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Taal View Heights is a 102 hectare (252 acre) residential gated community located along the Tagaytay-Talisay ridge. The property beholds a magnificent view of the ever-changing panorama overlooking Taal Lake and Taal Volcano.

Taal View Heights has an elevation of 150 to 350 meters (492.15 to 1,148 feet) above sea level. Taal View Heights has a slightly lower elevation compared to Tagaytay proper with an average temperature of 25 degrees Celcius.

Apart from the cool climate, the panoramic view of Taal Volcano, and the thick vegetation highlighted by coconut and fruit bearing trees, Taal View Heights also offers automatic membership privileges to the Buena Vista Nature Park and Country Club.

Entering Taal View Heights, you will be greeted with a fantastic view of Taal Lake and the surrounding farmland. It comes to no surprise that visitors who are burdened with a tight schedule decide to drop their matters in place of the absolute nature surrounding the greeting area.

The greeting area is a facility that houses a mini bar, a multitude of nipa huts to enjoy the view and the cabana for meetings and other functions.

Vista Lago and Vista Verde
Two phases with a minimum lot size of 750sqm

Aldea del Sur and Aldea del Oeste
Two phases with a minimum lot size of 250 sqm

Pueblo de Talisay
One phase with a minimum lot size of 200 sqm

Although Ledesco is primarily a lot-only developer, we also offer house and lot options, of which are showcased above. Here are photos of several model units that we have constructed across the property.

A three-week long multi-cultural Children’s International Summer Village (CISV) camp for teenagers aged fifteen and sixteen from Portugal, Norway, Mexico, Indonesia, Finland, Canada, Italy, Spain and the Philippines was held last July at the picturesque Buena Vista Resort in Taal View Heights Country Ridge Homes in Tagaytay Ridge/Talisay, Batangas.

Aside from boasting a breathtaking view of the Taal Lake and Volcano and cool climate, the Buena Vista resort was chosen by the organizers as an ideal venue for the international delegates because of its world-class camp facilities including: a large activity and dining area, cottages and dorm room facilities, a large swimming pool, a full-sized basketball court and badminton court, a view deck, and even a bonfire area, among many other facilities. Moreover, the resort was only an hour and a half from Metro Manila.

CISV was developed by psychologist Doris Twitchell Allen as an ideal staring point to foster peace education among the youth. Dr. Allen and the CISV organization developed programs that offered young people opportunities to interact with their peers from other countries and to form intercultural friendships. Since its inception, CISV has expanded into eighty countries, and over a hundred and fifty thousand delegates has participated in more than four thousand international CISV activities over the years.

Every year, a CISV camp is organized around a specific topic that is discussed and addressed by the delegates along with their adult leaders. This year, the theme of the camp was “Crossroads”. According to CISV Camp Director Chinie Nepomuceno “Crossroads give us the chance to find out who we are, where we want to be and what kind of world we want to live in. Crossroads are life-changing moments that determine how happy we will be in the future and all the possible changes that we can make and contribute in the world”

Nepomuceno further added that global communities face many challenges that require tough decisions. Therefore, summer camps such as the ones organized by CISV facilitate better ways to solve problems and facilitate dialogue through fostering an appreciation and understanding across cultures. Each week, the camp dealt with different topics that dealt with the theme of crossroads, such as “Self and Others”, “Country and Culture” and “Global and Environmental Concerns”.

During the camp’s “open day”, where selected guests and members of the press were invited to watch various camp activities and cultural performances, many first timers to the camp were amazed by the level of maturity displayed by the delegates. “All of them have shown amazing maturity in tackling some pretty major issues.” Said CISV Staff Officer Celine Encarnacion. “We were initially worried that they might shun the Mexican delegates because of the AH1N1 scare but from the very beginning, it was never a concern for them. They’ve learned how to respect each others culture, with no questions asked. One good point also are the Indonesians who do not eat pork. No one from the other delegates even asked or complained why the Indonesians, in particular, were being served a different type of menu. They’re really a great bunch of kids who can be great leaders someday.”

Sixteen-year old Giulia put it best when asked what she thought of her new friends, “The most important thing that I have gained in joining this CISV camp are my new friends. I love them and they will indeed stay in my heart forever,” beamed the Italian Delegate Leader.

For more information on CISV Philippines, their head office can be found at Rm 320 Mile Long Building, Amorsolo corner Herrera St. Makati City, with telephone number (02) 815.3326. They can also be reached at cisv_philippines@yahoo.com

Buena Vista Nature Park, on the other hand, can be reached at (02) 812.1169, 894.5128, (0917) 828.5449 or email buenavista@taalviewheights.com

The nomenclature for sailing hails back to hundreds of years of tradition. A rope is just a rope, until you put it inside a boat. Then it becomes something else.

Sailing has always interested me. I’d classify it under one of those hobbies I’d be willing to try if it was pushed in front of me as an offer. Setting foot into the Taal Lake Yacht Club hastened my fervor to try. And I will, one day.

Located about two minutes away from Taal View Heights, the TLYC sits bordering the calm waters of the Taal Lake, a “Sailing Mecca” in the Philippines according to The Lonely Planet guide.

I dropped by at a cold hour and spent the better part of a beer talking to Joe Hagedorn, manager to the club. He said that membership to the club isn’t bought — it’s earned. And though the club houses some of the most important people that contribute to the Philippine GNP, the club has an open door policy to anyone who wants to learn how to sail.

Starting from nothing, you’d expect to shell out about P2,000 for the rental and lessons which is roughly about 5 hours of training. This figure was indeed an eye opener to me as I had preconceived notions on the price of such a sport.

Overall, the club brings about an inviting atmosphere, open to anyone who sincerely wants to learn to sail. These guys have broken the barriers of intimidation, making it easy for the regular joe (like me) to learn. And yeah, I’ll probably take them up on the offer soon.

TLYC also offers windsurfing and boat rides to Taal Volcano.

– by Jayvee Fernandez

Taal View Heights sponsors regattas run by the club.

Contact Information
Joe Hagedorn: 0917-8950430 .
Taal Lake Yacht Club
www.tlyc.com

At the heart of the Taal View Heights is the Buena Vista Nature Park and Country Club, a center for communal gatherings, sports, recreation and rest.

The Country Club is a sports hub, housing a basketball gym, activity rooms, billiard tables, a swimming pool and playground for the kids. The Club is surrounded by several small huts for lazy weekend lounging and a dining hall with an impressive menu to feed hungry appetites after a good game of hoops.