It’s no trek along the Great Appalachian Trail, but even small forests and woods can feel like an escape into another world. And these doorways to magical experiences are all around us.
Author: Susannah
Sweet Spot at Ein Hemed
We left the paved trail to follow the terraced walkways towards the far end of the park. Here, daisies grew in abundance. Ladybugs decorated their petals, in a scene of whimsical charm.
Around the Campfire: Slow Down
Despite all of the perceived slowness, my days were fuller than ever: of accomplishment, discovery, and deep joy.
Get Your Feet Wet: HaMeginim Forest and Varda Spring
Happy and exhilarated, we returned home with the feeling that we’d experienced something truly special that day.
Gevaot Gad – Climb to a Sheikh’s Tomb
Finally, we settled into a flattened patch of straw, under the semi shade of very tall trees. We expected it to be scratchy and uncomfortable. But instead, it was fragrant and soft – it felt like the very definition of a summer day.