Most peaceful place to stay for a weekend in the intensity, energy, prayers and devotion to St Charbel. You are surrounded by a lush green garden with beautiful mountain views. Our idea was to be on spot and wake up fairly early and benefit from the sanctuary facilities before it gets too crowded (which it really does as of noon on Sundays). Food served at the restaurant of the monastery was simple, served rapidly, yet tasty and very affordable, all shared in a friendly dinning room, bath in natural sunlight, with a view on beautiful landscape. Rooms are the only down part, they all only have single beds (2 or 3 per rooms), with bare minimum comfort, extremely cold at night, (specially during this winter period, with snow around). Bring lots of very warm night clothes to keep you comfortable in bed. Prices are just so reasonable, USD 50 for 2 persons per night including a light breakfast. On Sundays they have mass every hour between 6 a.m and noon and more in the afternoon. The staff is extremely friendly and caring at all levels. It is highly recommended you book your room prior of getting there, specially if it is going to be on a Saturday, as they only keep 20 rooms. Very pleasant spiritual moment spend there, and a highly recommended experience.