Miriam – UK 27/10/2019

Thank you so much everyone! I had a wonderful time and made some life-long friends with the other volunteers!
The work was very well-structured and organised, we always knew what we were supposed to do.
The volunteer house provided good accommodation, comfortable and well-stocked with healthy food, books and a guitar! (I’m sad I didn’t have time to leave some artwork in the house!) Of course, the highlight of the week is the Kiddush on Friday night – a getting together of the community, with music, food and a great vibe.
I was here for Rosh Hashana, so we had a lovely celebration for the New Year as well.

Tips to future volunteers: 1) there’s not much to do in the area, but the day is structured so that your time is mostly filled. You can take walks in the surrounding area – although it is mostly big agriculture.

Diana Sandu – Moldova 25/9/2017

what can I say about this magical place, full of light and love, Garin Harel? <3
I went there without any expectations and I discovered a whole Universe in that place. Everything I was looking for in a small, lovely village that felt sometimes out of time and space. “Thank you heart for bringing me here”, was I thinking every morning.
The volunteer program it’s very unique. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and explore about things like self-awareness, about who you truly are, about freedom, acceptance, love. The classes nourish the mind and the soul and the daily work was diverse and entertaining, it never felt like real work but more like a playground where I could practice my new “tools”.
Life in the community, in the volunteer house was incredibly beautiful. Every day is a special day when you are here.
I’ve never met so many amazing people in one place. Open-hearts, warm hugs, shining eyes, big smiles, deep conversations, all of this you’ll find there.
If you feel that your heart is calling you to come here, don’t think too much, just come as you are because it might be a life-changing experience 🙂

thank you so much for everything,
lots of love,
Diana

Rashel – France 28/8/2017

Every time I try to define what exactly is Garin Harel, I found myself stucked with words that cannot touch only the half of what I experienced there. The words that will try to define this « Spiritual Community » will always neglect the most important part of it, the part that you really want to live and to feel.

I will advice every traveler from all over the world to go there, even with closed eyes, even without knowing exactly where they would arrive; because for sure, there will find there a new family, that will help them opening  their heart to themselves, help them trying to grow a better person.

My long time in Garin Harel has really changed my life, as I learned there how to be aware of my actions, how to be aware of my real self and to everything that surrounds me (it is still -and will ever be- a work in progress (: ).

I send with this message a last thank you, to every single people (including all the wonderful children ! ) of the community.

I also want to thank every person that will decide to go there for doing this movement of opening…

Lots lots lots of love,

The little Frenchie, Rachel.

Talja – Netherlands 18/5/2018

Garin harel,
This place made me see very clearely that anything is possible when working with a right intention and especially with love.
I felt really seen by everybody in the community.
In the beginning i thought is this real? How is it possible that everybody is smiling to me and giving me warm hugs without even knowing me.
After a while I started to figure out that this is sincere love for other beings.

In the beginning it took me a while to put my ego of `I know already how to live a happy live` aside to learn from others how to be aware and put a intention in to practice.
After a while I learned to learn from others and be open and just experience without judging a practice.

I found the spiritual content very diverse, there was a lot of space to share and go deeper in to topics especially related to awareness, than there where all these fun exercises like walking around and zooming in and out in the environment.
We made a movie in just 15 minutes and reflected on our creative process, and what i liked the most i think was the amazing loving environment of the kindergarten, where all the babys and toddlers get such a great place to be themselves and i got the change to get to know the kids and gannanot(kindergarten teachers) and was very inspired by the loving and attentive way they are with the kids. And all these experience could be put into action even or especially while doing dishes.

What i loved as well was the group process that we did as a volunteer group. To get to now each other in quite a deep level because we  were getting an inside in each other’s path in live and were working together a lot.

And last but not least was the kiddush: The gathering at Friday evening with food, singing and sharing. Whole the community was in white and all the open hearted people where sharing there lights what creating a big warm bath of happiness and love which i could very clearly feel in my heart.
Yeah that is why im very thankful for space that allowed me to open my heart and feel pure love!!!!
THANK YOU all beautiful beings of garin-harel

With love,
Talja

Joshua Maya – USA 30/4/2017

Thank you Garin Harel!
You are amazing 🙂
Your spirituality and daily wisdom can only be described in one word;
Authentic!
Something in the spiritual path you walk and teach works, and is reflect in the serene and faithfull smile that can be seen all around the community…

It felt much more like being in a retreat than being a volunteer!

Every day we had two or more hours of spiritual conversation, teachings, meditation and other classes, and i want to thank everybody that participated and teached. I would choose many of you as a spiritual guide and teacher for myself.
You are amazing! Thank you for practicing so whole heartedly, and giving of yourself so fully. You enrich the lives of so many…
blissings
Joshua

Holly Davidson – United Kingdom 03/08/17

The community at Garin Harel has something unbelievably magical here that everyone can take something special from if they open their hearts.

True, honest spirits, working with love and attention , consideration, with a really beautiful and organized volunteer program.
So much work goes on behind the scenes to make it run smoothly, so a huge thanks to all of the team for making such a wonderful effort to make it work for so many different kinds of people!

Summer work starts at 6.30am, with lots of breaks and a really well organized schedule. Honest communication is encouraged to get the best from the experience. 😀 There’s an abundance of fantastic food, comfortable bunk beds, places to have quiet time and space, but most importantly the love, long hugs and big smiles are what gives this place a huge part in my heart.

Work was fun and relaxed and consisted of renovating caravans, painting, gardening, and working with the fantastic children in the kindergarden, and much more. Classes are spread out through the afternoon and evening, such as meditation, creativity, and awareness in action sessions which hugely compliment the work and give extra meaning to it, while also giving us the opportunity to talk and express how we feel throughout the day with people who hold no judgments whatsoever. Really really special.

The things I’ve learned here I have no doubt will stay with me through the rest of my life and I cannot wait to return, but also to share as much as possible what I’ve learned. Thanks for an amazing 6 weeks everyone – As you all know, it just wasn’t long enough and I’m excited to return sometime soon! ❤

Recommend anyone to come here and share the beauty.. don’t hesitate just go and you’ll see for yourself!! Xx