Farmers’ courtyards

Farmers’ courtyards

Don’t miss the big secret of Zichron Yaakov

Courtyards that branch from the Wine Route pedestrian street. If you have visited here before, you will be happy to discover that behind the facades of the main street there are hidden surprises that are updated and will surprise you again each time you visit.‏

The former farmyards behind each house – where the chickens and cows used to wander – have been turned into artist galleries, craft studios and leisure sites. The smaller farmyards have been tastefully renovated and retain their rural roughness, reminding visitors of the past.‏

How were the names of each courtyard decided? These are the names of the founding families, of course.‏

Shapira Courtyard – 31 Ha-Meyasdim St. – Winery and guest suites

Horenstein Courtyard – 42 Ha-Meyasdim St. – The mayor’s house (beside Benjamin Pool)

Raviv Courtyard – 37 Ha-Meyasdim St. – Culinary delight and art gallery

Tut Neyar – 37 Ha-Meyasdim St. – Three generations of artisans make paper from the mulberry tree, using Japanese methods

Samsonov Courtyard – 41 Ha-Meyasdim St. – Eatery in the family’s home and natural cosmetics in the courtyard

Grad Courtyard – 43 Ha-Meyasdim St. – A row of small, charming shops, operated by women artists and artisans

Berkovitz Courtyard – 46 Ha-Meyasdim St. – This courtyard still has chickens and the aroma of the past, veteran farmers and the farmer’s daughter, who produces artworks. Visits by advance arrangement. Yael Berkovitz, Tel: 052-4526519

Schechter Courtyard – 48 Ha-Meyasdim St. – A huge mulberry tree dominates the center of this courtyard. A drinking trough for horses sits in the corner, and there is an antique furniture shop‏

Leitner Courtyard – 52 Ha-Meyasdim St. – A cluster of boutiques with the best of Israeli designer clothing

Leibovitz Courtyard – 54 Ha-Meyasdim – A vibrant pub at night and a barber shop, seamstress and locksmith shop during the day. Authentic mixed-purpose Zichron Yaakov character

Hershkovitz Hotel Courtyard – 51 Ha-Meyasdim St. – One of the beautiful renovation projects of recent years. This historic hotel building has hosted generations of VIP guests. There is also a coffee shop, fashion stores, medical offices and an office for Rav Kav, the new public transportation payment system in Israel‏

Wilder Courtyard – 56 Ha-Meyasdim St. – One side houses boutiques and the other is the offices of the town planning committee (in case you decide to stay here and build a house). The entire courtyard is decorated with historic photos and pictures of the family patriarchs

The Baron’s Stables Courtyard – 24 Ha-Nadiv St. – The baron’s horses and carriages used to leave from here, on visits to Shfeya and Rosh Pina. The high stone arches and the romantic courtyard welcome visitors with warmhearted hospitality, for a good meal or comfortable lodging in a private guest suite.‏

Muza Courtyard – 27 Ha-Nadiv St. – The atmosphere of the narrow lanes continues here, where you can also find lovely boutiques, Italian food and water gurgling in a stone fountain.

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