Your Escape Awaits
Our Location
Nestled in the heart of charming Compostela, Cebu, Philippines, Stela Garden Villas with undefined mountains, undefined is the perfect destination for nature lovers, digital nomads, and adventure seekers.
Our Accommodations
Relax in style and comfort at stelagardenvillas.com. Find the ideal accommodations with our range of room options, including delightful rooms and villas Our rooms are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring plush bedding and modern amenities.
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Our Story
This 4,000 sq.m. property is our parents' private garden. In 1963, as newlyweds, our parents, Lina and Armando, who are true-blue Cebuanos, moved to Mindanao to manage the family farm in Bukidnon. There, they discovered their shared passion for all things flora. In fact, they named their youngest daughter "Mitos" after she was born during a bountiful and successful tomato harvest (“to-Mitos”—yes, Dad had a sense of humor, too).
In 2010, when our parents were already in their seventies, they began tending to this little slice of rural heaven in Compostela, planting all sorts of trees, plants, and bushes. One of Dad’s favorite stories about their tree planting is about the jackfruit tree (langka) from Thailand. He visited Thailand on a business trip with his partners, and after tasting a delicious Bangkok variety of langka, they decided to pocket some seeds. Dad planted his stash, and today, those seeds have flourished now into fruit bearing langka trees on the property. . This variety is truly special: it’s very sweet and has a crunchy flesh, unlike the local variety that can be too soft and chewy. As a funny aside, Dad told us that only his batch of langka seeds survived—his business partners’ seeds failed to propagate. He has since given them several saplings of this amazing jackfruit tree from Thailand. In their twilight years, Mom and Dad spent many weekends here, savoring the serenity of the garden and finding joy in watching their beloved plants and trees thrive and grow tall and strong.
Dad passed away on January 25, 2022, a month after the devastation of Typhoon Odette. Our property was not spared; several fruit trees were uprooted, and the walls came tumbling down. After Odette, we rebuilt the walls, decided to add a family-room type villa, and upgraded the existing ones. We made the critical decision to open the property exclusively to small groups of friends, work colleagues, and families who wish to relax in peace and quiet, not too far from the city. In this garden, you can discover and try to identify various fruit trees: breadfruit, pomelo, avocado, kaimito, langka, chicos, macopa, mango, guava, duhat, tamarind, atis, pomegranate, banana, Spanish plums (siniguelas), and papaya. Take in the sight of the tall and mighty forest trees that Mom is very proud of: Narra, Molave, African Talisay, native Talisay, Balete, and Golden Shower. Marvel at the beauty of the elegant foxtail palm trees that surround the pool; the McArthur palms and coconut trees thriving around the perimeter of the property; and the palmeras that line the steps up the hill where the villas and tennis court are located. These palmeras would later inspire the logo of our brand.
We named our parents' garden "Stela," an abbreviation of the name of this municipality: CompoSTELA. We Cebuanos are very fond of abbreviating words; for example, the word "balay" (house) becomes “ba'y,” or “dala” (bring) is shortened to “da-h.” For now, the resort offers only three ensuite bedrooms, built like small villas—hence the "Villas" in the name of our resort. We labeled the three Villas “A,” “S,” & “G” after Dad's initials, as he was fondly called ASG at the office.
At Stela Garden Villas, we hope you will find the rest and serenity that our parents, Lina and Armando, experienced for more than a decade as the original “plantita” and “plantito” of our family. Stela Garden Villas offers you an environment far from the madding noise and bustle of Cebu City—a true escape to tranquility.
Ideal for Team Building & Meetings
Away from the bustling noise of the city, Stela Garden Villas is an ideal venue for team building sessions and corporate meetings as well as intimate garden weddings and events.
A Place to Relax & Rejuvenate
Sip a cocktail or just read your favorite book beside the pool better yet practice Yoga by the garden. Stela Garden Villas is an ideal escape to renew and recharge oneself.
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Welcome to Stela Garden Villas
Welcome to Stela Garden Villas, your exclusive sanctuary nestled in lush tropical surroundings. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in a haven of serenity, where cozy accommodations and enchanting gardens await.
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