Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Bahay Kalipay

House of Joy — raw food, gentle yoga, and deep rest in Palawan since 2007

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Overview

About the stay

Bahay Kalipay (House of Joy) is a raw food and yoga retreat in Santa Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines - a pioneering living-food and yoga sanctuary in Asia, founded in 2007. Guests come for living food (raw vegan meals), gentle yoga, breathwork, meditation, and deep rest in a quiet mountain home about twenty minutes from Puerto Princesa airport. Programs include the Wellness Yoga Program (3-21 days), Deep Nature Cleanse (5-21 days), and Holistic Self-Care Retreat (one day, with an optional overnight). Nature days reach forest trails, rivers, and quiet beaches such as Talaudyong or Nagtabon. Since opening, Bahay Kalipay has welcomed over a thousand guests from more than forty nationalities. Guests book direct through bahaykalipay.com or bahaykalipayretreats@gmail.com. For Canadian, U.S., and international wellness planners researching Palawan raw vegan yoga retreats and Asia detox stays, Bahay Kalipay offers a book-direct alternative to crowded resort corridors.

Packages

Ways to stay

Wellness Yoga Program

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Daily yoga, raw food, breathwork, meditation, and a nature day in Palawan.

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Deep Nature Cleanse

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Raw food detox with gentle colon cleansing, yoga, massage, and deep rest.

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Holistic Self-Care Retreat

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One-day rest with massage, raw food, art, and yoga — ideal for travellers passing through.

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Practical details

Santa Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan — about twenty minutes from Puerto Princesa airport per the public website. Email bahaykalipayretreats@gmail.com for arrival details.

minimumStay

Varies by program — from 1 day to multi-week formats

cancellation

See booking terms when you inquire direct with Bahay Kalipay

Where is Bahay Kalipay?

Santa Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines — a mountain home about twenty minutes from Puerto Princesa airport. Details on bahaykalipay.com.

What retreats do you offer?

Three main retreats: Wellness Yoga Program (3, 5, 10, or 21 days), Deep Nature Cleanse (5, 7, or 21 days), and Holistic Self-Care Retreat (one day, with optional overnight). See Retreats and Programs on bahaykalipay.com.

Do I need yoga experience?

No. Programs are gentle and meet guests where they are — beginners and experienced practitioners are welcome.

What is the difference between Wellness Yoga and Deep Nature Cleanse?

Wellness Yoga centers daily yoga, raw food, breathwork, meditation, and a nature day. Deep Nature Cleanse is a residential raw food detox with gentle colon cleansing, massage, yoga, and deeper reset formats (5–21 days). Email bahaykalipayretreats@gmail.com if you are unsure which fits.

Is the food raw vegan / living food?

Yes. Multi-day programs include fresh raw vegan meals and detox drinks. The Holistic Self-Care day also includes raw vegan meals.

How do I book?

Inquire or book direct via bahaykalipay.com or email bahaykalipayretreats@gmail.com. Direct-booking and early-pay discounts are listed on the pricing pages. MindReach does not take bookings or commission.

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At a glance

Stay lengths

1-day Holistic Self-Care (optional overnight) · 3–21 day Wellness Yoga formats · 5–21 day Deep Nature Cleanse formats

Best seasons

Year-round programs listed on bahaykalipay.com
Green season (June–November) highlighted on site for quieter, deeper stays with seasonal discounts
December–May dry months for brighter island weather

Ideal for

Travellers seeking a Palawan raw food and yoga retreat with living meals and deep rest
Canadian and U.S. planners researching Philippines detox / yoga getaways before booking direct
Solo guests, couples, and friends wanting gentle programs from one day to three weeks

Included

Varies by program — see each retreat page
Raw vegan meals and detox drinks on multi-day programs
Daily yoga and meditation
Nature trip on Wellness Yoga and Deep Nature Cleanse
Shared mountain accommodation on multi-day stays (private on request)

Availability notes

Inquire via bahaykalipay.com or bahaykalipayretreats@gmail.com for dates.
Direct-booking and green-season discounts are listed on the public pricing pages.

Ready when you are

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