Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Herbal Remedy Workshop

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm, beginning with a guided tour through the agricultural landscape, where you’ll discover the many facets of ancient Jerusalemite farming, led by expert guides from the City of David.
Then, take part in a hands-on herbal workshop. Forage various herbs, learn about their healing properties, and create your own natural ointment using the herbs you’ve gathered and various essential oils.

• For groups of 15–35 participants.

Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Basket Weaving Workshop

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm, beginning with a guided tour through the agricultural landscape, where you’ll discover the many facets of ancient Jerusalemite farming, led by expert guides from the City of David. Then, dive into the ancient art of natural weaving in a hands-on workshop. Learn traditional techniques using natural materials and craft your own unique, functional basket.

• For groups of 27–35 participants.

Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Weaving Workshop

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm, beginning with a guided tour through the agricultural landscape, where you’ll discover the many facets of ancient Jerusalemite farming, led by expert guides from the City of David. Then, take part in a hands-on craft workshop. Watch a demonstration of sheep shearing from the Farm’s own flock, spinning raw wool into yarn and weaving it by hand using traditional methods. Using colorful threads and a waist loom, you’ll weave your own keychain or bracelet.

• For groups of 27–70 participants.

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Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Wine Workshop

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm where an expert vintner will guide you on a sensory journey into the world of wine. The experience begins with a special tour of the agricultural farm, exploring ancient farming practices and learning how grapes were cultivated in biblical times. Discover the wine-making process, local grape varieties, the art of traditional winemaking, and more.
Enjoy a professional tasting session led by the vintner. We will learn to identify flavors and aromas and deepen our understanding of the art of pairing wine with food.

• Cheese tastings are available for an additional fee with advance booking.

• Wines and cheeses are under various kosher certifications.
• For groups of 19–35 participants, ages 18 and up.

Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Preparing a Shared Meal

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm, beginning with a guided tour through the agricultural landscape, where you’ll discover the many facets of ancient Jerusalemite farming, led by expert guides from the City of David.  Continue your experience with a boutique-style workshop featuring several stations around the Farm: Roast, grind (with a mortal and pestle), brew, and taste freshly prepared coffee; forage for seasonal vegetables and herbs straight from the garden; and enjoy a tasting of olives and olive oil at the ancient olive press.
Next, we’ll prepare a delicious farm-to-table meal together using ingredients from the Farm.  The meal includes stone-oven focaccias, salads, goat cheese, olives, and a variety of dips.

• For groups of 20–30 participants
• Duration: approximately 3 hours

Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Carpentry Workshop

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm, beginning with a guided tour through the agricultural landscape, where you’ll discover the many facets of ancient Jerusalemite farming, led by expert guides from the City of David. Continue your visit with a hands-on carpentry workshop, where you’ll learn about the use of wood in ancient Jerusalem, ancient building techniques, and the tools craftspeople once used.
During the workshop, each participant will build a beautifully finished wooden plant stool using natural wood.

• For groups of 10–35 participants

Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Iron Blacksmithing Workshop

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm, beginning with a guided tour through the agricultural landscape, where you’ll discover the many facets of ancient Jerusalemite farming, led by expert guides from the City of David. Continue your visit with a hands-on iron blacksmithing workshop where you’ll uncover the ancient secrets of ironworking.
Learn about one of the oldest and most essential crafts of the ancient world using traditional tools like the hammer and anvil. Each participant will forge a unique iron nail with their own hands.

• For groups of 10–12 participants, ages 18 and up
• Closed-toe shoes required

Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Leatherworking Workshop

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm, beginning with a guided tour through the agricultural landscape, where you’ll discover the many facets of ancient Jerusalemite farming, led by expert guides from the City of David. Continue your visit with an engaging leatherworking workshop, where you’ll learn the ancient art of leather crafting and its uses in the ancient world.
Using traditional tools, we’ll create unique keychains or bracelets, applying techniques of embossing, sewing, and dyeing.

• For groups of 10–30 participants

Tour of the Agricultural Farm & Ancient Writing Workshop

Enjoy a special experience at the Farm, beginning with a guided tour through the agricultural landscape, where you’ll discover the many facets of ancient Jerusalemite farming, led by expert guides from the City of David. Continue with an immersive creative workshop focused on ancient writing. Learn about the evolution of script, try your hand at making papyrus paper, and practice traditional writing using a reed pen (calamus). Create a unique keepsake to take home.

• For groups of 10–30 participants
• Suitable for rainy days 

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The Farm in the Valley, Jewish Walls National Park

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The Farm in the Valley is located near the Hinnom Valley and the Jerusalem Cinematheque.

One may park in a nearby parking lot (paid parking): Mount Zion Hotel parking lot, First Station parking lot, or the Bell Park parking lot.

The walk from the First Station complex or from the Mount Zion Hotel area to the Farm takes about 15 minutes.

There is no parking at the Farm itself. However, there is a designated drop-off area for buses and private vehicles.

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One may add a light dairy ‘pita and dips’ meal to complement the workshops at the Farm.

The meal includes:

• Pita bread
• Olives
• Labneh
• Garlic and dill cheese
• Vegetable salad
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Tabbouleh salad
• Pickles
• Orange drink and mineral water (1.5-liter bottles)
• Hot drinks station
• Disposable biodegradable bamboo utensils

Please note:

• Price per guest: 80 NIS
• Minimum order: 20 meals
• Kosher certification: Jerusalem Chief Rabbinate
• Cancellations or changes must be made at least 3 business days in advance

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