Chavaya is an earth-based, Jewish, family-friendly festival rooted in community, spirituality, and the living landscape of the Pacific Northwest. We gather to celebrate connection to one another, to the land, and to the Divine – through music, ritual, art, joy, learning, and a deep celebration of Shabbat.

Chavaya, the Hebrew word for ‘experience’, is the heart of our gathering— the lived, transformative encounter that arises when we show up with openness, creativity, and care. It’s the meeting point of people, place, and spirit — where Jewish wisdom, the rhythms of nature, and the fullness of who we are converge into an experience that stirs a deep remembering within us and reorients us towards a more holy and sacred life.

Whether you’re already steeped in Jewish community, seeking to reconnect, or just curious – Chavaya invites you into a space of renewal and discovery: a place to ground in Jewish tradition, explore new expressions of spirituality, and co-create an experience that nourishes the soul and honors the world we share.

Let Chavaya be your invitation to an authentic, co-created celebration of Judaism rooted in nature, alive with ruach (spirit), and with enough room around the fire for all.