Ora’s Yard

The Vineyard of Good Deeds - an experiential and unique navigation game Join us for a navigation experience with the help of a map and digital means, combined with entertaining and challenging tasks, through which you will get to know Moshav Tkuma, which was established as part of the 11-point operation in the Negev in 1946. The game combines teamwork, cooperation and creativity, and includes a visit to a lemon grove and picking. The "Vineyard of Good Deeds" was established with the aim of employing teenagers in risk situations and helping them develop a sense of their own abilities. The duration of the activity is about two hours. Opening days and hours - Sunday to Friday Advance registration is required. You can contact us via phone: +972-77-7295880

Quality Time for the Whole Family We invite you to an exceptionally fun tour that includes a study session at the greenhouses - pineapple / banana / strawberry picking (in season), a tractor ride, and other fun-filled attractions and activities for the entire family. Strawberry picking, take a basket home and enjoy free entry to the giant Ninja Israel inflatable. Guided tractor tour of the farm's greenhouses. Duration of the tour: about half an hour Fruit picking time: about half an hour You're all welcome!    

Violeta - Coloring Dreams In the magical landscape of Shokeda, between fields and sky, we've opened a handicraft studio. Working with clay, creating tools, Serving coffee and cake for all our guests. We also hold workshops for all ages. Our door is open. We're waiting for you! Our studio is open seven days a week, for classes, workshops and sales. You can book your one-time coloring workshop, or a series of workshops, so you can also create your own tools. Our workshops will make you feel the joy of creativity, and the openness of nature. Once you're finished, your tools will remain in the workshop for one more firing in our kiln, after which they will be returned to you. You're welcome to help yourselves to our coffee corner, during the workshop The duration of the workshop: About 1 hour  

The site is dedicated to the three religious kibbutzim in the area. The ground floor of the museum presents photographs of the story of Kibbutz Sa’ad during the War of Independence. Access to the site is through the entrance road to Kibbutz Kfar Aza. The old security building of Kibbutz Saad was renovated and now serves as an active site with exhibitions and films telling the story of the battle for the area, emphasizing the story of the 3 religious kibbutz settlements in the Negev during the War of Independence. In addition, original telegrams are on view describing events from the war. The exhibition demonstrates the struggle of the warriors who were short of weapons, food and water and had to spend days and nights digging underground. An audio-visual is located on the second floor describing the atmosphere in Israel during the war, the part played by the 27 isolated towns in the South, which had only 1,000 people opposite 150,000 people in the Gaza Strip, the placing of the water pipe and the iniquities of the Palmach. The overlook from the roof uses viewing boards to show the city of Gaza, the Mediterranean sea, the electronic border system, enemy posts, our posts from the days of the War of Independence, the border passage near Nachal Oz, the outskirts of Ashkelon and the neighboring towns.

The Olive Route - a nursery, an ancient olive grove and a café We have a large variety of mature and young trees - lychee, mango, avocado and many other fruit trees. The olive grove includes pleasant seating areas for couples or families. You can pick up smoothies / freshly squeezed juices / coffee from our cafe and go down to the adjacent orchard to enjoy the view of the olive trees and the fruit in an ancient atmosphere. An experience of wonder, beauty and grace wrapped in an ancient embrace And a loving staff. Waiting for you The Olive Route family

You are invited to our stunning studio in Moshav Tkuma - workshops, concrete works, wood, cacti and surprises! Come and plant cacti and succulents from the packing house, buy unique gifts in our store, and book a couple or family workshop in a fun atmosphere! Various workshops are held in the studio: Concrete workshops - pots of different sizes, door signs, clocks, pot bases and more. Wood workshops - shelves, decorative wire pictures, inspiration cubes, beer opener racks, coffee coasters and more. Music | Coffee corner | Toilets The duration of workshops: 1 - 1.5 hours. Flexible, as required. Price: varies according to the number of participants. By appointment only. The workshops are by appointment *You may also book evening workshops

You are invited to our studio in Moshav Tkuma, where I hold an experiential woodworking workshop while teaching various techniques - we will sand, screw and paint a wooden product of your choosing: specially shaped shelves, wooden storage boxes, key hangers, mobiles, clocks, various home/kids' rooms accessories, and more. The products may be taken home immediately after the workshop. Suitable for ages 6 and up. The workshop duration is about 1 hour.

