Ecotourism & Outdoors

Little Reed

Village table d'hotes in Qsaybeh where local women cook family recipes, paired with forest hikes and a farm tour.

Qsaybeh, Mount Lebanon
Little Reed

Little Reed is a table d'hotes in a family house in Qsaybeh, in the Baabda district, where women from the village cook savoury dishes from their own family recipes. The setting is meant to feel like a lunch at a grandmother's home rather than a restaurant. Visits can be built into a half day out: guests can book a medium-level hike under the Matn pine forest before eating, and after lunch there is a tour of the farm, where children can see the animals and play outside. Little Reed also sells mouneh and grocery items, so visitors can take home some of the village pantry. Hikes need to be reserved in advance.

Little Reed at a glance

  • Village women cook from family recipes
  • Medium-level pine forest hike available by booking
  • Farm tour after lunch, with animals for children
  • Sells mouneh and groceries

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book?
Yes for the hike, which must be reserved in advance. Contact them to arrange lunch.
Is Little Reed good for families?
Yes. After lunch there is a farm tour, and children can visit the animals and play outdoors.
Who cooks the food?
Women from the village, using their family home recipes.

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