Rizal Re-Creation Center
Rizal Re-Creation Center is a project of Re-Creation Harvest, Inc. It is located at the foot of Mt. San Cristobal in the quiet town of Rizal, Laguna, 10 km. from San Pablo City, 5 km. from Nagcarlan and 8 km. from Liliw, you will find the 10 hectare property of the Rizal Re-Creation Center. Both Mt. San Cristobal and the famous Mt. Banahaw are impressively visible. The elevation and coconut palm surroundings make for a refreshingly cool change from city living.
Amenities
More than just a retreat center.
Reverend Joe and Ruth Mauk would like to invite you to bring your group and be re-created while experiencing the beauty of God’s creation.
SHORT ORDERS, SNACKS, ICE CREAM AND SODAS
The RRC snack bar provides a wide variety of packaged snacks but it is best known for its fresh-cooked menu. Specialty burgers, breakfast sandwiches, fresh cut French-fries, nacho platters, smoothies and fresh buko are all available at the RRC Snack Bar. The reasonable prices help you satisfy your appetite.
TWO SPRING-FED SWIMMING POOLS
Two separate springs feed our pools (and also provide our water supply for the center). One shallower pool with wide progressive steps is ideal for children as well as baptisms. The deeper pool (5 ft) features a 70-ft long water slide. Groups of young people keep running back up the steps to do the slide-- one more time!
Playing Field
NEED ROOM TO PLAY? HERE IT IS!
Our large 50Mx60M playing field can be adapted to all types of recreational activity. Room for soccer, softball, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, relay races, etc. Even when it rains, young people are out there sliding and playing. Several team-building activities also take advantage of the spacious area.
SCHEDULED GROUP ACTIVITIES
Team-building activites led by our trained RRC personnel can be scheduled for groups staying at RRC. They may avail of various 2- hour programs focused on building communication, encouragement, and teamwork through fun team competition. A moderate fee is charged for this service.
Basketball Courts
TWO BASKETBALL COURTS; OPEN COURT AND COVERED COURT
There are two basketball courts here at RRC. One is an open court which is free to use. The other one is a covered court which has a day-time rental of 400 pesos per hour and a night-time rental of 600 pesos per hour. Covered court is also a meeting area for big groups of 600 and above.
Bilao Golf
AIM YOUR BILAO TO A TARGET POINTS.
BIlao golf is a fun and exciting game that anyone can enjoy. This is free to use. It involves hitting targets using a bilao. The goal is to complete all the target points around RRC with few attempts as possible. It is a great way to spend time with friends and families as well as enjoy nature.
Bouldering Wall
AN EXCITING FORM OF WALL CLIMBING HORIZONTALLY
Bouldering is a form of wall climbing that doesn't use ropes or harnesses. Instead, you climb on a horizontal bouldering wall, which is a structure with different shapes, colors and characters which can be used as a point system. Bouldering is a fun and challenging way to exercise your body and mind, as you have to figure out how to balance, move, reach the end and ring the bell on top. You can use the RRC Bouldering wall for free or include it in your groups team building activity.
A FAMILY-STYLE ROOM THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE MAXIMUM OF 5 PERSONS
A room that consists of one bunk bed, one double bed and a single bed. There are 5 guesthouses with 4 rooms. Three rooms are inside with living room as room area and 1 room is outside. Inside family style rooms has a maximum capacity of 5 persons in a room while the outside room is 4 persons. Rates will be depending on the number of occupants.
NON-AC AND AC DORMITORY CABINS
There are twenty-four dorm cabins available. Dorm cabins has a maximum capacity of 12 persons in a cabin. Cabins can be non-ac or ac. Rates are also based on the number of occupants.
BRING YOUR OWN TENT AND GET CLOSE WITH NATURE
Camping is a great way to relax, have fun and explore with nature. You can pitch you own tent and use the facilities like swimming pool, outdoor facilities and enjoy a bonfire at night. For more details click here.
SPIRITUAL REFLECTION
A Top presentation of Rev. Joe Mauk, showing his collection of tops all over the world and use it as a way of sharing the gospel. He delivers an inspiring message of faith, hope and love through his tops. An entertaining show yet full of inspiring messages from the bible. Companies, schools, churches and other groups are encouraged to watch the show during their stay.
Rizal, Laguna
At Rizal Re-Creation Center, we believe a true community shouldn't be gated or fenced in – it should seamlessly meld into its surroundings. That's why we chose Rizal, Laguna's beautiful neighborhood for our location.
How to get to RRC?
Via private vehicle:
From Manila, take the South Luzon Express Way (SLEX)
Take the Sto. Tomas Exit, turn right following the road going to Alaminos, Laguna
Straight ahead all the way to San Pablo City, Laguna
Few meters passing SM San Pablo is a Y intersection, take left on the intersection following the road going San Pablo city proper.
Turn left in front of the San Pablo Cathedral, then right at the side of it.
Continue to Rizal, following the way to Nagcarlan, Laguna
Passing a zigzag road and straight ahead is Rizal, Laguna
Few meters from Rizal Cathedral is the sign of Rizal Re-Creation Center.
Turn left from the main road and you reach your destination. Rizal Re-Creation Center.
Via private vehicle (Alternative route):
from Metro-Manila, take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)
Take the Calamba exit
Straight ahead passing SM Calamba
Turn right going Los Baños, Laguna
Straight ahead passing Los Baños and Bay, Laguna
Straight ahead passign Isdaan Floating Restaurant
Turn right to the intersection in the "Itik Park" in Masapang, Victoria, Laguna
Straight ahead in Calauan-Victoria road, then turn left to Brgy. Santo Tomas Hall near Santo Tomas Elementary School
Straight ahead following the Calauan-Nagcarlan road
Turn right to intersection passing Nagcarlan Municipal Hall, following the San Pablo - Rizal - Nagcarlan road
Straight ahead going Rizal proper, passing Rizal's Caltex gas station, turn right following the Rizal Re-Creation Center signboard.
Via public transport:
At any Terminals in Metro Manila, take a bus with a signboard "Lucena"
Take San Pablo City bus stop. (Medical Bus stop or in front of Jollibee Maharlika)
From bus stop, you can ride a tricycle straight to Liliw/Nagcarlan jeepney terminal or ride a jeepney going San Pablo City proper and walk to jeepney terminal beside San Pablo BFP (Bureau of Fire Protection)
From Jeepney ride, drop off to Rizal, Laguna or in the signage of Rizal Re-Creation Center beside the road.
From the main road, it is a walking distance from Rizal Re-Creation Center.
RRC is at the front of the new Rizal, Laguna municipal hall.