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| THE NEW TRAPPIST GIFT SHOP TRANSFERRED FRONTING MAIN ROAD |
Are you looking for a retreat venue, or a
peaceful place for self meditation well there is a beautiful and perfect nice
place for you in Guimaras. I’m not kidding since I’d been visiting their
place twice already. There are a lots of
improvements and new facilities at Trappist Monastery compound.They have already a coffee shop just beside their gift shop store.
The Trappist Monastery grounds is a peaceful
and sacred enclave in Guimaras run by the Monks of Cisterian Order of the
strict observance. I was invited to observe their way of life for almost one
week.
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| THE NEW TRAPPIST COFFEE SHOP FRONTING MAIN ROAD |
During my visit to them I was able to talk with four of the Monks. They’re
all friendly and are full of wise thoughts and things to contemplate about
while you’re spending your time in serenity. There are also guest houses
available at reasonable prices for those who would want a retreat from the
stresses of life.
The monks earn a living by selling souvenir items and processed foods
such as jellies, jams, candies, piyaya and more, which are sold in a small shop
within the monastery grounds. All the products are from ingredients grown in
the Trappist grounds. The newest store was a coffee shop located just beside
the souvenir store and they serve all local all time favorite coffee and the
aroma is really good.
Location and how to get there
The Trappist Monastery is located in
Bgy. San Miguel, Jordan Town in Guimaras island . From Iloilo, Jordan, Guimaras . The last time I went there was last February 18, 2019.
This place can be reached via:
Airplane – In my case
I booked
my ticket from Cebu pacific air
since it’s
cheaper than other airlines. From Manila Terminal 3 airport it takes 1
hour to reach Iloilo International Airport. From the Airport there
are
stand by shuttle van going to SM city proper, the fare is P50.00 each
going back to airport from SM City fare is P70.00 each.
boat - From Manila and other places in the Philippines you can booked
your
tickets via To Go Travel and fare vary
depending on your places
of
origin.
Bus- There are buses from Manila and
other places of origin in Philippines
going
to Iloilo.
First Option:
Once you reached Iloilo International Airport you can take
taxi going to Ortiz where a pump boat is waiting for passengers going to
Jordan, Guimaras Island. When you reach Ortiz wharf terminal just proceed to
the booth and pay P15.00 and they will give you the ticket and name of the pump
boat, just write your name on the
passengers logbook then proceed to your respective boat. Then from Jordan Port,
one can arrange transportation to the Trappist Monastery with the help of the
Provincial Tourism Office Outpost. It is approximately a 20-30 minute multicab
/ jeepney ride from the Jordan Port. For Tricycled fare is P150.00 and for
jeepney P20.00 each. In my case I choose tricycle for P150.00
it’s easy no need to wait for other passengers.
Second Option:
From Iloilo International Airport you
can ride a shuttle van going to SM City
proper fare is P50.00 each. From SM
city just ride a jeepney with a signboard SM City proper fare is P8.00
it will pass Ortiz just tell the driver
that you are going to ride the boat at Ortiz.
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| From SM City Iloilo there are jeepneys and taxi where you can ride going to Ortiz wharf for Guimaras |
GETTING AROUND GUIMARAS
Once in Guimaras, you have the following options to get
to any point from Jordan.
Jeepney – It leaves when it is
full and may require a motorcycle transfer. Not really suggesting this due to
inconvenience.
Tricycle
– If you don’t have problems with this mode of transpo then you’ll be fine.
Your butt is sure to hurt if you’re not used to sitting in non-cushioned seats
though. Haha!
Chartered Car
– There are private charter available as you arrive. This will be ideal if
you’re in a group.
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you want a more quite and a more private experience, I highly recommend a Trappist
Guest House because it is just along the road and easy access. Starting
P1,000 per day with foods you can
enjoy your stay here. For more update please contact the guest house office of
Trappist.
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| THE RECEIVING OFFICE AT TRAPPIST GUEST HOUSE |
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| THE NEW TRAPPIST GARDEN IDEAL FOR RETREATS AND MEDITATION |
PLACES TO VISIT IN GUIMARAS
According to the tricycle driver you can tour
all of the following places below for a fee of P1,500.00 for tricycle
service. This is very good idea for those who have no private car.
*San Lorenzo Windmills
*Balaan Bukid Shrine
*Mango Plantation
*Trappist Monastery
*Guisi Lighthouse
*Guisi Beach
*Alubihod Beach
*Floating Cottage
THE NEW TRAPPIST GARDEN COMPOUND
