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A Glimpse into the Quiet Luxury of Rockwell’s Lauan Ridges

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<p>On a late summer afternoon, amid the buzz of <strong>Makati</strong>, a quiet kind of elegance took root. At <strong>The Balmori Tent</strong> in <strong>Rockwell Center</strong>, guests were gently ushered into a softer rhythm—one inspired not by the city’s rush, but by the whisper of wind through forest canopies and the golden hush of mountain mornings.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174765552926025.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>This was no ordinary launch. This was a first, tangible glimpse of<strong> Lauan Ridges</strong>, Rockwell Land’s much-anticipated mountain retreat in <strong>Mataasnakahoy</strong> and <strong>Lipa, Batangas</strong>—brought to life in the heart of Manila<strong></strong>, just for a day.</p><p>From the moment guests arrived, they were wrapped in a sensorial prelude of what Lauan Ridges promises: Refined ease, warm textures, and air that felt a degree cooler, an atmosphere of calm. The Balmori garden, lush with pocket trails and rustling foliage, created a mood of quiet wandering. Inside the tent, the transformation was nothing short of transportive: Floor-to-ceiling visuals evoked misty ridges and expansive views, while open layouts echoed the architecture of Lauan’s viewing decks. It was as if Batangas had come to meet the city.</p><p>And in many ways, it had.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The allure of escape, yet rooted in place</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747655628299Metro.Style-4.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><strong>Lauan Ridges</strong> is a love letter to the idea of retreat—not a temporary pause, but a lifestyle shift. At over <strong>1,000 feet above sea level</strong>, this <strong>38-hectare mountain development</strong> offers more than just respite. It offers relief—from noise, from hurry, from the city&#x27;s many demands. Here, mornings arrive with fog and quiet, while afternoons unfold in leisurely walks through meadows or deep-breath moments on a yoga deck that overlooks Mount Maculot.</div><p>It’s the kind of place that doesn’t demand a schedule—just your presence.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747655926278Metro.Style-5.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><strong></strong></div><p>At the preview event, that philosophy came through not only in the setting but also in the experience. Guests sipped on cooler blends and indulged in Batangas delicacies, from comforting bowls of lomi to scoops of Pinkie’s Farm ice cream. Curated by <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/metro-style/fashion/2025/5/19/lamina-bayo-atelier-foundation-runway-1800" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Happy Ongpauco</a>, the menu read like a map of memory and flavor, designed to make one feel at home.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Wellness woven seamlessly into everyday life</strong></div><div><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747655796658Metro.Style-6.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong>As the demand for leisure-oriented communities continues to grow, Lauan Ridges arrives as a timely offering. It is wellness that is integrated into the site&#x27;s architecture and development. Lauan Ridges&#x27; thoughtful integration of glamping sites, playgrounds, swimming areas, an amphitheater, and nature trails is meant to echo, not disrupt—the land’s natural rhythm.</div><p>And while its location just 90 minutes from Makati makes it conveniently accessible, the reprieve it offers from the demands of urban life is what truly sets it apart.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>A beautiful mountain retreat</strong><strong><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1747655885017Metro.Style.png" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></strong><br/></div><p>Interest in Lauan Ridges has been warm and steady, reflecting a growing desire for homes that feel like havens. Whether as a weekend getaway or a permanent chapter, it calls to a generation of homeowners looking not just to invest in real estate, but to invest in a slower, more intentional life.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>To learn more about Lauan Ridges by Rockwell, check their </em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauanridgesbyrockwell/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Instagram</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockwellinlipa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Facebook</em></a><em>.</em></div>

<p>This was a first, tangible glimpse of Lauan Ridges, Rockwell Land’s much-anticipated mountain retreat in Mataasnakahoy and Lipa, Batangas—brought to life in the heart of Manila, just for a day.</p>

This was a first, tangible glimpse of Lauan Ridges, Rockwell Land’s much-anticipated mountain retreat in Mataasnakahoy and Lipa, Batangas—brought to life in the heart of Manila, just for a day.

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Published May 16, 2025 08:00 PM PHT

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