Every reason to rejoice this Easter at the Manor at Camp John Hay

THE Manor at Camp John Hay gives us every reason to rejoice this Easter with its treasure trove of activities during the Holy Week.

Easter Eucharistic celebrations come alive starting with Palm Sunday Mass as the congregation celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entry to Jerusalem at The Manor Garden, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. of March 24.

Visita Iglesia, a Maundy Thursday act of penance tradition to visit 7 churches around the city, is available for those who want to join this pilgrimage for only P2,100 per shuttle with tour guide inclusive of pack snacks that are available upon request, on March 28, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., for a minimum of two persons and a maximum of eight persons per group.

The Manor at Camp John Hay gives us every reason to rejoice this Easter with its treasure trove of activities during the Holy Week. (Contributed photo)

The devout can walk around the Stations of the Cross to remember in prayer the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ in the Via Crucis from March 25-27 at the Sacred Heart Community Center.

On Easter Sunday, rejoice and be glad as everyone joins together in the Holy Eucharistic Celebration to commemorate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. at the 19th T.

Activities for the young and the young at heart wait at The Manor Garden. Flora and Fauna allows you to embrace the beauty of nature in plants, flowers and fluttering butterflies at the enclosed garden.

Likha ng mga Baguio Artists displays a spectrum of art expressions by young Baguio artists of the Victor Oteyza Community Art Space (V.O.C.A.S.) by Kidlat Tahimik at the Rock Garden.

You may also experience the joy of watching farm animals at the Little Camp John Hay Mini Zoo. All of these activities are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Art, Fun and Good Deals are up for grabs for everyone. A painting exhibit by brothers, Joey and Dexter Simsim, is set at The North Foyer. A sculpture exhibit by world-renowned artist Benhur Villanueva and his sons, Bumbo and Jik, are on display and also on sale at The Rose Garden. Fortune Telling is also offered by Madame Delia at The North Foyer.

Join The Manor’s much-anticipated egg-stra special egg affair to celebrate the rebirth of man. The Easter Egg Hunt is on Easter Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the North Wing facing Mile-Hi, for only P750 per person inclusive of Easter Egg Hunt, Games, Packed Lunch and Easter loot bags and goodies.

Guests can look forward to the annual gastronomic deals by Chef Billy King and his team at Le Chef at The Manor.

Nourish your body and soul with the Daily Breakfast Buffet, Merienda selections, a variety of strawberry-flavored juice drinks and snacks, an array of mouthwatering seafood choices on Good Friday and Black Saturday, capping it off with an outstanding Easter Sunday spread.

Le Chef Delicatessen showcases temptations you can’t resist with freshly baked pasalubong goodies, including Easter goodies, chocolates, pastries, breads and sweets.

Come and join the fun activities for kids and kids at heart with Summer Fun at The Manor from March 22 to June 1 at the Manor Garden.

Schedule of Classes are as follows: Photography - Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at P200 per person, Art Classes – Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at P200 per person, Kite Flying – Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at P150 per person, and Frisbee – Saturdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at P150 per person.

Live entertainment lined up for the Holy Week include Harp Serenade by Holly Angel Paraiso, Klassikal by Karina Gay Balajadia and Glenn Gaerlan, and band music by Teddy Liberato, Fusion Band, On Call Band, Los Amigos, and Edralins on Black Saturday. Guests may also enjoy The Piano Bar’s Sunset Hour with a 50 percent discount on all San Miguel Beer products and cocktails, daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Manor at Camp John Hay is located at Loakan Road, Baguio City. For details and bookings call: Baguio (074) 424-0931 to 47/50-53; Baguio hotline: 02) 5844892 and (02) 5844911. Email reservations@campjohnhay.ph. Or visit www.campjohnhay.ph. (PR)