Lomboy Farms, established in 1972 by Avelino and Consolacion Lomboy, is the premiere grapes & guapples producer in the country. Spread across various areas in Bauang, La Union and in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, the farm is a landmark and a top tourist & farm education destination, being the 1st Department of Tourism Accredited Agri-Tourism Site in Region 1 & with the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI).
This is because one man dreamed and dared to do it first. More than four decades ago, in the silent barrio of Urayong, Bauang, La Union, the seeds of what is now the local grape industry was sown.
Mr. Avelino A. Lomboy, hailed as the 'Philippine Grape King' planted his first 20 cuttings in his backyard in 1972. After 2 arduous years of research and experimentation, the vines bore fruit. And as they say, the rest is history!
Lomboy Farms became synonymous with quality grapes and farming innovations such as the introduction of the dwarf guapple and two-tiered dragon fruit culture. To date, the farm continues to be a training ground and demo farm for many of the government's agencies as well private sector who desire to venture into grape & guapple production and farming operations in general.
How to get here:
From Manila / South Area: By private car, take NLEX, SCTEX & TPLEX and exit at last toll. Drive north via McArthur hi-way. We are 300 meters ahead of the “Welcome to Bauang” arc. By Public Transport, take any bus plying Vigan, Laoag, La Union and Abra routes. Advise bus operator to drop you off in front of the farmhouse.
From Baguio (via Naguilian Road)/ Laoag / North: By private car, when you’ve reached Bauang Town proper, drive south straight ahead via McArthur hi-way. We are beside DWSD Center. By public transport, take buses going to Dagupan, Agoo or Rosario and alight in front of the farm.
68 Urayong Bauang, La Union t: 072-7052105
Or visit:
www.lomboyfarms.com
