Camp Newman – May 10-12, 2024
Our Congregational retreat is coming up soon, and this year, we’re coming together to create a joyful Shabbat in the green hills of Sonoma County. It’s a special chance to connect with old friends, and meet new folks in a beautiful setting enjoying relaxing time with lots to do…or not do!
Reserve your space now – the deadline for registration is Friday, April 26th! This is a real deadline, as we need time to make housing assignments and Newman needs time to order food, etc. NOTE: All rooms in the motel and lodge are booked as of today, April 11.
Hello from one of the shiny new firepits at Camp Newman! These run on gas and won’t cause real fires.
We are (part of) the retreat committee – we visited in January to make sure everything looks good for us! (It does!)
The Program
This year, we’ll learn from each other! The 2024 retreat committee will reach out to everyone once they register to build the community-led program including yoga, hiking, prayer, text study, and arts + crafts, plus a ropes course, swimming and kids’ activities.
The Site
Camp Newman has been entirely rebuilt since the Santa Rosa fires, and now features
– beautiful housing options: cabins and brand new new hotel-style housing
– brand new fire pits
– stunning program rooms with views
– highly accessible layout
– kosher, nut free facility
Housing
We chose Camp Newman in response to feedback from the congregation. It offers a wide variety of housing options – from the very rustic to the extra-luxe!
Accommodations throughout the camp provide varying degrees of accessibility, so please be specific with your particular needs. A map of the camp is below this chart. The prices are all-inclusive, covering meals, program and accommodations. Some room types include linens, read the descriptions for more detail. These prices are for Netivot Shalom members – per person, non-members are warmly welcomed and there is a non-member surcharge on the registration page.
| Type | Adult (13+) | Child (3-12) | Infant < 2 | Single-room supplemental fee | Description |
| Cabins | $328 | $184 | Free | — | Each cabin has two halves, containing 8-12 bunk beds on a side – the cabins can be shared by two families, and you can let us know on the registration form if there’s a family you’d like to share with. Cabins include a bathroom with multiple stalls and showers and heating/air conditioning. Bring your own linens or sleeping bags. Cabins may be close to the center of camp or a 5-10 minute uphill walk. Shmira (night watch for sleeping children) provided. There will be an option for older children who want to bunk with each other and a counselor. Let us know if you are interested. |
| Motel and Infirmary (Called “Wellness Lodge” on the map) | $387 | n/a | n/a | $75 | Motel-type accommodation with private bathrooms. Most rooms have two double beds. Some also have small fridges. The motel (see Village 7 on the map below) is a 5-10 minute gentle uphill walk from the main part of camp. In addition, the Infirmary is a good option for those with moderate accessibility needs. It is closer to the center of camp and includes A/C and sleeping layouts similar to the motel, but with shared baths. Bring your own linens (they can be provided for a $25 fee). |
| Lodge | $475 | $245 | Free | $125 | Luxurious hotel-style rooms in the center of camp. Rooms include linens, private bathrooms, heating/air conditioning. Most rooms have two queen beds. Accessible rooms available. Shmira (night watch for sleeping children provided). Note that this lower price for children only applies to children who are sleeping here, in the lodge room, with you, not in a separate cabin. |
