Happy Guests

Since the Tagaytay Retreat and Training Center opened its gates to the public in May 2011 it has been a venue of gracious hospitality for ladies' conventions, pastors' conferences, youth camps, singles' retreats, sales planning meetings, reunions, couples' retreats, weddings... even group weddings!

Here's what some satisfied guests have said about it:

Janice Galvez Zonio, who attended the Church of God regional convention late last year, described Tagaytay Retreat and Training  Center as a "Very peaceful and conducive place for spiritual retreats" and uploaded a jubilant photo of herself on the lawn  in front of the multi-purpose hall (above) as her Facebook cover photo.

Sheryl Ann Donato (below) who was at the retreat center after Christmas 2013 attending the New Southern Luzon District Youth Leadership Training Seminar of the United Pentecostal Church enjoyed lots of peaceful and relaxing moments there. 

Sheryl Ann Donato

And Meldyaf of Quezon City, Philippines wrote the following review in travel website TripAdvisor.com:

I joined a three-day training at the Tagaytay Retreat and Training Center in July 2013. Totally enjoyed the experience! This place is a great place for learning activities. The training rooms were nice and spacious. The individual rooms were quiet and relaxing. I liked the view of the sunset from the dining area. Food was great too! I would like to stay at this place again. I would definitely recommend this place for other seminars too. The lessons may be serious inside the session rooms but the beautiful nature just outside helps to relax my mind. 

From http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g317121-d2407125-r177083685-CCT_Tagaytay_Retreat_Training_Center-Tagaytay_Calabarzon_Region_Luzon 

Retreat Center Has New Building, Features

The Tagaytay Retreat and Training Center has a brand new building and several new exciting outdoor features for both children and adults.

The new building, an octagonal structure nicknamed Pabilyon, houses a snack bar on the ground floor and a game room on the second floor.

Recently-added outdoor facilities are two basketball / volleyball courts, amphitheater-style seating, a children's play area (http://ccttagaytay.blogspot.com/2012/04/blog-post.html), exercise machines, and a trampoline.  An obstacle course will also soon be completed.

The Tagaytay Retreat and Training Center is run by the Center for Community Transformation (CCT) Group of  Ministries and is ideal for conferences, workshops, seminars, and similar activities.

The Pabilyon and a few other buildings at the retreat center were built by former street dwellers being ministered to by CCT.  Read the heartwarming story of one changed life here:  http://cctsikhay.blogspot.com/2012/04/weve-been-blessed-say-former-street.html

For rates and booking information, please contact Eva Lope, CCT partners development officer / CCT servant, at evaranlope@yahoo.com.ph, evamlope@gmail.com, 09192933157, 09232497605, 806-6912, and 654-2536. For information on the CCT Group of Ministries, its programs, and target beneficiaries,  please visit  cct.org.ph.

In keeping with the CCT aim of preserving Filipino arts and traditions, the snack bar features
 Vigan-inspired design, low tables, and native mats.   The low tables are called dulang which were used
 by Filipino families during pre-colonial periods.

The capiz paneling of the counter is another feature that reminds one of Filipino ancestral homes.
http://365greatpinoystuff.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/101-capiz-windows/  

Guests may write prayer requests on Post-It notes and stick them on this
prayer wall.  Prayer items will be prayed about by the retreat center staff and
construction workers during their daily morning devotions. 

Games to be enjoyed on the second floor include table tennis, darts, billiards, air hockey, table football (foosball),
x-box, and board games.   

The trampoline. Beyond providing lots of fun, trampolining strengthens muscles and enhances coordination
and flexibility.

This set of  amphitheater-style seats adjacent to the Pabilyon  is an excellent area
 for an early morning worship service.   

Photos by Ciara Tan