REPORT HANDOUT IN TM

ELEC 1 - AGRITOURISM

TOPIC:
BALAY BUHAY SA UMA BEE FARM in
Bulusan, Sursugan

TRISHA A. EDRAGA
HANNAH O. CASAL
BSTM -2A

GHILSON B. AMOR, MM
Assistant Professor II

College of Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management

2023
 Background Information

Name of the Farm Tourism Site: Balay Buhay Sa Uma Bee Farm

Name of the Owner: Ms. Luz Zarzuela Gamba

Name of the Farm Manager: Ms. Luz Zarzuela Gamba

Year Started: 2003

Size of the farm: 3.5 Hectare

Location of the farm: Region 5, Bulusan, Sursogon.

Accreditation: The farm is DOT accredited

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 Balay Buhay Sa Uma Bee Farm from Region 5
Bulusan, Sorsogon.Bulusan is one of the
municipalities in Sorsogon. It is known for being
the home of Mt. Bulusan, Sorsogon's highest peak,
and Bulusan Lake, a scenic crater lake surrounded
by lush greeneries.
The word "Bulusan" actually means "where the
water flows".
Balay Buhay sa Uma Bee Farm is a DOT-
accredited Agri-tourism Farmsite which aims to
integrate life in a farm setting in Sorsogon
particularly in the town of Bulusan. It’s a
combination of a resort, bee farm, and restaurant
located in the verdant area of Bulusan. It offers a
farm living experience and a serene and nature-
calming environment.

The owner is Ms. Luz Zarsuela Gamba She

began in 2003 with 38 colonies of European
Apis mellifera honey bees, however they did
not do well in this climate. She was
recommended to try working with
indigenous, stingless bees by Professor Cleo
Cervancia of University of the Philippines
Los Banos, and by Mr. Tio Ompong
Palconitin
- he was the ‘father’ of beekeeping with
stingless bees, and invented the coconut shell
method of housing them.

This is the main gate of the bee farm. This serves

as a back drop of almost everyone who visits this
place because of its farm name being hung
above.

Along the way to their pavilion you can see lots

of plants and including their famous
presentations of bees.
So basically, no touching of bees. Don not
disturb them if you don’t want to be attacked.

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 *ACTIVITIES*
FISHING AND FISH FEEDING
- You can do fishing and fish
feeding as much or as little as you
want to. It’s an opportunity that
you can enjoy at any age.
PLANTING A FLOWERS
- They said that flowers generate
happiness. So, by planting a flowers
can increase levels of positive energy
and help you feel secure and relaxed.
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KAYAKING
- Kayaking is a fun activity that you can do
in Balay Buhay Sa Uma Bee Farm. Along
with simply being a fun and enjoyable
activity, kayaking has numerous health and
physical benefits. Not sure if how much is
the rent.
SWIMMING
- You can also swim in their natural
pool with a free flowing spring water
from Mount Bulusan.
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 *FLOWERS*

WAX GINGER FLOWER

In Balay buhay sa uma bee farm, this flowers are a
perennial herb of the Zarzuela family. Looks like a
pinecone is the overlapping bracts and flowers. Real
flowers from the bracts little as is. It is the yellow small
things have come up. The bracts color red is the main,
Orange, peach, and white there.

TAYABAK OR “JADE VINE”

Tayabak or "Jade Vine" is the famous flower in

Balay buhas sa uma Bee farm because of the beauty
and colors, most tourist attract to this flower.

BLUE TRUMPE VINE

The Blue Sky Vine is a heat and sunloving twining vine

suitable for metal fences, smaller arbors, and medium to
large trellises or other sturdy supports. Provide a well-
drained, moderately fertile soil. The Blue Sky Vine can also
be enjoyed as an easy and low-maintenance container plant.

SUN FLOWER

With bright blooms that go all summer, sunflowers are heat-

tolerant, resistant to pests, and attractive to pollinators and
birds. They make beautiful cut flowers and their seeds (and oil)
are a source of food for birds and people! See their Sunflower
for information on everything from planting to growing
to harvesting.

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 WHITE SKY VINE

with its large, pure white blooms, pleasant scent, and heart-
shaped leaves, is one of my favorite vining plants. As the
name might suggest, the bloom of this vigorous vine is
indeed moonlike, thanks to its pale color and round shape

ALLANDER CHERRY RIPE

Alamanda cathartica 'Cherry Ripe' is a vigorous and

handsome climber or shrub with lance shaped leathery
leaves and beautiful, deep pink with a dark red throat,
trumpet shaped flowers that are produced throughout
summer.

GOLDEN TORCH
The golden torch is a beautiful, multi-stem, columnar cactus
that produces many upright branches and grows five to seven
feet tall. It is lime-green with long, radial, yellowish-white
spines that turn gray as the plant ages. It produces large,
white, nocturnal flowers that are six to eight inches in
diameter.

STAR LILY

White stargazer lilies, in particular, have come to

characterize a sense of purity and are often used as an
expression of sympathy. The pink varieties are also
considered symbolic of wealth and prosperity, as well being
as a sign of aspiration

*PRODUCTS*
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 APIS DORSATA HONEY PEANUT BUTTER HONEY
(SNACK MIX)

Apis Dorsata Honey it is come from the bees. Peanut Butter Honey or snack mix is also one
And it is also one of the famous products they of the famous product they have because it’s
have. This is one of the best “pasalubong” that made by fresh peanut and honey.
tourist can give to their relatives.

JAVA PALM SNAIL “BANOSBOS”

Java palm it is a fruit that you can see in balay They also have snail mostly known as
buhay, this is the first product they have, they “banosbos”, it is came from their fishpond and
started planting in java palm until they cook it to their restaurant and serve it fresh to
discovered bees. their costumer.

GINATAANG ISDA COFFEE

Ginataang isda made by fresh fish, fresh Tourist can relax to their nipa huts with sip of
coconut (gata) with sili, it is the best pair with coffee and seeing beautiful flowers, bees, fish
rice and tourist really love it. near to nipa huts.

*AMINITIES*

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 Nipa Huts - This was how it looks outside of the Nipa Hut or
commonly called in Filipino as Kubo. It was very unique in the
sense that it was built by a native nipa hut. It has actually two beds,
may also be intended for 2 persons. The kubo is made of bamboo
tree and native wooden furnitures. It was so refreshing since the
backyard of the kubo is a natural creek or batis in tagalog. Kampi
Cafe Bar - They also have a cafe for resting area and for you to
have a quiet and deep relaxation.

Kampi Cafe Bar - They also have a cafe for

resting area and for you to have a quiet and deep
relaxation.

Fishpond - They also have fishpond which was

mainly where they get their menu during meal
time.

Events place - You can book the place for occasion

purposes or meetings. It is an open space with serene
and nature calming environment.

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 Restaurant
- They have a restaurant that serves farm-to-table
dishes. You will have a great relaxing stay and
good food in middle of nature!

Batis sa uma pool

- This is the swimming pool area where you can
enjoy swimming. It is a natural pool with a free
flowing spring water from Mount Bulusan.

REFERENCES:

Balicudcud, R. (2018), Home away from home: Balay Buhay sa Uma Bee Farm must visit
place in Sorsogon, Philippines.
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsteemit.com%2Ftravel%2F%40thewaray
wanderer%2Fhome-away-from-home-balay-buhay-sa-uma-bee-farm-must-visit-place-in-
sorsogon-philippines.

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