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Formed: 1972 Established: 1972
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
Kimberton, Pennsylvania,
United States
 Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is one of ten North American communities in the Camphill movement--each one unique, yet all with similar purposes. We seek to create a renewed village life and to establish healthy social forms of human interdependence. Our approach is based on the inspirations of Rudolf Steiner's anthroposophy, which allows each person to evolve to their potential as a respected individual.
Started in 1972, our 432-acre agricultural and crafts community is run by 96 members, including some with developmental disabilities. We have 12 houses that shelter "extended families" who work in the dairy, CSA garden, herb garden, orchard, bakery, fiber workshop, wood workshop, pottery and cafe. We have a strong cultural life that integrates art and music into our lives. Volunteers are welcome to share in our life and work for a year, or perhaps a lifetime. Our community sponsors an apprenticeship program in biodynamic agriculture, and training in fabric arts. Contact us for more information by phone or email.
 
Website: http://www.camphillkimberton.org/
Contact:
Craig Brown
PO Box 1045
Kimberton, Pennsylvania 19442 United States
Phone: 610-935-3963, 610-935-0300
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Links:
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills: community website
Last Updated:12/3/2008
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Contact us by phone or email.
Network Affiliations:
Camphill Association of North America (CANA)
Population
Adult Members:
96
Child Members:
22
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
34% M 66% F
Open to which gender(s):
All genders welcome
Ethnic Diversity:
10% identify as 'people of color'
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
No
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(Community income is shared.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(members share work to sustain community life)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
432 acres (174.8 hectares)
Land Owned By:
Other
(The 501c3 Corporation)
Number of Residences:
20
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
21-50%
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Seldom used
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(All spiritual paths are tolerated, though Anthroposophy informs community life)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Anthroposophy)
Educational Style(s):
Private school at the community
:: Private school off the property
(Most children in the community attend Waldorf School.)
 
 


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