THE KITCHEN ESCAPE

THE KITCHEN ESCAPE

A Kitchen Member Retreat

February 2nd – 4th
Camp Newman
4088 Porter Creek Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

We're heading to the mountains for an off-the-grid, 36 hours of shabbos goodness. Take a deep breath, relax, and dig deep into shabbat – this is going to be good. A shabbaton with The Kitchen is your path to an all-inclusive, weekend getaway escape. It's one part relaxation, one part Jewish, one part inspiration. 

This year, we’re back at Camp Newman in the Sonoma County foothills for a weekend where we will learn, create, connect and play. You’ll also be getting some R&R with the brand-new lodge rooms & revamped cabins. We'll celebrate Shabbat through programs that include activities for everyone (adults, kids, families), communal meals, and learning.

The Kitchen Escape is exclusively for Kitchen Members. Check out our membership page here and reach out to our Executive Director, Spencer Weiss, to learn more here.

Scroll for rates, accommodations, pictures of the brand-new Lodge, and FAQ!

Sample Itinerary

Not sure what to expect? The Escape begins Friday, February 2nd with activities & Shabbat PM services. Check out an itinerary for an idea of what our Saturday might look like.

Click on the here or on the image to open a larger pdf.

Accommodations

There are two types of accommodations – private lodge rooms or a shared cabin. Both the cabins and lodge rooms have ADA-accessible options. There are a limited amount of lodge rooms, so we recommend registering early if that is your preference.

Lodge Rooms (Private, 1 – 4 people)
The Lodge at Camp Newman was built in the last year and has hotel-style rooms. Each room can accommodate up to 4 people, but can be booked for as few as 1 person.

Each room has:

  • 2 queen beds with all bedding

  • Private bathroom with towels

  • Mini fridge, microwave & Keurig coffee maker

Cabins (Shared with other Kitchen-ites, up to 8 people)
Think newly built in 2021, with roomy bunks, private indoor bathroom, heating, and that sleep up to 8 people where some households will be bunked with other households. When registering, you can indicate if you’d like to share a cabin with specific people or families.

Rates

Rates are per person. Children under 2 are free. The cost covers your stay for 2 nights and all food.

Early Bird Rate
Register before 1/2/2024

Cabin (Shared, up to 8 people)
$355 per adult
$175 per child

Lodge Rooms (Private, 1 – 4 people)
$455 per adult
$230 per child

Standard Rate
All registration after 1/2/2024

Cabin (Shared, up to 8 people)
$400 per adult
$200 per child

Lodge Rooms (Private, 1 – 4 people)
SOLD OUT
$495 per adult
$255 per child

Financial Assistance

Everyone should be able to attend Kitchen Escape! While the registration fees cover only the cost for the weekend, we have financial aid available. Please let us know directly or indicate on your registration form and we’ll make it work for you. Email Spencer at spencer@thekitchensf.org if you have questions.

Check out the accommodations at Camp Newman

  • The Lodge exterior

  • Lodge Room

  • Lodge Room private bathroom

  • Cabin exterior

  • Cabin

  • Cabin Bathroom

  • Dining Hall

  • Lounge area

  • Lounge area

  • Outdoor lounge area

Have Questions?
We’ve got answers.

The Basics

  • All Kitchen Members!

    People who have never celebrated shabbat or who celebrate shabbat every weekend. People who go pray once a day, once a year, or once in life. People with kids and without. Freedom School families, young adults, Kitchen-ites, and anyone looking to do more Jewish, in context and in community. We need everyone there to make this a true escape.

  • Never been to a shabbaton before? No problem. It's really just a getaway escape. Mostly unplugged. Sort of off the grid. And definitely mind-expanding. Soul-nourishing, too. Can you tell we're excited?

  • Think of it kind of like camp, but without the counselors. We're working to create a space that feels like home, where you can ask questions, get some answers, be outside, and build community. We will have some organized learning together, some structured fun, some celebrating of Shabbat, delicious meals, free time, etc.

  • You should plan to arrive at Camp Newman by 5:00 PM on Friday. On Sunday, we'll wrap up by mid-morning. Traffic heading north can be rough on a Friday afternoon, so plan to leave plenty of time.

  • You'll drive! We will help arrange carpools for those that need a ride and if there’s enough interest (indicate when you register) we might charter a bus.

  • The food at Kitchen Escape will be vegetarian, Kosher-style, and nut-free. If you have specific dietary needs, please indicate that on your registration form.

  • If you have any symptoms of an illness or even just a cold, please stay home. We strongly encourage all attendees to be vaccinated for COVID-19, with a booster if eligible. This helps to keep us all as healthy as possible.

Housing

  • There are two types of accommodations – private lodge rooms or a shared cabin. Both the cabins and lodge rooms have ADA-accessible options. There are a limited amount of lodge rooms, so we recommend registering early if that is your preference.

    Lodge Rooms
    Private, 1 – 4 people
    The Lodge at Camp Newman was built in the last year and has hotel style double occupancy rooms. Each room can accommodate up to 4 people, but can be booked for as few as 1 person.

    Each room has: 2 queen beds, a private bathroom, mini fridge, microwave & Keurig coffee maker. Bedding & towels included.

    Cabins
    Shared, up to 8 people
    Think newly built in 2021, with roomy bunks, private indoor bathroom, heating, and that sleep up to 8 people where some households will be bunked with other households. When registering, you can indicate if you’d like to share a cabin with specific people or families.

  • Escape registration will include a space for participants to request or make note of sleeping arrangement needs. We will do everything we can to accommodate everyone's specific needs (and please share them on the registration form) but cannot guarantee every request will be met.

  • You are welcome, we want you there! Yeah, we get it. Having a baby is hard and the thought of sleeping in a cabin with said little one and *other people* at the same time seems like a bit much. We’ve got motel-style rooms as an option and possibly give your family a cabin to yourselves. Let us know your needs in the registration form.

  • If you’re staying in a cabin then you should bring a sleeping bag/blankets, sheets, and towels. These items will be provided if you are staying in The Lodge.

    Everyone should bring their own toiletries and whatever will make your room feel your own. We’ll send a packing list out mid-January, but for now, plan on cool nights, and sunny and rainy days.

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for?
Email Spencer Weiss here.