Southern Schmooze Shabbaton
Celebrating and Connecting Small Jewish Communities in the South
February 2-4, 2024
Southern Schmooze at Ramah Darom is an opportunity for participating Southeast synagogue communities to connect as individual congregations and celebrate Jewish life as a region. Please note while most of Ramah Darom’s signature Jewish experiential retreats are open to all, Southern Schmooze is for partnering synagogues and communities ONLY.
Interested in bringing your small Jewish community to Southern Schmooze? Please reach out to retreats@ramahdarom.org.
Our Southern Schmooze Shabbaton will provide opportunities for you to sing, eat, learn and play with members from your home congregation while also giving you the chance to connect with small Jewish congregations from around the Southeast. Come together to share in the joys and challenges of being a part of a growing and vibrant Southern Jewish Community!
The weekend will be complete with spirited prayer services, kids programming, delicious kosher food and evening childcare for our youngest participants.
*Transportation around campus will be available during the program for those needing mobility assistance.
All-inclusive rates are per person and include comfortable accommodations, delicious kosher meals, snacks and beverages, and all activities.
A $50 non-refundable deposit for each adult will be processed when the registration application is submitted. Payment is due in full 1 month before the program start date.
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.
| Guests | Accommodation & Upgrades | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adults & Children (3+) | Cabins & Hotel Rooms | $175/person |
| Children (2 and under) | FREE | |
| Additional Hotel Room | +$100 | |
| Cottage Upgrade | +$200 | |
| Mini Fridge | $25 | |
| Pack N' Play | FREE |
If you choose to pay by check, please mail to:
Ramah Darom
6400 Powers Ferry Rd
Suite 215
Atlanta, GA 30339
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made by January 19, 2024, are eligible for a 50% refund, minus the initial deposit. No refunds will be given after January 20, 2024. 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.
Housing Descriptions
Cabins
Hotel Rooms
These rooms feature two queen beds and a private bathroom. Additional rooms are available for larger families at a discounted rate.
No roll-away beds are available, but we do offer Pack N’ Plays.
We will do our best to accommodate housing requests on a first-come, first-served basis, but cannot guarantee.
Columbia, SC
Beth Shalom Synagogue
Greenville, SC
Congregation Beth Israel
Chattanooga, TN
B’nai Zion Congregation
Montgomery, AL
Agudath Israel Etz Ahayem
If you are interested in bringing your small Jewish community to Southern Schmooze, please reach out to retreats@ramahdarom.org.
Check-in: Friday, February 2, 2024
L’hitraot: Sunday, February 4, 2024
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!
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.
Questions?
Please reach out to retreats@ramahdarom.org or call 404.531.0801
Venue
Ramah Darom: 70 Darom Lane, Clayton, GA 30525
Here are more ways to experience Ramah Darom:
Ramah Darom has a full line-up of family-friendly and adult-only Jewish experiential programs on our breathtaking North Georgia mountain campus. From LimmudFest, Book It To Shabbat with PJ Library, Jewish Women’s Getaway, Winter Break Family Camp, PJ Grand Getaway and our new culinary adventure, B’teavon, to Passover Retreat to Camp Ramah Darom and Camp Yofi, Ramah Darom has programs for every age and stage.