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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