Marian Orchard is a Catholic pilgrimage destination in the Philippine town of Balete, Tanauan City, Batangas. The site is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and contains a diverse collection of plants, flowers, and fruit trees.

Marian Orchard's history begins in the early 2000s, when the land was purchased by a group of Catholic laypeople with the purpose of establishing a place of prayer and thought. The Friends of the Divine Mercy group began planting fruit trees and flowers on the site, inspired by St. Therese of Lisieux's teachings on the value of doing modest acts of kindness and charity.

The Tanauan Church was built during the Spanish colonial period in 1750. The Augustinian friars, who were in charge of evangelism in the area, oversaw the construction of the church. The church was finished in 1770 and was regarded as one of the most magnificent in the Philippines at the time.

The original church was made of adobe stones, but it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1849. The church was then rebuilt using stronger materials, such as bricks and tiles, and was completed in 1856. However, the church was once again destroyed by a strong earthquake in 1942, and it took several years to rebuild it. The church was finally reconstructed in 1949, and it still stands today as a testament to the perseverance and faith of the Tanauan community.

Mount Makiling is a dormant volcano in the provinces of Laguna and Batangas on the Philippine island of Luzon. The mountain is named after Maria Makiling, a legendary character who is claimed to reside in the mountain and protect its woods and wildlife.

Mount Makiling has a long history and has served as an important place for both cultural and scientific research. Archaeological findings indicate that the mountain was occupied by early human settlements as early as 5,000 years ago, and the indigenous Tagalog people felt it was a sacred spot where their ancestors resided.