Batangas: Caleruega 2012 - Close to Nature, Closer to God

I really fell inlove in this church. So I and my officemates decided to visit it.

Caleruega  is a house of prayer and renewal. It is located in Batulao in the town of Nasugbu, Batangas. This is a house of prayer wherein you can do activities such as prayer and renewal workshop, retreats, recollections, youth camps, team buildngs, family bonding and also a very perfect place for weddings.

This place is also a perfect for nature trip.

Caleruega is a  place for lovers out there, that would want to be married.

How to get there:

Public Transport to Caleruega:

Proceed to BLTB or ERJOHN bus terminal along EDSA in Pasay, or in Cubao across Ali Mall.

Board buses going to any of these destinations: NASUGBU, BALAYAN or CALATAGAN.

Get off at EVERCREST BATULAO, Batangas. Ride Tricycle at the Evercrest entrance going to Caleruega.

Driving Directions to Caleruega:

Via SLEX (South Luzon Expressway), take Sta. Rosa exit and turn right after toll.

Go straight and turn right after Tagaytay Market and proceed towards Tagaytay Rotonda.

Go straight and continue until the Nasugbu Arch.

Turn left towards Evercrest and Chapel on the Hill, then turn right when you see the sign pointing to Caleruega.

Continue down the road until you reach Caleruega at the end.

Facilities:

• VERITAS HALL - a 200-seat capacity conference venue for large gatherings/also for wedding reception

• GAZEKUBO - a 70-seat capacity conference venue for small groups/also for wedding reception

• TRANSFIGURATION CHAPEL - a 150-seat capacity chapel

• REFECTORY HALL - a 180-seat dining hall which can serve simultaneous meals at any one time

• CATALINA HALL - a 90-bed (double deck) dormitory for women (with 14 bathrooms 6 toilets)

• TOMASINO HALL - an 80 bed (double deck) dormitory for men (with 6-unit common toilet & bathroom)

• 8 UNITS - twin occupancy cottages with toilet and bath

• 16 UNITS - three-in-one or four-in one room (2 regular beds & 2 trundle beds) with toilet & bath

• 1 UNIT - family room for 14 persons with 2 toilets & bathrooms

• 1 UNIT - family room for 8 persons with 1 toilet & bathroom

• PAHINGALAYAN and FRA ANGELICO - hermitage cottages complete with basic home facilities

• KAMPO ARRIBA - a campsite perfect for outdoor activities

• TUKTOK HALL - a 30 seat capacity conference venue for small groups

• PLAZA DE AZA - a roof deck which can be used as a venue for reception and other big-group gatherings

RESERVATION GUIDELINES:

For retreats and seminars:

A minimum stay of 2 days is required for a group of at least 30 persons

Reservations with less than the minimum requirement are waitlisted

Accepted reservations of less than 30 persons or 2 days will have a P150.00 surcharge per person

Guests are required to pay 25% non-refundable downpayment upon reservation

50% non-refundable payment one month prior to occupancy and 25% full payment 1 week prior to occupancy. Payments may be done at Caleruega or at any branch of Security Bank

All reservations are on a first-come-first-serve basis Only confirmed reservations are booked in Caleruega's calendar. Reservations are considered open until confirmed.

For weddings:

Reservations are on a first-come-first-serve basis.

A non-refundable down payment of P5,000.00 is required.

Full payment of all wedding dues should be made a month before the wedding date

Only confirmed reservations are booked in Caleruega's calendar. Reservations are considered open until confirmed.

Reception Venue:

Roofdeck - Php40,000

Veritas - Php30,000

Gazekubo - Php25,000

Use of the Chapel - Php15,000 (includes use of chapel and sound system only)

OTHERS:

Individual retreats at Pahingalayan and Fra Angelico hermitage houses are also welcome in Caleruega

The Kampo Arriba of Caleruega is also open for outdoor activities and exercises for a fee of Php250.00 per head/overnight (bring your own tent and food)

Electronic equipment could be rented for a fee such as LCD projector (Php1,000/day)

Caleruega is also open for one-day seminars or gatherings following the rates below:

Use of Conference Hall:

Veritas Hall Php1,000/hour, plus Php5,000/day for the use of aircon

Gazekubo Php1,000/hour, plus Php4,000/day for the use of aircon

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner Php200.00/person/meal

AM or PM Snacks Php75.00/person/snacks

Caleruega Rates:

2-Day Stay (inclusive of 6 meals & 4 snacks)

Dormitory Php1,250.00/person

3 in 1 Room/4 in 1 Room Php1,450.00/person

Family Room Php1,450.00/person

Two in One  Php1,650.00/person

Solo  Php2,150.00/person

Hermitage Php2,650.00/person

Plus Php500/day/room for the use of aircon

Overnight Stay (inclusiv of 3 meals & 2 snacks)

Dormitory  Php800.00/person

3 in 1 Room/4 in 1 Room Php900.00/person

Family Room  Php900.00/person

Two in One  Php1,000.00/person

Solo  Php1,250.00/person

Hermitage Php1,600.00/person

Plus Php500/day/room for the use of aircon

Use of conference venues beyond 10pm shall have an additional charge of Php500.00/hour. Cost of extended use of conference venues beyond the time of departure shall be at Php1,000.00/hour.

NECESSARY WEDDING DOCUMENTS (To be accomplished 6 months before the wedding date)

A) FILIPINO CITIZENS:

1) Baptismal Certificate with inscription:  “FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES” (validity - 6 moths)

2) Confirmation Certificate with inscription:  “FOR MARRIAGE PURPOSES” (validity - 6 months)

3) Pre-Cana Certificate

3.1.Non-residents of Nasugbu may submit the certificates from other churches

3.2 Nasugbu residents shall attend a  two-day seminar held every Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00AM to 4:00PM.

4) Marriage License  from your municipality or city (validity - 120 days before the wedding date)

5) Canonical Interview  (shall be scheduled upon completion of nos. 1-3 requirements)

6) Marriage Banns  (shall be given to couples after the canonical interview)

B) CIVILLY MARRIED COUPLE: All requirements stated above plus:

1) Original Marriage Contract

2) Don’t get marriage license. (Our Parish will just validate your previous  Marriage license.)

C) FOREIGNERS & FILIPINOS STAYING OR WORKING ABROAD FOR 1 YEAR & ABOVE: All requirements stated above plus:

1) Certification of Freedom to Marry and that no impediment existing regarding his proposed marriage and permission that he can be married in the Parish of Archdiocese of Lipa.  Get it from your Parish Church ABROAD.

2) Certification of Civil Status or Legal Capacity to marry from the corresponding Embassy abroad.

3) Canonical interview shall be in the Parish of Archdiocese of Lipa after complying above requirements. The Archdiocese of Lipa will issue permit to be submitted in Nasugbu Parish

Please be reminded that  all requirements shall be accomplished or initially assessed before your initial interview with the Nasugbu Priest. Submission of pertinent papers, schedule of seminar and interview with Ms. Sally of Saint Francis Xavier Parish Church.

Contact:

Caleruega Philippines

Brgy. Kaylaway, Batulao, Batangas

Mobile: 0921-270-9890, 0921-830-4226