See pictures from the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center, located in Falls Village, Conn. The center is also home to Hazon, which works to create a healthier and more sustainable Jewish community and a healthier and more sustainable world for all.
Welcome to Isabella Freedman. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
The weather is great — wish you were here! 
The author’s bunk in Pine cabin. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
These Adirondack chairs are the ideal spot to curl up with a good book at Isabella Freedman. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
So much to do, so little time! (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
The pier and floating dock at Lake Miriam provide the perfect lake access for a quick dip. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
There are so many places to enjoy the view or find some solitude at Isabella Freedman. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
Isabella Freedman’s Lake Miriam is a great place to take a dip or go kayaking. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
Campers can chill out in hammocks at Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
Isabella Freedman also offers canoeing on Lake Miriam. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
Mornings at Isabella Freedman can be spent in the yurt doing yoga. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
Nothing quite says summer camp like wet towels drying outside a cabin. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
Morning mist at Lake Miriam (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
This is the view of Isabella Freedman’s Lake Miriam. (Photo by Amanda Krotki) 
There are often geese crossing the road at Isabella Freedman. (Photo by Amanda Krotki)
For more information, go to hazon.org/isabella-freedman
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