Ugu Bigyan's Potter Garden

Ugu Bigyan's pottery is located just right by the border of Tiaong and San Pablo. Pictures from all over the internet make no justice for this place as this place is really huge. Lunch is by appointment and is not served to walk-in guests. And aside from the pots, there are a few rooms available for you to stay.

The house is very easy to spot. Just look at the picture. Do you think Tiaong is filled with this kind of houses? The front gate is usually just open and you go in and park your car right in front.

And immediately, you are greeted by a very nice and homely feel of the pottery garden.

The pottery are quite nice but don't expect for a bargain. Personally, I find it expensive for a mug at P250. But if you're looking for unique designs, you'll get plenty of nice pieces here.

At the back of the garden, you can see the workers doing these fine pieces of art.

For the directions going to Ugu Bigyan's, I found this from this blog and followed it step by step and didn't get lost.

1. Drive southbound on SLEX all the way until end, when it becomes ACTEx. There are no signs (at least as of this writing), but you’ll know that you’re on ACTEx when you reach another toll plaza and pay an additional PHP 25.
2. After crossing the ACTEx toll plaza, take the Sto. Tomas exit. It’s important to note that before you reach the ACTEx toll booth, you’ll see an exit called Lucena / Sto. Tomas. Ignore this one. The Sto. Tomas exit you want is the one right AFTER you cross the ACTEx toll plaza.
3. Turn right upon exiting.
4. Stay on this main road and drive straight towards the towns of Alaminos, San Pablo, then Tiaong. This is the main stretch of the journey and will take around two hours, depending on traffic. Just stay on this main road, ignore the minor forks, and you’ll be fine.
5. After around 2 hours, you’ll see Villa Escudero on your left. Shortly after driving past it and through a welcome arch, make a left at the Lucena / Bicol bypass. You’ll see a sign for it.
6. Drive all the way until the end, then turn left.
7. Watch out for the Iglesia ni Cristo next to the Petron station on your right. Immediately after passing them, make a left onto the very first street that you see. It’s a small street, with the sign Lusacan National High School at the corner.
8. Go straight until you see a sign for Alvarez Village. Make a left there, and Ugu’s place will be the third house on your left, pictured below. You can’t miss it because it’s the only house made of brick.

 You can check out more info on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ugubigyan