Extra-Challenge: The >15K Party PART 1 (Venue Hunting)

I was thinking of writing a couple of articles for my blog about Philhealth and how moms can save money even when they're having a baby, but I got sidetracked by another thing. This May, our eldest will be celebrating her 7th birthday and we were thinking of co-celebrating it with our son's christening. We are working on a very tight budget of 15k, or less, so that means no fancy parties. But we also wanted a hassle-free party, meaning, not one held at home where the after-party clean up is a gigantic endeavour.

I was considering SM Storyland's party package at first. I really think the kids would have fun using the Ride-All-You-Can tickets.

But since our son is still small and most of his guests would be grown-ups, while our daughter is already seven and would really enjoy it if her friends would be invited, the Storyland party would only be enjoyed by the kids, which is a minority.

I also read in a forum thread about Jollibee's Create Your Own Package. I created a package good for 60 people that would cost, more or less, only 10k! But this is only for an hour and I wanted something more than Jollibee-food.

Then, my mom had the wonderful idea of just hiring a private pool and holding the party there. Not a party really, just a very laid back outing with food catered, some nice games for the kids and unlimited videoke for the grown-ups.

One requirement though is that the place should be very accesible, preferably within Quezon City. Here are some very affordable private pools I stumbled upon online.

1. Private Pool in Casa Milan, Fairview
Rental: P3,500 - P5,000
Capacity: 15 pax
Contact Numbers: MS. BETH 09163916759 /09154079231



2. Private Pool of Chayno
OCTAGON VILLAGE, PHASE 3, BRGY DE LA PAZ, PASIG
Capacity: 200 pax
Rental : P8000 - P10,000
Contact Details: 0917-8424581



3. Aguirre Resort in Novaliches
Rental: P7000
Capacity: 50 pax (pero sabi ng isang events organizer, kaya 200 pax)
Contact Details: 4186858


4. Carlos-Suarez Resort in Novaliches
Rental: P6000
Capacity: 50 pax
Contact Details: 9375780/09186402476

5. Boyd's Oasis in Don Antonio
I found their contact details but the landlines are "not in service" and my text message has not yet been replied as if posting.

(UPDATE March 18, 2011, Boyd's Oasis is no more. It has been bought by Puregold.)

6. Nemo Haven
Rental: P4500 - P6500
Capacity: 30 pax
Contact Details: 997-4961/09087800864; email: nemohaven52@yahoo.com




We still haven't finalized which one we're taking. Maybe we'll do it after inquiring at Boyd's since this is the nearest our place.

So far, these are the ones that have met my tipid requirement. Do you know of any other place which can accomodate 50-60 pax and the whole day rental is 8k and below?