Jewish Women’s Getaway
Discover community, express your creativity, enjoy inspiring sessions, and have FUN!
SAVE THE DATE
November 2-5, 2025
Registration opens Friday, July 18, 2025, for our 13th Jewish Women’s Getaway. Yep, it’s our Bat Mitzvah year!!!
Jewish Women’s Getaway (JWG) at Ramah Darom is an unforgettable experience, and an opportunity to explore your unique Jewish journey through immersive tracks as you build community, and have fun in the North Georgia mountains. During this 4-day, 3-night getaway, you’ll enjoy a variety of fun activities, delicious kosher cuisine, comfortable accommodations, and all the beauty that surrounds you on our 185-acre, breathtaking campus.
What to Expect:
- Immersive Creative Tracks: Daily hands-on workshops led by professional artists and educators
- Outdoor Adventures & Wellness: Hiking trails, ropes course, archery, yoga class, and fitness sessions
- YOU Time: Social time, solitude, or something in between, unwind—take a walk or just relax on the porch, glass of wine or tea in hand
- Fun & Food: Maj games, evening programs, tons of fun, and delicious kosher food
Check out the 2024 Program Guide & Schedule.
If you would like to be added to our email list, please email us and include JWG in the subject line.
2025 Rates
Rates are per person for 4 days/3 nights, based on accommodation type, and include all activities, food, and beverages. Travel is not included.
Returning Participant Discount: In honor of our 13th Jewish Women’s Getaway, get 13% OFF posted rates if you register by September 22, 2025, with discount code JWG13.
First Timer Discount: First-time JWG participants get 10% OFF registration in a cabin or double occupancy hotel room with discount code JWGFIRST.
Please scroll down and review “Accommodations” for photos and descriptions.
Accommodation | Rate Per Person |
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Cabin (Shared) | $725/person |
Hotel Room (Double Occupancy) | $850/person |
Hotel Room (Single Occupancy) | $1050/person |
Deluxe Cottage (Double Occupancy) | $1000/person |
Deluxe Cottage (Single Occupancy) | $1200/person |
Payment Schedule
- Due at Registration: A $75 non-refundable deposit for each participant will be processed.
- October 3, 2025: Full payment due. No refunds are offered after this date. See ‘Cancellation Policy’.
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 processed. 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.
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. As a result, we regret that we cannot provide any refunds after October 3, 2025, for any reason.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to retreats@ramahdarom.org.
Shared Cabins
Ramah Darom’s cabins are modern and spacious with hardwood floors, a screened-in porch, and indoor bathroom(s). Each cabin has an open area with dorm-style bunk beds, 2 private rooms with twin beds, and a shared bathroom with toilet stalls, showers, and sinks. The private rooms within each shared cabin are available on a first-come basis. 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.
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Deluxe Private Cottages
There are 4 private cottages on Ramah Darom’s campus—our most luxurious accommodations. Nestled among the trees, these cozy, studio-style cottages feature a king-sized bed, a full-sized pullout couch, a private porch, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. A small kitchenette includes a sink, refrigerator, and Keurig-style coffee maker. All cottages have heating and air conditioning, a dresser, a table with two chairs, complimentary toiletries, and bed and bath linens. These charming accommodations are best suited for 2 guests and provide an elevated retreat experience. Cottages are not ADA-accessible and can only be accessed via stairs.
Check-in: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 3:00-5:00pm ET
L’hitraot: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 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!
If you need transportation to or from the Atlanta Airport, please complete the necessary information in your registration on your dashboard. The shuttle is $75 per person each way.
- November 2: The bus will depart from the airport at 1:30pm ET (flights should arrive by 12:30pm ET)
- November 5: The bus will leave campus at 12:00pm ET (flights should depart after 5:00pm ET)
Please use this Packing List as a guide and bring any specific items that you feel are necessary for your health, safety and enjoyment.
The list below contains the 2024 facilitators. Check back for 2025 facilitators!
Rabbi Jaymee Alpert
Jennifer Kaplan
Kaplan spent all her years of schooling studying Hebrew and Jewish texts, and continued her studies at the graduate level, focusing on ancient Semitic writing systems and language. She studied Art, Art History and Jewish and Islamic Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, and did her graduate work in Ancient Near Eastern Cultures at University of California, Los Angeles.
Currently, she resides in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband Dave, daughters Jillian and Lydia, and dog, Watson.
Sarah Klegman
Sarah is a writer, speaker and Chief Happiness Officer for a tech startup. She began her career in the comedy space, then went on to collect a plethora of diverse professional experiences, including co-founding the challah bread company Challah Hub and writing for the Jewish women’s wellness organization, At The Well. Her international speaking tour, passion for creativity, and a surprising turn of events led to her current position, where she fosters happiness and spirited company culture for 300+ employees. Her unique background inspires her leadership, guiding others to express their creativity and discover joy in all facets of life.
Amy Price
Amy Price lives in Chamblee, Georgia, with her husband, son and growing numbers of chickens and beehives. Professionally, she supports people to find employment opportunities and dream big for their lives. Amy has been working with Adamah Atl and Ilan Katan Nature Tots program, 2 new Atlanta outdoor/environmental Jewish programs. She spent time at Isabella Friedman working for The Teva Learning Center doing outdoor Jewish environmental education and farming at a youth village in Rwanda. Amy loves all things outdoors and has been fully engaged in turning her home into a homestead and garden oasis.
Judy Robkin
A native Atlantan, Judy is a professional studio potter. Her work is shown in numerous juried shows and galleries. In addition to her time at Ramah Darom, she teaches Pottery to adults at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Murphy, North Carolina, and enjoys sharing her love of art with her students. At Ramah Darom, whether teaching drawing, painting, clay or fabric arts, she encourages creativity and individuality to seasoned artists as well as to beginners.
Judy’s work can be found on her website and on Instagram.
Sharona Rubinstein
Rabbi Danielle Upbin
McKenzie Wren
McKenzie Wren (she/her/hers) is a facilitator who works in multiple arenas to support connection and growth. As Wren Consulting, she works with businesses and non-profits to support inclusion and belonging. As Ma’ayan Spiritual Arts, she facilitates art, ritual and connection through Earth-based, embodied Jewish practices uplifting the Divine Feminine. At the heart of everything she does is the belief in the power of relationship, community and connection to nature. Whether facilitating art experiences, ritual or ceremony, workshops or classes, McKenzie creates a space where each person is seen, heard and valued and has an authentic experience.
Please note that NO pets of any kind may join you for your stay onsite, for any length of time.
Questions?
Phone: 470.231.0792
Email: retreats@ramahdarom.org
Venue
Ramah Darom
70 Darom Lane
Clayton, GA 30525
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