# Mirisbiris Garden & Nature Center ## Posts - [Villa Serena Beach House – Cozy Beachfront Cottage in Albay](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/2025/07/07/villa-serena-beach-house-cozy-beachfront-cottage-in-albay/): Nestled on a quiet, sandy/pebbly beach in Santo Domingo (Albay), Villa Serena is a rustic cottage with “sea views” right on the water. Guests wake to gentle waves and towering views of Mayon Volcano (“soothed by gentle waves… the view of Mayon Volcano is great”). The bungalow’s open-air design uses native bamboo and palm-wood décor, giving it... - [Mirisbiris: a birders paradise](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/2025/06/14/mirisbiris-a-birders-paradise/): by Roaming Rome There’s a certain rhythm to life here at Mirisbiris. It’s something you begin to notice when you spend time just being present. As someone who appreciates the quieter side of nature, I’ve found this place to be a constant source of simple discoveries. The 10-hectare garden and nature reserve is a project... - [About our educational programs](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/2025/05/30/about-our-educational-programs/): Our initial plan was to offer environmental education for local kids. We still do that, but we quickly realized that the kids had other, more pressing needs. The first of these is basic reading skill. While some kids are already reading by the end of Grade 1, others are still struggling, and in large classes,... - [Nature’s Classroom: Stories from Mirisbiris Day Camp](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/2024/06/21/mirisbiris-day-camp/): by Roaming Rome I still remember the sun-dappled path that led our little troupe of adventurers into Mirisbiris Garden at precisely one o’clock on those unforgettable afternoons of May 25 and June 14. As the camp master, I felt a thrill watching a dozen eager faces—ages four to seven—emerge from the parking area, clutching water bottles and... - [Rainy Season specials](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/2024/06/16/seasonal-specials-exclusive-offers-and-packages-at-lavisto/): The Bicol region has three seasons: rainy, rainier, and rainiest, and Sto. Domingo gets more rain than most of Bicol. December-February are our rainiest months. Except for the week before Christmas through the week after New Year’s, we offer a rainy month special, 2 nights for the price of one. Actually, rains here are warm... - [Looking for a Staycation or a quiet retreat for work?](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/2024/06/05/the-perfect-staycation-why-lavisto-is-your-home-away-from-home/): Do you dream of getting away from the madding crowd, far from the noise and air pollution of cities, and awakening to the sounds of birds, not an alarm clock? Do you need to get away from a toxic situation? Would walks in the forest clear your thoughts? If you have some time off to... - [Mirisbiris Garden](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/2024/06/01/event-planning-made-easy-host-your-next-conference-at-lavisto/): Mirisbiris is a 10 hectare botanical garden and nature reserve. Come and marvel at plants and forest that are wonderful, renewable resources with a million uses.  Overuse of these resources makes them disappear forever.  But if we take care of them, use them slowly, and renew (re-plant) them as fast as we use them, these... ## Pages - [Stay at Mirisbiris Garden Guest Rooms](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/stay-at-mirisbiris-garden-guest-rooms/): Tranquil Garden Accommodation for Families, Solo Travelers, and Groups Located within the peaceful hillside property of Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center in Santo Domingo, Albay, our guest rooms offer a simple, comfortable stay surrounded by lush tropical gardens, forest trails, and fresh sea air. Perfect for solo travelers, families, and small groups looking for a... - [Villa Serena Beach House](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/villa-serena/): Villa Serena Beach House A Cozy Beachfront Getaway for Families, Small Groups, and Remote Workers Villa Serena is a private beach cottage located just below Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center in Santo Domingo, Albay. Nestled between forest and sea, this rustic home is perfect for families, groups of friends, or digital nomads seeking peace, nature,... - [Mirisbiris: a birders paradise](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/mirisbiris-a-birders-paradise/): by Roaming Rome There’s a certain rhythm to life here at Mirisbiris. It’s something you begin to notice when you spend time just being present. As someone who appreciates the quieter side of nature, I’ve found this place to be a constant source of simple discoveries. The 10-hectare garden and nature reserve is a project... - [Services](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/services/): Meeting & Events . PHOTOSHOOTS AND Weddings . Educational Tours . Enquiry . - [Contact Us](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/contact-us/): Get in Touch - [About Us](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/about-us/): Mirisbiris Garden and Nature Center is a not-for-profit nature preserve, nature lodge, and venue for educational activities   100% of the income from guests goes to scholarships, other educational programs, staff salaries and maintenance.  It was founded by Chris and Glenda Tapel Newhall, a Fil-Am couple who met in 1970 as volunteers and retired to Salvacion in... - [Booking Enquiry](https://mirisbirisgarden.org/booking-enquiry/): To inquire about Mirisbiris, please contact us at mirisbirisgarden@gmail.com, or call +63 926 684 6807. To request a booking, please email us with We also have listings on major online travel agency sites, which you might want to check because they offer standardized listings. 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