Shifon – Between the Mountains, Between the Breaths Between the volcanic peaks of Avital, Yosefon, and Shifon, nestled within a mighty oak forest, lies a retreat unlike any other. Here, time slows down. The breeze softens, the scent of earth mingles with notes of Golan wine, and the heart opens. Come and let go — savor exquisite local food, feel the silence, and sleep within nature like never before. Here, there’s nothing to chase — only to be. To laugh without rushing, to share a quiet moment without words, to look into the eyes of the ones you love and remember how good it feels to simply be together. Shifon is an invitation to return — to simplicity, to presence, to yourself.

Your Hosts – Asaf & Yulia Asaf, the founder of a global luxury travel company, and Yulia, an art therapist — we moved to the northern Golan out of a simple belief: we weren’t meant to just float through life, but to truly dive into it. To laugh until we cry, to tear up from pure emotion, to sip wine that opens the heart, and to savor a bite that’s simply good. To feel. To be moved. To be present. Now it’s your turn. Come join us — we’re waiting for you here, between the mountains, in the quiet heart of Shifon.

ChatGPT said: The Surroundings – Every Path Leads to Beautiful Moments Shifon rests in the heart of the Golan Heights, surrounded by dormant volcanoes and landscapes that look as if they were painted by hand. Around you — oak forests, crisp mountain air, and moments that make your breathing slow down. All around are endless hiking and cycling trails: Mount Bental, Mount Avital, Gilabon Stream, El Al Canyon, the Golan Trail, horseback riding routes, and even off-road ATV adventures for those who like a little thrill with their view. When you’re ready to pause and taste the region — you’ll find a world of flavors. Near Ein Zivan lie some of Israel’s finest wineries: Pelter Winery (which also serves food), Tel Shifon Winery, Odem Mountain Winery, Château Golan, and several smaller boutique wineries where every sip tells the story of the Golan’s volcanic soil — bold, wild, and yet refined. And for beer lovers, the Golan Brewery Garden in Ein Zivan is a must. The local culinary scene is just as rich: HaBokrim, Pera, La Pizza, Norden, Elka, and Konfafa, along with authentic Druze and Italian home-style food. For something truly personal, enjoy a private chef’s dinner with Muna or Liz in Merom Golan — intimate evenings that feel like dining with old friends. Ein Zivan also has a charming bakery open on Tuesdays and Fridays, and De Karina – a chocolate-making workshop that’s perfect for kids (and anyone with a sweet tooth). We’re just half an hour from the Sea of Galilee, twenty minutes from Ein Almin, and thirty minutes from Mount Hermon — close to everything, yet blissfully apart. In winter, snow often blankets the hills, and around May, the cherry orchards come alive for the picking season.