No need to fly overseas for a European-inspired countryside experience. A comfortable drive from Metro Manila nestling in the highlands of Laurel, Batangas, Twin Lakes has become a sought-after destination in the South, renowned for its panoramic views of Taal Lake and cool mountain air. At the heart of the community is Twin Lakes Hotel, a picturesque retreat known for its old European architectural style, rustic charm, and proximity to nature.
Twin Lakes Hotel invites guests to rediscover the joy of the harvest season through the Twin Lakes Hotel Grape Harvest Festival on May 3 at 4 p.m. Set within the estate’s one-hectare vineyard, this celebration offers a rare opportunity to experience vineyard living in the Philippines, combining hands-on activities and countryside relaxation.
Traditionally, harvest season is a time of celebration and bringing people together to share in the bounty of nature and the joy of community. At Twin Lakes Hotel, guests are invited to take part in this meaningful tradition through a fully immersive vineyard experience.
The highlight of the festival includes a traditional grape stomping experience, a scenic walk through the vineyard, educational insights into the different grape varieties and harvest cycle, and the chance to hand-pick plump, ripe grapes straight from the vine for participants 5 years old and above.
The celebration concludes with a sumptuous buffet dinner at the Wine Gallery featuring grape-inspired dishes all for only 1,299 per person for in-house guests and ₱1,599 per person for walk-ins. This special package includes the grape-picking activities, a basket of freshly picked grapes, complimentary tastings of sherry wines and brandy flights, digital souvenir photos, guest live painting, and live entertainment making it a truly unforgettable countryside experience.
Though grapes are cultivated in certain areas of the Philippines, they remain a rare agricultural sight compared to the country’s more common tropical fruits such as mangoes and bananas. This makes the Twin Lakes Hotel Grape Harvest Festival a truly unique and memorable countryside experience for guests of all ages.
Twin Lakes itself spans over 1,200 hectares and features a 177-hectare lifestyle community that includes residential condominiums, a shopping village, and a vineyard. The vineyard cultivates three grape varieties—Catawba grapes, Brazilian hybrids, and Red Cardinals.
To complete the vineyard escape, stay at Twin Lakes Hotel with room rates starting at ₱7,900 per night, inclusive of an overnight stay with breakfast for two guests (four for the two-bedroom suite), complimentary 15-minute head and back massage, and free access to the grape picking activity on May 3, 2025.
For reservations and inquiries, guests may visit www.twinlakeshotel.com.ph or contact reservations@twinlakeshotel.com.ph. For direct bookings, call +63 917 853 7468 or +63 917 846 1389.
Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) is a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation under the Alliance Global Group Inc. The hotel chain is the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group recognized by the World Travel Awards and the country’s largest hotel operator with 13 hotels, 7 brands, and 8,500 room keys including the ones in the pipeline.
