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Formed: 1982 Established: 1982
Maison Emmanuel
Val Morin, Quebec,
Canada
 Maison Emmanuel Inc. is an intentional, life sharing community based on Anthroposophy, and modeled on the Camphill Communities existing worldwide. We are app. 50 people (including 24 children, adolescents and adults in need of special care) living and working together in the beautiful Laurentian mountains, 100 km (60 miles) north of Montreal.
House parents, together with their children and young coworkers live in family-like settings. The rhythmic structure of the household, school, workshops (bakery, candle-making, small farm, garden, weaving, woodwork) and therapies creates the warm, supportive environment of community living. Shared meals, seasonal festivals, plays, birthday celebrations and outings, help create bonds of friendship and responsibility where everyone learns to care and provide for the need of the others.
A program of expansion and integration has started in the center of a nearby town with 2 adult residences and our bakery with a boutique for Maison Emmanuel's crafts.
Training for new coworkers and a foundation course is provided. Many people from different countries live at Maison Emmanuel. The languages spoken within the community are app. 2/3 English and 1/3 French. The surrounding community speaks mostly French.
 
Website: http://www.maisonemmanuel.org
Contact:
1561 Chemin Beaulne
Val Morin, Quebec J0T 2R0 Canada
Phone: 819-322-7014, 819-322-1166
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Former/Other Names: Centre Educatif
Last Updated:9/26/2006
 
Visitors Accepted
Visitor Process: Visitors are welcome. Prior appointment is requested, stating the length of stay and the date of arrival.
Network Affiliations:
Modeled on the Camphill Communities
Population
Adult Members:
40
Child Members:
10
Open to new adults:
Yes
Open to new children:
Yes
Gender Balance:
46% M 54% F
(Modeled on the Camphill Communities)
Government
Decision Making:
By consensus
Identified Leader:
No
Leadership Core Group:
Yes
Labor and Money
Financial Style:
Other
(All members are volunteers. They receive free room and board, medical care, use of community cars and pocket money.)
Labor Contribution:
Expected
(All members contribute to the wellbeing of the community.)
Join Fee:
No
Regular Fees:
No
Land and Buildings
Rural
Area:
35 acres (14.2 hectares)
(plus two houses and a bakery on the main street of a nearby town.)
Land Owned By:
The community
Number of Residences:
7
Cohousing:
No
Food, etc.
Percentage of Food Grown:
1-5%
Share Community Meals:
Nearly all meals
Dietary Choice or Restrictions:
Diet is up to each individual
Dietary Practice:
Omnivorous
(Some members are provided vegetarian meals upon request. The emphasis is on organic food.)
Alcohol Use:
Prohibited
(Parties with alcohol are permitted for special occasions in the absence of the disabled..)
Tobacco Use:
Seldom used
(Outside only.)
Social Factors
Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members:
Yes
Shared Spiritual Path:
Yes
(Anthroposophy is the common spiritual path, but membership is not restricted to Anthroposophists.)
Which Spiritual Path(s):
Ecumenical (includes "all religions")
Educational Style(s):
Home schooling
(depending on the decision of the parents and the age of the child, public schools are available.)
 
 


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