Adamah Retreats
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 below)
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
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
Reflect on the year past and a look toward the future.
Tishrei (Sept or Oct)
- Two prayer options: Pearlstone’s program is anchored by Hadar’s Rising Song Institute, offering a Traditional Egalitarian minyan and a smaller Orthodox service. Isabella Freedman has an Orthodox minyan in partnership with Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, as well as an egalitarian minyan.
- Fall at the Farm: Enjoy farm-fresh produce and the changing colors of the season at either location
- Kids Camp: Drop-off for kids ages 4-12 for part of the day so parents can enjoy adults-only time
Sukkot (Sukkahfest)
All Streams, One Source.
Tishrei (Sept or Oct)
Sukkahfest is perhaps the most joyous, and most diverse celebration of the holiday of Sukkot you will find.
- Various prayer options: Pearlstone offers Orthodox Mechitza and Traditional Egalitarian options. Freedman typically offers Partnership Mechitza and Renewal services in partnership with Beit Kohenet.
- Sukkot: We have multiple sukkot at available for eating and sleeping.
- Kids Camp: Drop-off for kids ages 4-12 for part of the day so parents can enjoy adults-only time
Simchat Torah
Come Celebrate Our Torah!
Tishrei (October)
Join us in the foothills of the Connecticut Berkshires to rejoice in the completion of the annual Torah reading cycle. The serene and nurturing environment of the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center provides the perfect backdrop for this beautiful holiday retreat.
Enjoy high-quality organic kosher farm-to-table meals, spirited davening, and joyous hakafot (processions and dancing with the Torah)
We will feature one orthodox mechitza minyan
*There is only one minyan for this holiday. *
Pesach (Passover)
Usher in the spring and experience freedom.
Nissan (April)
- Spirited davening: Both retreat centers feature an Orthodox mechitza service.
- Seders: Learn from our educators at the communal seders or hold your own semi-private Seder as a family unit.
- Kids Camp: Drop-off for kids ages 2-12 so parents can enjoy adults-only time
- Chol HaMoed: Enjoy activities on our campus like boating, hiking, farm tours and much, much more!
Shavuot
Gather as a community to receive the Torah.
Sivan (May or June)
- Various prayer options: Pearlstone offers Orthodox mehitza and Traditional Egalitarian options. Freedman typically 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.
- Kids Camp: Drop-off for kids ages 4-12 for part of the day so parents can enjoy adults-only time
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
Summer-filled fun, geared towards adults 50 and older
June or July
- Classes and Activities: Throughout the week enjoy crafts, evening entertainment, campfires, hiking, yoga, lectures and more
- Prayer Options: Spirited Orthodox services over Shabbat and other prayer options
Torah Yoga
Retreat into our spiritual natures.
July or August
- 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
Five days of silence, meditation, and prayer
Late December
- Slow down and explore life’s deepest truths in a warm and supportive Jewish environment with Shoshana Cooper, Miriam Eisenberger, Bob Pileggi, and Kohenet Elana Brody
ReTreat Yourself!
Fully Funded Retreats for Jewish Communal Professionals
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 and Relax at our Retreat Centers
There are occasional opportunities to spend the weekend at Pearlstone or Isabella Freedman and explore the land at your own pace.
Let us provide you with kosher farm-to-table meals and accommodations while you relax in nature. Unlike other retreats, these special events have minimal programming, allowing you to nourish your body and soul at your own pace.
To learn about available R&R opportunities, be sure to subscribe to our Pearlstone or Isabella Freedman newsletters.
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.