What is our story?
The Gur Farm was established about 40 years ago by my father, Rami Gur, here at Givat Yoav, on the southern Golan Heights. From a mulard (duck) breeding farm to growing lily, orchards, bananas, and a vineyard. The years went by and in the year 2000 Rami decided on a trial of a crop from a distant country – the pitaya.
The Pataya
Pitaya is a cactus originating from Central America. The cactus has adapted itself to tropical areas, and in recent years has been a popular crop in Southeast Asia. This plant likes lots of water, moderate temperatures, and protection from the sun.
As an agricultural crop suited to Israel’s conditions, the cactus was cultivated at Ben-Gurion University in the Negev by Prof. Yossi Mizrahi. The plant was cultivated for flavor, size of harvest, and long shelf life.
camping
The Pitaya Farm - Mashek Gur campsite covers a large area of five dunams and is divided into three complexes:
Our tents mattresses mat shade in private corners - 105 NIS per person over the age of 3. A large common area for the tents you bring with you - 80 NIS per person over the age of 3. A spacious shared central area, which includes: organized toilets and showers with Hot water 24/7, seating areas, barbecue facilities, fully equipped kitchen, work surfaces, cooking stoves, refrigerators and freezers (limited space), campfire areas.
attractions
Hiking trails, bike trails, springs, officers' pools, ancient sites, picnic areas, restaurants and more..
A different kind of farming experience