Welcome To Ephrathah Farms

WELCOME TO EPHRATHAH FARMS.
EPHRATHAH, THE OLD NAME OF BETHLEHEM (MICAH 5:2), WHICH ALSO MEANS
BEING FRUITFUL. A SPRAWLING 7 HECTARES RESORT AND 7 HECTARES FARM OF
ROLLING HILLS IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOILO EQUIPPED WITH DAINTY
ACCOMMODATIONS. AMENITIES INCLUDE 2 SWIMMING POOLS, FUNCTION ROOMS,
AND A GLASS CHAPEL FIT FOR ANY SPECIAL OCCASION. ALONG THE ADVENTURE
PARK, DISPLAYS THEIR DIVERSE HOMESTEAD SUCH AS THE RED LADY PAPAYA
PLANTATION, GREENHOUSE, VEGETABLE GARDEN, MINI-ZOO, AQUACULTURE, AND
LIVESTOCK. IT ALSO PRIDES ITSELF OF THEIR SWEET PITAHAYA PLANTATION OR
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE DRAGONFRUIT.
Facilities
ORGANIC FARM
Ephrathah Farms is committed to a natural food production wherein organic farming

is practiced. To ensuresustainability in their enterprising activities, it utilizes vermicomposting, a process where food and animal wastes are fed to worms which
generates fertilizers. Hence, pesticides came from the fermented concoction coming
from the vegetation of the farm, it does not poise any harmful effects to the
environment and especially to humans. It can be assured that the harvest served at
Ephrathah Farms Restaurant and produce sold at the supermarket are grown by
natures way.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Ephrathah Farms is a great relaxing place to escape away from the concrete jungle.
We provide accommodations for families, team buildings, company outings, or just
plain getaway with your friends.
ROOMS / CABINS
5 Deluxe rooms with 1 queen size bed and 1 single bed
3 Deluxe rooms with 1 queen size bed
4 Fully Air-conditioned Dormitory type rooms each with 14 bed space
Hotel AMENITIES include the following:
T&B, hot and cold shower

Split type airconditioning
Cignal cable TV, electronic kettle with provided coffee and tea
Access to 1 mango shape swimming pool with 1 kiddie pool
FUNCTIONS AND OCCASION VENUES
The Glass Chapel is built in the middle of an amphitheater, a perfect venue for
wedding inside or outside its garden. It can accommodate 100 persons and
equipped with split type airconditioning and audio facilities.
The Training Room can accommodate a 40-person banquet setting and a 60-person
classroom setting, equipped with split type airconditioning and multimedia facilities.
The Pavilion function room can accommodate a 90-person banquet setting and a
120-person classroom setting. Equipped with Air-cooler system and multimedia
facilities.
Swimmiing Pool and Cottages

If you want more than a casual dip in the pool, yearning for a bigger room to do
some laps, then this is the area that you need. The farms 25 meter(82 feet) pool is
perfect for endurance training, swimming competitions, and heavy exercise. Or for
the simplest of things, a lot more fun. Beside it is an additional kiddie pool to
accommodate the active young ones.
Beside the pools are open air cottages with tables to provide a place for when you
need to take a lunch break, area to rest up and enjoy the cool breeze.
FUN AND ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
Ephrathah Farms offers a plethora of pleasurable and adrenaline pumping activties

with nature at its best. You can either experience the breathtaking zipline ride or
venture into wall climbing and rappelling.
For a prime tour around the farm, mountain bikes and ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) are
available at a reasonable price. If you desire to retreat yourself to a more exclusive
bonding with mother nature, a choice of boating, fishing or camping is accessible.
And to top it all, an appreciation of basic organic farming is introduced to those who
fancy it or a guided vegetable picking at your satisfaction. A special dragon fruit
plantation tour is best during its fruit season from May to October.
An Oasis of Greenery at EPHRATHAH

Natural farming is a culture where plants are grown in 100% natural environment with the least human
interference and no harmful chemicals or synthetic products used. It is practically leaving the crops grow
and produce in their natural environment, and man comes enhances the natural conditions to improve
productivity.
The potential of the Ilonggo market for organic products is under-explored and the sector has immense
growth opportunities with a good following taking to healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyles.
Organic agriculture continues to expand rapidly in Iloilo as these products continue to enter the
mainstream retail trade. Major food manufacturers are developing organic product lines and food service
sales on organic produce in restaurants, canteens and other institutions are also increasing. Personal
care, household products, etc. are also gaining market shares with organic produce.
The Caoto family headed by Engineer Eddie Caoto started working for the farm that bordered their
property. He learned to farm using organic and sustainable methods that would mean applying
environmentally sound and sustainable eco-organic cultivation with no chemical pesticides, fertilizers, or
herbicides etc. ever used on the farm or in the nursery.
Farming over almost 9 hectares in the Barangay of Sariri, Badiangan, Iloilo, EPHRATHAH Farm is
committed to organic and sustainable agriculture. The farm seeks to inspire a natural lifestyle that cares
for the environment.
Organic agriculture is intended to produce high quality, nutritious food that contributes to the preventive
health care and well-being of individuals. And that the use of fertilizers, pesticides, animal drugs and food
additives that may have adverse health effects should be avoided.
As organic growers, the farm has gained new respect for the beauty and complexity of the natural system
of growing. For the health of people and the environment, Ephrathah is committed to increase the
production and availability of their organically grown produce. New doors have opened. Growing
organically is a very rewarding experience for the Caoto Family.
Ephrathah Farm is presently adding value to their organic produce at the production level, processing and
even in packaging. It has been producing organic rice such as SL-8H, pink, black and violet varieties;
fresh fruits such as the rare dragon fruit and red lady papaya as well as herbal plants and forage.
Other products of the farm include tilapia, pangasius and catfish. The farm also takes pride of their pickled
red lady papaya, pickled indian mango and the very refreshing Ephrathah juice that is a mixture of
lemongrass, malunggay, ginger, calamansi and basil leaves.
The farm is also carefully selecting their distribution channels. Presently, they are supplying their organic
produce to Central Philippine University for use in their dormitories and canteen.
Marketing, promotion and communication is also given much emphasis by the farm. Before the end of this
year, the farm will be open to public for daily visits. Adding to their attraction of organic produce, the farm
will open its facilities such as its mini-hotel, swimming pool, pavilion, restaurant and shop.
Whether in farming, processing, distribution, or consumption, the basic role of organic agriculture is to
sustain and enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms from the smallest in the soil to human
beings.
Simple Comforts and Rural

