The flagship event of the 12th annual July Art Festival, produced by Western Galilee Now.
Friday, July 10, 2026, between 10 am – 2 pm
We will start the morning at the Bahar Center – an inspiring space in Hararit – a Galilean natural gem located on the Netofa Ridge overlooking the open and breathtaking views of the Beit Netofa Valley and the Galilee. We will meet Dalia and Boaz Ben Izhak, who moved to the Galilee from Tel Aviv over 25 years ago with the aim of fulfilling a dream and living in the Galilee.
From there we will set off on a light hike with tour guides Amnon Gofer and Dr. Shelley Anne-Peleg and be touched by the stories of the monks who lived here in solitude by choice, we will visit the church hidden in the bowels of the earth.
In the heart of a primeval landscape, among forest trees and quiet paths, lies a place where time has stood still – the monks’ hermitage on Mount Netofa.
At the end of the tour, we will return to “Bahar” and gather for a musical session featuring a trio of clarinet, keyboards, and percussion. The ensemble performs instrumental music inspired by the world of the maqam and Middle Eastern musical traditions, creating a rich space of melodies, rhythm, and improvisation.
Trio Members:
Gaia Sela – Keyboards
Amitai Azroni – Percussion
Tiferet Tijmens – Clarinet
A perfect connection between nature, spirit, and music.
This is not just a trip.
This is an experience that you feel deep inside.
Suitable for lovers of culture, music, and unusual experiences.
Program:
10:00 – Gathering and welcome
10:30 – Opening remarks: Stories about Hararit and “Bahar”
11:00 – Departure for the tour
12:30 – End of the tour and return to “Bahar”
13:00 – Performance begins
14:00 – Estimated conclusion of the event
Tour Guides: Amnon Gofer and Dr. Shelley-Anne Peleg
Production: Western Galilee Now Small Business Consortium in collaboration with Amnon Gofer
Meeting Point & Parking: “Behar,” Hararit village, Galilee (free parking available)
Audio Headsets: Provided to participants for the tour
Restrooms & Light Refreshments: Available at the meeting point
Tour Difficulty Level: Easy
Accessibility: Not accessible
Capacity: Limited number of places available; entry is by advance ticket purchase only.
Price:
· 160 NIS per person (concert + tour) in advance sale until June 30, 2026
· 170 NIS per person (concert + tour) from June 30, 2026 until the day of the event
Price Includes: concert, quality guide, and light refreshments.
Phone: 072-3941110
The number of places is limited – advance purchase only!
Culinary Recommendation Following the Tour
Western Galilee Now is a registered non-profit grassroots organization (NGO) promoting awareness and appreciation for the region’s boutique wines, beers, food and produce, along with its cultural diversity, its historic traditions and the area’s scenic routes nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea acting as a Chamber of Commerce to boutique tourism operators in the region.
We expose the visitors to the unique heritage and hospitality through workshops, culinary events, art, music, guides tours, festivals and also through our Tourist Information Center in Akko, owned by JNF USA which we were chosen to operate since Jan. 2016.
Our vision is to develop local and foreign tourism based on close cooperation between all the interested parties in the region.
Come and Taste Experience Discover – the Westen Galilee is NOW!
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