Program Options

Isabella Freedman offers a wide variety of activities from which to choose. Our talented and dynamic staff can custom tailor any program for your retreat or special event. Sample programs are listed below. (Prices vary depending on the program, number of participants and length of activity.)

Please contact Vlastik at (860) 824-5991 or by email at for more information and availability of any of the following program options. Some programs may only be available during certain times of the year.

• Arts Program. Puppet-making. Clay. Painting. Crafts. Add a creative component to your retreat or event. Our talented artists can design two-hour or full weekend arts programs for adults and children.
• Childcare. Please inquire about options for childcare and shmira (cabin night watch) for groups.
• Children's Activities Programs. We can create a children’s program for any length of time — from an entire weekend to just a few hours.
• Custom Designed Nature/Adventure Program. The Berkshires is one of nature’s greatest playgrounds. We can arrange rock climbing, backpacking, caving, kayaking, tubing and ski trips at near-by locations.
• Organic Farm Experience. Get down and dirty in our 5-acre organic farm. Let one of our ADAMAH staff lead your group through a guided farming experience which can be as experiential as you’d like! We can also teach participants how to make fun value-added projects including goat cheese, jams and pickles. Contact Shamu Sadeh at for options and prices.
• Jewish Programming. Adjunct rabbis and other Jewish educators may be available to lead services, Torah discussions and other Jewish rituals. Please check for availability.
• Health and Wellness. Certified health practitioners, massage therapists and yoga and meditation instructors may be available to provide services during your retreat. Please check for availability.
• Nature Walk/Hike. A naturalist can introduce you to the natural history of the area and involve your group in hands-on nature games and activities, if appropriate. In addition, faculty from the renowned Teva Learning Center can lead your group on hikes that integrate natural history with Jewish tradition. Hikes can be coordinated for children, adults, or family groups.
• Ropes Course. We can offer a two-hour or three-hour low elements ropes course for 9–15 people on our own ropes course. Extensive high ropes course programs may be arranged off-site.
• Song Sessions. For those who love to sing but can’t remember all of the words or want musical accompaniment, we can lead your group in spirited and fun song sessions and singing at meals. We also offer indoor and outdoor campfire sing-alongs.
• Specialized Entertainment and Lectures. We can arrange for professional singers, comedians, storytellers and lecturers to entertain and educate your group.
• Swimming. We can provide a lifeguard for your group to use the pool or lake.
• Other Programs. Let us know your interests. We may be able to accommodate them.