Our Story
Beît Ballout doesn’t just tell one story.
We are a collection of important stories.
Mae & Adib
Their story is one that encourages us to find the beauty in every culture, and embrace it as our own.
Ancient Olive Trees & Ancient People
At Beît Ballout, we grow and harvest Nabli, Baladi and Soury olives. These olives are exclusive to this part of the region, and have a notably distinct taste from the olives commonly found in the West.
These olives have a sweet, rich and full bodied taste. The Nabli, Baladi, and Soury olives have been growing in the Levante since biblical times. These olives represent a people whose stories are often forgotten. That is why we take pride in growing and harvesting these specific olive trees, as it keeps the stories of these ancient people alive and thriving.
Every October, make sure to employ refugees from the Syrian and Palestinian camps which are prevalent in the South of Lebanon, and we make sure they are taken care of.
Levantine Farming Techniques
At Beît Ballout, we have vowed to stay true to the ancient methods of pressing olives which involves using a large granite wheel.
This method has been used in the valleys of the Levante for over 100 years.
By continuing to use this method, we hope to keep the story of Levantine ancient traditions thriving for time to come.
Our Farm
Beît Ballout chateau is located in the magical valleys of South Lebanon.
