Get DirectionsHacienda Rosalia, also known as Hacienda Santa Rosalia, is a historic estate located in Manapla, Negros Occidental, Philippines. This notable site is home to the Gaston family’s ancestral mansion, built in the 1930s. The mansion is surrounded by lush gardens, a Victorian fountain, a WWII-era freshwater swimming pool, and various historical structures, offering a glimpse into the past and the opulent lifestyle of the era.
A unique feature of the estate is the Chapel of Cartwheels, constructed from repurposed farm implements, including wooden cartwheels, plows, and mortars. This chapel was envisioned by Monsignor Guillermo Gaston as a tribute to the faith and labor of Christian farmers. The chapel’s circular design and use of cartwheels symbolize eternal life through Christ. This site, built to serve the spiritual needs of the hacienda’s workers, stands as a testament to the area’s agricultural heritage and the Gaston family’s commitment to their community.AddressW4M5+9PH, Western Nautical Hwy, Manapla, Negros OccidentalContact DetailsEmail: [email protected]Operational Hours9:00 AM to 5:00 PMBest time to visitDuring the summer seasonHow to get thereFrom Bacolod, take a bus or jeepney bound for Cadiz, Sagay, or Escalante. Let the driver know you are heading to Hacienda Santa Rosalia. He will drop you off before the Manapla Proper. Take a tricycle and inform them that you are heading to the estate.Things to-doRoam around the property that are open for everyone, eat local foods, film or shoot, hold events (weddings, etc.)