TAGAYTAY CITY, CAVITE — Tagaytay is home to one of the country's most beloved wellness sanctuaries, and this year, that sanctuary marks a remarkable milestone that honors a quarter-century of healing, community, and Filipino hospitality.
A Legacy Rooted in Filipino Heritage and Holistic Healing
Founded in 2001 by Cathy Brillantes-Turvill and her husband Dr. Mike Turvill, Nurture Wellness Village began as a personal refuge and grew into a Department of Tourism-accredited destination spa that has earned international recognition, including being named one of CNN Go's 28 Most Relaxing Spas in Asia and one of Asia Spa Magazine's Top Seven Spas of the Philippines . The property's distinctive Ifugao-inspired huts, Filipino-themed décor, and signature hilot treatments reflect a deep commitment to showcasing local culture, while its Nurture Farmacy supplies organic ingredients for its farm-to-table dining experience . This philosophy of ecotherapy—healing through nature—has remained at the heart of everything Nurture offers for a quarter of a century.
A Milestone That Gives Back to the Community
Beyond its wellness programs, Nurture has become a driver of inclusive growth in Barangay Maitim, growing from a staff of four to over 150 employees, many of whom were hired locally and given opportunities to advance despite lacking formal credentials . To mark its 25th anniversary on October 20, the resort is launching longevity-focused initiatives, including a Blue Zones-inspired menu at Farmer's Table and a partnership with internal medicine specialist Dr. Hernando Delizo to open Balai Sigla, a center offering preventive health assessments and regenerative treatments . For Caviteños, Nurture stands as a source of pride—a homegrown sanctuary that has not only put Tagaytay on the global wellness map but has also proven that business success and social purpose can thrive together.
