Camphill Village USA, Inc. :: Communities Directory

Formed: 1959 Established: 1961

This page last updated:9/15/2008

Camphill Village USA, Inc.

Copake, New York,

United States

(Columbia County)

Camphill Village USA is a community of 240 people, some with special needs, caring for each other and for the earth and working together for the renewal of social, economic, and cultural life. Daily life is based on an active affirmation of the dignity, spiritual integrity, and valued contribution of each individual by providing extended family homes; meaningful, creative work; and a fulfilling cultural life, with opportunities for further education, artistic expression, and personal growth. The village is comprised of 30 houses, barns, and storage sheds for the biodynamic farm, eight workshops, the bakery, the Village Green Cafe, and Fountain Hall--our community cultural center--all on 600 pastoral acres of wooded hills, pastures, ponds, and gardens.

Website: http://www.camphillvillage.org/

Contact:

Joanne S. Gambino-Morehouse
84 Camphill Rd
Copake, New York 12516-1400 United States
Phone: 518-329-4851

Links:

Camphill Village: History, Philosophy and Way of Life, Villager Admissions, Licensing and Credentials, Volunteer Opportunities, Gift Shop, Events Calendar, Photo Gallery, Shared Home and Social Life, Meaningful Work, Cultural and Spiritual Life

Community location is placed at the center of the zip/postal code, city/state, or city/country (not based on street addresses)

This page last updated:9/15/2008

Visitors Accepted

(Visitors are warmly welcomed.)

Visitor Process: Telephone Liz Hamann at 518-329-7924 or email her at cvvolunteer@taconic.net to arrange a tour.

Affiliations: Camphill Village, Newton Dee

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:: Camphill Communities California

:: Beannachar Camphill Community

Network Affiliations:

Camphill Association of North America (CANA)

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

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Population Members(adults and children): 240 Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new members: Yes	Government Decision Making: By consensus Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: Other (Co-worker volunteers do not collect wages. The community budget provides for all living needs.) Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (Service to others and to the earth is the motivation to work in the Village. Everyone is expected to contribute at the level to which they are capable of contributing.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural Area: 600 acres (242.8 hectares) Land Owned By: The community Number of Residences: 21 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 21-50% (We practice biodynamic agriculture.) Share Community Meals: 1-3 times/month (All meals are shared within each extended family household.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Omnivorous Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: Yes (The source and continuing inspiration for Camphill is anthroposophy--the philosophy, world view and spiritual path given by Austrian scientist and educator Rudolf Steiner.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Other (Nondenominational Christian) Educational Style(s): Private school off the property

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