (some with their own pools and other luxe amenities), and wellness residences, The Farm ensures a world-class experience coupled with the genuine hospitality of Filipinos, providing guests a life-transformative healing holiday and a holistic approach to well-being.
The Farm offers signature health optimization programs and medically-supervised, results-driven, all-inclusive health retreats for immune support, weight management, diabetes-prevention and heart health, holistic cancer care, sleep recovery, post-natal wellness, fertility program, smoking cessation, menopause, pain management, mental health, integrative addiction recovery, beauty and longevity, senior wellness, and so much more.
The Farm regularly hosts a variety of internationally recognized practitioners who offer group complimentary workshops and paid specialized treatments, as well as therapies for individuals and intimate groups. These include innovative wellness modalities aimed at nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Each visiting practitioner contributes a unique perspective and area of expertise to The Farm’s offerings. From renowned yoga masters and meditation teachers to naturopaths and functional medicine specialists, guests will have the opportunity to embark on transformative healing journeys tailored to their needs.
In the following months, The Farm at San Benito will have an exclusive lineup of visiting wellness practitioners from across the globe, bringing a wealth of knowledge and specialized practices to enhance the holistic healing experience of guests seeking rejuvenation, vitality, and overall wellbeing. Check out the featured experts for the upcoming season below.
BodyTalk with Angie Tourani: Nov. 4-9, 2024
Angie Tourani from Hong Kong is an Advanced Certified BodyTalk Practitioner and a Certified BodyTalk and MindScape Instructor since 2010. She specializes in working with emotional issues, anxiety, immune system weaknesses, digestive issues, and hormonal problems. Angie’s intensive training in working with the meridian, chakra, consciousness work, microbiome, and Body Chemistry gives her tools to get lasting results with her clients at physical, mental, and emotional levels.
In-house guests at The Farm during this period will get the following complimentary sessions:
BodyTalk Access, a simple self-help program for family health management. The BodyTalk Access Seminar is a transformative experience designed to empower you with energy medicine techniques for enhancing your mental health treatment and overall wellbeing. This interactive seminar offers an introduction to simple yet effective methods that can revolutionize your approach to health, including emotional health. Check with the resort for available schedules.
Inner Radiance, an immersive workshop to unlock your inner potential for relaxation, creativity, and personal growth.
Paid sessions are also offered, applicable for day guests or combined with room-only arrangement, inclusive of three-course vegan lunch, Cellullar Health Screening at the Holistic Medical Sanctuary, Relaxology massage at the Healing Sanctuary SPA, and Mindful Movement activities. All seminars include a manual and certificate of attendance. See rates below (subject to 12% govt. tax and 10% service charge):
BodyTalk Access Seminar on November 9, 2024, Saturday, 8AM-1 PM, USD310++ per person
Inner Radiance Workshop, November 10, 2024, Sunday, 8AM-1PM, USD310++ per person
Rise Above Your Limitations: Kami No Ken on Jan. 17-20, 2025
The Farm at San Benito will host the third installment of Kami No Ken, a Japanese term that translates to “The Fist of God,” referring to the strength and power of the God within you aligning perfectly with The Farm’s focus on integrative health and wellness. Discover techniques for self-improvement and transformation with certified head coach, Nasser Qazi, and co-facilitators, Philippine actors Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna-Ramsay.
The 3N/4D (three nights, four days) program is focused on bringing back awareness of the connection that constantly exists between one’s body, mind, and soul, thus creating balance and harmony within ourselves and our surroundings. Kami No Ken will help you overcome physical and mental obstacles, tap into your inner potential, and discover your life’s purpose.
Early bird rates for a 3N/4D all-inclusive package are as follows:
PHP71,000 or USD1,295 net per person on Double occupancy
PHP84,000 or USD1,525 net per person on Single Occupancy
Head Coach Nasser Qazi is a certified fitness and personal coach. He is also a certified Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Hypnotherapist (specialized in smoking cessation, weight loss, and childhood trauma), and Qi Gong Master. Having discovered the “fist of God,” Nasser now shares this gift to those who wish to embark on their own journeys of self-improvement and transformation. You may book here or by contacting Van Soyosa at +63917-8261330 for more information on Kami No Ken.
The Farm at San Benito continues to set the standard for luxury wellness destinations with its unique integration of natural surroundings, sustainable living, and a wide range of healing practices. Through its partnership with visiting practitioners, The Farm expands its offerings to meet the evolving needs of health-conscious travelers, allowing guests to experience transformative healing in a serene and supportive environment.
For bookings and inquiries about these retreats, you may send a message on Whatsapp (+63917-5722222) or reach The Farm at San Benito via +63918-8848080, +63917-5722325, or [email protected]. For more information, visit thefarmatsanbenito.com.
Wellness Tourism
The Farm at San Benito is a member of the Wellness Tourism Association of the Philippines (WeTAP), whose goal is to position the Philippines as a leading international destination for wellness tourism, celebrated for its nurturing, highly skilled professionals and uniquely Filipino, evidence-based wellness experiences. Driven by the rapid global growth of the wellness economy and supported by the Philippine Department of Tourism’s Office of Product Research and Market Development (OPMD), WeTAP aims to harness the country’s unique wellness offerings and professional expertise.
According to the 2023 Global Wellness Institute report, the global wellness economy reached $5.6 trillion in 2022, with the Philippine wellness sector valued at an impressive $41 billion. The country ranks 22nd globally out of 218 countries, and 8th in the Asia Pacific, demonstrating its strength in key sectors like personal care, healthy eating, traditional medicine, and notably, wellness tourism.
Wellness tourism in the Philippines experienced remarkable growth of 79.9% from 2020 to 2022—the highest growth among all wellness sectors. Valued at $2.44 billion in 2022, the Philippines is now positioned as a key player in this expanding market. With global wellness tourism projected to reach $651 billion by 2027, WeTAP’s formation is essential for sustaining growth in the sector. By 2028, the association envisions the Philippines gaining global recognition, with wellness tourism playing a vital role in nation-building, generating significant tourism revenue, and providing dignified, gender-equal job opportunities.
WeTAP was established by passionate private-sector stakeholders from across the wellness industry, driven by a vision to leverage the country’s growing wellness sector for inclusive, sustainable growth. Wellness tourism, which enhances both local economies and the well-being of travelers, has the potential to create self-reliant professional jobs, particularly in rural areas, contributing to the Philippines’ post-pandemic economic recovery.
WeTAP offers membership to wellness resorts, spas, service providers, travel agencies, and other related businesses within the tourism and wellness sectors. Members will benefit from marketing support, networking opportunities, industry insights, and access to exclusive events and educational resources.
“By showcasing the Filipino Brand of Wellness and our heartfelt Filipino hospitality, we aim to attract both domestic and international travelers seeking a truly meaningful and transformative holiday. Our vision is to enrich the quality of life for our guests while fostering environmental stewardship and supporting the growth of local communities. Through wellness tourism, we hope to create a ripple effect that benefits both the traveler and the nation,” said Marketing & Public Relations Head of WeTAP and Global Head of Sales, Marketing, and Communications of The Farm at San Benito Jennifer Sanvictores.
The Farm at San Benito is located at 119 Barangay Tipacan, Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines. Find them on Facebook/Instagram @thefarmatsanbenito.
