In 1989, Jose Alberto Yulo Quiros (Bebo) from Canlubang Sugar Estates and Bienvenido R. Tantoco, Jr. (Rico) from the Rustan Group of Companies, toyed with the idea of building a world-class golf course on a piece of property in Sta. Rosa, Laguna that belonged to the family of Mr. Quiros. Both golfers, they dreamed of a golfing experience that would rival that of the world’s best golf courses.

Their idea developed further into a plan to incorporate “pockets of residential enclaves in and around the golf course”. Given that the property was conveniently located right beside the South Luzon Expressway, and within a 40-minute drive from Metro Manila, they anticipated its potential to offer families an alternative to living in the city.

Their logic was simple. Metro Manila, like any other big city, will become less and less of a place for families to have a home. Even those who can afford to live in the “center of the city” will start thinking of a better quality of life for their families.

In 1990, with the help of their friend, architect & masterplanner Jun Palafox, and renowned golf course designer, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., they set out to design and develop what they envisioned to be a luxury residential community of lush tropical rainforests and dramatic golf landscape. They named it “Sta. Elena”, after Bebo’s mother, Maria Elena Yulo Quiros. Before development, Sta. Elena was largely a vast expanse of sugar fields, having been formerly a part of the Canlubang Sugar Estates.

Today, Sta. Elena is often referred to as The Garden of Eden. Its fairways have received numerous awards and citations, including BEST COURSE IN THE PHILIPPINES 2002 - 2007 by Asian Golf Monthly. Its forests are certified by Audubon International, as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for its diversity in Philippine flora and fauna.

Sta. Elena’s award-winning forests and fairways now resemble the kind of place that Bebo and Rico pictured over ten years ago – the perfect backdrop, fit for a family’s dream home. With the completion of Sta. Elena Village Banahaw, an “island” village completely encircled by the Banahaw fairways (2nd Nine) of the golf course, families may now live and relish in Sta. Elena’s one of a kind charm and elegance.

What makes Sta. Elena special also is its proximity and accessibility to Metro Manila. Within minutes from the city, you are transported into another world – in a very private and exclusive, luxury, residential community surrounded by a nature sanctuary and the country’s best fairways.

Sta. Elena's Location

Located less than an hour away from Makati and just 30 minutes from Ayala Alabang and Filinvest Corporate City, it offers easy access to top rate schools including De La Salle University-Canlubang, St. Scholastica's College, Don Bosco School and Brent School. A Range of entertainment options are also within easy reach - from multi-level shopping centers such as Alabang Town Center and Filinvest Mall to rustic retreats in Tagaytay and Batangas.

With its forests and fairways, mountain views and cool breezes, Sta. Elena is the perfect refuge to the urban-weary soul. The 260 hectare master planned development is home to the no. 1 Golf Course in the Philippines  and two luxurious residential enclaves, Banahaw and Sierra Madre.

Sta. Elena Experience

At Sta. Elena life takes on new meanings. We take you away from the four corners of your office to a precious place embraced by nature – where assets do not necessarily equate to numbers, where the bottom line is family and love is the currency.

Welcome each day in celebration of life

The lotus flower is a symbol of creation and rebirth. At dusk the flower closes and sinks into the water. At dawn it rises above the water and its petals unfold.

Imagine and wonder

Imagine your home in the embrace of Sta. Elena’s forests and fairways, where lush tropical forests and dramatic golf landscape merge to shelter your family’s most precious place.

Escape

Get lost and let time stand still. Sometimes doing nothing means everything.

Finding your spot

Every family needs a spot, their own little corner of the earth, their own little kingdom; where time stands still and nothing else matters.

Color your life

Be silly. Have fun, and try something new. Chances are you’ll even enjoy it.

Promise

Where each day is a chance to bond and renew your vows to each other for the future.

Dream

Let other Nature inspire you to dream, and see the magic unfold before your very eyes.

At sta. Elena, we know what really counts.

The Sta. Elena Golf Club

Voted #1 in the Philippines by  Asian Golf Monthly

Wake up to world class golf at Sta. Elena Golf Club, where a championship course is conveniently right in your own backyard. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., the Sta. Elena Golf Club consists of three nine-hole circuits which, taken two at a time, make up three 18 hole golf courses to choose from: the Banahaw, Makiling and Sierra Madre fairways.

Complementing these are the upkeep, maintenance and improvements of the course. Turf management – greens, fairways and rough – are based on USGA standards.

