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Formed: 1959 Established: 1961
Camphill Village USA, Inc.
Copake, New York,
United States
(Columbia County)
Healing Plant Garden
 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
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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)
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
:: Camphill Village Minnesota, Inc.
:: Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
:: Camphill Special School
:: Camphill Soltane
:: Camphill Communities in Britain and Ireland, Association of
:: Camphill Communities California
:: Beannachar Camphill Community

Network Affiliations:
Camphill Association of North America (CANA)
Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:
No Answer Provided
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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