The Pearl Farm Resort lies in a secluded island off the coast of Davao city. This 11-hectare spread was once a pearl farm, where thousands of white-lipped oysters, transported from the Sulu Sea, were cultivated for their pink, white and gold pearls. Today, the resort beckons with the promise of a relaxing private retreat, under the care of our friendly, charming staff.
The resort's Samal Houses are patterned after the stilt houses of seafaring Samal tribes of the Sulu archipelago. By day, schools of tiny fish frolic between the sturdy poles that support the houses. At night, the sound of the waves are a soothing aid to slumber.
A jar of water and a coconut shell dipper are placed near the entrance to each house so that guests may wash away the sand after a day of barefooting on the beach. In local custom, this gesture is also symbolic of a cleansing of the spirit.
The waters of this island resort are inviting. Crystal clear waves lap gently on the shore and the calm surface of the rock pool washes over the edge into the sea below.
Ethnic motifs reflecting the rich culture and heritage of indigenous tribes lend a distinctive charm to the resort. At the Maranao Pavilion, guests can savor fresh seafood from surrounding waters, as well as exotic fruits such as bananas, durian, santol, papaya, green mandarin, mangosteen and mangoes from the plantation of Davao.
Named after the local term for lighthouse, the Parola bar was once a lookout post for strangers who were not welcome on the island, back in the days when it was still a pearl farm. Today, the bar's cozy ambience invites guests who wish to spend a night of music, drinks and conversation.
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