Sacred Visitation
Come. See. Experience.
VOP Dimona welcomes Life Seekers from around the world — for guided tours, immersive workshops, and the living heritage of a 60-year community.
VOP Dimona welcomes Life Seekers from around the world — for guided tours, immersive workshops, and the living heritage of a 60-year community.
Each experience is shaped by community members — not tour operators — so what you encounter is always authentic, always alive.
Village TourWalk the paths trodden for 60 years. Your guide — a community member, not a tour operator — shares the living story of the African Hebrew Israelites: the founding journey, the organic farms, the House of Life, and the culture that sustains them.
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Open MarketEvery Friday, the community's open-air market comes alive with fresh plant-based produce, crafts, music, and the warmth of a community that knows how to celebrate. The best weekly window into VOP life — no prior booking required.
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Cooking ClassLearn to prepare authentic VOP meals using community-grown ingredients. Community cooks — Saints who have lived this life for decades — share the recipes, the wisdom, and the joy behind each dish. You will sit together and eat what you made.
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RetreatFor the serious Life Seeker: an immersive residential experience. Live alongside the community — morning movement, organic farming, cultural workshops, Songs of Deliverance, and direct engagement with community leaders. Accommodation arranged within the village.
Book This ExperienceAll visitors to VOP Dimona must complete both forms below before their arrival. This ensures a smooth, respectful visit for everyone.
Both forms are quick and simple. Please complete them at least 48 hours before your visit so our team is prepared to welcome you.
Six things to know before you arrive.
Complete both visitor forms — The registration form and health declaration — at least 48 hours before your arrival.
Pack modest, natural-fabric clothing — Avoid synthetic materials and revealing dress. Comfort and respect go hand in hand here.
Arrive with an open mind — This is a living community, not a museum. What you encounter here is not a performance — it is life.
Plant-based food only on site — Leave all meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products behind. This is foundational to VOP life.
Photography by arrangement — Always ask community members for consent before photographing them. Connection comes first.
Sat closed — plan for Sun–Fri — Shabbat (Saturday) is sacred rest. The community is closed to visitors on Saturdays.
Location — Dimona, Negev, Israel
Village of Peace (Kfar HaShalom) — Dimona, Negev Desert, Southern Israel
Whether you are staying for an afternoon or a week, there are good options nearby.
Limited guest accommodation is available within the community for multi-day retreat participants. Arrangements are made directly with the Visit team upon booking a retreat experience.
Several comfortable, affordable hotel options are available in Dimona city, 5–10 minutes from the village. A good choice for day-visit or short-stay Life Seekers.
The nearest major city offers a larger selection of hotels, guesthouses, and apartment rentals. An excellent base for Life Seekers planning multiple days of exploration in the Negev.
There is no entrance fee for general visits to VOP Dimona. Experiences — such as the plant-based cooking class and multi-day retreat — are priced separately. Contact the Visit team for current pricing.
Yes — the Friday Bazaar is a community market open to the general public every Friday morning from 7am to 1pm. No prior booking is required. It is the most accessible weekly window into VOP life.
Modest, natural-fabric clothing is requested of all visitors. Avoid synthetic materials and revealing dress. This is both a cultural standard and a practical comfort in the desert climate. Natural fabrics — cotton, linen, hemp — are ideal.
Absolutely. VOP is a family community and children are warmly welcomed. The village environment is safe, nurturing, and rich in culture that young people respond to well. Families are particularly encouraged to visit during the Friday Bazaar.
Photography in public areas is permitted with prior arrangement. However, you must always ask community members for their consent before taking photographs of them. People are not exhibits. The community's dignity and privacy are paramount — connection before documentation.
Contact our Visit team at visit@villageofpeacedimona.com or complete the visitor forms to begin your journey.