A living museum of the Schwartzman farm, the old land of Israel and the pioneers
The "First Yard" Visitor Center is a rare glimpse into life in the past — an authentic yard with 19th-century buildings, original tools, and an interactive exhibition that tells the story of settlement through the eyes of one family.
The tour ends with a tasting of wines from the winery and a cheese plate from the dairy – a complete connection between history and today's flavors.
A guided tour of the courtyard and historic buildings, with personal stories from four generations of the Schwartzman family.
An original collection of agricultural, wine and dairy production tools from the period of the First Aliyah - plows, winepresses, barrels, and more.
The farm is located in the center of the historic colony, surrounded by vineyards and 19th-century stone houses.
The tour includes a museum, historical stories, wine tasting, and a selection of cheeses from the dairy.
A journey through time – from the first Aliyah to the present day, four generations of pioneering and love of the land
The family built their first home – a local stone structure in the colonial style. This house still stands today and serves as part of the visitors center.
Three years after planting, the family harvests the first harvest. The grapes are sent to Rothschild Wineries in Zichron Yaakov, and Bat Shlomo becomes one of the grape growing centers in the area.
Following the crisis, the Schwartzman family purchases dairy cows and begins producing cheese using traditional methods. The Schwartzman Dairy is born – and what began as a temporary solution becomes a tradition that will last for over a century.
The family begins to collect and preserve ancient tools, photographs, and documents from the founding period. These will eventually become the basis of the 'Hetzer Rishonim' museum
The 'Hetzer Rishonim' Visitors Center was officially inaugurated – a living museum that tells the story of settlement through original artifacts, tools, and personal stories of four generations.
The winery releases its first edition: Cabernet Sauvignon and Reserve Syrah. The wines receive enthusiastic responses and awards at national wine competitions.
A sharp decline in demand for wine and grapevine diseases are severely affecting the industry. Some settlers are forced to uproot vineyards and seek an alternative source of income.
The third generation of the family continues the dairy tradition, expanding the herd and perfecting production methods. Schwartzman's cheeses become a sought-after product in the markets of Haifa and the surrounding area.
The farm's ancient stone houses are being restored and converted into guest suites – the Farmers' Suite and the Schwartzman Suite. The farm is being opened to tourism for the first time.
Ziv and Sigal Schwartzman, the fourth generation, are closing a historic circle and establishing a boutique winery. They are replanting Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah vines on the same land where the Baron planted his vineyards – 126 years earlier.
The Schwartzman Farm offers a unique agro-culinary experience: a boutique winery, a traditional dairy, a deli, guest suites and a museum – all in one place, in the heart of the history of the Land of Israel.
The family built their first home – a local stone structure in the colonial style. This house still stands today and serves as part of the visitors center.
Three years after planting, the family harvests the first harvest. The grapes are sent to Rothschild Wineries in Zichron Yaakov, and Bat Shlomo becomes one of the grape growing centers in the area.
A sharp decline in demand for wine and grapevine diseases are severely affecting the industry. Some settlers are forced to uproot vineyards and seek an alternative source of income.
Following the crisis, the Schwartzman family purchases dairy cows and begins producing cheese using traditional methods. The Schwartzman Dairy is born – and what began as a temporary solution becomes a tradition that will last for over a century.
The third generation of the family continues the dairy tradition, expanding the herd and perfecting production methods. Schwartzman's cheeses become a sought-after product in the markets of Haifa and the surrounding area.
The family begins to collect and preserve ancient tools, photographs, and documents from the founding period. These will eventually become the basis of the 'Hetzer Rishonim' museum
The farm's ancient stone houses are being restored and converted into guest suites – the Farmers' Suite and the Schwartzman Suite. The farm is being opened to tourism for the first time.
The 'Hetzer Rishonim' Visitors Center was officially inaugurated – a living museum that tells the story of settlement through original artifacts, tools, and personal stories of four generations.
Ziv and Sigal Schwartzman, the fourth generation, are closing a historic circle and establishing a boutique winery. They are replanting Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah vines on the same land where the Baron planted his vineyards – 126 years earlier.
The winery releases its first edition: Cabernet Sauvignon and Reserve Syrah. The wines receive enthusiastic responses and awards at national wine competitions.
The Schwartzman Farm offers a unique agro-culinary experience: a boutique winery, a traditional dairy, a deli, guest suites and a museum – all in one place, in the heart of the history of the Land of Israel.
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