Adamah Retreats
Join us for Holidays and Community Gatherings at our two retreat centers
Immersive retreats help us slow down and focus on what’s most important, bringing us back to our roots and strengthening our community.
Adamah hosts a series of retreats throughout the year at our two retreat centers. All of our retreats feature farm-to-table meals, activities on our farms and trails, and many offer programs for kids and families. Everyone is welcome to all of our retreats, regardless of religious practice and background (learn more about Pluralism).
Our Retreats
Our Two Retreat Centers
Pearlstone
Reisterstown, MD
Enjoy 180-acres of natural beauty, including forested hiking trails, sports fields, a lake, and working organic farm. We offer a range of accommodation options, and all food is under kosher supervision by the OU. Pearlstone is located just outside of Baltimore, 30 minutes from BWI airport.
Retreats at Pearlstone
Isabella Freedman
Falls Village, CT
Retreat to a campus surrounded by dense forests, featuring a lake and organic farm. We offer a range of accommodation options, and all food is under kosher supervision by the Hartford Kashrut Commission. Isabella Freedman is located in the Connecticut Berkshires, about 2 hours from New York City.
Retreats at Isabella Freedman
Rosh Hashanah
Tishrei (Sept or Oct)
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish Near Year, is time of reflection of the year past and a look toward the future.
- Two prayer options: Pearlstone is offering Traditional Egalitarian services while Isabella Freedman will have a Orthodox Mechitza service and Traditional Egalitarian.
- Fall at the Farm: Enjoy farm-fresh produce and the changing colors of the season at either location.
Sukkot (Sukkahfest)
Tishrei (Sept or Oct)
All Streams, One Source. Sukkahfest is perhaps the most joyous, and most diverse celebration of the holiday of Sukkot you will find.
- Four prayer options: Pearlstone offers Orthodox Mechitza and Traditional Egalitarian options. Freedman offers Partnership Mechitza and Renewal Beit Kohenet services.
- Sukkot: We have sukkot at available for eating and sleeping.
Simchat Torah (Simchafest)
Tishrei (Sept or Oct)
Isabella Freedman only.
Celebrate the completion of the Torah!
- Two prayer options: Orthodox Mehitza or Traditional Egalitarian.
- Fall in the Berkshires: Enjoy the change of seasons just as the leaves start to turn color.
Pesach
Nissan (April)
Usher in the spring and experience freedom at our week-long Pesach retreats.
- Spirited davening: Both retreat centers feature an Orthodox mehitza service.
- Seders: Learn from our educators at the communal seders, hold your semi-private Seder as a family unit.
- Chol HaMoed: Enjoy activities on our campus, or explore nearby attractions.
Shavuot
Sivan (May or June)
Gather as a community to receive the Torah.
- Four prayer options: Pearlstone offers Orthodox mehitza and Traditional Egalitarian options. Freedman offers Partnership and Renewal services.
- All night learning: Various educators offer classes and activities all night long.
- First fruits: Enjoy the bounty of the first harvest from our organic farms! At Isabella Freedman, celebrate with the goats in our first fruits parade.
Gramp Camp
Mid-June
Gramp Camp brings together grandparents and grandchildren for a 2-night, 3-day adventure at Pearlstone. Join other families in the week between school and camp to explore nature, experiment with farm-to-table cooking, learn new songs, and meet our animals!
Family Farm Camp
Mid-August
Family Farm Camp brings together families for an immersive experience of learning, playing, celebrating and community building.
- Retreat in our natural setting and comfortable accommodations
- Farm in our 5-acre organic farm with animals and U-Pick berries
- Learn in sessions for kids, adults, and the whole family
- Celebrate shabbat in a family-friendly environment
Camp Isabella Freedman
June or July
Summer-filled fun, geared towards adults 50 and older
- Classes and Activities: Throughout the week enjoy crafts, evening entertainment, campfires, hiking, yoga, lectures and more
- Two Prayer Options: Spirited Orthodox and Egalitarian services over Shabbat
Torah Yoga
July or August
Retreat into our spiritual natures.
- Immerse into elements around us and within us through the eyes of our Jewish sages and yoga practices.
- This experience is for anybody looking to join an uplifting and relaxing Jewish-inspired spiritual retreat.
- No previous yoga practice or Torah study is necessary to participate, all are welcome!
Adamah Meditation
Late December
Five days of silence, meditation, and prayer
- Slow down and explore life’s deepest truths in a warm and supportive Jewish environment with Rabbi Jay Michaelson, Miriam Eisenberger, Rabbi Shir Feit, and Bob Pileggi
ReTreat Yourself!
Retreats for Jewish Communal Professionals (fully funded)
Jewish communal professionals devote themselves to creating impactful experiences for others, often at the expense of their own wellbeing. Thanks to generous funding, Adamah is offering immersive retreats to a select number of Jewish communal professionals – at no cost to you – at Isabella Freedman, Pearlstone, and other sites around the USA.
This is NOT your typical Professional Development workshop!
- Engage in restorative programming, including Torah study led by a clergy member, wellness and movement classes, and community building experiences with others in the field.
- Take time to connect with nature, eat delicious kosher food, and enjoy many fun on-site amenities that the retreat facilities have to offer.
R&R Weekends
Rest & Relax at Pearlstone
Enjoy a special opportunity to spend the weekend at Pearlstone and explore the land at your own pace.
Let Pearlstone provide you with kosher farm-to-table meals, light programming, and accommodations while you relax in nature.
Leave your work and little ones behind to nourish your body and soul. Unwind with yoga, nature exploration and outdoor activities.
Pluralism and Jewish Ritual
While each retreat may have a slightly different Jewish flavor, they are rooted in our desire to be open to all. We always take time to celebrate Shabbat and the holidays – how that occurs may vary from one retreat to another.
Throughout the cycle of a year, we offer different prayer experiences at our retreats (including alternative options such as meditation or yoga). However, you are always welcome to observe Shabbat or the holidays in your own way.
We come together for meals and other moments as a whole community, and we aim to have our educational classes accessible to everyone. Please visit each retreat page to view the offerings.
Adamah Educational Library
Like our community, our Educational Library celebrates the diversity of religious observance and thought. We make every effort to accommodate the breadth and diversity of the Jewish community in our programs and curricula.