Have you heard about the "Gethsemane Prayer Mountain " in Montalban Rizal, Philippines? Yes ! it's true this is located on top of the mountain. I had been visiting this place twice. This place is very ideal for spiritual seminar and other related activities. It has complete facilities at very affordable price.
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| Experience the beautiful panoramic view of green mountains when going up to Gethsemane Prayer Mountain |
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| Please check you blood pressure before going up because the mountain is high and you will feel tiredness . But if you will catch the free shuttle bus early at 8:00 am they will take you up and fetch you back at 4:00 pm at the lower part of the mountain |
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| Gethsemane Prayer Mountain is located in Montalban, Rizal, Philippines. From commonwealth avenue, Quezon City take a jeepney to Montalban and by private car just turn left when you reach the bridge going to Montalban. It takes 1 hour to travel from Commonwealth road, Quezon City. (Pls. see options on how to get to this place at the end of this blog.) Opening Time: 8:00 am Closing Time: 4:00 pm. Overnight Stay: Arrangement could be done at the office upon arrival. |
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| This is the path on going to the entrance gate above |
They have complete facilities you can choose and ideal for an overnight or one week stay or more for affordable price. No need to worry there is a security guard at night . The place is very ideal for spiritual retreat, meeting and other spiritual activities. Prayer rooms/cells for meditation are available in the compound. You can also use the swimming pool during baptism only.
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| The Beautiful Chapel front view |
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| The canteen overlook from top |
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| The Rooms facilities |
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| Stunning view of the City from Top |
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| The facade of beautiful garden with panoramic view of the sky |
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| Their almost paradise garden |
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| The greener surroundings |
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| Aside from mango trees there are jackfruit bearing fruits I'm so blessed on this place. |
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| As you can see there are small cottages or houses built for small group for their prayer activities. Heading towards this path are prayer cells wherein each one will devout in prayer in the hours he/she may like. |
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| The breathtaking panoramic view from top |
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| The beautiful breathtaking view of the swimming pool from top |
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| When we go home we felt reborn |
How to get to Gethsemane Prayer Mountain:
Option A
1. From Litex Commonwealth, ride a jeep going to Montalban (P17)
2. Drop off at Crossing
Option B
1.From Cubao, ride an FX going to Montalban. (P50)
2. Drop off at Eastwood Subdivision.
3. Ride a jeep going to Wawa Dam. (P8) , hail a tricycle. (P50)
4. Drop off at Pan Pacific Bridge.
5A. Ride a tricycle going to the foot of Gethsemane Prayer Mountain. (50)
5B. Wait for the shuttle. Schedule: 8am, 12 noon and 4pm (free)
If you choose 5A. you will need to walk going up to the place.
Babala: Matarik, nakaka-pagod lalo na kung hindi ka sanay, check your blood pressure before going up.
Rates:
P50/head - whole day
P100/head - overnight (ordinary)
P250/head - guest house
Note: rate above may change pls. contact the info . office.
999-663-3222/ 9253251/ 7061761 that's the Gethsemane number given by my friend.
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