Men’s Weekend
Back by popular demand, Men’s Weekend is the perfect time to unplug, chill, and immerse yourself in Tawonga’s beautiful wilderness.
When
October 22 – October 25, 2026
Who
Anyone who is male-identifying and 21 or older – bring your dad, brother, uncle, old Tawonga bunkmates or partner! Bring a crew of your friends and live together in a cabin – or come solo and meet new friends!
Why?
Free from the stresses of work, home and urban life, Men’s Weekend will be a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively. It combines the best parts of Tawonga’s programs and will enable participants to plug into nature while unplugging from daily life.
Cost
$810 | Financial Assistance is available for Men’s Weekend. Learn more here.
Program Overview
Men’s Weekend will provide a space for multitudes of experiences, from playing sports to your heart’s content and relaxing on the back porch, to bonding with new friends and finding spiritual moments during Shabbat. For men spanning the generations, Tawonga is your oyster!
These four days and three nights will be an opportunity for you to refocus, relax, have fun, and build community. You will have the chance to…
- Unplug in nature through morning hikes in the Sierra wilderness, dips in the Tuolumne River, adventures on our high ropes course, yoga and more
- Sweat it out with baseball, basketball, ultimate frisbee and more…we may even get a tournament going!
- Spend the afternoons sampling Tawonga’s many program spaces like the pool, Tuolumne River, arts & crafts, lake and of course, ping pong
- Tap into Judaism and spirituality through song sessions and a lively Shabbat celebration
- Chill on the back porch of the Dining Hall during daily Happy Hours with delicious snacks and drinks and enjoy tasty meals prepared by our wonderful kitchen staff
- Deepen your skills and knowledge through dynamic guided workshops led by expert facilitators on career, parenthood, spirituality, relationships and more
How to Register
Registration is open to the public on December 3, 2025. If you attended any Tawonga weekend in 2025, you are eligible for Early Registration starting November 19.
When registering for an adult weekend, select “Adult/Family Application.” For other programs, select “Registration Form.” (See below.)
A Glimpse Into Men’s Weekend
Check out a behind the scenes peek into the first ever Men’s Weekend in this blog post by a participant.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Men’s Weekend, or have an idea about how to make our next Men’s Weekend one for the books, feel free to reach out to Liz Chenok at liz@tawonga.org or 415.543.2267.