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Formed: 1988 Established: 1988
Camphill Soltane
Glenmoore, Pennsylvania,
United States
 Camphill Soltane is a lifesharing intentional community based on Anthroposophy, as developed by the Austrian educator Rudolf Steiner. Soltane is part of the International Camphill movement, with 90 locations worldwide. We share our lives and work with young adults with developmental disabilities (students), on 50 acres in a beautiful part of Pennsylvania, one hour west of Philadelphia. We have biodynamic orchards and gardens, a pottery studio, and facilities for baking, painting, singing, drama, and many arts and crafts, which we employ in building community together with our students. Ours is a spiritual and service community with a reverence for life, for cooperation, and for celebration. Our program features a strong emphasis on advocacy, and supporting students to make their own life choices.
Approximately 85 people live and work together, including several families with children. Most children attend the local Waldorf School, for which Camphill Soltane pays the tuition. Two other Camphill communities are located close by, providing many social and cultural opportunities.
Those seeking long-term involvement are encouraged to make a one-year commitment to get to know us, our students, and the Camphill way of living and working. Many people come from different countries, bringing a unique and lively atmosphere to Soltane. Altogether, this is a high energy, full, and busy life--especially the very demanding but rewarding work with our students with disabilities. See our Web site, then give us a call, write, or (best) visit!
 
Website: http://www.camphillsoltane.org/
Contact:
224 Nantmeal Rd
Glenmoore, Pennsylvania 19343-2637 United States
Phone: 610-469-0933, 610-469-1054
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Last Updated:1/27/2005
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Email or call, preferably a month in advance, and tell us the specific dates you'd like to visit.
Affiliations: Camphill Special School

Network Affiliations:
Camphill Association of North America (CANA)
Population
Adult Members:
75
Child Members:
9
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
50% M 50% F
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
Yes
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
100% income sharing
Labor Contribution:
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Suburban
Area:
50 acres (20.2 hectares)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
8
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Rarely
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
Tobacco Use:
Used Occasionally
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Other
(Anthroposophy)
Educational Style(s):
Private school off the property
 
 


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