CAVITE DIARIES: Yoki's Farm (04.09.2021)

While Paradizoo is popular amongst families, there's another farm within the vicinity that is also good enough for a lazy afternoon even if it's one of those temperatures you just want to do siesta. 

Right off the bat, I liked that they have have enough parking for large parties. We arrived past lunchtime and there's still a lot of slots available even if visitors pour in regularly. It's probably because of the pandemic, but all groups are required to have a guide (100/group) so they can regulate where people can go. As of writing you are not allowed to lounge endlessly on an area nor are you able to roam around on your own because they want to separate visitors in their own bubbles. Even the moments that we had to be in an enclosed room, we had to wait for a group to get out before we're allowed to come in. 

Based off of the story of a friend, in Paradizoo, you are allowed to pet animals as a tourism feature. They do have it in Yoki's, however their animal selection is quite small. We didn't bother getting some since we only went for roaming around anyway; would have loved to personally harvest hydrophonics grown lettuce but their visitor's section is dependent on whether plants are already for picking which means we're stuck with just walking. 

The design of the farm is quite good but I would have loved it if the sculpture area are separated according to groups instead of being under one large roof. I imagine they can even make mini museums according to collection. After all they have a lot of fabulous pieces that would really stand out if they're not in a mix. 

Plantitos and Plantitas would also love a visit to this farm because they have greenhouses with varying pots of plants ready for a new home. I did try to take home a sweet basil but it died a week after. Speaks volumes on how I don't have an ounce of green thumb on me. Would have loved to have spaghetti with basil any time. 

They're supposed to have a hotel too but they are not open due to the pandemic. I'm not sure if it's the same case with the food court, there isn't any food available so we had to go out (literally past the parking there's a small restaurant named Larry's). For everything that I liked with Yoki's I think it would have been better if they have a real souvenir shop that carried the brand instead of items no one buys outside of a department store. I mean, who would buy random knick knacks that doesn't even represent the farm? It looks like those figurines belong to a 90s wedding. Even a nice Yoki's Farm ref magnet would have been a better item to sell!

From our tour guide there are still hectares undeveloped so we know that they have still a lot of room for more facilities. Maybe a nature trail, small houses for lodging or glamping, a maze possibly? They can even have night tours: nocturnal animals, star gazing and bon fires. I have always dreamed of having my own leisure farm so you know I've thought of this a lot haha! Here's to hoping on our next visit there's no pandemic anymore so we can stay overnight on their facilities. 

Pricing as of Apr 2022:

Farm Tour 300/Person

Hydroponics Harvest 500/Person

Animal Encounters 800/Person

Full Package 1000/Person

*They're responsive in FB if you have any questions.