Tranquility at EPHRATHAH Farm
Farm holidays open doors to a wonderful country experience where one can
meet the locals, enjoy the food and the whole immersion into a different
culture. And you cannot just get this if you book into a hotel. Farm holidays
provide every visitor with wonderful rural aspects, peaceful location and total
relaxation.
In Iloilo, visitors will sure find some quiet haven to relax, whether it be a
mountain resort or a farm house set in an undulating countryside. Visitors
will surely have an enjoyable family holiday that will remember.
This summer, staying on a farm or Agri-tourism destination is an
entertaining and educational activity for the whole family and gets you up
close with the rural heart of Iloilo.
Ephrathah Farm in Barangay Sariri in Badiangan, Iloilo, Engr. Eddie Cauto

employs 52 people, all locals of the municipality to oversee its 7-hectare
organic farm and another 7- hectare inland resort.
Ephrathah is a campsite for the youth and retreat area. The farm offers
camping opportunities for educational groups and schools to learn about the
local environment. It also provides opportunities for walking and encourages
students to promote conservation and habitat management. It has separate
dormitories for boys and girls with 7 double-deck beds each with separate
communal toilet and bath. Construction of an Olympic-size swimming pool is
on its way and is expected to be done by the end of 2014 along with its 500
meter zip-line, wall climbing and rappelling area, boating area for kids, ATV
lanes and motorbike trails.
Ephrathah is an agri-tourism center. The bountiful 7-hectare family farm yields
papayas, dragon fruit, peppers, pumpkins, leafy vegetables, eggplants, rice, organic
brown eggs and other treasures. Rounding out the farm operation, the Cauto sell
Ephrathah juice, a very healthy and refreshing concoction of lemon grass, ginger,
calamansi, malunggay and basil. The farm also offers a different experience of
Ilonggo farm life. By request, the farm also offers seasonal fruit picking activities in
their farm. Bed and Breakfast accommodation on the farm is very comfortable and
all bedrooms are en-suite and decorated to a high standard. For those who would
want to stay overnight, it has eight (8) air-conditioned rooms that can
accommodate a group of 3 persons with its own private toilet and bath, cable
television, wi-fi, its own veranda, free use of pool and breakfast for 2 that run
anywhere from P2, 300 to P2, 500.
Ephrathah is a wedding destination. It has a pavilion that can cater to 150-200
maximum persons. A glass chapel is also under construction and is expected to be
open to the public by the end of this year. It also has a restaurant that boast of
organic menu such as steamed tilapia, pork or chicken pinangat, native chicken
binakol, bicol express and chicken or pork sate. The restaurant can cater to a
maximum of 50 persons.
The Cautos promotes organic farming with their whole hearts and Mr.
Cauto expects organic farming to remain strong in the coming years. He
believes that Ilonggos will not only nurture the sector because of its
perceived environmental and social benefits but also because of its
expanding market opportunity. And that by establishing the farm, it will help
increase public awareness of environmental and potential health benefits,
better organization and production techniques and that patronizing organic
produce from local farmers will maintain a healthy environment.
At Ephrathah farm you will discover peaceful surroundings, wide open views
across the fields, friendly hosts and a relaxing ambience. Indoors we have
lovely comfortable bedrooms, cozy surroundings, delicious food, lovely

country walks.
The agricultural town of Badiangan is situated 40 kilometers from the city. It
is politically subdivided into 31 barangays with a land area of 6,335
hectares. To get to Ephrathah, one can get a tricycle ride at the Janiuay
Public Market. For more information and reservations please contact (033)
3931090 or at 09054304861.

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WELCOME TO EPHRATHAH FARMS.

Ephrathah Farms is committed to a natural food production wherein organic farming

5 Deluxe rooms with 1 queen size bed and 1 single bed

3 Deluxe rooms with 1 queen size bed

4 Fully Air-conditioned Dormitory type rooms each with 14 bed space

Hotel AMENITIES include the following:

T&B, hot and cold shower

Swimmiing Pool and Cottages

FUN AND ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES

Ephrathah Farms offers a plethora of pleasurable and adrenaline pumping activties

An Oasis of Greenery at EPHRATHAH

Simple Comforts and Rural

Ephrathah Farm in Barangay Sariri in Badiangan, Iloilo, Engr. Eddie Cauto

lovely comfortable bedrooms, cozy surroundings, delicious food, lovely

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