Gan Hashlosha
Natural
spring-fed
freshwater pools
set against
palm trees
and vibrant tangles of
wildflowers give visitors to
this national park the sensation
that ancient Romans called
otium, a unique kind of leisure
in which the mind is set free
from worldly concerns to
contemplate the essential
questions of life, achieve
enlightenment or do nothing
at all. Originally the site of an
early Jewish settlement in 1936,
this oasis in the picturesque
hills of the Galilee draws
tourists and locals alike who
find themselves restored by the
year-round 82°F waters and
peaceful environment.
