Essene Farm

Essene Farm is an ecological health and workshop center at Yahalom Street 76 in Even Sapir, in the Jerusalem Hills near Jerusalem. The setting combines mountain air, natural surroundings and a retreat-oriented atmosphere, with nearby springs and historic sites adding to the character of the area. The farm is arranged for periods of learning, rest and structured health practice rather than for conventional restaurant dining.

The venue focuses on natural health, also known as Natural Hygiene, an approach that connects wellbeing with everyday lifestyle. Its programs explore rest, mindful attention, nutrition and practices intended to support healthier routines. The emphasis is educational as well as experiential, with workshops designed to give participants tools that can be carried into daily life.

Program themes include water-fasting and contemplation retreats, medically oriented fasting retreats, seasonal fruit retreats, detox programs and raw-food workshops. These formats place food, abstinence, reflection and physical rest at the center of the experience, depending on the selected program. Essene Farm therefore suits people seeking a focused health retreat, an introduction to natural-health ideas or a setting for guided group learning.

The farm also operates as a venue for independent workshop leaders. Several gathering spaces are available in different sizes, with equipment and practical arrangements intended to support workshops, retreats and other group activities. The atmosphere is quiet and purposeful, allowing facilitators to hold sessions away from the pace of an urban setting. The venue can also provide varied lodging arrangements for workshop and retreat participants.

Essene Farm has a simple, nature-based style. The ecological setting, open surroundings and health-focused programming create a space associated with calm, reflection and shared learning. Its location in Even Sapir makes it suitable for programs that benefit from a rural environment while remaining within reach of Jerusalem. The farm is best understood as a retreat and workshop destination, with natural-health education and fasting-based programs at the center of its identity.