DAVETREK ADVENTURES

6th Annual July 4th Weekend

 Isabella Freedman Retreat Center

 

Wednesday, July 1 - Sunday*, July 5th, 2015

 

Initial Rush Deadline            Midnight Thursday, June 18, 2015

Early Bird Deadline                Midnight Thursday, June 25, 2015

Overall RSVP Deadline          Midnight Sunday,  June 28, 2015

 

“wow! best vacation I can ever remember because of how peaceful and lovely it was for us in a really hectic world and time”

Gail M.  -  July 4th, 2012 at Isabella Freedman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center
116 Johnson Road   Falls Village, CT 06031 Google map

 

* Please note that Sunday 7/5 is a fast day, Sheva Assur Btammuz

 

“I had a great time and relaxed like never before enjoying all the activites and lectures… Please email me of all your other trips, which I will be going on to get away from the stress of the city!”

 

Betty L., July 4th, 2012 at Isabella Freedman

 

Davetrek Contact Info (email is the best method)

 

davetrekadventures@gmail.com         Phone: (805) DAVETREK (328-3873)

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEKEND 

 

Davetrek Adventures is pleased to announce our 6th annual July 4th weekend at the beautiful Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center,  situated near the beautiful Berkshires in Connecticut near the MA border, which is located 2 hours from New York City.

 

RETREAT CENTER DETAILS & ACTIVITIES

 

Isabella Freedman is a high quality kosher catered retreat center set on 450 acres, with wonderful grounds, and its secluded, with  a private lake, sporting (basketball, volleyball, tennis) and workout facilities, a swimming pool and hundreds of acres for onsite hikes and walks, as well as offsite hikes on the nearby Appalachian Trail.

 

There are also musical festivals in the area such as Tanglewood Music Festival & Music Mountain (July 6th Beethoven Concert), dance performances & plays such as Jacob’s Pillow & Shakespeare & Co, and museums, such as Norman Rockwell, The Clark and Hancock Shaker Village. 

 

 

We also intend to offer a biking option for a beautiful ride on the nearby Housatonic River and a canoe and kayaking option nearby on the Housatonic River.

 

Singles, Families and Couples are welcome and encouraged to come.

 

DETAILS, FAQ, ROOMING, ETC

 

Since this is a large event with many details, we have links below to all of the key items, to make it easier to find the information you need.  I have some of the highlights below, as well as pricing at the bottom of this page.

 

Also, there are 3 levels of rooms, with private vs shared bathrooms, so keep that in mind when RSVP’ing. You can also come up Wednesday night July 1st, Thursday July 2  or Friday  July 3th and leave on Sunday. We also have special rates available on request for large families (4 or more kids over the age of 5) as well as 1 night rates, for those who want to come up just for July 3rd/July 4th. Be aware that Sunday is a fast day, Sheva Asur Btammuz

 

Please RSVP quickly, as this event will  likely sell out in advance. Rates as low as $295 for Shabbat, $365 for 3 nights and $460 for the full 4 night  July 4th Weekend.

 

We anticipate most people will arrive on Thursday, July 2 and we will have a late dinner BBQ at 7pm for all and night swimming at the pool.

 

 

We look forward to seeing you at this event!

 

David Brotsky - President, Davetrek Adventures

 ACTIVITY & EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

The Retreat is located on a secluded 450 acre property, with a lake and a pond,

and has the following amenities:

· Field and playground with sporting equipment

· Basketball court—1/2 court only

· Volleyball

· 2 public computers with Internet available for use in the main building, and WiFi (Wireless Internet) available in the main building

· Game room in main building - Pool and Board Games

· Pool (open May – September)

· Miles of hiking trails with paths that range from gentle to strenuous, and very close to the Appalachian Trail, where there will be hikes on Sunday

· Pool Table

· Tennis court

· Theatre Space

· A private lake for using free boats, fishing, and swimming—Canoes, pedal boats and paddle boats

 

Events on the Weekend

Onsite—included in the weekend price, weather permitting

· BBQ - Meat eaters & Vegetarians       (Thursday July 2nd Dinner)

· Bonfire with Jewish Music               (Thursday Night)

· Hiking (on the Appalachian Trail)    (Thursday & Sunday)*

· Boating                                                  (Thu,  Friday & Sunday)*

· Volleyball                                             (Friday & Sun)*

· Swimming                                            (Wed, Thu, Friday & Sunday + new night swimming!!)

· Lectures - Various Topics             (Shabbat )*

· Yoga                                                       (Throughout the Weekend)*

 

* depending on interest and weather

 

Off Site  & Onsite- additional cost, weather permitting, depending on interest

· Crafts Day - (depends on interest—if you can teach a craft you may be entitled to a reduced rate)

· Biking on a beautiful and scenic path, next to the nearby Housatonic River,

· Boating on the Housatonic River - Canoeing and Kayaking

· Tanglewood Music Festival including James Taylor, Music Mountain,

· Jacob’s Pillow, ,Shakespeare & Co Museums, such as Norman Rockwell, Hancock Shaker Village

· Modern Art (Mass MOCA) and Impressionist Art (The Clark)

 

All Off site events ( except hiking) & Onsite arts and craft events depend on interest and are in addition to the fees for the weekend. Click Here to visit a site with all the local Berkshires possible attractions that we have created. As we get closer, we will organize groups for some of these events, based on interest.

 

We are also looking into arranging transportation for a fee for those without transportation to Tanglewood and the Boating on the Housatonic.

 

See the  main activities page and the musical  performances activities page for details.

Rates & Policies: room & board and onsite activities; off site activities (except local hiking) & any craft classes will have additional fees.  Most days you can arrive as early as 1PM on the day you are staying and have access to facility and a welcome snack. You can generally check in to your room as of 3PM  on the day that you arrive. YOU MUST CHECK OUT OF YOUR ROOM ON THE DAY THAT YOU LEAVE BY 9 AM, AS WE OFTEN NEED TO REMAKE THE ROOM FOR OTHER GUESTS ARRIVING THAT NIGHT.  However, you will access to facilities on the day you leave until 3PM.

 

Rates are subject to change until you pay the deposit. Couples get an additional $25 off of the total for the couple for Standard and Deluxe rooms. Once you make your RSVP and pay the deposit, you may change your RSVP dates until 1 week before the start of the event.

 

To see all other details of pricing,  go to Rates, Deposits & Payments

RSVP Form

 

Check Deposits

 

Pay Pal Deposits

 Pricing is at the bottom of this page

 

If you want more pricing info, including  how to pay by check and other payment info

 Click  Here For Details!!

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Rooms

 

 

FAQ

 

 

Transport & Directions

 

 

Activities     Biking, Boating and everything else!

 

 

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Sample Menu

 

 

 

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