Jewish Arts Retreat

During this 5-day experience, participants will enjoy:

• Immersive workshops and programs led by facilitators from Israel and the US
• Opportunities for collaboration with other creatives
• Comfortable hotel or cabin accommodations and breathtaking surroundings
• Delicious kosher meals, snacks, and drinks
• All supplies provided

David Moss

Artist David Moss, Kol HaOt co-founder, senior mentor, and advisory board.

David considers himself a “mitzvah beautifier”. He works in diverse media, including calligraphy, illumination, papercuts, sculpture, wood, prints, artist books, architecture, pottery, drama, educational programming and others. He is responsible for the revival of the hand-illustrated ketubah, created The Moss Haggadah, and collaborated on the Tree of Life Shtender. His magnificent artwork has been acquired by major museums, and is included in many private collections. He is currently working on a “Garden of Jewish Exploration” and continues to create daily from his studio in Hutzot HaYotzer, across from Kol HaOt.

Elyssa Moss Rabinowitz

Elyssa Moss Rabinowitz, Kol HaOt co-founder and Executive Director.

Elyssa is an experiential Jewish educator who constructs worlds of Jewish meaning and beauty. She draws on all media to create interactive, participatory events and programs of Jewish content. She is responsible for the leadership and management of the organization, constantly bringing the various elements of our vision into reality. Before Kol HaOt, she founded “A Day Away”, weaving together Jewish texts, music, food, art, and drama to create all-encompassing experiences that are authentic, educational, inspirational, and fun. She created and runs the “Zer Mitzvot” year-long group study/experience for Bat Mitzvah-aged girls and their mothers, and has worked on creative content for television programming, as well as acted and produced in live theater.

Additional facilitators’ information coming soon!

 

Hotel Rooms

There are 57 hotel rooms across 4 hotel-style buildings on our 185-acre campus. All hotel rooms have a private bathroom, a table and two chairs, heating and air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, and bed and bath linens. Most rooms have 2 queen beds, and a few have 1 king bed, or 2 full beds. Some connecting rooms are available. All hotel buildings and some hotel rooms are ADA-accessible.

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. These cozy cottages are located on the mountainside of our campus with stair access only and are most comfortable for two people. Please note that cottages are not ADA accessible. 

The first 50 people to register will receive an automatic $500 discount!

This immersive, all-inclusive experience is designed to nourish your mind, body, and soul—igniting creativity!

Enjoy 5 incredible days and 4 nights filled with enriching workshops (all supplies included) and inspiring programming. Stay in comfortable accommodations and savor delicious kosher meals, snacks, and beverages each day—all included—starting at $2500/person.

Hotel (Double Occupancy)	$2,500.00/person
Hotel (Single Occupancy)	$2,900.00/person
Deluxe Cottage  (Double Occupancy)	$2,900.00/person
Deluxe Cottage (Single Occupancy)	$3,400.00/person

Payment can be made via credit card, e-check, or by mailing a 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.

Payment Schedule:

• Due at Registration: A $250 non-refundable deposit for each adult will be processed when the registration application is submitted.
• October 16, 2025: Full payment due. No refunds are offered after this date. See ‘Cancellation Policy’.
  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 October 16, 2025. We strongly encourage purchasing Trip Protection Insurance. This insurance must be purchased before your final payment is made! While we understand that unexpected life events can happen between registration and the retreat, please note that our refund policies are based on the significant upfront costs we incur once your registration is confirmed.

Check-in: Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00-5:00pm ET
L’hitraot: Thursday, November 20, 2024, 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!

There will be a shuttle between the Atlanta airport and Ramah Darom’s campus on arrival and departure days. The shuttle is $75 per person each way. Sign up for the shuttle as part of the registration process.

The shuttle will depart from the airport at 1:30pm (flights should land by 12:30pm) on November 16 and will leave campus at 12:00pm (flights should take off after 4:30pm) on November 20.

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

Kol HaOt is a Jerusalem-based organization that utilizes the arts to convey Jewish ideas, values, and texts in an interactive and engaging manner. Through immersive experiences, workshops, exhibitions, and performances, Kol HaOt opens new pathways into meaningful and relevant Judaism.

Ramah Darom inspires a lifelong love of Jewish values, tradition, and community by bringing people together for exceptional, immersive Jewish experiences.

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

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