Resilience Farm – Healing at the Rhythm of the Earth
When the head is not at rest, the body is not silent, and the soul seeks a quiet place.
The Resilience Farm of the Tail Unit Association is part of the "Marpe Mazen" center, and operates in the heart of the Ecological Farm at the foot of Mount Gilboa. It is a place where time flows differently, where working the land and deep breathing become tools of rehabilitation, and where trauma victims find themselves again - slowly, and safely.
Components of the activity at the Resilience Farm
Therapeutic ecological agriculture
Working in orchards, sustainable gardening, cultivating fruit trees, and growing seasonal vegetables. Agricultural activity is not just “employment” – it is therapy in the full sense of the word. Working the land provides a sense of tangible results, a connection to the cycles of life, and a physical grounding that is so lacking for trauma victims.
Feldenkrais – a conscious movement method
Regular Feldenkrais classes improve movement ability, release chronic stress patterns, and strengthen the connection between the body and mind. A gentle and powerful method especially for trauma victims.
Yoga for regulating the nervous system
Customized yoga sessions, focusing on breathing, posture, and regulating the autonomic nervous system – a system disrupted by trauma. Yoga helps restore a sense of control over the body.
Meditation and stress reduction
Mindfulness practices and structured meditation to reduce daily stress levels and strengthen the ability to stay in the present.
Green building and sustainability
Eco-friendly construction projects, handmade crafts, and creative activities that restore a sense of empowerment and the ability to impact the world.
Respite
The farm is located in a quiet and secluded area at the foot of Mount Gilboa, far from the noise of the city and traumatic stimuli. It is a "sterile zone" - a place where you can truly breathe.
Our philosophy: Restoration at the pace of nature
Trauma disrupts the internal rhythm of the body and mind. Rehabilitation, we believe, cannot be "fast" or "efficient" in the terms of a competitive world. It requires time, quiet, cyclicality, and connection to something greater and more permanent.
Nature, with its slow growth rate, seasonal cycles, and physical connection to the earth, offers exactly these conditions. Our restoration is "soft" – it doesn't compromise on quality, but it doesn't push when it shouldn't be pushed.
Program structure
We offer several frameworks, depending on the needs of the victim:
Individual treatment days
For those interested in regular weekly care and maintaining a living environment outside the farm.
Intensive workshops (Retreats)
Consecutive overnight stays (weekends/weekends) that include all components of rehabilitation, with accommodation and full meals.
Long-term rehabilitation plans
Structured programs lasting several months, incorporating continuous or partial stays on the farm.
Family support
A wide range of activities are also tailored for family members supporting the victim.
Complete hospitality infrastructure – Beit Alfa Rural Hospitality
For overnight workshops and long-term programs, we use the Alfa House rural accommodation complex – which provides:
Comfortable and adapted accommodation
High-quality healthy dining, with a menu that supports rehabilitation
Relaxed rural environment
Geographical proximity to the ecological farm
Who is taking care?
The Resilience Farm team includes leading professionals in their fields:
- Certified therapists in land work and therapeutic agriculture
- Certified Feldenkrais teachers
- Certified yoga teachers, some of whom are trained to work with trauma victims
- Meditation and mindfulness instructors
- Mental health professionals with experience working with PTSD victims
Funding and eligibility
Activities at the Resilience Farm are funded for those eligible through:
Rehabilitation Division, Ministry of Defense – for IDF and security forces veterans
Victims' Administration, Ministry of Social Affairs – for victims of terrorism and hostilities
Philanthropic funds – for supplementary funding and expanding eligibility