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Delicious + Creative + Fun

Enjoy a meal between friends, family or colleagues! Dine in our beautiful state of the art facility that accommodates up to 500 guests inside and another 150 guests on the attached patio. For smaller gatherings, our space can transform into more intimate spaces.

Your stay includes three meals and one snack with each night booked as well as one s’more setup during your retreat. There are many ways to customize your experience and our team will help turn your vision into a reality. View our suggested retreat menu > or to learn more about customization options please reach out to Chef Danny.

Please note, we are a peanut-free and kosher-style facility. At the Koret Center, kosher-style means no shellfish or pork is served. Also, meat and dairy products are not served during the same meal period. Our kitchen ensures we have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available at every meal and can accommodate various food allergies with advanced notice.

Dining Commons

Seats 500
Moveable partitions to create 3 separate spaces
2 large video walls on either end of the room with full A/V compatibility
The dining commons also features an attached porch that seats another 200. Sliding glass walls create cohesive indoor/outdoor flexibility.

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Meet Chef Danny Robinow

Chef Danny grew up at camp and has owned and operated his own catering business. He can blend the two beautifully to create menus that are both fun and delicious. He and his team are always looking to create something unique, please reach out with any questions. Email Chef Danny >

Pronouns: He/Him/His
acswedlove@urj.org

A.C. joined the team in August of 2021 as Assistant Camp Director. Prior to his time with us, he gained significant experience in informal Jewish education having spent many summers as a Sports Director, Logistics Manager, and Assistant Director for Camp Newman, 6 Points Sports Academy-CA, and Kutz Camp, respectively. He grew up in the Reform movement from his early summers at Camp Newman to serving as President on NFTY SOCAL Regional Board. Upon graduating High School, he served as a youth group advisor and program directors for congregations and JCCs throughout California, Colorado and New York.

A.C. received his B.S. in Sports & Recreation Management from Concordia University. He has a deep love of sports, tv/movies, and anything related to zoos and aquariums.

A.C. is pumped to bring his energy and creativity back to the place that has played such a big part in his life. He is also lucky enough to be able to call camp home 365 days a year as he lives on site in Santa Rosa, California.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
mfischman@urj.org

Martee has been working on the full-time team for Camp Newman since 2017 and is excited to be transitioning into her new role as the Retreat Center Director. In this role, she will oversee the year-round business at our Porter Creek home. She is excited to combine her passion for hospitality and camping to create unique and exceptional experiences for all who visit our site.

Before joining the full-time team, she began working for Camp Newman in the summers starting In 2015. Her roles included Dining Hall Manager, Development Associate, Logistics Director and full-time as the Logistics and Development Associate until recently. Martee played a critical role in managing the logistics of our summers at Newman By the Bay.

Growing up in the Chicago Suburbs, Martee was active in USY and attended Tamarack Camps in Michigan. She is a HUGE Chicago Bears fan. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois and In 2015, she received her Master’s in Hospitality Administration as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.