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Bohol’s new tourism magnet, The Peacock Garden Luxury Resort and
Spa was recently inaugurated. Secretary Ace Durano of Tourism flew
in from Cebu to formally open the province’s newest upscale resort
destination, along with Department of Tourism regional director
Dawnie Roa and other high ranking local government officials led by
Gov. Erico Aumentado, Rep. Edgar Chatto, Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan
Neri Lim, and The Peacock Garden’s visionary owners, Hans and Lani
Schoof. Monsignor Leonardo Medroso, Bishop of the Diocese of
Tagbilaran, officiated the blessing rites.
Nestled on a promontory overlooking the Bohol
Sea, the Peacock Garden is situated in Upper Laya, Baclayon, a
tranquil and picturesque town only 15-minutes away from Tagbilaran
City. The 40 tastefully furnished guests rooms done in the style of
18th century German architecture are housed in three detached
villas. Each room is equipped with modern amenities like
air-conditioning, TV and DVD player, mini-bar, direct-dial telephone
and Internet connection. A fourth villa, now almost constructed,
will open before the yearend to house the Roman spa. Fronting it is
the huge infinity pool and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
The Peacock Garden has three dining outlets. Old
Heidelberg is the main restaurant that serves the best of German and
Continental cuisine amid the old world charm of 18th century
Germany. The adjacent Hemingway Lounge with a well-stocked wine
cellar and cozy leather sofas is a haven for the discerning wine
connoisseur. And for a more relaxed and casual ambience, there is
the Peacock Room where a hearty breakfast is served that includes
freshly-baked breads and pastries from the kitchen managed by young
German chef Christian Biechele.
Ranking local officials and business and social
luminaries of Bohol, as well as friends of the Schoofs from Manila
graced the inaugural event. Among them were Mayor Alvin Uy of
Baclayon, Albuquerque Mayor Joe Ugduracion, Bohol Chamber of
Commerce and Industry president Norris Oculam, businessman Dennies
Pascual Chu of Dunkin’ Donuts, noted plastic surgeon Dr. Jorge and
May Neri, Evelyn Witte of Aloha Kew Resort in Panglao, Perla Rempe
of the Farm at San Benito, C.F. Sharp’s Uwe and Carol Hesse. Film
and recording stars Jericho Rosales, Rachel Alejandro, Pilita
Corrales, Bayani Agbayani and Sunshine Cruz entertained the guests.
A spectacular 15-minute fireworks show capped the event.
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