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MODERN + WELCOMING + INSPIRING

 At our Retreat Center, work and play spaces are seamlessly combined to provide comfortable and inspiring experiences. Our indoor areas allow for beautiful outdoor views – our outdoor areas have all the amenities you need to create meaningful events, no matter the weather.  From an outdoor amphitheater for 700 to a small conference room for ten, you’ll find the perfect space for your indoor or outdoor meeting – and we’re here to help make sure it’s a success!

The Community Center

The Community Center has three meeting rooms each with flexible seating and full audio/visual capabilities. Open and inviting, these rooms enable professional, inspiring gathers paired with centrally-located comfort.

 

  • Plenty of room to gather and learn
  • 32’ x 20’ room with tons of natural light, beautiful views
  • Interior and exterior entrance and exit
  • Theater style for 60, banquet style for 40 or get creative with multi-purpose seating options

 

  • Large conference room for ten
  • 85” monitor with full A/V and Zoom compatibility
  • Interior and exterior entrance and exit
  • 75’ x 30’ top floor in the center of Camp
  • Opens to large outdoor patios (Schulz Plaza and Beit Am deck)
  • Theater style for 200 or banquet style for 125
  • Moveable partition creates two spaces (45’ x 30’ and 30’ x 30’)
  • Assisted listening devices available

The Lodge – Village 2

The Lodge boasts two indoor gathering spaces, complete with a larger, natural-light-filled conference space, smaller breakout meeting rooms, and areas to lounge for more informal conversations. Both Ruben’s Living Room and the Beit Kehillah are reserved for groups who are housing in The Lodge. 

First floor meeting spaces

  • 3 small, private conference spaces
  • Communal dining table
  • Lounge area with fireplace and couches for more informal gathering
  • Large TV with full media set up

  • Medium sized meeting space in the round
  • Large TV, full media set-up
  • Beautiful vaulted ceilings, professional acoustics
  • Interior and exterior entrance and exit on to outdoor patio or deck with seating area
  • Versatile indoor seating and meeting arrangements

Outdoor Gathering Spaces

Whether you’re planning active team-building or more intimate, nature-inspired conversations, take advantage of 12 beautiful outdoor spaces. Our team is available to help guide your planning to utilize our natural environment as well as provide professional activity-leaders. Contact our retreat team at newmanretreats@urj.org >.

Stage, benches, and picnic tables for 50. Campfire site.

Small amphitheater with seating for 50, surrounded by trees with ample shade

Covered patio for smaller gatherings

Open patio for large gatherings, located next to the Dining Commons

A benched sitting area surrounded by trees

A short 20 minute hike passed Adventure Mountain brings you to a breath-taking view of the valleys surrounding the camp property. Bench seating and ample space for morning meditation or team-building

Seating for 700

Open patio for large gatherings, located next to the Community Center

Secluded amphitheater with stadium seating for 125, ambient lighting, great for performances, guest speakers and talent shows