Enter the new Secret spot — Fishcove!

Let me qoute a phrase from its site: A tranquil spot in the midst of the city, Fish Cove offers you nature in its most exquisite form – Whether you need solace for your soul , a retreat from the rigors of the city or just a simple dose of peace — These can be yours without going out of town”.

In short, you don’t have to go out of Naga to find this place. It’s smack in Abella St., just before Bayawas street. You might not know about it because  it’s super secret until now until its owners decided to open this private garden as “venue for rent” for special occasions.

The place boasts about a hanging bridge over a koi pond, a gazebo in the middle of a bigger pond and a newly constructed tree house on top of the narra tree. It has two gardens which is perfect for small cozy parties or business meetings — the rock garden and the showroom garden. At present, you can also rent the gazebo on a per hour basis: P400/hr , while rentals for a day event ranges from P1500 to P2000 and at night from P2500 to P3000. the place can accommodate up to 100 persons (it is small!) but it you like it cozy and tight…well, it’s the perfect spot for you.

Oh, a friend mentioned that it would be a great place to stage a marriage proposal…well yes, you can do that too…it would be perfect at the water hut. In case the girl says no, you can just tip her over the bridge and watch her drown. (ha-ha, just joking!)

At present, the owners (who are my relatives by the way) has plans underway to improve the place. Pretty soon, they’ll open up a guest room for rent so guests can stay overnight in case they get too drunk to drive home.

lover's swing made from antique wood

The place has a typical Filipino ambiance, and looks great during the night with its host of lanterns scattered around the garden. There are two huge ylang-ylang trees and the smell of its flowers can be sometimes overwhelming during its bloom season — but it keeps the mosquitoes out (which is a perennial problem in a water-landscaped garden).

If you’re going there during the day, don’t miss out feeding the kois — watch out for the huge hammerhead sharks (Pangasius) named “Pangga” and “Daba”. they are both vegetarians, so don’t worry about getting your fingers bitten off.

feeding the kois

party tables at night

The treehouse

view from the treehouse

"Pangga" the Pangasius

The place accepts bookings for birthday parties, corporate meetings, and other special gatherings. They can cater your food, with a minimum of 50 guests for around P10,000. That includes everything — from set-up, to a 4-viand menu with rice and drinks.  For bookings and inquiries, Fishcove has an FB site, and a a multiply site at www.fishcove.multiply.com.  You can also text  09175272387 to inquire about bookings.

The Water Kubo

A panoramic shot taken from the rock garden

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