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Formed: 1980 Established: 1980
Camphill Village Minnesota, Inc.
Sauk Centre, Minnesota,
United States
 Camphill Village Minnesota is one of 110 Camphill Communities around the world. We are a spiritually striving intentional community of approximately 50 people including adults with developmental disabilities.
Our village is nestled amongst 500 acres of gently rolling forested hills and sparkling lakes and waterways in the beautiful heartland of America.
The life, work, and celebrations of our community are based on the strong belief that every individual, regardless of ability, is an independent spiritual being.
Developmental disabilities are treated not as illnesses, but as a part of the fabric of human experience, worthy of recognition, respect, and honor.
We live together in the quest to bring the needs of the land, people, and animals into harmony with the needs of the spirit.
Our community has a strong agricultural component with biodynamic farming and gardening, and a small beef herd.
Our craft shops include a bakery, weavery, woodworking shop, card shop, and a food processing workshop. All members of the community are cared for within the context of healthy home environments and an active village life, in which the dignity of humanity is enkindled and nurtured collectively and individually.
Camphill was founded in 1939 in Scotland by Austrian born Karl Koenig MD, and a small group of enthusiastic people whose aim was to live together in shared responsibility, caring for each other's needs, and so create a healing environment for the education and life with disabled children and adults. The underlying principles and striving of the Camphill Communities is based on anthroposophy, a modern path of spirituality brought through Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925), an Austrian humanitarian, educator, philosopher, and scientist.
We are open to new members as space is available. Please inquire by email, letter, or phone.
 
Website: http://www.camphillvillage-minnesota.org/
Contact:
Bill Briggs
Camphill Village MN
15136 Celtic Dr
Sauk Centre, Minnesota 56378 United States
Phone: 320-732-6365
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Last Updated:8/20/2009
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact Jan Zuzalekat the email or phone listed above.
Affiliations: Camphill Village, Newton Dee
:: Camphill Village USA, Inc.
:: Camphill Village Minnesota, Inc.
:: Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
:: Camphill Special School
:: Camphill Soltane
:: Camphill Communities in Britain and Ireland, Association of
:: Camphill Communities California

Network Affiliations:
Camphill Association of North America (CANA)
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Population
Members(adults and children):
50
Open to new members:
Yes
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(All work is within community - we serve people with mental disabilities. All volunteer work - no salaries.)
Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt:
Yes
(Depending on the financial capacities of the community at a given time.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
500 acres (202.3 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
7
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
over 50%
Share Community Meals:
1 time/week
(we share common meals at festivals)
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Common Spiritual Practices:
Yes
Which Spiritual Traditions(s):
Other
(We are Christian oriented though we accept people of all faiths.)
Educational Style(s):
Public schooled
 
 


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