LeeAnn Brignull

Stellar new member of the Camphill Ghent Kitchen staff

Our newest kitchen staff member joined us in October after many years working in food service. After hearing that this is a wonderful place to work, LeeAnn felt drawn to come and be a part of Camphill Ghent. LeeAnn feels that one can explore with food, and she really loves experimenting. Soups are one of her favorites because there is room for improvisation. She never makes the same soup twice, which is what she loves about it. Her favorite soup to make is the seafood chowder.

“I never thought I would enjoy working in such a social environment as much as I do. Camphill Ghent is so warm and inviting, and this goes into every aspect of life here,” says LeeAnn.

Family is very important to LeeAnn. She has two kids, a son and a daughter. She was born in Burlington, VT but moved here at age 6, so she is more or less a Columbia County native. She loves walking in nature and going to the beaches of this region. She enjoys going to concerts of any kind; the atmosphere is so special when there is music. Her favorite color is green. Her favorite meal is surf and turf or Alaskan King Crab legs. LeeAnn’s birthday is on October 14.

LeeAnn calls this her “forever job.” She says, “I look forward to deepening my relationships with the residents and with the overall environment of Camphill Ghent.” She anticipates finding ways to further the mission of Camphill Ghent by creating nice events and helping people celebrate their lives here, “bringing smiles to their faces!”

As part of our programming, we host activities that acknowledge many spiritual paths. Here are two gentlemen from Albany, Syed Zahur and Ali Mohammed, who came to tell us about the Muslim path. Also pictured is our Easter Sunrise Gathering.

Our community is intergenerational. We have children who reside here and also enjoy many children who come to visit us regularly. Pictured is Simon Carlson with Francesca and Anne enjoying the sunshine. Also, we have Eleanor with Dorothy holding a sweet little bunny.