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Current Retreat Highlights

• Musical Kabbalat Shabbat
• Dinner and Orientation
• Campfire singing and s'mores
• Board games, smoozing, wine and snacks
• Adult Team Trivia Contest/cocktails provided
• Creative Shabbat Services held outdoors
• Torah study with Rabbi Kahn
• Swimming in the pond
• Social Hour - Share your story
• Havdallah around the Campfire/ singing and s'mores
• Dance Party in the Boogie Barn:Israeli folk dancing lesson/then rock and roll
• Star Gaze with Professor of Astronomy Marc Davis and his telescope
• Study with Rabbi Kahn
• Hike with Jennifer Krebs. Jen has been to Walker Creek ranch several times and has a favorite hike to share
• Art Project with Martina Joffe - work on a multi-media square of the Beth El paper quilt; all our art work will be woven together and hung at Beth El
• Writing and Midrash with poet Dan Bellm This workshop will combine study of the week's Torah portion with some practice in developing and writing our own midrashim (commentaries, interpretations, stories) in response to it. Writers and "non-writers" of all levels of experience are welcome, as are all forms, whether in poetry or prose.
• Photography Hike with Shoey Sindel: Learn tips from Shoey about photographing nature. Bring your camera!
  

a gathering of the tribe
beth el retreat at walker creek ranch

Congregation Beth El Shabbat Retreat at Walker Creek Ranch
A gathering of the tribe with Rabbi Yoel Kahn

Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2008

You are invited to Beth El’s first retreat in many years.  This is an opportunity for all members of our community to gather for a weekend of Shabbat celebration, learning, community and relaxation.

The Torah of words
The Torah of nature
The Torah of each other

The weekend schedule offers separate activities for adults and kids as well as activities for families.  People of all ages will enjoy organized activities, find their own adventures or kick back and relax, getting to spend time with other Beth El folks.

Walker Creek Ranch is a beautiful camp setting, one hour and 15 minutes north of Berkeley in West Marin.  Located on 1700 acres of rolling hills, the land is blessed with 20 miles of hiking trails, Bay Laurel Forests, open grassland and clear water flowing in Walker Creek all year long.

The Weekend Package is All Inclusive:
2 Nights Lodging * 6 Healthy Kosher-Style Vegetarian Meals
Innovative Outdoor Services * Singing * Art-Nature Programs
Kids & Teens Program (ages 5 and up)
* Workshops * Hiking * Community Art Project
* Torah Study and Other Study Opportunities with Rabbi Yoel Kahn * Bicycles encouraged

Room & Board Fri-Sun 2 nights/6 meals

Camping
Bring your sleeping bags, tents and enjoy the beautiful outdoor surroundings. Campers use the central bathhouse.

Economy Cabins
These dormitory style cabins are equipped with solid wood frame bunk beds and are carpeted and heated. Bring your own bedding (sheets, sleeping bats, pillows, towels).

Semi-Private Lodges
Two to five beds per room. Linens are provided, and restrooms are down the hall.

Private Lodging
Private rooms (1 person per room) in the semi-private lodges may be reserved for an additional fee, based on space available. Rooms do not have private restrooms.

Questions?  Contact Ruth Ehrenkrantz at 510-559-3277 or ruthehren@comcast.net

Reserve your space by March 25th to ensure we can arrange enough rooms for everyone. Only a deposit is required at this time. You will be invoiced for the balance to be paid by April 25th. Lodging requests changes will be accepted until April 25th.

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We have worked very hard to offer enough options to make it an affordable weekend. Lodging, 6 meals, kids programs for ages 5 and up, and a great weekend of activities, all inclusive.