Where to reflect, recharge, and refuel this Holy Week
Holy Week in the Philippines is usually a time for quiet reflection, spiritual renewal, and admittedly, a well-earned pause from the usual rush.
Whether you’re doing your Visita Iglesia, heading to mass, or just craving some downtime between the crowds, a little rest with a good cup of coffee and a hearty bite with your fam surely won’t hurt. Inquirer Property has lined up destinations you can visit this Holy Week—think fresh mountain air, café-hopping, and picturesque views. These spaces are open and ready to serve peace, pastries, and plenty of picture-perfect corners.
Crosswinds Tagaytay
Set on 120 hectares of pine-cloaked hills, this Swiss-inspired enclave in upland Tagaytay offers a refined yet restful escape this Holy Week. Breathe in the mountain air, enjoy the scenic calm—and indulge in your favorite bites and brews, with top spots like Coffee Project, Ruined Project?, Napa, Windmill, and Dear Joe welcoming guests all week.
Coffee Project Crosswinds is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday; and 8 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday.
Ruined Project is open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday; 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday; and 7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday.
Meanwhile, Napa, Dear Joe Crosswinds and Windmill are open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday; 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday; and 7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday.
Pievana Roots Cafe
If you’re heading south this Holy Week, you can start your journey with a visit to the National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Santo Tomas, Batangas—a meaningful stop for prayer and reflection. Just a stone’s throw away, make your next pause at Pievana, an up and coming community surrounded by nature and magnificent mountain views.
Here, you’ll find the Pievana Roots Café, a cozy retreat where you can unwind with freshly brewed coffee, fresh juices and filling meals while savoring this unhurried moment with your family or friends.
This Holy Week, Pievana Roots Cafe is open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Holy Monday to Easter Sunday.
Forresta Cafe
If you’re staying close to the metro this Holy Week, a visit to Forresta Café in Villar City can be a breath of fresh air.
Situated within the lush grounds of Forresta, a 118-ha mixed-use development by the Villar Group, this café presents a welcome escape from the city’s usual pace.
Surrounded by trees and soothing greenery amid a vast expanse, Forresta Café lets you carve out a quiet moment for yourself or perhaps, enjoy some quality time with family after your Holy Week rites.
It’s no doubt an ideal spot for both reflection and good conversations.
Forresta Cafe will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. from Holy Monday to Easter Sunday.
Coffee Project Bern
Heading north this Holy Week? A stop in the Philippine Summer Capital is always a good idea—and it gets even better with a visit to Coffee Project Bern. Just a quick drive from the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, this charming café along Outlook Drive is an ideal place to recharge after a morning of prayer and reflection.
Tucked among pine trees and cool mountain air, it’s a peaceful retreat where your coffee comes with stunning, unobstructed views of Baguio’s rolling hills. Coffee Project Bern will surely bring a warm, comforting pause to your Holy Week journey.
Coffee Project Bern is open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Holy Monday to Holy Wednesday; 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday; and 7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday.
