The garden, covering the northern hillside of the Moshav grounds, was constructed with the vision and purpose of giving visitors a glimpse into the spiritual, physical, and agricultural world of the Jewish people in the land of the Bible. It displays a variety of biblical plants and trees as well as reconstructed facilities from biblical times. The Garden includes an ancient wine press, an olive oil press, a “Mikve” (ritual bath), a burial cave, an agricultural watchtower, a Galilean-type synagogue, and a Bedouin tent.
The biblical garden is a great place to spend a morning or afternoon while visiting Israel. The skilled guides of the Garden take visitors through a 45 minute journey of Biblical stories such as Ruth and Boaz, the arc of the covenant’s journey to Jerusalem, spiritual symbolism, and the parables of the New Testament. It is a wonderful opportunity to grow in a deeper understanding of the Biblical text in a conveniently sized, and beautifully landscaped location.
Visitors are also welcome to sit and enjoy the sunset with an amazing view over the plains towards Tel Aviv.
Guided tours are available in various languages upon request from the Yad Hashmona Country Hotel.
