Rechmaya (Syriac-Aramaic: 'Resh Mayo', meaning "Source of Water") hangs on the edge of a cliff, offering unique views of the valley. Known as "Jourat el Dahab" or Gourd of Gold, it was once a hub of silk production.

Rechmaya is located 32 km from Beirut, has an area of 25 km² and an altitude ranging between 350-900 m above sea level.

The writer Dr. William El-Khazen, a native of the village, referred to Rechmaya as “God’s Village” because of the many churches, monasteries, priests, and nuns found there.

From the historic first hydroelectric plant in Lebanon to the birthplace of Presidents Habib Bashs el Saad and Bechara El Khoury, our village is a living museum.