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Wellness is at Camp John Hay
Source: Manila Bulletin
Author: -
Date: 2005-01-06
 
Everyone knows that Camp John Hay in Baguio is the perfect summer retreat, with its cool crisp air, picturesque mountainside scenery, exotic towering pine trees, and unspoiled ecological beauty. A lesser-known fact is that Camp John Hay is also an ideal place for wellness. It is a holistic wellness that is not only for the body, but also for the mind and spirit.





For those looking to improve their physical health, Camp John Hay is chock-full of activities for doing so. Camp John Hay was designed to blend in with the natural surroundings of the place, which means that the paths and roads all follow the contour of the mountain, making them ideal for jogging or simple hiking. The thin mountain air allows for an excellent workout for your lungs, while the beautiful scenery of pine trees and other greeneries will give you that much needed inspiration to push yourself the extra mile. Active people can really take advantage of the facilities and exercise their hearts out while taking pleasure in connecting with Mother Nature.



The mind and spirit are also integral parts of wellness. Camp John Hay allows weary, stressed-out urban dwellers to just sit back and relax and enjoy the cool weather and fresh air of the place. One of the main highlights of Camp John Hay is the Eco-Trail, a 1.8-kilometer footpath that features an unspoiled botanical preserve that is an absolute delight for nature lovers. The Eco-Trail is a place that can be stimulating to the body and yet also restful for the soul. It features a number of pathways with several hanging bridges and footbridges. The trail leads straight into the heart of the pine forest, where you can view a variety of natural sights such as a flowing stream, colorful flowers, and stone formations. There is even a wooden, open-air hut where you can just unwind and take in the serene setting near the rushing waters. A leisurely walk at the trail provides you with a relaxing escape as you inhale the fresh, pine-scented mountain air, and feast your eyes on the lush scenery.



Walking is not the only way to explore Camp John Hay; horse-back riding definitely offers a completely different experience. There is something about riding the animal while taking in the natural scenery that allows a deeper connection with nature.



After all that activity, the perfect way to end the day is a relaxing spa treatment at the spa of the Manor Hotel. Enter the sauna room and sweat away the tensions of everyday life, then just sit back and let the skilled masseuses work their magic on your body. End the day with a totally fulfilling slumber while breathing in the fresh, pine-scented air.



Whether it is participation in rough and tough sporting activities that get the heart beating or simply a relaxing rest for the soul from the hassles of everyday life, Camp John Hay offers a happy and healthy holiday for everyone, giving a new meaning to the term "wellness." For more information, log on to www.campjohnhay.com.

 

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