Pearlstone

Making an impact with every encounter.

A welcoming space for people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and faith traditions.

This vibrant living laboratory for both Jewish and universal inspiration engages over 20,000 annual visitors in experiential learning, immersive retreats, and joyous celebrations on 180 acres of lush forest, rolling hills, wild meadows, and organic farmland.

Enjoy Pearlstone’s Summer Offerings

UPick Organic Berries (spring)
Swim Club (summer)

Rent our Retreat Center

Outstanding hospitality and a one-of-a-kind setting create the ideal venue for memorable events and meaningful gatherings. Pearlstone offers modern conference facilities, farm-to-table dining, comfortable overnight lodging, abundant outdoor space, and premier amenities with convenient proximity to Baltimore and Washington D.C.

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Gather on our Campus

Bring a group to rent our pavilions, enjoy our high ropes course, explore our trails, enjoy a day at the pool, or camp out on our 180-acre campus. Or, enjoy our grounds on a family vacation in our 7-bedroom rental property (with private pool) or a quaint cabin.

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & IMMERSIVE RETREATS

Land, water, and other natural resources serve as a vibrant outdoor classroom for innovative immersive learning. Our passionate eco-stewardship experts guide participants through experiential nature connection which integrates sustainability with Earth-based Jewish values and wisdom.

Join us for day programs, overnight retreats, or for summer camp.

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Enjoy Pearlstone all year long

UPick Organic Berries (spring)
Pearlstone Farm CSA (summer & fall)
Swim Club (summer)
Pearlstone Campus Club

Sustainability at Pearlstone

Preserving earth’s resources for future generations

Renewable energy projects, community engagement, ecological land restoration, farm-to-table dining… environmental sustainability is woven into everything we do!

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Renewable Energy

We are on our way towards 100% renewable energy! The retreat lodging rooftop holds 10,000 ft2 of solar panels, the conference center utilizes a geothermal HVAC system, and hot water in the kitchen is provided by a solar thermal heater.

Our Climate Action Plan

Stream Restoration

A commitment to the ecological health of our land led us to carefully develop a 1,300-foot stretch of stream with a “riffle-pool” sequence, reducing erosion and downstream pollution. As a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, we are responsible for impact on a watershed that spans more than 64,000 square miles.

Tëmakwehane Stream Restoration

Prescribed Fire

How can fire heal and transform the land? Grasslands and fire have an ancient, natural and beneficial relationship. Controlled burns have been a key ingredient in our strategy to convert 45 acres from lawn to meadow.

Prescribed Fire Meadow Management

Funding Sustainable Projects

For organizations who are looking for funding to support climate-friendly projects, we encourage you to learn more about the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition and its Climate Action Fund, which is open to organizations across North America.

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Upcoming Retreats

Pearlstone Fall Harvest Celebration

September 19, 2024

Reisterstown, MD

Enjoy delicious farm-to-table food and celebrate the season together!…

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Way of the Wilderness: Basic Survival Shelter, Water, Fire, Food

September 29, 2024

Reisterstown, MD

Did you know the average person with no survival training in the United States has a high chance of dying if lost for one night alone in the woods at 52 degrees or below. Learn and make a survival shelter, gather water and make a fire. Come learn the basics of survival and have lots of fun while learning to keep you and your family safe. This class is one of the most important classes in this series and it is a lot of fun and will change your perception of the forest forever….

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Rosh Hashanah with Hadar’s Rising Song Institute

October 2, 2024

Reisterstown, MD

A transformative musical New Year & Shabbat experience of song-filled traditional egalitarian davening, vibrant community, delicious organic kosher food, and ample outdoor farm space for kids and families. Featuring Joey Weisenberg, R. Aviva Richman, R. Elie Kaunfer…

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Way of the Wilderness Fall Wild Edible, Medicinal, and Useful Plants

Reisterstown, MD | October 13, 2024

Learn about the fall edible and medicinal plants. This is the season of nuts. Learn the basics of many nut preparations including acorn bread, Hickory tea and many other roasted nuts. This is part three of our edible plant series….

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Sukkahfest at Pearlstone

Reisterstown, MD | October 16, 2024

This annual immersive retreat is filled with inspiring Jewish learning, spirited singing, festive farm-to-table meals, and a pluralistic community building experience….

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Way of the Wilderness: Natural Textiles Bamboo crafts and Grass mats

Reisterstown, MD | November 3, 2024

This class is all about crafts, mainly using grass. Make mats, clothing, Digeri doo’s, water bottles, spoons, rice cookers etc. This is a fun crafting hang out class learning some pretty interesting skills….

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Way of the Wilderness: Winter Wild Edible, Medicinal, and Useful Plants

Reisterstown, MD | December 8, 2024

This class focuses heavily on dead twig gathering and cooking roots and inner bark as food. This is part four of our edible plant series….

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Pearlstone | 5425 Mt. Gilead Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136
410.500.5417 | info@pearlstonecenter.org

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