About

Our Philosophy: Nurturing Growth

At The Farm at San Benito, our promise is simple yet profound: to nurture growth. Growth in health. Growth in spirit. Growth in life. Every detail of your journey here is designed to help you evolve, reconnect, and thrive, guided by our three brand pillars:

Nature’s Energy
We honor the living forces of the Earth and harness their restorative power to support your healing journey. Immersed in lush greenery and surrounded by natural life-giving energy, The Farm offers a space where nature itself becomes a source of strength, renewal, and clarity.

Integrated Wellness Ecosystem
Healing is not linear—it’s holistic. Our programs weave together medical science, traditional healing practices, and nature-based therapies to support the whole person. From consultation to transformation, we guide each guest through a seamless and personalized journey of wellness.

Care at the Heart of Our Culture
Care is more than service—it’s a value deeply rooted in everything we do. Every interaction, treatment, and detail is grounded in empathy, respect, and genuine connection. We are committed to supporting the well-being of every guest, team member, and community we touch.

Our Story

A Sanctuary Born from Purpose
The Farm began in 2002 with a bold and focused mission: to create a sanctuary where people could cleanse, heal, and reclaim their vitality. From its humble origins on a verdant coconut plantation in Lipa, Batangas, the resort pioneered detox-based wellness in the Philippines, quickly gaining recognition as one of the world’s most acclaimed holistic medical destinations.

For over 20 years, we’ve welcomed guests from around the globe seeking not just rest, but transformation. Our integrative approach—led by a team of internationally trained doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and healers—has helped thousands address chronic illnesses, stress, and lifestyle imbalances through personalized, evidence-based care.

During the pandemic, when borders closed, The Farm remained open—becoming a safe haven for guests seeking healing, connection, and clarity during uncertain times.

This pivotal moment led to the creation of family residences, group-friendly spaces, and expanded programming for both personal and collective transformation.

Today, The Farm welcomes not only wellness program guests, but anyone seeking to live with greater vitality, balance, and purpose—offering pathways to well-being that meet you exactly where you are.

Our Experts

Guided by Knowledge, Grounded in Care

Wellness at The Farm is both science and soul. Our interdisciplinary team includes doctors in integrative, functional, and lifestyle medicine, along with licensed therapists, nutritionists, movement coaches, chefs, and healers—all working together to support your personal transformation.

Every guest is guided by practitioners who bring both clinical expertise and deep empathy, ensuring every treatment, consultation, and interaction is safe, personalised, and truly transformative.

Visiting Practitioners
Throughout the year, The Farm also welcomes a curated selection of visiting practitioners from around the world. These guest experts bring diverse healing modalities—from energy medicine and traditional Eastern therapies to cutting-edge wellness innovations—adding fresh depth to your retreat experience. Each visit is an opportunity to explore new dimensions of wellness and deepen your transformation under the guidance of globally respected healers.

Our Property & Facilities: Rooted in Nature

Set across 52 hectares of lush tropical landscape, The Farm is designed to mirror the flow of life—inviting stillness, movement, reflection, and connection.
Signature landmarks like the 300-year-old Mango Tree, the Labyrinth, the Big Lagoon, and Temple of the Five Elements create spaces for grounding and insight, while organic farms, healing sanctuaries, and open-air pavilions support physical and emotional renewal.

Our facilities include:
Wellness & Integrative Medical Sanctuary – our integrative medical center offers holistic diagnostics and non-invasive therapies under the care of world-class physicians. Here, science and tradition work side by side to address a wide range of chronic and lifestyle-related conditions.

Healing Sanctuary Spa – a peaceful haven for the senses, the spa offers a curated selection of traditional Filipino treatments, aromatherapy and globally inspired healing rituals—delivered with intuitive care and natural, therapeutic ingredients.

Aqua Hydrotherapy Sanctuary – experience the healing power of water through our hydrotherapy circuit, featuring therapeutic pools, contrast baths, and steam therapies designed to detoxify, revitalize circulation, and support deep physical and emotional release.

Mindful Movement & Meditation Spaces – from yoga salas and meditation pavilions to the Pure Energy Gym and open-air labyrinth, guests are encouraged to move, breathe, and find stillness in spaces that invite presence and self-awareness.
• The Labyrinth – a quiet, meditative walking path designed to calm the mind and open the heart. Guests are invited to walk the labyrinth in silence for spiritual clarity and self-reflection.
• The Big Lagoon – a centerpiece of serenity, the Big Lagoon is a reflective freshwater sanctuary perfect for walking, journaling, or simply soaking in the healing energy of still water and lush surroundings.
• The Mango Tree – this 300 year old tree is a symbol of strength, endurance, and Filipino heritage. Beneath its branches find reconnection with nature, quiet and self through meditation.
• Temple of Five Elements – a sacred space inspired by earth, water, fire, air, and ether—designed to restore energetic balance, healing and silent contemplation, the temple connects guests with the natural rhythms of life.

Wellness Restaurants – five distinctive dining experiences—ALIVE!, Prana, PESCE, Souffle de Vie, and The Upperdeck—bring The Farm’s healing food philosophy to life. With plant-based (vegan), vegetarian, pescetarian, and Mediterranean options, each meal is a celebration of conscious nourishment.

Swimming Pools & Meditation Lounges – tranquil pools, sacred temples, and open-air lounges provide moments of reflection and restoration. Each corner of the property is infused with healing energy and designed to enhance your journey.
Organic Farm & Eco-Spaces – a 5,700 sqm organic vegetable and herb garden supplies the kitchens and offers immersive farm-to-table experiences. Composting, animal care, and permaculture practices showcase The Farm’s commitment to sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Everything here is built in harmony with the land. Because healing begins where nature leads.

BEST TRANSFORMATIVE STAY
(INTERNATIONAL)

Travel + Leisure India's
Best Awards 2023

BEST HOTEL
SPA AWARD 2023

Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards
Asia Pacific

PHILIPPINES' BEST
WELLNESS RETREAT 2023

World Spa Awards

HEALING
SANCTUARY SPA

Falstaff Spa Award

Global Expansion: Growing Our Impact

As the flagship of CG Hospitality, The Farm is expanding its transformative wellness philosophy to new destinations worldwide. Guided by the same principles of nature, nurture, science, and soul, our vision is to bring intentional, integrated wellness to more communities and lifestyles.

To bring this vision to life, we are actively seeking to collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs and developers through management agreements and strategic partnerships.

Together, we can build places where people don’t just live—they flourish.

CG Hospitality, the hospitality wing of CG Corp Global has a proud history of successful joint ventures in the hospitality sector with esteemed partners and owns some of the most iconic assets globally like Fern Hotels in India, Jetwing Hotels & Ceylon Hotels Group in Sri Lanka, Radisson in NYC, Fairmont Hotels in Kenya. CG Hospitality also has its own house of brands such as the iconic wellness retreat, The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines, Zinc, Fern and Beacon. Today, CG Hospitality’s portfolio boasts over 178 Hotels & Resorts in 12 countries and 116 destinations with over 11,000 keys. Focused on our ‘Vision 2025,’ its portfolio is expected to grow to over 200 hotels globally.