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Events in the Desert

Events in the Desert · Shanti in the Desert

Celebrate Differently.
In the Heart of the Negev.

Plan Your Event Explore the Spaces

From intimate retreats for 10 people to Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, family celebrations, company gatherings, conferences and large-scale events for up to 1,500 guests, Shanti in the Desert offers a unique setting for bringing people together.

Surrounded by the open landscapes of the Negev, the site offers spaces for both small, personal gatherings and major events - all in a place with purpose.

  • Bar & Bat Mitzvahs
  • Retreats
  • Private Celebrations
  • Company Events
  • Conferences
  • Large-Scale Events

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Small Events & the Friendship Tent ↓ Large Events ↓
Celebrate With Purpose

Every Event Here Has a Double Impact

The Shanti in the Desert grounds

On the people who come to celebrate, learn and connect - and on the young people who, thanks to it, receive a new opportunity.

Every event at Shanti in the Desert helps support Shanti House and our work with young people at risk and in immediate danger.

Eligible payments may also be recognized as charitable donations for tax purposes - under Section 46 in Israel and through a 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. So your event can bring people together, create lasting memories and, at the same time, help make Shanti House's work possible.
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The Vision & the Desert

Some places host an event. Others let people live an experience.

In the heart of the desert, among palm trees and wide-open spaces, Shanti in the Desert invites you to pause, breathe and connect.

From circles in the Friendship Tent, through the quiet of the Schneor Garden, to the open lawns, every corner here is designed for genuine connection.

Shanti in the Desert is much more than a location. It is a place where connection, nature and meaning meet. It was built out of giving, and so the experience created here feels different.

Tell Us About Your Event
The Heart of Your Event

Our Spaces

Up to 80 guests
The Friendship Tent
Inside the Friendship Tent The Friendship Tent in the desert

The Friendship Tent

A Unique Setting for Smaller Gatherings

The Friendship Tent is a warm and distinctive space for Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, intimate retreats, family celebrations, workshops, company gatherings and other smaller events.

A beautifully designed Mongolian-style yurt with an authentic, magical atmosphere, equipped with a sound system and a small stage. Ideal for groups starting at around 10 guests and hosting up to 80, with overnight space for up to 40.

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The Schneor Garden
The Schneor Garden An evening event in the Schneor Garden

The Schneor Garden

Under the Open Sky

A unique event venue in the heart of the Negev, designed in the spirit of the desert landscape. Surrounded by a flowing stream, palm trees, olive groves, vineyards and lush gardens across about 10 acres.

The Watsu pool
The Watsu pool The Watsu pool

The Watsu Pool

Warm Water in the Desert

A soothing water experience in the heart of the desert: Watsu treatments in warm water under the open sky. Available by advance arrangement, at additional cost.

Large Events in the Desert

Space to Create Something Bigger

Shanti in the Desert can also host large-scale events for hundreds of guests and events of up to 1,500 people.

The open desert setting provides a remarkable backdrop for company events, conferences, major celebrations, community gatherings and special productions, with the space and flexibility to create an event on a very different scale.

1,500guests
133acres of open desert
Talk to Us About a Large Event
A large gathering at Shanti in the Desert
Experiences & Spaces

Shanti in the Desert in Motion

A Bird's-Eye View

Fly with us over about 133 acres of open desert. A breathtaking look at the Schneor Garden, the youth village and the remarkable quiet that surrounds the entire site.

A Deep Breath in the Open Space

Moments of quiet, practice and connection to nature on our open lawns. The perfect place to step away from routine and feel the strength and calm of the desert.

Inside the Friendship Tent

The ideal space for group bonding and shared overnight stays. A colorful, beautifully designed yurt with a warm, authentic atmosphere, for group programs and shared accommodation for up to 40 guests.

Desert Stays in Comfort

A look inside our well-equipped, welcoming caravan compound. Everything you need for a quiet night in the desert, surrounded by nature, with every comfort.

A Fire Circle Under the Stars

Where everyone gathers at the end of the day. Our fire circle offers a warm, connecting desert experience, surrounded by greenery and a quiet you won't find anywhere else.

The Horse Farm

Another layer of calm and healing. Our horse farm offers therapeutic riding sessions and a powerful connection with animals and the open desert landscape.

Accommodation & Facilities

Stay in the Quiet of the Desert

Accommodation Options

  • Master caravan: a main bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a living room, kitchenette and two bathrooms
  • Three family caravans, each with two bedrooms, a living room, kitchenette and two bathrooms
  • An intimate caravan for couples with a bedroom, living room and kitchenette
  • Shared accommodation in the Friendship Tent, for up to 40 guests
  • Individual tents on the lawns, under the desert sky

Additional Activities

  • Watsu pool for treatments and soothing water experiences
  • Treatment studio for therapists, bodywork and personal workshops
  • Horse farm with therapeutic riding sessions
  • All activities by advance arrangement, at additional cost.

Every accommodation option blends into the quiet, unique atmosphere of the desert, for a comfortable and pleasant stay.

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✓16 tablesand about 90 chairs for dining and seating
✓Serving & back kitchenfully equipped for catering
✓Barbuilt-in and fully equipped
✓24 restroom stallsand showers
✓Fire circle, power & lightingplus third-party liability insurance
✓Handoverthe site is delivered clean, tidy and organized
Moments From Shanti in the Desert

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Come See the Place

Shanti in the Desert - Negev, Israel

Located in the Negev near Sde Boker and Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Shanti in the Desert is easily accessible from Route 40.

We invite you to come experience the setting, explore the different event spaces and discuss what we can create together.

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  • Route 40, Negev Desert
  • Near Sde Boker & Midreshet Ben-Gurion
  • Site visits by appointment
Let's Plan Your Event

Let's Talk About Your Date

Whether you are planning an intimate retreat for 10 people, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a family celebration, a company event or a gathering for 1,500 guests, we would love to hear what you have in mind. Tell us a little about your event and our team will be in touch.

Contact & Location

Route 40, near Sde Boker & Midreshet Ben-Gurion, Negev, Israel
+972-3-510-3339
+972-52-953-0880
office@shanti.org.il
mar@shanti.org.il

Every event at Shanti in the Desert supports Shanti House's work with young people at risk. Eligible payments may be tax-deductible under Section 46 in Israel and through American Friends of Shanti House, a 501(c)(3), in the U.S.

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