When traveling in France, won't you try the wines and cheeses? And when you are in the Western Negev? Welcome to the off-road cycling capital of Israel. Only you and the Negev desert. A stunning area with plenty of riding options for the whole family. Open all weekdays between 7:30 and 20:00 - by appointment. Optional regular bike rental. An option for groups: moving the bikes from Yakhini to a desired location. An option for a guided bicycle tour: suitable for couples, families, and groups. Highly recommended on weekends, holidays, and the anemone bloom period. Each traveler who comes and rides independently gets a map and recommendations on where to ride. We are mobile and offer assistance in case of a breakdown. The center is located near a convenient exit from the main road and adjacent to a fabulous area with various riding options: Easy ride suits all  Medium level; High level for thrill seekers - The Nir Moshe Single. Our recommended routes reach and connect with the Nir Moshe forest (about 2 km from the starting point to the forest), which includes a perimeter route around the forest and through it on a new, paved sandstone white path, passing through the spectacular landscape.  

Caters to private gourmet meals and events; provides culinary advice; holds cooking classes in a country-style atmosphere and fresh ingredients from my vegetable garden. By appointment. Shabbat - closed. My name is Roded. About 20 years ago, I graduated from Tadmor and proceeded on to nutrition studies. I provided professional culinary advice and actively participated in the establishment of new restaurants and catering businesses. After several years as a chef for hotels and luxury restaurants in Eilat (for example, the Harrods Hotel), I decided to take my passion for cooking and set out on my own. That is how Gato Italiano restaurant was born and has flourished for 9 years. My cooking style is a fusion between gourmet and rustic - a combination of historic dishes and contemporary cuisine trends. It is characterized by fine, fresh raw materials with high nutritional value, some of which even come from my vegetable patch. The workshops are held in Moshav Sharsheret in the South. Other services are available from the Northern Negev to the center of Israel.

Siach Hasade Farm is the visitor center of "Arugot," an organic cosmetics company owned by Esther and Itai Lachman. The farm grows diverse medicinal plants and olives, raises chickens and sheep and operates a shop selling "Arugot"s cosmetic products. The farm offers tours of the medicinal plant beds, explanations about the healing powers of plants, natural health and the differences between regular and organic cosmetics, as well as a visit to the "Arugot" store and a small chicken and sheep petting zoo for children. We also hold crafts workshops about medicinal plants, natural pharmacy and how it is all connected to nature. The farm is open regularly for groups by reservation. We can also close the farm for private boutique events and workshops.

Nedudim - nature excursions - workshops. The open air, the trails and the blue skies await you. This is your chance for a bonding experience and a slightly different activity. You are welcome to take a various outdoor workshops and have the time of your lives. Workshops: Ancient skills; Spoon carving; Opening up the senses and awareness; Starting a fire without matches and more... Where: We go anywhere in the Northern Negev region.  Ancient skills workshop The workshop offers you a deep connection with nature, through practical and inspiring experiences. During the workshop we will experience ancient skills such as lighting a fire without matches, carving spoons, trackers and more and develop the ability to listen to the environment and communicate with each other, similar to hunter-gatherers. Ancient skills allow us to learn about the world around us, the plants, the animals and the natural elements. The ability to walk in nature and enjoy the basics of life instills a sense of security and capability. In the two-hour workshop we will be exposed to some ancient skills: lighting a fire without matches, gathering wild plants, ancient pottery, tracking and more. The workshop will give the participants an extraordinary experience of connection and doing. Suitable for families/groups and individuals. A glimpse into the world of trackers A short and focused workshop in which we will learn what tracking is and how this ancient skill helps us in locating people and tracking animals. In the workshop we will learn basic concepts and be exposed to the fascinating world of the tracker and the lives of trackers in ancient cultures. Finally, we will experience in tracking a person or an animal and try to solve an authentic tracking puzzle together. The workshop is intended for parents and children aged 8 and over. Activity time: two hours. Workshop for teams and organizations A unique experience that offers you and your team a deep connection with nature, through practical and inspiring experiences. During the workshop we will experience ancient skills such as lighting a fire without matches and develop the ability to listen to the environment and communicate with each other, similar to hunter-gatherers. All of these will serve us to strengthen our personal and group development as a team and as an organization. The workshop will give the participants an extraordinary experience of connection and doing. Parent and child workshop Come and enjoy a shared time, walk attentively and sensitively to share the whispers of the heart, to be filled by the living encounter with nature and the environment. The workshop is intended for parents and children aged 8-14 who wish to strengthen the connection between them. In the meeting we will learn a different field skill and through it we will deepen your connection and relationship together. The length of the workshop is about 3 hours and there will be up to 12 parent-child pairs to preserve the intimate group experience.

