Tu B’Av Shabbaton:Celebrate community, nature, and love!
Join us for a transformative weekend celebrating Tu B’Av (the Jewish holiday of love) with a special Shabbaton on the Living Tree farm.
What to Expect
Friday evening. Experience a warm, family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat featuring traditional songs and prayers as we welcome the Sabbath together. This special evening will also serve as the culminating celebration of Valley Teva Camp, where campers will share the sparkles and gems from their week in nature.
Saturday morning. Deepen your spiritual practice through:
- Uplifting communal singing
- Guided meditation and contemplative practices
- Meaningful Torah study and discussion
- Prayer in community
- Children’s programming
Experience includes
- Friday evening: Community potluck dinner (Living Tree provides challah, farm-grown salad, and simple pasta for kids—guests bring vegetarian dishes to share)
- Saturday: Breakfast and farm-fresh lunch provided by Living Tree
- Beautiful Vermont farm setting for reflection and connection
- Jewish wisdom teachings brought to life
- Opportunities for both solitude and community
- Family-friendly environment welcoming all ages
- Optional camping under the stars in the Living Tree field
Our formal program ends after lunch on Shabbat, but you’re invited stay the day and enjoy our hiking trails and private Mad River swimming spot! You’re also welcome to camp an extra night.
Perfect for
- Families seeking meaningful spiritual experiences in nature
- Individuals looking to deepen their Jewish practice
- Anyone wanting to celebrate Tu B’Av in community
- Families of Valley Teva Camp participants (stay the weekend for special family time!)
Come nourish your soul, connect with community, and celebrate love in the heart of Vermont’s natural beauty. All are welcome regardless of Jewish background or observance level.
Cost: sliding-scale contribution of either $54–$108 per individual, or $162–$396 per family. Families from Southern VT and Western MA can apply for a Jewish Family Camp grant that covers up to 50% of the program cost.
We’re grateful to our cosponsors, Jewish Communities of Vermont and Ohavi Zedek Synagogue, and for support from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.