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Machzor Gimel

January 16-18, 2026

Machzor Gimel is Ramah Darom’s Camp alumni retreat that gives former campers and staff (21+) an opportunity to come back home to Ramah Darom (and bring their partners with them, too!).

If you would like to be added to our email list for Machzor Gimel, please email communications@ramahdarom.org and include Machzor Gimel in the subject line.

During this adults-only retreat*, you will experience Ramah Darom like never before, with late-night programs, cocktail/mocktail hours, full reign of all facilities and tons of Camp fun with your fellow alums. Yes, there will be Kabbalat Shabbat, Shirah Shketah (“Sloach”), Havdallah, dancing and all the Camp traditions you would expect. And, of course, Gesher 10-year milestones will be celebrated!

 

What to Expect

Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:

  • Pick your chuggim!
    Take your pick of the open courts, a waterfall hike, tipus, gaga, art and more!
  • New Activities
    Join a tour of Camp, Mocktail and cocktail making, wine tasting and sushi making!
  • Attend Peulat Erev
    Gather around the medurah for s’mores and songs and then enjoy late-night peulot erev!
  • Celebrate being Jewish
    The best part is you get to observe Shabbat at Camp! Enjoy a Kabbalat Shabbat, shira, havdalah and rikud unique to Ramah Darom.
  • No work!
    No nikayon, no yom doar, no va’ading, no shmira, and yes… canteen!
  • It’s all about you!
    Bring your spouse, get some swag and spend an incredible weekend in the north Georgia mountains!
  • Take this special opportunity to be with your best friends in the best place!

 

Any questions about programming? Email us at alumni@ramahdarom.org

Rates & Payment Information

Check back for 2026 retreat information.

2024 Rates

Cabin: $180/person
Hotel Room: $300/person

  • Rates are per person and include accommodations, all food & beverage and activities.
  • If you are staying in a cabin, you can select your preference (stay in a cabin with other male-identifying guests, stay in a cabin with other female-identifying guests, stay in a cabin with people of all genders) and indicate if there are specific people with whom you’d prefer to share your bunk.
  • Hotel rooms are based on minimum double occupancy. You can indicate if there is a specific person with whom you would like to share your room; otherwise, we will do our best to house you with someone from your Gesher year.
    • Most hotel rooms have 2 queen beds. Each hotel room must have at least 2 guests paying the hotel room rate ($300/person). You can invite up to 2 additional people to share your room with you for a total of 3 or 4 guests per room. Additional guests will only be charged the cabin rate ($180/person).

 

Payment Information:

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 offices by the payment due date indicated.

  • Due at Registration: A non-refundable deposit for each adult will be processed when the registration application is submitted.
  • Balance due. No refunds are offered after this date. Our system automatically charges the balance from 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

There are no refunds for cancellations one month from the event. If you have symptoms of illness or believe you have been directly exposed to a communicable disease, we ask that you not attend the program to avoid the risk of transmission to our other guests and staff. We highly recommend purchasing Trip Protection Insurance as we are not able to refund you in the event of a last-minute cancellation.

Accommodations

Cabins

Bunks

These are the cabins you lived in as a camper! Cabins are spacious and nestled throughout the campus. Each cabin offers a dorm-style bunking area and private twin rooms with shared stalls, showers, and sinks. Cabin rates are based on shared space. Linens are provided, but beds are not made up. The private room within each cabin is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Hotel Rooms

We have four hotels on our 185-acre campus. All hotel rooms have a private bathroom, a table and two chairs, heating and air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, bed and bath linens, a mini fridge and a Keurig. Some connecting rooms are available. 

Standard Hotel Rooms

Travel & Packing

Check back for 2026 retreat information.

Check-in:

  • Friday,  2:00-5:00pm ET
    *Candle lighting in Clayton, GA, is at 5:05pm and Kabbalat Shabbat will begin at 5:15pm.


L’hitraot:

  • Sunday, 12:00pm ET

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

Transportation:

We do not offer transportation from the Atlanta airport to campus for this retreat. 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.

Packing: 

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

Health Protocols & Vaccination Policies

 

Important registration note: You likely already exist in our registration system (although it may be with your old AOL or Hotmail address)!

Before you create a new account to register for Machzor Gimel, try entering your current email address. If we have it in our system, just ask for a password reset on the next screen and you’re in! Then click on “New Registration”.

If the system doesn’t recognize your current email, it will prompt you to create a new family account and you can then register for the program.

If you have any questions, please reach out to retreats@ramahdarom.

*There are plenty of fun-filled opportunities to bring the whole family to one of our fantastic year-round retreats. We can’t wait to meet your children and welcome them to their Ramah Darom home!