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Bustan Qaraaqa - tortoise garden - takes its name from the numerous tortoises found roaming the site. The ancient farmhouse, at the heart of the project, (see www.greenintifada.blogspot.com) is nestled in a beautiful wadi (valley) between the verdant mountains of Bethlehem and the spectacular Judean desert and has now been converted to a guest house to help raise funds for the Bustan Qaraaqa permaculture farm. The site includes twelve dunums (4 acres) of terraces and valley floor, as well as a large rooftop space, outbuildings and a number of caves.

We have room to house 8 short-term visitors in dormitory rooms in the oldest part of the house, which consists of beautiful caves carved into the side of the hill, in addition to three private rooms for long-term volunteers and guests - see photos. There is also plentiful space on the roof for those who wish to sleep under the stars, or for camping in the caves that are spread throughout the site.

The prices include breakfast and are as follows:

Accomodation in the house – 60 shekels per night (1-14 days)
–50 shekels per night (> 14 days)
–1200 shekels per month (> 1 month)
–1000 shekels per month (> 2 months)
Sleeping on the roof – 25 shekels per night (150 shekels per week)
Camping in the caves – 25 shekels per night (150 shekels per week)