 Sta. Elena, the grass is always greener at your side of the fence. After all, that's what comes with living near a golf course that has been hailed as the best in the Philippines and Asia by the Asian Golf Monthly.

The Sta. Elena golf course is the de facto benchmark of golfing excellence when it comes to service and quality of play. After all, what do you expect from a course designed by no less than the legendary Robert Trent Jones Jr. himself? This state of the art golf course is designed for play come rain or shine. Engineered to let water drain easily in the event of a downpour Sta. Elena is truly a technological wonder.

However, the Sta. Elena golfing experience does not stop after a challenging game at our 27-holes. Savor a few meals at our Verandah where diners are treated to some exotic and palate-tickling dishes guaranteed to whet your appetite. All of these while taking in the view of Sta. Elena's aesthetically pleasing fairways.

Everything you need for an intensive game of golf and more can be found at the heart of Sta. Elena. After all, at Sta. Elena we know what really counts.

Awards

Asian Golf Monthly, Best course in the Philippines – Winner (2002 – 2006)

Asian Golf Monthly, Best course in Asia – Runner Up 2004

Golf Digest, Top 100 golf courses outside the US (Rank 55^th)

Audubon International, Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.

Audubon International

In Partnership with Mother Nature

Another international recognition given to Sta. Elena affirmed its special place among an elite group of properties worldwide. Certified as a Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International, a society devoted to the conservation of the environment, Sta. Elena passed a strict qualification process judged on the following areas: environmental planning, wildlife and habitat management, outreach and conservation, water quality management and chemical use reduction.

This much deserved citation is a product of over 10 years of reforestation that transformed a once sugarcane plantation into a nature haven.

Today, it has become a sanctuary for a wide variety of birds whose distinct squawks, warbles, chirps and whistles provide a musical backdrop to this most wonderful piece of paradise.

Sublime living at Sta. Elena Village

Banahaw Village

In Nature's Embrace

Banahaw is a 13-hectare "island village" completely surrounded by the Banahaw fairways of the golf course. With only 107 lots ranging from 600 to 1,000 square meters. It offers ultimate privacy and exclusivity, nestled in nature's embrace. Residents drive through a scenic 500-meter road that cuts across the golf course and ends at a stone bridge that serves as the entrance to the village.

Lot Areas:

600 sqm – 1,151 sqm

P5.5M – P12.5M

Sierra Madre Village

Redefining Urban Lifestyle

Uniquely designed with service roads that are separate from the main road, Sierra Madre is a recreation-friendly village and is highly functional. Situated on the east side of the Sierra Madre fairways, the 20-hectare Sierra Madre Village offers lots with cuts from 275 to 750 square meters. It is ideal for families who are ready to make their home in a nature-inspired environment.

Lot Areas:

325 sqm – 790 sqm

P2.6M – P7.9M

Special Services

Garden Maintenance

At Sta. Elena, you won’t need a green thumb to enjoy lush landscapes in your backyard. Leave the gardening to the capable hands of the development’s gardeners so you can always come home to manicured lawns and abundant greenery.

Room Service / Catering

Too lazy to cook? Friends coming over? Simply call the Clubhouse and let Sta. Elena’s chefs work up their culinary magic to serve you and your loved ones a sumptuous lunch or dinner.

Utilities Maintenance

For problems that need a handyman, you won’t have to look far as Sta. Elena’s property managers will be more than willing to help. It’s like having a concierge service at your beck and call.

House Construction Management

Building your new home in Sta. Elena? Sta. Elena’s on-site team can assist you in supervising the construction of your dream abode. You can rely on their expertise and experience for worry free days during construction.

Tree Transplantation

With Sta. Elena’s wide range of tree species to choose from, our expert gardeners can assist you in re-planting a tree of your choice to create verdant surroundings for you and your family.

Fun Farm

Embrace life in this nurturing environment where you can commune with nature and become one with flora and fauna that abound the place.

The fun farm is a 1.6 hectare development with a hay truck, poultry house, bee hive, mammal house, party and picnic areas, feeding station, horse stables, grazing areas, lagoon and amphitheatre. There’s no room for boredom here; just fun and tons of it.

The Guest House

Let your friends enjoy the real splendor of the place when you invite them over to stay at Sta. Elena’s luxurious guest house where they can take a dip at the inviting waters of the infinity pool.

With high end amenities at par with the best hotels, the guest house is definitely and impressive abode to behold.

Imagine, living like royalty in a modern day paradise, where most, if not all, of one’s lifestyle fantasies turn into reality. Definitely an opportunity that no one can afford to miss.