Ron Art - personally designed tours of the Judaica studio I'm Ronen Horev, an artisan who creates functional art, and a resident of the Ma'agalim settlement in the Northwestern Negev. The studio, located in my backyard, is where I create my varied and unique art pieces: Mezuzah holders, Hanukkah menorahs, Bride's prayer, Candlestick trays and Shabbat candlesticks, as well as various Judaica artifacts and custom-made items (by order). Activities offered by the studio: Group meetings with an artist - hosting tours and experience workshops for groups, organizations and social events. This is a rare opportunity to watch and experience the glassblowing process. A tour of the studio - a rare opportunity to watch the glassblower at work. Visiting groups will receive, among other things, an explanation of the origins of glass blowing, the uniqueness of the material, a tour of the studio and a description of the artifacts. For up to 20 people. Creative workshops for couples and individuals - create decorative objects, Judaica or anything else - with the artist and under his guidance (depending on participants' choice). The workshop's duration is up to 3 hours. Each participant leaves with something they created in the workshop. The studio offers a cold/hot beverages corner. Registration to all activities must be done in advance by phone or email (not Shabbat).

The artist Matti Orlov opens his house and hearts. The artist offer coffee and light refreshments, conversation, a tour of the gallery and the stunning sculpture garden - come and visit! Matti Orlov, a well-known sculptor whose works have been exhibited in world-renowned galleries (in Israel and the United States, Berlin, and Hong Kong), will take you through a fascinating iron-cutting sculpture garden. The sculpture garden tells the story of Matti the artist - characters he met during his life, diverse works of art, some sad and some happy... * Visiting hours: By pre-booking Sunday - Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00 Fridays: 09:00 - 14:00  

Guest houses in Tkuma, including three large, spacious, and air-conditioned guest houses suitable for couples and families. You will find rural hospitality in the town of Tkuma in the western Negev. You are welcome to enjoy a pampering, quiet and calming vacation in a religious magical environment in the pecan grove. Three guest houses await you between the pecan trees, spacious and air conditioned and suitable for couples and families. Our B&Bs: Each B&B has 2 bedrooms and a living room with a TV + DVD. There is an air conditioner in every room. A bath and a hot tub (jacuzzi). The rooms also have a dining area and kitchenette, fully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, electric stove, electric kettle, coffee and milk kit, Shabbat clock, electric cookery hot-plate and electric hot water dispenser for Shabbat. Tableware is distinctly separated for meat/dairy food (kosher). The town of Tkuma is located in the center of the main attractions and tour sites in the western Negev.

Meals for groups only, by appointment.

Hi, my name is Nira, I live and breathe kitchen from a very young age. For many years I have been cooking food for all kinds of events. I emphasize freshness, wealth and colorfulness. It is important to me that the guests enjoy themselves and leave with a big smile. So what's new? I invite you to the courtyard of our house in Kfar Maimon, to enjoy a green view, a Country-Style atmosphere, shaded seating areas and good music. In the yard you can enjoy delicious and varied breakfast/lunch meals that include: Fresh salads, antipasti, dairy pastries, pizzas/foccia, cheese platters, sandwiches, coffee and soft drinks, fruit, desserts and much more... ** Suitable for groups only, 25-50 people, by prior arrangement.

The Olive Route - a nursery, an ancient olive grove and a café We have a large variety of mature and young trees - lychee, mango, avocado and many other fruit trees. The olive grove includes pleasant seating areas for couples or families. You can pick up smoothies / freshly squeezed juices / coffee from our cafe and go down to the adjacent orchard to enjoy the view of the olive trees and the fruit in an ancient atmosphere. An experience of wonder, beauty and grace wrapped in an ancient embrace And a loving staff. Waiting for you The Olive Route family

Maimons, a country-Style entertainment complex that combines a decorated and air-conditioned indoor area and an outdoor area with lovely seating areas under the trees. In Maimons you will find drinks of all kinds: quality coffee, shakes, cocktails and beers. And you can enjoy our variety of desserts. When you come, don't forget to taste the house brand liqueurs - Ilana's liqueurs, and you can also buy and take home with you. In the complex you will also find 'Tabon Track', where you can enjoy quality Neapolitan pizzas and delicious salads. In the complex you will also find 'Tabun Truck', where you can enjoy Neapolitan pizzas and delicious salads. For those interested, the complex can be rented for private events during the weekdays.