Ricarte’s Hill Garden Resort

Nasugbu, Batangas

Function Type

Wedding
Corporate Events
Birthdays
Debuts

Ideal for

Garden Wedding
Staycation
Family Reunions
Team Building

Capacity

Up to 150 PAX

Overview
Gallery
Location

1. Overview & Expertise

Ricarte’s Hill Garden Resort is a garden wedding venue and villa resort in Daang Pulo, Brgy. Aga, Nasugbu, Batangas, in the Batulao highlands about 20 minutes from Tagaytay. It combines a lush garden, a pavilion and patio, an infinity pool and mountain views, and is 6–8 minutes from Caleruega Church. Its villas are also rented for stays, described as “a pleasant escape from the city as it is surrounded by fresh air and blooming plants.”

Key Venue Highlights

Capacity: up to 150 guests; all-in packages for 50, 80, 100 and 150 guests. Suited to intimate and mid-size weddings.
Signature spaces: a garden lawn for ceremonies and receptions; a pavilion and patio as the covered option [confirm enclosure and capacity]; an infinity pool and villas with private pools, all with mountain views.
Caleruega next door: 6–8 minutes from Caleruega Church (Transfiguration Chapel), so church-plus-garden weddings need only a short transfer.
Stay on-site: villas sleep 4 (6 with an extra charge), with private pools, Wi-Fi, kitchen and parking; pet-friendly (2 small pets). Airbnb rating 4.64/5 from 308 reviews.
Town’s Delight expertise: a Cavite-based wedding caterer with more than four decades of experience (website: 45+ years; 2025 Bride & Breakfast feature: 50+ years and 9,000+ celebrations). Its blog features Batulao as “a new wedding destination in the South.” Ricarte’s Hill accreditation

2. Frequently Asked Questions

Venue & Capacity

Q: Where is Ricarte’s Hill Garden Resort?
A: In Daang Pulo, Brgy. Aga, Nasugbu, Batangas, in the Batulao area about 20 minutes from Tagaytay.
Q: How many guests can it hold?
A: Up to 150 guests. Packages are offered for 50, 80, 100 and 150 guests.
Q: Can we hold the ceremony and reception on-site?
A: Yes. The garden is used for ceremonies and receptions, with the pavilion and patio as covered areas [confirm layout options].
Q: Is it near a church?
A: Yes. Caleruega Church is 6–8 minutes away.
Q: Is there a covered option if it rains?
A: The pavilion and patio [confirm whether they hold 150 seated guests and whether they are enclosed]. Q: Can the wedding party stay overnight? A: Yes. The villas sleep 4 each (6 with an extra charge) and have private pools. Number of villas and wedding-day room use: [confirm].
Q: Can we bring pets?
A: The villa listing allows up to 2 small pets. Pets at events: [confirm].

Catering & Logistics

Q: Is Town’s Delight an accredited caterer at Ricarte’s Hill?
A: Yes.
Q: Do the venue packages include food?
A: Yes. The all-in packages listed by Tagaytay Dream Weddings include catering by the venue’s partner.
Q: Why book Town’s Delight instead of the package caterer?
A: Venue Rental Only (₱50,000 for 5 hours) plus Town’s Delight lets couples choose a 40+-year caterer’s menu, tasting and service style.
Q: Is there a food tasting? A: Yes. Town’s Delight holds tasting sessions and Tasteful Fair events.

3. Services & Service Areas

Catering Packages: Buffet or plated setups curated by Town’s Delight; Filipino and international menus. Signature roast beef, kaldereta and spareribs. Vegan and other dietary needs accommodated. Sized for 50–150 guests.
Garden & Poolside Styling: Intimate garden and poolside styling that frames the mountain views, with the pavilion and patio for dining.
Ceremony-to-Reception Flow: Ceremony at Caleruega Church or in the garden, a short transfer, cocktails by the infinity pool, then the garden or pavilion reception.
Logistics & Floor Plan Management: Buffet placement, lighting for evening receptions and a rain plan for a sloped garden site.
Villa Add-ons: Breakfast or brunch for the wedding party staying in the villas
Food Tasting: Scheduled tasting sessions and Tasteful Fair events to sample menus and finalize packages before booking.
Other events: Debuts, corporate functions (Ballroom / Boardroom), anniversaries and private celebrations. Celebratory platters are available for online ordering.

Service Areas

Town’s Delight serves Cavite, Tagaytay, Laguna and Metro Manila from its head office in Trece Martires, Cavite. Ricarte’s Hill Garden Resort is in Nasugbu, Batangas, just past Tagaytay, outside the listed core areas.

4. Pricing & Policies

Pricing Guidelines

Two paths: Ricarte’s Hill all-in packages (from ₱225,000 for 50 guests) or Venue Rental Only (₱50,000 for 5 hours) + Town’s Delight catering + 10% corkage [confirm whether accredited Town’s Delight is exempt].
Catering bundles: Town’s Delight per-head rates for 50, 80, 100 and 150 guests, plus any Batangas transport fee:
Small weddings: the 50-guest package makes this one of the more accessible intimate-wedding options near Tagaytay.
Payment terms: [confirm venue deposit and verify with Town’s Delight].

General Venue Policies

Venue rental covers 5 hours. Overtime rate: [Inquire now].
Outside caterers pay 10% corkage on package cost.
Villa stays: 4 guests per villa (6 with extra charge); up to 2 small pets.
Ocular visits [book now].
Curfew, sound limits, events per day, cancellation: [confirm with Town’s Delight].

5. Real Call & Inquiry Insights

Based on common inquiry patterns for Ricarte’s Hill Garden Resort

Caleruega couples. Response: Ricarte’s Hill is 6–8 minutes from Caleruega, so guests move quickly from church to reception.
“Can we use Town’s Delight instead of the package caterer?” Response: Book Venue Rental Only (₱50,000, 5 hours) and add Town’s Delight. Confirm the 10% corkage terms first.
Small budget, small guest list. Response: The 50-guest all-in package starts at ₱225,000; Town’s Delight can quote a 50-guest catering bundle [internal].
Staying overnight. Response: Villas with private pools sleep 4–6 each; guests rate the hosts’ hospitality highly on Airbnb.
“Is Batangas outside your area?” Response: Nasugbu is just past Tagaytay. State any transport fee up front [internal].
Guest count over 150. Response: Suggest Kayama Mountain Resort or Club Ananda in the same Batulao/Nasugbu area