It was a gloomy Thursday when we gathered in the City for a great escapade in our Lives. I'm not talking about any "Survivor" series but I'm speaking of an experience worth a disconnection from the online world. I think we just started Summer right at Lava Mountain River Farm, a very hilly and mountainous side of Cebu City offering more than just a breathtaking view of the mountain.
Situated at Barangay Bonbon, Cebu, Lava Mountain River Farm is owned by the Lava Family which is a 4-hectare farm near the famous Mananga River. The Farm or the Resort encourages Tourists and Visitors to at least escape from polluted City and chill in a simple lifestyle. For this, I humbly thank Ms. Mars Espera for the invite. LAVA is cold in the morning and very cold at night. They got a flowing infinity pool that comes from the Mananga River. But before the river-water pours down to the swimming pool, it is being filtered naturally with a certain algea and some processes. Mr. Bang Gumalo, the Manager of the farm confirmed this to assure everyone a cool and clean water for swimming.
For me, Lava Mountain River Farm is a perfect way of going back to basics. They got no airconditioned rooms. They got no fancy beds. They got no wifi or data signal. A complete disconnection from our City Life which is for me a very helpful way to think, retreat, enjoy the company of our friends and family and of course cherish the tranquility that nature gives. Aside from these positive feedback, LAVA offers delicious and healthy dishes in a boodle fight of eating. Also, did I mention that here in this amazing Mountain Resort you can actually witness a real firefly roaming around the air at night? Yes, you read it right - fireflies! And a little trivia, fireflies are one of the indications that the air of a certain habitat is clean. I guess, you already know where to spend your Summer Escapade? (Wink)
What are the activities or services at Lava Mountain River Farm?
> River Trekking
> Visit Himbaba-od/Himbabawd or Bonbon Waterfalls
> Bonfire burning
> Fishing at the Pond
> Traditional Massage (Hilot)
> Chilling at the infinity pool
> Go Yoga anywhere in the Farm
How to go to Lava Mountain River Farm?
1. Look for BUMBLE V GAS STATION along Transcentral Highway. This will be on your left if coming from Cebu City and is before Ayala Heights.
2. Make a left turn on the 2nd left corner (there is a sign of the church ST. JOHN MARIE VIANNEY QUASI PARISH) after Bumble V gas station. This is road heading to Brgy. Bonbon.
3. Follow road until you see Bonbon Barangay Hall on your left.
4. Take right turn immediately after Barangay Hall (there is a directional signage of LAVA MOUNTAIN RIVER FARM). This is road leading to Biasong.
5. Follow road until you hit a T intersection (there is a directional signage of LAVA MOUNTAIN RIVER FARM), take a left turn at the T.
6. Follow road until you get to river. There will be a sitio there (Biasong) that you will drive through. Follow the directional signages.
FROM LAVA MOUNTAIN RIVER FARM (copied from Travel-anyway blog):
1. We are a private resort and bookings are all on reservation basis only. We do not accept walk-in visitors.
2. We do not rent out our rooms or cottages individually. We only rent out the entire place.
3. Bookings are for exclusive use. We accept 1 day use and 1 overnight group per day.
4. Day use bookings will have use of the day use area only. Overnight bookings will have use of the entire place.
5. Road going to the farm is not good. We recommend to use SUV, pickup, or better to get to the farm. Do not bring lowered vehicles going there as you will only damage your car.
6. For reservations and bookings, kindly send us a message
Contact Details
Lava Mountain River Farm
Address: Biasong, Brgy. BonBon, Busay, Cebu City
Mobile: +63 917 828 5614
Email: lavamountainriverfarm@gmail.com
Facebook: @LavaMountainRiverFarm
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| FaceCebu Author, Mark Monta at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Lava Mountain River Farm by FaceCebu |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Wheels Bar and Grill Dishes |
It was lunch time of March 30, so we need to grab some food before heading to Lava Mountain River Farm and we thank Wheels Bar and Grill for these sumptuous dishes. They are located at Don Mariano Qui, Capitol, Cebu City. Contact them at +63 998 793 4098.
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Wheels Bar and Grill Dishes |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Cebu Bloggers at Wheels Bar and Grill Dishes |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| The main house at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| FaceCebu Blogger, Mark Monta at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| FaceCebu Blogger, Mark Monta at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| The main house at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| The main house at Lava Mountain River Farm |
For me, Lava Mountain River Farm is a perfect way of going back to basics. They got no airconditioned rooms. They got no fancy beds. They got no wifi or data signal. A complete disconnection from our City Life which is for me a very helpful way to think, retreat, enjoy the company of our friends and family and of course cherish the tranquility that nature gives. Aside from these positive feedback, LAVA offers delicious and healthy dishes in a boodle fight of eating. Also, did I mention that here in this amazing Mountain Resort you can actually witness a real firefly roaming around the air at night? Yes, you read it right - fireflies! And a little trivia, fireflies are one of the indications that the air of a certain habitat is clean. I guess, you already know where to spend your Summer Escapade? (Wink)
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Dining Room at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Chill Area at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| The new Nipa Hut at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| The new Nipa Hut facing the river at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Mananga River view from the Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Road going to the River |
> River Trekking
> Visit Himbaba-od/Himbabawd or Bonbon Waterfalls
> Bonfire burning
> Fishing at the Pond
> Traditional Massage (Hilot)
> Chilling at the infinity pool
> Go Yoga anywhere in the Farm
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Infinity Pool at Lava Mountain River Farm |
1. Look for BUMBLE V GAS STATION along Transcentral Highway. This will be on your left if coming from Cebu City and is before Ayala Heights.
2. Make a left turn on the 2nd left corner (there is a sign of the church ST. JOHN MARIE VIANNEY QUASI PARISH) after Bumble V gas station. This is road heading to Brgy. Bonbon.
3. Follow road until you see Bonbon Barangay Hall on your left.
4. Take right turn immediately after Barangay Hall (there is a directional signage of LAVA MOUNTAIN RIVER FARM). This is road leading to Biasong.
5. Follow road until you hit a T intersection (there is a directional signage of LAVA MOUNTAIN RIVER FARM), take a left turn at the T.
6. Follow road until you get to river. There will be a sitio there (Biasong) that you will drive through. Follow the directional signages.
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Nanay doing the Boodle dinner for the Bloggers |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| Here's our breakfast by Nanay at Lava Mountain River Farm |
FROM LAVA MOUNTAIN RIVER FARM (copied from Travel-anyway blog):
1. We are a private resort and bookings are all on reservation basis only. We do not accept walk-in visitors.
2. We do not rent out our rooms or cottages individually. We only rent out the entire place.
3. Bookings are for exclusive use. We accept 1 day use and 1 overnight group per day.
4. Day use bookings will have use of the day use area only. Overnight bookings will have use of the entire place.
5. Road going to the farm is not good. We recommend to use SUV, pickup, or better to get to the farm. Do not bring lowered vehicles going there as you will only damage your car.
6. For reservations and bookings, kindly send us a message
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| FaceCebu Blogger Mark Monta at Viewing Deck of the Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| FaceCebu Mark going to the viewing deck at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| FaceCebu Mark above the Kitchen at Lava Mountain River Farm |
| Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.  |
| FaceCebu Author, Mark Monta at Lava Mountain River Farm |
Lava Mountain River Farm
Address: Biasong, Brgy. BonBon, Busay, Cebu City
Mobile: +63 917 828 5614
Email: lavamountainriverfarm@gmail.com
Facebook: @LavaMountainRiverFarm