Deep in Wadi "Shandiv", in the heart of a forest of ancient oaks and cattails
The two special stone buildings of "Al Huadi" are located right in the wild and rich nature that surrounds them. To me it felt as if no human foot had ever set foot in this forest. It seems that everything was planned and adjusted to create that moment that we all dream of, and few achieve. The host, Yehuda, is an artist who left city life and created one-of-a-kind, isolated B&Bs with an impressive view.
The B&B complex "Al Huadi" is located on...another planet. Well, I'm not sending you on a galactic flight to one of the stars closest to your home: the wild and rich Canaanite nature of Mitzpe Matat that surrounds the two stone buildings in "Al Huadi" betrays no signs of civilization.
Private stairs (important to know - 70 stairs) lead to each of the units, and lead from the private parking lot to the depth of Huadi. The guest house is located at the top of the plot, near the access road and there is complete separation and privacy between it and the units.
Two identical stone buildings are located on the edge of the wide terrace, on the same level. A stone wall separates the two buildings and creates perfect privacy. I sit for a moment on the stone bench in the covered yard of one of them. A beautiful fish pond, wonderful silence, the lapping of the water, the smells of the forest. Time to enter.
In the construction of the buildings, a dry construction technique of local stone was used - an ancient tradition that was "brought back to life" in modern times. The owners of the inn, a pair of craftsmen, created the buildings inspired by architecture from ancient times, as evidenced by the reliefs and niches in the clay-plastered walls, the decorated arches and the original hitrages.
The "Al Huadi" suite has a glass wall that allows the open view of Huadi to penetrate inside and become the most important design element in the place. The kitchenette is fully equipped, the sitting area consists of a built-in sofa and a colorful "Pepia Moshe" (paper processing technique) table, next to an antique Canadian fireplace (a real collector's item, for those who understand) to warm the atmosphere and the heart. A large jacuzzi in a stone frame is located next to a colorful stained glass window and overlooks the view. 11 of the units have a unique heated plunge pool right in the middle of nature.
The "sleeping spring" suite overlooks the spring and the baptismal pool. It contains an ancient wood-burning fireplace, decorative objects with a story and character, restored furniture details, lighting fixtures embedded in the walls, in the form of torches - the space of the B&B is full of uniqueness, imbued with an atmosphere of creativity and art. A double wooden bed is placed so that you can see the view well from it. 11 of the units have a unique heated plunge pool right in the middle of nature.
Here are all the ingredients for an unconventional vacation: the location, the beauty, the atmosphere - for those looking for disconnection from civilization and the pleasant embrace of nature and art.
What’s on the site?
Al Huadi is a lovely guest room but suffered from several shortcomings:
In summary: from my experiences with B&Bs in the past, staying in a B&B is a bit more than a beautiful place, but a feeling of hosting and receiving guests. The feeling at Huadi was that the beauty was there, but no thought was given to how to make the guests feel welcome.
Yehuda is a man of spirit (involved in music and art) and did not just choose to live in Matt. It allows guests to stay quietly here without unnecessary hassles and simply connect with the place and with nature and enjoy the rare peace and tranquility that exists here. Of course it is available to guests for any request.