This year, make Pesach come alive!

It comes once a year and the stakes are high. Around the table sit (hungry) family and (impatient) friends of many different ages. Parents must figure out how to make the Pesach Seder a fun and memorable experience for everyone. In 2020, let us help you to meet this challenge!
Registration is now open for those wishing to attend , "Let My People Go" - Shabbaton 2020 to be held on April 3-5, at Picton's Mowbray Farm Park, located just 2 hrs. drive from Canberra and a convenient 1 hour commute from Sydney. A memorable time awaits. Enjoy original adventure-education experiences for families with children of pre-school/early primary age. Experience a full, immersive, fun and inspiring Shabbat; get a taste of farm life at NSW's premier farmstay holiday address complete with animals, tractor rides, billy tea and boomerangs! Make and deepen friendships, prepare for Pesach and learn from inspiring teachers as the kids participate in age-appropriate activities. First in best dressed for this special event featuring comfortable family-style lodge accommodation, tasty Kosher food at a dinky-di, laid-back, come-and-go-freely facility. Get away from the devices and deadlines and enjoy a rich, joyous Shabbat. Pesach resources will be available for purchase on Sunday and creative educational materials provided to enrich your celebration for years to come. Don't wait! Register today and come along for songs, stories, games, swimming, ballgames, boating, archery, bonfires, and have some serious fun!
Registration is now open for those wishing to attend , "Let My People Go" - Shabbaton 2020 to be held on April 3-5, at Picton's Mowbray Farm Park, located just 2 hrs. drive from Canberra and a convenient 1 hour commute from Sydney. A memorable time awaits. Enjoy original adventure-education experiences for families with children of pre-school/early primary age. Experience a full, immersive, fun and inspiring Shabbat; get a taste of farm life at NSW's premier farmstay holiday address complete with animals, tractor rides, billy tea and boomerangs! Make and deepen friendships, prepare for Pesach and learn from inspiring teachers as the kids participate in age-appropriate activities. First in best dressed for this special event featuring comfortable family-style lodge accommodation, tasty Kosher food at a dinky-di, laid-back, come-and-go-freely facility. Get away from the devices and deadlines and enjoy a rich, joyous Shabbat. Pesach resources will be available for purchase on Sunday and creative educational materials provided to enrich your celebration for years to come. Don't wait! Register today and come along for songs, stories, games, swimming, ballgames, boating, archery, bonfires, and have some serious fun!
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Price(February)
2 Adults & 2 children $550 2 Adults & 1 child $450 1 Adult & 2 children $375 2 Adults & 1 child under 2 $350 1 adult & 1 child $325 Additional child charge: $37.50 per night New: Adult Jewish Learner (without children) $250 Price is inclusive of accommodation, food and all activities (trail and pony rides extra) Payment An invoice will be sent confirming you registration Register Now&Save! Add 10% for registrations received from March 1 Deposit A deposit of $100 is required at registration. Non-refundable after 20 March. Accommodation At Mowbray Park, flexible accommodation is available in both the Cheddington and Alverna Lodges. Every effort will be made to provide your family with your preferred room arrangement. |
FoodLet My People Go!, Shabbaton 2020 will be a self-catered, vegetarian/dairy, kosher-sensitive event. Families may be asked to help with meal time prep and clean up. Every effort will be made to accommodate your special dietary concerns. And each participant is guaranteed his or her own matzah ball!
TransportMowbray Park FarmStay is approximately 2.25 hours from Canberra and just over an hour from Sydney. All participants will be responsible for their own transport. Ride-sharing may be possible under some circumstances.
Program![]()
Take a moment to have a read of the program (above). You'll find a little something for everyone: Torah Talk, Family Fun Time, Farm activities and more. Parallel and family oriented programs have been balanced to create something for everyone.
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Stuff 2 Know![]() Let My People Go!, Shabbaton 2020 is a partnership between Gesher Educational Services (Sydney), the ACTJC (Canberra) and Mowbray Park Farm, Picton NSW.
Committee Rabbi Gary Robuck, Sally Liebowitz, Daniel & Erika Casey Gesher Educational Services was founded in 2017 by Educational Adventurist Rabbi Gary Robuck. GES provides a platform for groups and individuals to engage with Jewish life through excellence in formal Jewish formal & experiential education. |
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