THE FARM @ CARPENTER HILL

Your curiosity ends where your

enchantment begins. This is the promise
that The Farm @ Carpenter Hill commit
to keep.

Located approximately six kilometers

away from the center of the City of
Koronadal, a short six minute south-
bound drive will bring you to this 11
hectare sprawling garden resort that has
become the benchmark of most players
in the city’s hospitality industry.

Acquired in 1990, this farm is planted to

a variety of fruit trees such as calamansi,
durian, mango, lanzones, coconut, and
other local trees. Its potential was not maximized though. At one time, it was used as a game
fowl breeding and raising facility by one of the owner’s sons. It was not until the later part of the
90’s that the transformation of the farm began.

Being a typical agricultural land, it was occasionally used as venue for small family picnics and a
place for weekend family bonding. Friends were sometimes invited to join. The farm which was
always referred to as “uma” (the vernacular for the word “farm”), never had amenities and
other facilities then. It did not even have a comfort room in the real sense of the word. Evident
however was the daughter-in-law’s love for gardening and exotic plants. Her collection of rare
flora started growing literally and figuratively that friends and guests started appreciating the
simple landscaped patches around the area. With very encouraging and inspiring feedback,
more and more areas were turned into botanical attractions.

In 2004, the first architectural structure to rise at the farm was The Grand Gazebo. It is a huge
hexagonal building with Japanese design influences. Natural stones and wood were
incorporated in the design, adding to that Asian feel. To complete the ambiance, a koi pond
cascading waters was built adjacent to the gazebo. The pond was big enough to have an islet
with a modern Asian hut on it, with an exotic-looking stone bridge connecting it to the main
area. The Grand Gazebo has, since, undergone a major renovation and enhancement to increase
its capacity from 500 to at least 1,000
guests. With an elegant events venue now
available, the next necessity had to be
addressed – restrooms. With the design
team’s passion and preference for simple
yet elegant interiors and finishes, the
farm’s toilets were themselves
conversation topics due to its interesting
design and concept. Cleanliness and
hygiene being given top priority, the farm’s
restrooms are livable spaces indeed.
 And then the clamor for meals and catering services intensified. The management initially
tapped its sister company – Ace Centerpoint through its Fast food, to cater small meetings and
other events. However, putting up a commissary of its own was inevitable thus a kitchen was
built a stone’s throw away from the gazebo. On September 14, 2005 the place which was simply
called “uma” or sometimes referred to as Ace Farm, was officially called The Farm @ Carpenter
Hill by virtue of its DTI-approved business name registration. In essence its name has maintained
the rural feel while specifically stating its location, Carpenter Hill, one of Koronadal’s barangays.
From then on, this business establishment shall therefore be called THE FARM @ CARPENTER
HILL at all times.

The Goathouse is one of the most interesting structures at The Farm @ Carpenter Hill. As the
name suggests, the building used to be the shelter of the farm’s goat herd. It was renovated and
refurbished to become a cozy function hall. It can hold a maximum of a hundred guests. The
latest and by far, the largest facility to rise at the sprawling garden resort is the imposing GRAND
FIESTA HALL-a huge structure of steel, stone, glass and wood, that despite its gigantic proportion
still blends and complements with its natural environment. The hall can host banquet for 1,500
guests while it can easily double its capacity in a theatre-type set-up.

For guests who simply want leisure trip to The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, it has several destinations
within the property. A stroll around The Farm @ Carpenter Hill is a visual feast as well as a
relaxing trust with nature. The ponds and gardens are inspiring and postcard-perfect. A
playground is provided for children and the young at heart. The butterfly garden is a beautiful
maze of flowering plants and shrubs, every twist and turn presents a pleasant surprise. Nearby,
the farm @ Carpenter Hill’s plant nursery is a wide collection of ornamentals and exotic plants
that would surely delight any green thumb. The vision for The Farm @ Carpenter Hill is little by
little being realized. Many ideas are still on the drawing board. With a positive outlook and a
promising business climate, The Farm @ Carpenter Hill is carving its niche in the tourism
highway of South Cotabato in particular and Mindanao in general.

A. CULTURE OF THE PEOPLE WITHIN THAT AREA ( LOCALS)

 B’LAAN CULTURE
 CATHOLIC CULTURE
 MUSLIM CULTURE

B. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE HOTEL

 COZY COFFEE SHOP
 3 RESTAURANT
 2 BARS/LOUNGES
 BUSINESS CENTER
 OUTDOOR POOL

C. WEATHER CONDITIONS AND CLIMATE CHANGES

 The climate of Koronadal is mild and sub-tropical, belonging to climate Type IV. The
place is typhoon free. Rainy months are from June to October.
 Climate data for Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Ma Ap Ma Au No
Month Jan Feb Jun Jul Sep Oct Dec Year
r r y g v
31 31 32 32 31 30 29 30 30 30 30 31 31
Average high °C (°F)
(88) (88) (90) (90) (88) (86) (84) (86) (86) (86) (86) (88) (87)
23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 23 24
Average low °C (°F)
(73) (73) (73) (75) (75) (75) (75) (75) (75) (75) (75) (73) (74)
1,43
64 45 59 71 140 179 192 198 163 147 113 66
Average precipitation  7
(2.5 (1.8 (2.3 (2.8 (5.5 (7.0 (7.6 (7.8 (6.4 (5.8 (4.4 (2.6
mm (inches) (56.5
) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )
)
12. 10. 12. 15. 26. 27. 28. 28. 26. 26. 22. 16. 252.
Average rainy days
2 3 7 7 0 4 1 2 0 7 9 6 8
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)[9]

D. TRENDS IN THAT AREA

 SWIMMING POOL
 CONVENTION HALL
 FOODS