UNP Historic Rotor Residence

UNP Historic Rotor Residence

"This residence is a unique blend of architectural history and artistic expression, offering a glimpse into the family's appreciation for nature and the arts." - UNP 

San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

The Rotor family's "Living with Nature" Residence by the University of Northern Philippines (UNP) is a testament to the family's deep connection with nature and the arts. 

The residence, constructed in 1903, was originally a composite ordinary residence and has since been transformed into an art gallery that reflects Dr. Abercio V. Rotor's respect for the natural world and the arts. 

The house features imaginative paintings of nature and retains its original historical elements, such as bricked columns and beams. The ground floor includes spaces for the winery company, kitchen, dining, and various store rooms and bedroom spaces, while the upper floor serves as a gallery.

This residence is a unique blend of architectural history and artistic expression, offering a glimpse into the family's appreciation for nature and the arts. ~

                      Features of the Living with Nature Center, 2026

Dr Abe V Rotor

Founder and Head, Living with Nature Center

Visit avrotor.blogspot.com and Naturalism – the Eighth Sense

Contact – 09954672990

20 FEATURES

Orientation Outline 

1. Renovated old home

   (survived typhoons, earthquakes, other calamities, WWII) for four generations. 

2. San Vicente Botanical Garden – living gene bank, shrine, outdoor classroom.

3. Living with Nature (Center), advocacy, hands-on, on-site learning

4. Community-based (visits, tours, workshops, research, practicum)

5. Refuge (respite, retirement, recuperation, balikbayan, childhood experience)

French and Belgian tourists lead house guests in January 2026

6. EcoSanctuary - Wildlife habitat, orchard, open field, local ecosystems

7. Natural for healthy and happy living (food, air, herbals, pets, sense of freedom)

8. Family museum (library, archive, souvenirs, achievements, paraphernalia)

  

 

CEO of a local tourist group poses with author, examines a deer head on the wall. 

9. “The Morning After Syndrome” - preparedness for the worst upheaval (COVID-19)

10. Exodus from the City (reversal from traffic, congestion, high cost of living)

 

NCCA (National Commission for Culture and Arts) executive and LGU (Local Government Unit) guides; UNP coed displays a relief religious art work made of recycled materials.

 

Author (left) presents painting and a book (Living with Nature in Our Home and Community) he wrote as gifts to Fr Mars Tan, president of Xavier University, on the latter's visit to the author's home in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur in 2024. Right photo, Japanese guest Takehito Kabayashi (center) poses with author at the Living with Nature Library.  

11. Right brain shift (creativity, hobbies, nature-friendly)

12. Integrated and holistic (The Humanities, back-to-basics, skills development)

13. You are not alone (“So far yet so near,” the world at the living room)

 "Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope.

 Hope breeds peace." – Confucius

DepEd Kidapawan educators and teachers visit the Living with Nature Center

Old friends and acquaintances, professionals in various fields pose at the Center's garden.

14. Ecological prayer (Love God through Nature, Nature is God’s greatest gift)

15. Don’t be a victim of Instant Syndrome (DiY, home garden, cookbook)

 

UNP University of Northern Philippines) students study plant specimens with author..  

16. Save, save from impulse buying, planned obsolescence, ostentatious living.

17. Be simple and practical (countryside living, bayanihan, kamag-anak)

        

Bible month (January 2026) poster making student-contestants display their final works before their parents, teachers and church leaders.  Contestants come from 3 local school SVIS (San Vicente Integrated School), SSNHS (San Sebastian National High School), EMES (Ermita-Mindoro Elementary School)

18. The golden years of life (It’s not too late, you are missing life itself)
19. Yes, you can paint, cook, build your home, do the things you dreamed of.
20. Search for the meaning of life (Learn from Victor Frankl, Schweitzer, Rizal)

 

Bible month poster making contests candid views

    

Globally linked on the Internet avrotor.blogspot.com and Naturalism – the Eighth Sense in 6000 articles to date. Search topic, download, print for your educational use in your school, community, and organization. Linked with 14 books written by AV Rotor, Bannawag magazine, (Okeyka Apong), Radyo Katipunan Ateneo de Manila University, Usapang Bayan, Radyo ng Bayan, other websites. Welcome to the Living with Nature Center, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur.  Contact – 09954672990 ~