Guita

After an MBA abroad, Philippe the founder, reconnected with his passion: ecology and roots. Instead of choosing the traditional path and getting a corporate job, Philippe chose to honor and grow what his late father left him: A beautiful farm and a home in the majestic town of Akoura in Mount Lebanon. Philippe took what we deem today as the road less traveled and moved back to Lebanon, dedicating his days and nights, to farming the land, redesigning his home into the vision he had: developing his little piece of heaven into an eco, agri and hospitality space for people to connect with the land and each other, away from the noise. Guita Bed&Bloom opened its doors in the summer of 2015, and today has hosted yoga retreats, cooking classes, celebrations, family gatherings, private parties, hikers, wannabe farmers, lovers and solo travelers...

In the late 19th century, Philippe’s late grand father, a poor kid living in the village of Akoura, sailed on a big ship to the Americas, seeking treasures and wealth. He landed in Dominican Republic and decades later, he returned and along with his brothers purchased farming lands, and were the first to commercially grow apples in Lebanon. Philippe’s late grand father and father, diversified the land, with walnuts, cherries and more products. The land you are sitting on, has centuries of history and stories. Guita means in Persian "the one who sings" and this definition truly embodies the essence of the project. It is also mainly the name of Philippe's mother, Guita Chami, because she exemplifies the true meaning of hospitality, generosity and care. If you are lucky, you will meet Guita, and she will prepare you one of her favorite recipes. The five rooms are each uniquely designed, each inspired by the nature and is grown in the farm around the guesthouse. We invite you to have a look at the “Guita Rooms” Album in the Photo Library to know more about the magic of every room!