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Camphill VillageKimberton Hills

amphill Village Kimberton Hills is

a dynamic farming, gardening,
and handcrafting community that
includes adults with developmental
disabilities. Over 100 Kimberton Hills
residents, living and working side by
side, create a caring community for
people of all ages and varied abilities.
Located on 432 acres of farm, gardens,
and woodlands in Chester County,
Pennsylvania, Kimberton Hills is also a
local center for culture and a model for
sound ecological living.

Founded in 1972, Kimberton Hills is

part of the international Camphill
Movement. Camphill, developed by
Karl Koenig, M.D. and others in
Scotland in 1940, is based on the work
of Rudolf Steiner. Camphill now
includes over 100 independent
communities in more than 20 countries
on four continents. The communities
value service, sharing, spiritual
nourishment, and recognition of each
individuals gifts. They offer a model of
renewal for the wider society. Camphill
communities include children, youth
and adults with developmental
disabilities, as well as those with
societal and personal vulnerabilities.

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

P.O. Box 1045
1601 Pughtown Road
Kimberton, PA 19442
610-935-0300
www.camphillkimberton.org

A Purposeful Community

t Kimberton Hills, community members live

together as expanded families in houses
throughout the village, nurturing relationships based on
respect and mutual support.

Kimberton Hills resident volunteers, both long term

and one year service volunteers, live and work side by
side with those with so-called disabilities. All create a
lively cultural and social life, which rays into the
surrounding community. Work on the farm, in the CSA
gardens, and in the craft workshops, caf and bakery
complement home, cultural and recreational life.

Supported through its own products and services, and

family and charitable contributions, the simple lifestyle
and voluntary service system of Kimberton Hills yields
a cost-effective community which encourages a full and
meaningful life.

Vocations

n Kimberton Hills all adults can discover and

develop talents and vocations. While participating
in various workshops, individuals learn a variety of
skills and achieve a sense of accomplishment. Each
person knows that he or she contributes to the village
in a significant way.
Workshops include:
Weavery and Fiber Arts: 610-935-8660
Dairy: 610-935-0314
Bakery: 610-935-1060
Caf: 610-935-3599
CSA Garden
Estate and Orchard
Music
Herb Garden
Homemaking
Pottery

The rhythm of the work day and week, the cycle of the
seasons, and the knowledge that each process and
product is valued are all healthy for body, mind and
spirit.

Environmental Stewardship

amphill life is founded upon an understanding of

the interdependence of environmental and human
well being. This is expressed in many waysfrom its
dedication to sustainable building and conservation of
resources, to agricultural work, to sharing of resources
at home and with the larger community.
Kimberton Hills is dedicated to the practice and
teaching of Biodynamic agriculture and has produced
Stella Natura, an agricultural calendar, for over 30 years.

CSA Garden: Our Biodynamic 15-acre garden

operates a large CSA (Community Supported
Agriculture) with shares available for the local
community beyond Kimberton Hills. We grow a
diverse seasonal mix of vegetables, flowers, herbs, fruit
and also tend a small livestock herd. We are deeply
committed to the use of Biodynamic methods, which
allows us to strengthen our fragile ecosystem as well as
provide food of the highest quality.

Dairy: Our pasture-based, organic raw milk dairy farm

is comprised of nearly 250 acres of mixed pasture, hay
and arable land. The farm is committed to rotational
grazing as a holistic and sustainable approach to land
and livestock care.

We practice sound ecological principles and innovative

design when addressing other areas of our land
including our orchards, apiary, woodlands and estate.

Catering and Conferences

atering and Conferences

The village welcomes events, workshops, retreats, and
training opportunities. Kimberton Hills is home to a
beautiful and acoustically-excellent event venue: Rose
Hall. Other workshop and small conference or break
out rooms exist in the central area of the village in
Rose Hall, the Casper Hauser Center and in the Serena
House Social Room. Conferences, meetings and
workshops accomodating 10-100 people are possible,
while events can accomodate over 200. Our Camphill
Cafe, complete with outdoor seating, is available for
catering, either in the newly renovated cafe itself, or as
take-out.
Rose Hall is alcohol free, and all village buildings are
smoke-free.

The buildings in the center of the village are sustainably designed and accessible.

For catering information, please call 610-935-3599. For

rental information and booking, please call 610-9350300, ext. 12.

Admissions

V
illager Admissions
An adult who has been diagnosed with a so-called

developmental disability or mental retardation can

apply to Kimberton Hills to live in the community or
join us on a daily basis. We welcome inquiries and visits
to discuss our community.
To tour the village or schedule an interview with a
resident, call 610-935-3963.

Volunteer Admissions
Camphill communities are made possible by the many
volunteers who serve in various capacities to support
each other and build a strong and ethical community.
People with diverse backgrounds, skills and personal
goals join our community for a year of service or for a
lifetime, volunteering their time and energy; living,
working and, learning with us.

There are many opportunities to contribute

meaningfully to the life of the village. Positions include:
Long Term Coworker
Service Volunteer
Garden Apprentice
Intern
Practicant (school related)

3 years and longer

1-2 years
1-2 years
1-6 months
1-4 weeks

For more information, please contact the Admissions

office at 610-935-3963 or information@camphillkimberton.org

Giving to Camphill Kimberton

haritable contributions are essential to our

community and account for 25% of our operating
budget and all of our capital income. Your gift allows
us to continue to create the full community life that is
the hallmark of Kimberton Hills. A gift of any amount
will be deeply appreciated and carefully used to support
those who make Kimberton Hills their home.

Monetary contributions are the most common form of

gift, but you may also consider contributions of stocks,
bonds, and money market funds. In-kind gifts of
materials or services are also a wonderful way to
contribute. Individuals make gifts in memory of a
loved one, or in honor of a special birthday or
occasion.

Planned gifts include gifts you can make through a will,

trust, insurance policy, or retirement plan. Great
wealth is not necessary. It is simply an opportunity to
provide benefits to your family now, and in the future,
while making a statement about your belief in
Kimberton Hills.

Please come visit the Village and get to know us better.

For more information on giving to Kimberton Hills or
to arrange a tour, contact the Development Office at
610-935-8660.