After an hour and 15 minutes of travelling from downtown Davao, Mont d’ Johan Cottage Inn and Restaurant eases your tired muscles with greens… lush green forest and fresh green salad.
Nestled on a slope of a hill is a mountain cottage with conversation furniture pieces. Knick knacks that make you want to interview the owner as to the stories that go with each item. Your room has a huge window that makes you gaze on trees. It is just what the eye doctor told you; let your eyes rest by looking at green things.
When you want to stretch and exercise those legs, try the trekking path along the greens. The cold air might not bring out the perspiration but it would give you a 45 minute good cardio work out.
Or if you’re one brave soul, swim at the spring-fed pool. It can be mighty cold especially in the early morning. The cottage beside the pool is a good spot to think and ponder on how beautiful nature is.
The owner is a landscape artist, hence, beauty is seen in every nook of the resort. For reservations, call (082) 285-5828/0917-7006924.
Room rates range from PhP2000-3500 (US$46.52-81.40) and the whole big house is PhP7000 (US$162.80).
They also have a cabana for weddings, a function hall and a beautiful viewdeck.
So if you’re looking for a mountain hideaway to just relax and be one with nature, head south to Mont d’ Johan in Puting Bato, Pamuhatan, Marilog District.
Choose Philippines-Mindanao would like to thank Marjorie Dalipe of Maayong Buntag Mindanao for sharing this story with us and Melvin Cerna for the photos.
