Passover in the Berkshires
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
📅 April 1 – April 10, 2026
Nourish your mind, body, and soul surrounded by the beautiful foothills of the Berkshire Mountains.
Celebrate Passover in a unique retreat setting. We take over the entire hotel to create an immersive experience. Located just about 2 hours from New York City, 3 hours from Boston, and 1 hour from Hartford, it is an accessible escape into nature.
Program Highlights
🍷 Seders Options
Choose between a communal Seder in our Dining Room or hold a semi-private Seder as a family unit in our Library.
📚 Classes & Scholars
Learn from renowned teachers and scholars. Topics range from traditional subjects to experiential classes on the environment and natural world.
🌲 Nature & Fun
Organic farm tours, guided trail hikes, live music during Chol HaMoed, stand-up comedy (past guests included Mikey Greenblatt), trivia, and Audubon Society presentations.
Farm-to-Table Kosher Dining
Our innovative chefs create farm-to-table magic using ingredients that reflect our values: organic, local, and fair-trade. A significant amount of produce is grown right on campus using traditional season-extending methods.
- Supervision: Hartford Kashrut Commission.
- The Menu: Ethically sourced Glatt Kosher meat featuring both Gebruchts and Non-Gebruchts options, and vegetarian fare. Shmurah Matzo is available.
- Schedule: Three buffet-style meals daily. Earlier dinner options for children on Yom Tov.
- Beverage Bar: 24-hour self-service bar featuring fair-trade organic coffee, teas, water, and snacks.
*Most dietary restrictions are accommodated with advance notice on registration forms.
Davening & Learning (Mixed Crowd)
We offer an Orthodox minyan defined by lots of participatory singing and thoughtful words of Torah. Guests can attend traditional-style classes as well as outdoor experiential learning that connects Pesach with the land.
Nature-Based Youth Programming
Dedicated programming uses our farm and natural environment. Programming is outdoors as much as possible, even in the rain! (Rain gear and hiking boots required).
Toddler Gan (Ages 2-5)
A safe space to play, explore, sing, and move. Programming is mornings only. (Parents must stay with children under 2).
School-Age Camp (Ages 5-12)
Hands-on nature activities, including hikes, outdoor games, drama/improv, and farming on the Adamah farm. Morning and afternoon sessions.
2026 Pricing & Lodging
Isabella Freedman has a variety of room types to accommodate individuals and families. Note: We do not have options for staying through the Shabbat after Pesach.
- Standard Room (Private bath, Dbl Occ.)
$3,525 /adult
- Standard Room (Private bath, Single Occ.)
$5,535 /adult
- Basic Room (Shared full bath between 2 rooms, Dbl Occ.)
$2,530 /adult
- Family Style (Shared half bath between 2 rooms, Multi Occ.)
$2,030 /adult
- Child (5-12) sharing room with parent(s)
$1,015
- Toddler (2-4)
$535
- Infant (Under 2)
$105
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