The Fascination Farm

Overview

The Fascination Farm is an approximately 10-hectare upland plantation in Barangay Tipolo, Ubay, focused on dragon fruit cultivation. The farm operates on a pick-and-pay model — visitors select and harvest their own fruit from the rows of cactus-like plants and pay based on what they pick. The farm is also expanding into other crops and livestock.

Ubay is on Bohol’s eastern coast and is a gateway municipality for the Bien Unido island group area.

Location

Barangay Tipolo, Ubay, eastern Bohol.

Getting There

• Ubay is accessible from Tagbilaran City by road (approximately 80–90 km) or by bus via the Trans-Central Highway
• One published route: bus from the DAO Integrated Bus Terminal (Tagbilaran) to Ubay Public Market, then tricycle onward to the farm
• Private vehicle or hired transport is recommended for the barangay portion

Practical Info

• Pick-and-pay scheme: visitors harvest dragon fruit themselves and pay based on quantity picked
• Pricing is by individual fruit size rather than strictly by kilogram: Small ₱99, Medium ₱109, Large ₱119 (rates noted as subject to seasonal variation)
• No general admission fee is charged; visitors pay only for fruit picked
• The farm is located specifically in Sitio Palayan, Barangay Tipolo, Ubay — the same immediate area as the Palayan Hills (Birhen sa Fatima Shrine) entity
• Contact: 0905-249-1362; also maintains a Facebook page (“The Fascination Farm | Ubay”)
• [FACT NEEDED: operating hours and best time of day to visit]
• [FACT NEEDED: peak harvest season for dragon fruit — when the fruit is most abundant]
• [FACT NEEDED: whether advance reservation is needed]
• [FACT NEEDED: other crops and livestock currently on the farm]

What to Expect

The farm is on upland terrain, so reaching the plantation involves an uphill trek. The elevation provides open views across the surrounding landscape and catches afternoon breezes. The dragon fruit plants — tall columnar cacti with sprawling arms — are planted in rows across the hillside.

The pick-and-pay format suits visitors who want a hands-on agricultural experience rather than a passive tour. Selecting and cutting a dragon fruit from the plant is the core activity; the farm’s upland position adds a light trekking element to what is otherwise a market-style visit.

The farm’s expansion into diversified crops and livestock suggests the site may offer additional produce viewing or purchase options beyond dragon fruit, though these are not detailed in the source record.

Notes

• Dragon fruit season and fruit availability are not specified in the source — [FACT NEEDED: seasonal availability calendar]
• Nearby attractions in Ubay municipality include Benliw Dam, Bongbong Rolling Hills, and the BFAR facilities
• The Palayan Hills (Birhen sa Fatima Shrine) is in the same Sitio Palayan/Tipolo area and can be combined with a farm visit
• Source body describes the view positively but no specific viewpoint details are provided

The Fascination Farm: The trending Dragon Fruit farm in Ubay, Bohol, accessed 2026-07-17.