Gardens
The hotel property is set across expansive gardens and lawns covered in lush green grass, beautifully framed by an impressive collection of mature tropical trees and stately palm varieties. This green oasis features ornamental areas, a pool, and three distinct water ponds with unique water features, alongside heritage-style nipa huts and an observation deck. It is a wonderful area that invites our guests to take mindful walks, enjoy quiet reflection, do yoga in the early morning, or simply play ball and badminton with their kids.
Each of the three ponds has its own waterfall, creating the soothing sound of splashing water throughout the grounds. Two of these ponds feature koi fish, which are lively and fun to watch. As you explore, you can wander through distinctly curated green spaces designed to highlight the diverse beauty of tropical flora. These include our ornamental gardens and plant boxes along the perimeter walls, a "jungle garden" filled with exotic, shade-loving plants, and our organic vegetable garden.
We are deeply passionate about our garden, and everyone in our family enjoys planting. In harmony with nature, our entire sanctuary is maintained completely free of harmful pesticides and herbicides. We use only natural, organic fertilizers to protect butterflies and other wildlife, ensuring a pure, healthy, and relaxing environment for all of our guests.
The Ornamental Gardens
Discover wide open lawns, seasonal colorful blooms, and extraordinarily, colorful and sometimes exotically shaped leaves and flowers that welcome birds and butterflies.
Jungle Garden
This is not a recreated rain forest. But this area is quiet and deeply shaded dedicated to exotic, shade-loving foliage, lush ferns, and rare tropical plants. It is cooler here during the day. We created a small path to walk through the plants, many of them are potted: discover bird nests, bird of paradise and hanging plants and many others.
Organic Vegetable Garden
This is our clean, sustainable kitchen plot where organic vegetables and herbs are grown fresh for use in our restaurant. We are growing vegetables in our organic garaden on the resort's premises. Vegetables like pechay (Chinese Cabbage), tomatoes, eggplants, hot peppers, okra, lemon grass...
The Three Ponds
Our three distinct ponds bring the soothing sound of water to the grounds, creating a refreshing microclimate even in the peak of the tropical afternoon heat. Filled with vibrant aquatic life, they naturally attract dragonflies, birds, and local wildlife.
• The Koi Pond: This deep pond features custom horizontal and vertical currents, allowing our collection of colorful koi to swim dynamically against the water flows. It is a peaceful spot designed to let you pause, watch the fish, and unwind.
• The Papyrus & Twin Waterfall Pond: Built across two tiers, the upper level nourishes a lush cluster of water-growing papyrus plants. From there, the water feeds into our twin waterfalls, creating a gentle, minimalist soundtrack for guests dining in the restaurant.
• The Strutz Art Café Pond: Located just behind the café, this features a unique geometric design split into two basins—a perfect upper circle flowing into a lower ellipse. Large, rugged natural stones are embedded along the banks, creating a beautiful design contrast against the clean geometric lines.
A Quick Note on Our Ecosystems:
Yes, our deep ponds are equipped with safety escape ladders. Interestingly, these ladders once led one very confused guest to mistake a pond for a "dirty" swimming pool! To ensure no future mix-ups: our actual swimming pool features crystal-clear, blue water, while these ponds are naturally green, living ecosystems designed entirely for nature and our koi.
Lively koi in the koi pond
The Heritage Nipa Hut
Our nipa hut is a traditional, open-air pavilion with an intricate roof hand-made from dried leaves of the nipa palm tree. It is located next to the pool and provides the ultimate shaded escape.
The Panoramic View Deck
Enjoy a fresh breeze on the view deck and take in the sights of the resort. Capture cooling breezes and sweeping sunset views.
In the Strutz Art Garden Resort we love flowers and plants. We are constantly looking for new plants. We just love it. Come and discover with us the beautiful colors and extravagant forms of so many exotic flowers in our little paradise.
