Today I visited LOTEM, an Integrated Nature Studies program who are the leading organization in Israel offering field trips, extracurricular activities and creative workshops to people with special needs. Lotem is located in Emek HaShalom near Yoquanam (Carmel Region) that has the only wine press accessible for disabled people.  There is also an oil press and by Summer 2010 there will be a bread bakery.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Paula, Amos and Ronit who toured me through the beautiful landscape, the farm and the wine and oil press.  From June to October thousands of people take part in making wine the “old fashion way” and enjoy walk along the trails around the hills of the Carmel.

If you are bringing kids on your wine tour, then this is a perfect activity for them…but also for you!