Overview
Phillip's Sanctuary is a nature-based outdoor adventure farm and campsite in the mountains of Antipolo, Rizal. It is built for team building, retreats, school trips, family outings, camping, cabins, cottages, obstacle courses, rope activities, swimming, and bonfire sessions.
The family-run 12-hectare farm sits on the Pestano family property and is named for Philippine Navy Ensign Philip Pestano. Function areas can hold hundreds of visitors. This is a managed event and retreat venue where camping is part of a larger outdoor program, not a primitive public campground.
How do you get to Phillip's Sanctuary?
Phillip's Sanctuary is reached by road through Pestano Farm Trail in Antipolo, Rizal, near Barangay San Juan or Sitio Panlinglingan. The venue is car-accessible and suited to private vehicles, vans, buses, and organized groups.
Published hours run 9 AM to 5 PM, with parking and restrooms on site. Confirm directions before leaving, since some visitors have reported getting lost on the approach.
How much does camping at Phillip's Sanctuary cost?
Current overnight tent-camping fees are not published in accessible sources. A 2021 day-trip quote listed ₱3,500 for up to 10 people, but overnight cabin, cottage, and camping rates were separate and not shown, so the fee fields are left blank.
The ₱3,500 day trip included entrance, non-exclusive swimming pool use, and a tented area with tables and chairs. Team-building courses were quoted at ₱200 per person with a 15-person minimum, plus separate function hall, meal, cabin, cottage, and overnight rates. Request a current quotation before booking an overnight stay.
What amenities does Phillip's Sanctuary have?
Phillip's Sanctuary has tent campsites, cabins, cottages, large houses, function rooms, pavilions, a chapel, pool areas, outdoor activity courses, a meal area, farm and animal areas, and bonfire space for nighttime activities.
Listed features include a pavilion, function rooms, more than 10 large houses, a butterfly garden, swimming, fishing, kayaking, rafting, biking, a zipline, rope and obstacle courses, tree planting, and forest exploration. Visitor reports mention water stations, restrooms, showers needing maintenance, limited or no phone signal, and rooms where air-conditioning ran only at night. Confirm current facility status when booking.
What do campers say about Phillip's Sanctuary?
Campers and day visitors describe Phillip's Sanctuary as spacious, tree-filled, quiet, and activity-heavy. They praise the nature setting, pools, animals, team-building courses, and the chance to disconnect, while warning about bugs, weak signal, and facilities that may need maintenance.
Reports note the lack of signal makes it good for relaxing with family, alongside pools, villas, cottages, camping tents, farm animals, and bring-your-own food. Reviewers describe the team-building activities as fun and challenging, with ordinary food, limited shower facilities, and basic but usable rooms.
When is the best time to camp at Phillip's Sanctuary?
The best time to camp at Phillip's Sanctuary is a reserved weekday or a dry-weather date, especially for groups planning obstacle courses, pool use, bonfire sessions, or farm exploration. Weekdays reduce crowding, and reservations confirm which activities are operating.
Reservations may be required, so book ahead and bring insect repellent. Rain can limit outdoor courses, bonfire plans, and farm walks, so check activity availability before going.
