http://www.ramatrachel.co.il ‫A Kibbutz Hotel in Jerusalem‬ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:35:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 he ‫A well tended lawn, shade-providing Jerusalem pine trees and lounge chairs surrounding the expansive, all-weather swimming pool provide the entrance to Ramat Rachel’s sprawling country club. Three tennis courts, a basketball court and a water slide complete the outdoor facilities of this exclusive club. Indoors, the club’s whirlpool, sauna and ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=129 ‫Ramat Rachel’s Banquet Garden is set in an expansive, beautifully landscaped area in the hotel gardens and provides an ideal venue for hosting family celebrations: a brit or britah, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a wedding, or any other special occasion. Also offered by Ramat Rachel’s talented MDR Design staff ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=94 ‫The hotel's 350-seat dining hall, serving three full kosher meals a day, is an expansive, high-ceilinged room overlooking Bethlehem and some of Jerusalem's newest neighborhoods. The full Israeli breakfast included in the price of the room is an excellent way to start a busy day of sightseeing. Guests are invited to choose ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=45 ‫The hotel reception staff is very familiar with the surrounding landscape and interesting sites. Guests are welcome to take advantage of the staff's advice and planning assistance as well as the hotel's car rental and tour booking services. ‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=43 ‫An observation deck, constructed around a perfectly formed scrub oak tree, serves as a major attraction for visitors to the site. The observation point was designed by the sculptor Ron Morin and consists of hand-made boulders embedded with plaques providing a description and history of the surrounding area. The observation deck ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=41 ‫Mitzpeh ("viewpoint") Rachel, adjacent to the hotel grounds, is a fascinating archeological site where artifacts and remnants dating as far back as the First Temple through the Byzantine eras were found. Visitors to the partially excavated site will be able to view the ruins of a Byzantine-era church, a Roman camp, ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=39 ‫The Park of Olives is an artistic environmental project planned and realized by the artist Ran Morin (1987-1997), which includes 200 olive trees planted in concentric rows leading to the Olive Columns monument. The Olive Columns are situated on top of the Ramat Rachel Mountain, on the axis connecting the center ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=37 ‫The hotel hosts numerous wedding, bar mitzvah, and other family celebrations. An outdoor wedding canopy has a breathtaking view of the southern outskirts of Jerusalem as a backdrop for a memorable ceremony. A large, permanent awning provides shade during the day and warmth during the cool Jerusalem nights for outdoor ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=35 ‫The Ramat Rachel Congress and Seminar Center hosts congresses, conferences, seminars, and workshops from Israel and abroad. With fourteen meeting rooms, a fully equipped 300-seat auditorium, and a spacious reception area, the hotel has complete facilities for any type of event. The hotel can provide audio-visual equipment such as slide and ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=33 ‫Gift and Souvenir Shops Souvenir hunters will find solutions to all of their gift and personal needs while enjoying the convenience and relaxed atmosphere of the well-stocked boutique in the hotel lobby. Shoppers can choose from a hand-picked selection of high quality gifts and souvenirs including silk clothing, Dead Sea beauty ...‬ http://www.ramatrachel.co.il/?p=31