LimmudFest

This year’s all-star presenter lineup includes the following (just to name a few):

Rabbi David Wolpe

Rabbi David Wolpe, one of the most influential rabbis in the world, will explore the challenges and opportunities facing global Jewry today. Named “America’s Most Influential Rabbi” by Newsweek, Rabbi Wolpe brings decades of insight and leadership to the LimmudFest beit midrash.

Benyamin Cohen

Benyamin Cohen, senior writer at The Forward, offers a witty, journalistic take on modern Jewish life—from kosher dog food to Christian nationalism to the secret Jewish history of Hallmark movies.

Kohenet Shamirah Bechirah (Sarah Chandler)

Kohenet Shamirah Bechirah (Sarah Chandler), a Brooklyn-based educator and healer, will guide sessions on Kabbalistic dreamwork, spiritual ecology, earth-based ritual, and mindful connection.

Hanna Raskin

Hannah Raskin, award-winning food journalist and founder of The Food Section, will serve up culinary insight and hands-on flavor with talks like “Bagels Are On a Roll” and “Identity Takeout.”

2025 Rates

All-inclusive rates are per person and include comfortable accommodations, delicious kosher meals, snacks, beverages, and all activities. Travel is not included.

Please scroll down and review “Accommodations” for photos and descriptions.

We are unable to offer pro-rated registration for late arrivals or early departures.

Payment Schedule

• Due at Registration: A $50 non-refundable deposit for each participant will be processed.
• August 1, 2025: Remainder of balance is due in full. 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 August 1, 2025, for any reason.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing to retreats@ramahdarom.org.

Tent Camping

There is plenty of space to pitch your tent on our beautiful campus. Spend your days under a shady tree and your nights under a starry sky. Enjoy the great outdoors, knowing that a bathroom and shower are just a few steps away. Bathrooms and showers will be available for use in designated areas.

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 and 1 or 2 private rooms with twin beds, and a shared bathroom with toilet stalls, showers, and sinks. The private room within each shared cabin is available on a first-come basis. Linens are provided, but beds are not made up. 

Upgrades are available for parties with 3 or more, to a semi-private cabin where each party has their own space and a private bathroom, separated from others by a pocket door.

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. Rates are based on double occupancy. Upgrades are available to a single occupancy hotel room or a deluxe private cottage.

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. Rates are based on an upgrade from a double occupancy hotel room. Upgrades are also available to a single-occupancy cottage.

Check-in: Friday, August 29, 2025, 3:00-5:00pm ET
L’hitraot: Monday, September 1, 2025, 1:00pm 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!

In the registration form, please indicate if you would like to participate in ride-share to and from Ramah Darom.

If you need transportation to or from the Atlanta Airport, please complete the necessary information in your registration on your family dashboard. Families with children requiring a car or booster seat should bring their own. The shuttle bus is $50 per person each way.

• August 29: The bus will depart the airport at 1:00pm ET (flights should land by 12:00pm ET)
• September 1: The bus will depart campus at 12:30pm 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.

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

Vaccination Policies