Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center

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"Now part of an environmental and Jewish community initiative, this 400-acre forested Connecticut retreat provides a rural escape for celebrating Jewish holidays, hiking, prayer, Torah Yoga and meditation; highlights include a glass-walled synagogue with lake and mountain views and kosher meals that incorporate produce from the on-site farm." - Teresa Bergen Teresa Bergen Teresa Bergen is a Portland, Oregon-based travel writer. She specializes in wellness, outdoors, and vegan and sober travel. Teresa is the author of “Easy Portland Outdoors” and the co-author of “Historic Cemeteries of Portland, Oregon.” Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines