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Pelech Winery I Photo: PR

10 Cherry-picking in Meshek Malul | Moshav Sha’al With peak cherry season now upon us, it’s time to head over to Meshek Malul in Moshav Sha’al in the Northern Golan and spend a morning picking cherries and berries. The farm also has an indoor cafeteria, restrooms, and a camping area. There’s also a coffee cart outdoors, where you can enjoy delicious coffee and pastries, and take in the beautiful landscape. Check availability and opening hours ahead of time (NIS 35 from the age of two). @meshek_malul 11 Sadè Aromatics Farm | Kibbutz Ein Zivan Aromatic plant farm Sadè is located at an altitude of 970m, in the heart of Ein Zivan. Fields of lavender and aromatic plants of every kind spread across acres of land, painting the landscape all shades of purple and green. The plants are harvested and used to make essential oils, soaps, candles, etc. There’s also a lovely café onsite, serving wonderful fresh juices and ice creams in rose and lavender flavors, as well as pre-order picnic baskets which you can enjoy in one of the farm’s Ein Zivan cherry–picking I Photo: Adi Peretz

Sadé aromatic farm I Photo: Nava Marton

kibbutz members, harnessing all the knowledge he acquired during his studies. The winery offers guided tastings and tours full of stories about the winery and the founding of the kibbutz. pelechwinery.co.il 09 Sashada | Neve Ativ Located in the heart of beautiful moshav Neve Ativ, Sashada is a unique kind of bistro-bar established by young couple Shasha and Ada (hence the name). Delicious plates of meticulously prepared food are served in a charming bohemian atmosphere with open views onto the gorgeous Golan landscapes. Sashada also hosts private events, culinary workshops, and special cultural activities. @s_a_s_h_a_d_a

cozy shaded corners. The farm also hosts candle-making and flower arrangement workshops. (Products also purchasable online via the farm’s website). sadearomatics.com

rtzi Photo: Dror A

12 The Varda Yatom Gallery | the Kibbutz Sasa Art and Sculpture Activity Center Varda Yatom is an internationally renowned sculptor who lives and works in Kibbutz Sasa. There, she has established an art center inside her studio and gallery, where visitors are welcome year round to wander through the beautiful sculpture garden and learn about her and work. Yatom also leads all sorts of creative workshops where participants experiment with sculpting using clay, wood, and all sorts of other materials. westgalil.org.il/ent/varda-yatom

18 ATMOSPHERE JUNE 2026 Sashada I Photo: Ada Naznanski