Celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday of Sukkot at the Living Tree farm as we come together for a weekend filled with song, learning, nature, community, delicious food, and fun.

Our festival is geared for all ages, so bring your family and friends! Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere under the shelter of our creatively designed temporary dwelling, the sukkah. Whether you come for the traditions, the teachings, or the farm fun, you’ll find a weekend of inspired conversations, playful activity, and joy.

Sukkot Teen Village Retreat: Connect, Harvest, Build!

For the second year, teens will create their own space amidst the music and festivities of the 10th annual Sukkot on the Farm. Teens ages 12-17 will set up a camping village in the forest and fields of Living Tree Alliance, where they will have a chance to cook together, explore the Sukkot concept of impermanence, and tap into the festival’s music and harvest activities.

This is a camping retreat, with camping in the Sukkah or in tents. Food is provided and gear is available to borrow. Last year, we had about a dozen teens and hope to gather more for an overnight experience authentically Vermont!

Schedule Of Events:

Friday September 29, 2023

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Arrival for campers
Check in, set up your tent, and get ready for a relaxing weekend on the farm!

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM : Kabbalat Shabbat service
Welcoming in Shabbat and Sukkot with song & celebration

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM : Potluck dinner
Bring a vegetarian dish to share!

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM : Campfire and story share

Saturday September 30, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM : Yoga or guided hike

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM : Morning prayer experience for adults and puppet show for families
Morning prayers led by Rabbi Jan Salzman, and puppet show with Anna Sobel from Talking Hands Theater.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM : Lunch
Vegetarian sandwich and salad bar

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM : Afternoon activities
Activities include Sukkot text study, guided meditation, field games, and exploring our private beach on the Mad River. Exact schedule TBD.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM : Dinner
Veggie harvest soup from the farm and bread from Red Hen Bakery

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Havdallah
Led by local rabbis

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Barn dance with Vermont jazz & blues band Red Hot Juba

Sunday October 1, 2023

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM : Movement and Sukkot morning blessings in the sukkah
Led by Rabbi David Curiel

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM : Harvest Festival
With sauerkraut making, apple pressing, scavenger hunts, and a special performance for the kids by Musical Munchkins.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM : Food truck lunch
Meals Available for Purchase

Date: September 29-October 1, 2023

Location: Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Lane, Moretown, VT 05660

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