Feels Like the Netherlands: Our Wedding Anniversary Date in Crosswinds Tagaytay

Tagaytay — the city where me and My Beloved Wife has fond memories. This is the city, aside from Metro Manila and our hometown in Laguna, where we had our dates. Picnic Grove, Palace in the Sky, and many restaurants — we visited them all as a couple.

So, for our wedding anniversary, we went up to Tagaytay again for a date but this time we went to Crosswind Tagaytay.

Passing through the Gates of Crosswinds

I was actually shocked when we reached the entrance to Crosswinds Tagaytay as we are being asked to pay 500 pesos for the entrance fee!

I didn’t expect that Crosswinds Tagaytay is upfront when it comes money. I realize the reason why when a Google search revealed that this place is owned by Villar.

I didn’t let my shock ruin our date so enter the gates we go!

We were welcomed with pine trees and the beauty of nature that we couldn’t experience in our place in Laguna.

A few minutes drive later and we reached the place that “transported” somewhere in Netherlands.

There is a clock tower and even a windmill to complete the Netherlandish look.

Perfect for Instagram or FB DP.

There’s no other interesting spot in Crosswinds Tagaytay other than the view of the flatlands of Laguna and Batangas. Unfortunately, Taal Volcano is not visible from Crosswinds Tagaytay.

Dinner Date in Dear Joe

Of the few restaurants in Crosswinds Tagaytay, we chose to dine in Dear Joe.

The interior of this restaurant is stunning! It made me feel like being inside an old-style hacienda.

We chose to eat inside the restaurant. Although there is an option to dine al fresco.

Unlike other restaurants, Dear Joe requires customers to line up to place their order because they are short on staff and pay for their meal upfront maybe to prevent eat-and-run.

At least the long line gave me a good view of Dear Joe’s ice cream.

We ordered chips and roast beef, pizza, and pasta.

The food was great but quite expensive. The iced coffee, on the other hand, is so-so.

We had a great wedding anniversary celebration in Crosswinds Tagaytay. What made it special is that this trip just for the two of us since the kids let us go on our own so that we can enjoy each other (as per my daughter!).

Well I guess the Netherlandish view of Crosswinds Tagaytay added to that great experience.

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Shrine of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Wedding Rates 2025

It was 11 years ago when Me ang My-Beloved-Wife tied the knot in the Shrine of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus. It was a beatiful moment for us that we will cherish until the end of our lives.

I am sure that many couples are also looking at the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus as the venue for their wedding. One question that pops up their minds is how much is the rate for weddings at the Shrine this year (2025).

Well, here is the answer to that question that I got directly from the administrators of the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus:

Wedding Rates:

1. Tuesday to Saturday: 45,000.00 Pesos

2. Sunday: 47,000.00 Pesos 

The above wedding rate has the following inclusions: 

1. Air condition in the Shrine during the whole duration of the wedding ceremony

2. Priest

3. Commentator

Please note there is no wedding on Mondays as it is the rest day or day off of Shrine staff.

Also, there is no online transactions so couples have to go to the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus personally to book their wedding.

Pencil booking is not allowed. Those who want to block out a date should pay the reservation fee of 5,000 Pesos. This fee is non-refundable but will be deducted from the Wedding Rate.

Decorations such as flowers along the aisle are not included in the Wedding Rate. Decorations and flowers in the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus is exclusively provided by Little Way Flower Shop.

The church choir (wedding singers and musicians) are also not included in the wedding rate and should be booked separately for 2,000 Pesos.

If you have other questions then you should contact the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus by emailing them at stthereseshrine1983@gmail.com

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