For twenty years and counting, we began retreats in  2000 in Yosemite, California

No, the program is geared towards young adults from all affiliations, with limited backgrounds in Judaism who want to learn more about their heritage. It has been our experience that participants with very limited knowledge, as well as those who have already begun to explore their heritage, have found the level of study to be accessible, relevant, and engaging.

Heritage Retreats participants are undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students, and young professionals.

Yes. Please call us in the U.S. at 800-927-0476 or in Canada at 866-600-5013 to arrange to speak with some of our alumni.

Mrs. Yael Resnick: 646-519-4480
Rabbi Mordechai Kreitenberg
From US: 800-927-0476
From Canada: 866-268-7169
Email: info@heritageretreats.com

Go to the apply page and fill out the application online.

You are guaranteed a spot only after you have received a hard copy or emailed acceptance letter from Heritage Retreats, and have submitted payment for the program in full. Acceptance may be contingent on a personal interview and/or references.

The total cost  of the program ranges from $199 – $335, which includes room and board for the duration of the session. A breakdown of cost is listed below.

Students:

Women:
$199 for individuals whose applications are received before December 1st.
$250 for individuals whose applications are received after December 1st.

Men:
$299 for individuals whose applications are received before December 1st.
$349 for individuals whose applications are received after December 1st.

Non Students:

Women:
$299.00 for individuals whose applications are received before December 1st.
$335.00 for individuals whose applications are received after December 1st.

Men:
$399.00 for individuals whose applications are received before December 1st.
$435.00 for individuals whose applications are received after December 1st.

There is an additional $50.00 transportation fee for individuals who will need Heritage Retreat’s provided transportation to and from the retreat location.

A limited number of scholarships are available for eligible applicants. Contact us after  you have filled out an application for the session you would like to attend  to discuss our  available scholarships. Once granted a scholarship, participants will  be awarded only the appropriate reimbursement upon successful completion of the program. In the event that a participant departs the program prior to the end date of the program, student will be responsible for all related incidental expenses and tuition payment will not be reimbursed.

From the US: 1-800-927-0476
From Canada: 1-866-268-7169
or email us at: scholarships@heritageretreats.com

Travel is not included in the price. You must arrange and pay for your own travel expenses to attend the retreat. Transportation scholarships are available to eligible applicants. Please call 1-800-927-0476 from the US, or 1-866-268-7169 from Canada, or email us at scholarships@heritageretreats.com.

We are able to charge a reduced tuition of $199.00 because of the philanthropy from various charitable foundations and community leaders. Their gifts enable us to bring down the cost of the program to participants.

Send in your payment as soon as possible in order to guarantee your place in the program.

Payment is due in full upon receipt of your acceptance. You may pay online, via credit card or Paypal. If you prefer to pay by check, checks should be made payable to Heritage Retreats and mailed to:

Heritage Retreats
557 Fenlon Blvd.
Clifton, NJ 07014

After you claim your luggage, you will take a shuttle from Ground Transportation to a hotel that we will announce shortly. Upon arrival at the hotel please proceed to the Heritage Retreats meeting room. There will be transportation departing from the hotel that will take you directly to the ranch. Transportation back to the airport will be arranged upon the culmination of the session. Please do NOT schedule your departure flight before 12:00 noon.

We will do our best to provide transportation for all participants who request it. Please contact us at least two weeks in advance to arrange transportation.

Once you have booked your flight, please email info@heritageretreats.com. Please include your cell phone number on any information you send us. This number is important in coordinating airport pickups

Schedule your flight to arrive at the Kalispell (FCA)  airport by 2:00 PM on the start date of your trip.  Upon arrival at your program dinner is served and an orientation follows. The programs end on after breakfast. For your convenience, book your return flight after 12.00 PM, allowing yourself ample time to eat breakfast and get to the airport.

Schedule your flight so that you arrive at Kalispell (FCA) by 2PM the day the program is scheduled to begin. Dinner is served upon arrival at program and orientation follows. The programs ends after breakfast. For your convenience book your return flight after 12.00 noon the day the program ends, allowing yourself ample time to eat breakfast and get to the airport.

Here are a few sites to make your ticket purchase easier and less costly: kayak.com priceline.com, travelocity.com, orbitz.com,cheaptickets.com, jetblue.com. Canadian participants should try travelcuts.com.

Yes, there is email access.

There may not be laundry facilities, please bring sufficient clothes for the week

There may not be laundry facilities, please bring sufficient clothes for the week

You can fly into Kalispell (FCA) by 2 pm on the day of your program. We will be providing transportation to the retreat from the airport.

You should fly into Kalispell (FCA) on the day of the program by 2 pm, depart after 12pm. We will be providing transportation to the retreat from the airport.

Enough clothing for 1 week
comfortable walking shoes (closed shoes, without heels)
nicer clothing for shabbat (you may want to bring along a skirt/dress)
light jacket/ sweater as nights may be cool
rain gear: poncho, umbrella in case of rain
toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste etc.
medication
towels for bathing and swim
bathing suit/appropriate clothing for water sports
Sunscreen
sunglasses
camera (optional)
2 reusable water bottles- very important!
day pack

• Enough clothing for 1 week
• Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes (sneakers)
• jacket, layers- seems nights will be cold!
• nicer  clothing for shabbat 
• Toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothpaste etc. 
• Medication, as necessary
• Towels
• Sunscreen/ sunglasses
• 2 reusable water bottles- very important! 
• Day pack 
• Comfortable loose fitting clothing –long sleeves and pants (It might be wise to bring a set of clothes that you wouldn’t mind getting dirty.)
• Hat, scarf, gloves- looks like may be cold

Temperatures vary. Please check Weather.com for exact temperatures. Whitefish, Montana.

Summer 2024 Women July 28 – August 4

Men Winter 2025 – January 5 – 12, 2025

Yes, you can come into the area earlier.

Yes, we will provide transportation from MOS airport to the program. Be in touch with us to let us know your transportation needs.

We will be staying at a comfortable pleasant accommodations, with delicious wholesome meals .

Participants in the Poland trip will be staying in various hotels.

Cancellations received more that 1 month prior to the session will be refunded in full, less a $100.00 cancellation fee.

Cancellations received less than one month before the session are non- refundable.