If you are looking for a unique weekend adventure with your kids, then you might want to consider The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena,  which is located just a few hours away from Metro Manila in Cabuyao, Laguna. The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena offers an unforgettable outdoor experience that both children and adults will love, and the chance to see and interact with farm animals. Exposing your kids to the outdoors is a wonderful way to satisfy their curiosity and endless energy. Lastly, a trip to The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena is a great opportunity to give your kids a break from electronic gadgets and have physical activities, enjoy a slow-paced day, and savor the fresh air.

We were able to go to The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena during Miguel's first educational tour. We had a lot of fun and Miguel was having a great time running in the open fields and trying out the obstacle courses. It's just a pity that we were not able to take Rafa with us on this trip but we are planning to go back to The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena because he will surely love it there.

The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena is located at Cabuyao, Laguna. To reach The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena, you may follow this route if you are coming from Metro Manila:

• Take the Southbound side of EDSA and exit to the South Luzon Expressway
• Follow South Luzon Expressway to Pulo-Diezmo Road in Cabuyao
• Take exit 43 from South Luzon Expressway.
• Continue driving through Pulo-Diezmo Road to The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena

The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena is like a huge playground that features party and picnic areas, open fields, a small lagoon with fishes, a big sandbox for kids and adults who love the feel of sand, animal feeding stations, horse stables, and an amphitheater.

In terms of the activities that you can do with your kids, you may choose from the following:

1. Have a picnic, walk and stroll around, or bring your bike with you.
2. Test your physical strength with the rope and obstacle courses. Children will also love the spacious playgrounds.
3. Marvel at the animals at The Fun Farm. You can stroll around The Fun Farm and stroll at the interesting farm animals that are free to roam around spacious fenced areas.
4. Find your way around in the garden maze.
5. Climb the tree house viewing deck.
6. Ride the carabao-pulled cart. Miguel was able to experience this together with other kids.
7. Try horseback riding. This is also one of the activities that Miguel definitely enjoyed.
8. Ride the mini zipline.
9. Row a mini boat in the pond.
10. Feed the rabbits and guinea pigs.

The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena is not just for family day trips but is also a beautiful venue for weddings, birthday parties, field trips, and team-building activities.

The tour rates at The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena are the following:

• P600.00 per head (child/adult/companion)
• P480.00 for Senior Citizen/PWD (IDs required)
• Free for children below 2 years old

The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena is open from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM but all activities are available until 3:00 PM only.

We had a wonderful experience at The Fun Farm at Sta. Elena. It’s a family-friendly destination not too far from Metro Manila. If you are looking for an outdoor adventure or a chance to commune with nature, then you should include The Farm at Sta. Elena in your family travel plans.

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