Laeuna de Taal’s legend

Beautiful at any time of day. Serene and mysterious like a lady who captivates her beholder with a quiet dignity. From a 17th century map of Murillo Velarde, prominently etched is Laeuna de Taal, the ancient name of Taal Lake. Its mystique and allure has been the inspiration of visitors who have been spellbound by its magnificence. It is said that every lake has its own legend. Laeuna de Taal has a continuing legend which spans generations. She has been romanticized and chronicled for her beauty.

Towns and cities that sprouted alongside the legendary lake have their respective stories to tell, each one embracing an aspect of the lake’s allure. Talisay is one of those charming towns with an ongoing romance with the "lady of the lake." Most people know Talisay as the popular source of the delicious "tawilis" – the only fresh water sardine found in Asia; and maliputo, a species of mackerel which is considered a delicacy. Both of these are found in Taal Lake. The landed gentry of Batangas who eventually settled in Manila’s exclusive villages, has maintained their lakeside retreats, unwilling to forego the magic spell of Taal Lake.

The appeal of Talisay living is tantalizing, to say the least. Unspoiled by tourist traffic and preserved of its country character, anyone taking residence here will find a reflective and rejuvenating lifestyle. It is here, beside the fabled Taal Lake that Filinvest Leisure has started to develop a lakeside community aptly named Laeuna de Taal. Josephine Gotianun-Yap of Filinvest fell in love with the site, herself captivated by the view of the lake and the volcano. "This is a project which underscores Filinvest’s continuing pursuit of developing leisure-driven products such as the Palms Country Club in Alabang," she reports.

Laeuna de Taal is a lakeside community, paying homage and giving reverence to a well-preserved living environment.

The charm of the area where Laeuna de Taal is situated is enhanced by the wholesome adventure of shopping at organic markets for fresh produces or discovering "mom and pop" specialty restaurants or craft shops. Freshly baked breads, pottery and plant stalls provide stimulating visual enticements to families living within the vicinity.

Compromising a total of 60 hectares, Laeuna de Taal will be developed in phases, based on a clustering of separate gated communities. Each community will have access to a Lake Club, meticulously envisioned to be a restorative sanctuary of sports, entertainment and relaxation. Water-based recreation such as kayaking, windsurfing and sailing preserve the integrity of the lake. With a breathtaking view, residents can dine or conduct meetings at the club. A lakeside restaurant, function rooms, library, destination spa, waterfront activity center, swimming pool, kiddie pool and playground, billiards and a boardwalk are essential amenities chosen to ensure holistic lakeside living.

The Lake Club will be planned and managed with the same quality of standards and service as The Palms Country Club, providing an inspiring and relaxing environment for a truly complimentary experience.