Into the Orchard: Apple Picking at Abou Saab Brothers' Farm
– Lebanese salad
– Beetroot salad
– Hummus
– Baba ghanoush
– Stuffed zucchini
– Stuffed vine leaves
– Zucchini mhammara
– Maajjanet
– Loubieh b zeit
– Batata harra
– Chicken kabsa with roasted nuts — the main dish
Comfortable daypack, Water bottle, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat/cap, Personal medication, if needed, Camera/phone for photos, A reusable bag for anything you may purchase from the farm, MagSafe/Powerbank
Comfortable outdoor clothes suitable for a farm and nature experience, Comfortable hiking/walking shoes
8:00 AM — Departure from Beirut
9:30 AM — Arrival at the meeting point / start of the 15-minute walk to the farm
9:45 AM — Arrival at Abou Saab Brothers Farm & welcome drink
10:15 AM — Farm tour & sustainable agriculture experience
11:15 AM — Apple picking & optional grape picking
12:45 PM — Lebanese lunch
After lunch — Coffee, fresh fruits, Lebanese delights & local drinks
Afternoon — Lebanese mouneh workshop
Afterwards — Music, dabke & free time at the farm
3:30 – 4:00 — Departure back
Exact timings may be adjusted slightly according to the flow of the day.
– Transportation from/to Beirut
– Access to Abou Saab Brothers Farm
– 15-minute guided walk to the farm or pickup/minivan transfer
– Welcome charab el ward
– Farm tour and introduction
– Sustainable agriculture experience
– Sharab el ward preparation experience
– Apple picking + 1 kg per participant
– Optional grape picking
– Traditional Lebanese lunch
– Coffee, fresh fruits, Lebanese delights & local drinks
– Lebanese mouneh workshop
– Music & farm entertainment
Apple picking is the main highlight of the experience and is seasonal, Each participant can pick up to 1 kg of apples, Grape picking is optional, Comfortable closed shoes are recommended, The farm is a natural, working agricultural environment, so expect uneven ground and outdoor conditions. The 15-minute walk to the farm is optional; a pickup/minivan is available for those who prefer not to walk. Please respect the farm, its crops, animals, and facilities. Any products purchased from the farm are at the participant’s own expense. The itinerary may be adjusted according to weather, farm conditions, and the group’s pace.
Is the hike difficult? Not at all. The walk to the farm takes approximately 15 minutes and is the only hiking portion of the experience.
Can I skip the walk? Yes. A pickup/minivan option is available for anyone who prefers not to walk.
How many apples can I pick? Each participant can pick up to 1 kg of apples.
Can I pick grapes too? Yes. Grape picking is available as an optional part of the orchard experience.
Do I need hiking experience? No. This is primarily a farm and harvest experience, with only a short 15-minute walk to reach the farm.
Is lunch included? Yes. A traditional Lebanese lunch is included, along with coffee, fresh fruits, Lebanese delights, and locally prepared drinks.
Can I buy products from the farm? Absolutely. You’ll have the opportunity to discover the farm’s Lebanese mouneh and purchase products you like.
Distance: Approximately 15 minutes
Duration: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Natural farm/mountain path
The walk is a short 15-minute nature walk to reach Abou Saab Brothers Farm. It is easy and suitable for participants without hiking experience.
For those who prefer not to walk, a pickup/minivan transfer is available.
Spend a day at Abou Saab Brothers Farm and experience the Lebanese countryside at its most authentic, from the story of a family-built farm and sustainable agriculture to picking your own apples straight from the orchard.
Explore the farm, meet the people behind it, learn about traditional Lebanese products, enjoy a generous homemade lunch, and discover the art of mouneh. Then slow down and enjoy the afternoon with local drinks, coffee, fresh fruits, music, and a little dabke.
A day of apples, food, nature, tradition, and good company, all in one beautiful farm experience.