Book It To Shabbat

“I loved talking to other families with young kids and giving my son a Jewish experience that was geared toward his age group.”

Meet Carla Friend

Carla Friend is the Founder & Executive Director of Tkiya, an organization that creates joyful Jewish connection through participatory music experiences that are designed around her unique educational approach. Carla presents about this methodology at conferences around the country such as Songleader Bootcamp, PJ Library, NewCAJE, Hava Nashira, and more. She holds a Master’s Degree in Music Education from NYU, a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Ithaca College. Carla is a 2018 recipient of the Young Pioneers Award from the Jewish Education Project, a 2019 recipient of 36 Under 36 from the Jewish Week, graduated from UpStart Venture Accelerator’s Cohort 11, just graduated from the Institute for Executive Jewish Leadership, is on the board of JPRO New York, and is a JKids Radio artist with a radio show called Tkiya Town. Check out her new album of family-friendly Jewish music, Challalalah!

2025 Rates

All-inclusive rates are per person and include comfortable accommodations, delicious kosher meals, snacks and beverages and all activities.

Payment can be made via credit card, e-check or mailed check. If paying via credit card, a 2.5% fee will be added to cover the processing fees charged to Ramah Darom by the credit card companies. There is no fee to pay via e-check or mailed check. Please ensure mailed checks reach our Atlanta office by the payment due date indicated.

Payment Schedule

• Due at Registration: A $50 non-refundable deposit for each adult will be processed when the registration application is submitted.
• February 7, 2025: Full payment due. Our system automatically charges the balance to your stored payment method (credit card or e-check). Credit card payments incur a 2.5% fee. To change your stored payment method, contact finance@ramahdarom.org.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be made after February 7, 2025. We highly recommend purchasing Trip Protection Insurance as we are not able to refund you in the event of a last-minute cancellation.

Cabins

Ramah Darom’s cabins are modern and spacious with hardwood floors, a screened-in porch and indoor bathroom(s).

Linens are provided, but beds are not made up. 

Hotel Rooms

There are 4 hotel buildings on our 185-acre campus. All hotel rooms have a private bathroom, heating, and air conditioning, a dresser, a table with two chairs, a Keurig-style coffee maker, a mini-fridge, complimentary toiletries, and bed and bath linens. Most rooms have 2 queen beds, and a few have 1 king bed or 2 full beds. A limited number of connecting rooms are available, and some hotel rooms are ADA-accessible. If there are a minimum of 3 people in your party, you may add an additional hotel room for $150.

Deluxe Private Cottages

There are 4 deluxe private cottages on Ramah Darom’s campus and they are our most luxurious accommodations! These beautiful studio-style cottages feature a kitchenette, private porch, bathroom with walk-in shower, king-sized bed and full-sized pullout couch. If you would like to upgrade from a hotel to a cottage, you may do so for $300/household. Please note that cottages are not ADA-accessible and have stair-only access.

Check-in: Friday, March 7, 2025, 3:00-5:00pm ET
L’hitraot: Sunday, March 9, 2025, 12:00pm ET

Ramah Darom is two hours from Atlanta, in Clayton, GA. Please download and print these Driving Directions and bring them when you travel. GPS shortcuts can lead you to dangerous mountain roads!

Ramah Darom does not offer transportation from the Atlanta airport to campus for this retreat as there is not typically a large interest or need. If you have difficulty coordinating travel to Ramah Darom’s campus, please contact retreats@ramahdarom.org and we will assist you. Ultimately, we do not want this to hinder your participation in this program.

Please use this Packing List as a guide and bring any specific items that you feel are necessary for your health, safety and enjoyment.

Please note that NO pets of any kind may join you for your stay onsite for any length of time.

Vaccination Policies

Ramah Darom brings people of all ages together for exceptional experiences in Jewish living and learning on its 185-acre North Georgia mountain campus. Ramah Darom programs – including summer camp, family camps and year-round experiential retreats – inspire a lifelong love of Jewish values, tradition and community.