For a long time I've been longing to go visit this place.. Just like many of you, I've heard lots of reviews, & comments.. I followed all the events and kept checking all the posts but I never had the chance to personally go see this place till now!
Was all the reviews over-rated? Was it worth it? and above all..would I go again?
Was all the reviews over-rated? Was it worth it? and above all..would I go again?
NO!! Yes..& YES :)
Well first of all allow me to share with the few who haven't been there yet...some cultural history of this magnificent place...
ARNAOON is a 300-plus year old village that existed during the Ottoman days and its name stood strong throughout the years keeping its geography rising on a hill-top overlooking the historic Msaylha Fortress along the Batroun Highway, North of Lebanon. The villagers back then decided to defend the glory of Arnaoon and refused to give it away to the Ottomans.
Arnaoon team also decided to cherish this heritage by reviving the old ruins and beautifying the landscape rendering it a heart-pounding venue that fully caters to all sorts of occasions and FAMILY events..
Well first of all allow me to share with the few who haven't been there yet...some cultural history of this magnificent place...
ARNAOON is a 300-plus year old village that existed during the Ottoman days and its name stood strong throughout the years keeping its geography rising on a hill-top overlooking the historic Msaylha Fortress along the Batroun Highway, North of Lebanon. The villagers back then decided to defend the glory of Arnaoon and refused to give it away to the Ottomans.
Arnaoon team also decided to cherish this heritage by reviving the old ruins and beautifying the landscape rendering it a heart-pounding venue that fully caters to all sorts of occasions and FAMILY events..
Now..allow me to share with you our day!
My friends told me if I like to join them as they booked to go on GOOD Friday and I said yes why not...I'd love to try a spiritual experience! However, I wasn't prepared for such an amazing hospitality, super friendly staff, breathtaking scenery, and above all super yummy and tasty food!
And because Arnaoon management believes in giving back to it's community and in order to encourage a united spiritual and holy experience with respect to the true meaning of GOOD Friday the entire EVENT was complimentary!!
Yes you read it right!!
My friends told me if I like to join them as they booked to go on GOOD Friday and I said yes why not...I'd love to try a spiritual experience! However, I wasn't prepared for such an amazing hospitality, super friendly staff, breathtaking scenery, and above all super yummy and tasty food!
And because Arnaoon management believes in giving back to it's community and in order to encourage a united spiritual and holy experience with respect to the true meaning of GOOD Friday the entire EVENT was complimentary!!
Yes you read it right!!
Humbling Mass!
Yummy Feast!
The Buffet was very rich & although it was mostly vegan meals yet it had something pleasant for all tastes!
Indoor Playground!
Indoor shaded playground had fun, & physical development activities for all ages!
Outdoor FUN!
Outdoor area was double the fun! Basking in the sun, surrounded by greenery all over, spring flowers everywhere and cool things to enjoy!
Although there weren't all the different live stations you'd get to pamper yourself from nor the usual kids activities and interactive games such as: face-painting, art and crafts, dressed-up characters that dance and play with the kids... that this place is famous of hosting during their regular Sunday Buffets or other events!
YET... I can honestly say:
we enjoyed our long and fun day at Arnaoon Village....It was such a lovely experience full of good memories, good time, & lots of family bonding and fun!!!
YET... I can honestly say:
we enjoyed our long and fun day at Arnaoon Village....It was such a lovely experience full of good memories, good time, & lots of family bonding and fun!!!