Glacier National Park, Montana

Heritage Retreats

Summer Retreat

August 10 – 17, 2026

A Destination That Brings You Home

The Itinerary

Heritage Retreats Schedule

Rooming List

Where You're Staying

North Star Ranch · 355 Beaver Lake Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937

Room assignments will be posted at orientation on Monday night. Each room accommodates 4–6 guests with shared bathrooms. Speak with Avi if you have a roommate request.

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Packing List

What to Bring

Montana days are warm, nights are crisp — pack layers.

Clothing

  • Boots or sneakers
  • Warm jacket / fleece (nights drop to 40s)
  • Rain shell or windbreaker
  • Swimwear (Flathead Lake & rafting)
  • Shabbat / nice outfit (finest for Friday night)
  • Hat & sunglasses
  • Enough changes for 8 days

Gear

  • Daypack / small backpack
  • Reusable water bottle (2 recommended)
  • Sunscreen & bug spray
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Water shoes (Flathead Lake & rafting)

Toiletries

  • Towel & shower essentials
  • Personal medications
  • Shampoo, soap, deodorant
  • Flip-flops

Optional

  • Camera / GoPro
  • Power bank & chargers
  • Musical instrument for kumzits
  • Snacks you can't live without

Contact List

Who to Call

Save these numbers before you land.

Avi — Shuttle & Logistics

Airport pickups & rides

(848) 480-5197
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Rabbi Greenberg — Retreat Director

General questions

(845) 548-4081
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North Star Ranch — Front Desk

On-site & rooming

(845) 598-5913
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Emergency — 911

Police · Fire · Medical

911
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