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Again this year, the Western Galilee Now Small Business Consortium, for the promotion of tourism in the Galilee, invites you to celebrate Shavuot in the green and safe areas of the north, in the Western and Lower Galilee. Enjoy the blossoming nature, the art, and the Galilean cuisine! Let’s strengthen the businesses of the Galilee together!
Shavuot Events
Galilean agricultural cuisine, dairies with fine cheeses, a Shavuot celebration kibbutz-style, and more! All activities in honor of Shavuot for all ages are waiting for you in the Western and Lower Galilee!
Dairies, Agricultural Farms & Wineries
Come visit the dairies, agricultural farms, and boutique wineries of the Galilee! Shavuot is the perfect opportunity to get to know the Galilean agriculture up close and personal.
The Shirat Roim Dairy and House of Cheese is located in Kibbutz Lotem. Shirat Roim is a boutique dairy that produces high-quality cheeses from goat and sheep milk.
Opening Hours For Shavuot:
The dairy will be open for the purchase of holiday cheeses during regular hours.
Sunday to Wednesday, June 9-12, 9 am – 4 pm
On Wednesday, June 12, the dairy, famous for its cheeses that have won international awards, will participate in a pop-up event, during which special sandwiches will be served with the dairy’s cheeses. Entry is free but it is recommended to register in advance!
The Alto Dairy at Kibbutz Shomrat is a cheese-making love story, spanning back three generations.
At the dairy and deli, you will find goat cheeses, cheese platters, sourdough bread, fresh challah, quiches, and surprising pastries made by us! Cheesecakes, pasta, jams, olives, condiments, holiday packages, and other treats as well!
Opening Hours For Shavuot:
Tuesday, June 11: Cafe is open 8 am – 12:30 pm, Deli is open until 4 pm
Wednesday, June 12: Closed
Havat (Farm) Rom, located at the top of Mount Kammon, overlooks Mount Meron, from the ocean and (almost) to the Sea of Galilee. You are invited to take a walk on the farm, purchase farm products at the factory store, sit down to a meal at the local bistro, and enjoy the view!
Opening Hours For Shavuot:
Tuesday, June 11: 9 am – 3 pm
Wednesday, June 12: 9 am – 3 pm (the farm is open to visitors, but the bistro is closed)
“Laga’at Basade,” which translates to “touch the field” – is a unique platform that markets fresh Galilean produce of fruits, vegetables, and unique products straight from the field, greenhouse, or orchard – to your house.
Now on to the wineries! We recommend to all lovers of fine wine a visit to the Galilean boutique wineries. Coordinate a tasting and you can sit and enjoy a glass of fine wine in nature. (goes well with the picnics listed below)
Stern Winery, a family-owned, boutique winery in the Galilee, was founded in 2004 by Johnny Stern and is situated on one of the mountain peaks at Kibbutz Tuval, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Here you can enjoy a delicious glass of wine, alongside a home-cooked meal. Book a visit in advance!
The Ofir Farm and Winery is a family affair. Here you can taste the nine types of honey they produce, and the variety of wines alongside fine goat cheese platters. You can also enjoy good coffee and a rotating art exhibition on the gallery floor with the children and family.
Unique boutique winery with a vineyard, and warm visitor center. The Kishor Winery is owned by Kishorit, a village for people with special needs who live together as a community and work in the village’s different production industries. Visit Kishorit to enjoy good wine and breathtaking views.
The Julia Winery is a family business, producing quality boutique wines from selected grapes grown on our own land and in other Galilee vineyards. Visit the winery to enjoy wine, cheese, and the Galilean atmosphere.
The organic concept accompanies the winery in the wine production process — quality wines produced in a production process that protects the environment and nature, and also in the hospitality experience. The winery’s visitor center is open all week and provides a unique experience that combines wine tasting, and an open Galilean view overlooking the Sea of Galilee alongside a varied food menu.
The Best Galilean Cafes & Cheesecakes
Bakery, deli, and restaurant owned by Moti and Noa Ifrach, partners in life and business.
Opening Hours For Shavuot:
Tuesday, June 11: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday, June 12: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
At the Tosha Bakery & Cafe, in front of Achziv Beach, you can enjoy cheesecakes alongside delicious cakes, pastries, salads, and other fine delicacies.
The cafe and bakery are located in a picturesque alley in Kfar Tarshiha and you can find a variety of pastries there, all gluten-free! You can order from a selection of cakes, lasagnas, quiches, and other fine pastries for Shavuot!
Opening Hours For Shavuot:
Tuesday, June 11: 8 am – 3 pm
Wednesday, June 12: 8am – 3 pm
Yodfat Cafe, found in the green Misgav Regional Council, was established out of a love of people, nature, food, and culture. You can enjoy special breakfasts, lunches with the freshest fish at the cafe, and gourmet pizzas in the evening. There are also special dishes for those looking for a gluten-free or vegan menu.
Opening Hours For Shavuot:
Tuesday, June 11: 8 am – 3 pm
Wednesday, June 12: 8am – 3 pm
The Perfect Gailean Picnic
Shavuot is the perfect time to go out into nature and enjoy a pampering picnic with the Galilean delicacies among all the flowers and Galilean beauty.
Get a list of recommended places for a picnic in nature and where you can get picnic baskets full of goodies throughout the Western Galilee.
Shavuot Recipes
Of course, you can’t do without recipes for this delicious holiday! So here are some Galilean recipes courtesy of the businesses of the Western Galilee.
