Village View: 60th Anniversary Edition

Winter 2021/22

Celebrating 60 years

60th Anniversary Dear friends, This issue of our Village View newsletter is especially meaningful, as it documents the momentous occasion of our 60th year. Camphill Village was founded on Sunny Valley Farm on September 17, 1961, when our 615 acres were 215, and Orchard and Bungalow (which would later be renamed Aillinn) were our only households.

In the timeline created by Village Archivist Marty Hunt and published within, our readers will get a sense of the extraordinary amount of work and generosity that went into this community in the decades that followed. These are milestones that would not have been possible without the support of this community’s friends and loved ones. These include the parents of community members who stayed for the day here and there to keep the household moving when there were fewer of us, or neighbors who lent a hand in construction when

we needed it. Our Estate Crew still presses apples from the orchard of our dear friend Chris Fish Acker.

And the Spanish bakery oven that was made possible by former head baker Mark Doberanz and longtime Village families the Rosecans and the Manleys still bakes our beloved breads. George Schwerling, who lived in the Village for 51 years, helped light the first fire in that oven.

There is a path of history behind us and guiding us forward. As of this writing, there are 95 individuals with developmental differences in this community, many of whom have lived here for more than 50 years. Their memories of this land and the ways it has evolved and the traditions they have carried with them will have a lasting impact on the next generation here at Camphill Village Copake.

Timeline Milestones in the Life of Camphill Village 1961—1979

The John F. Kennedy tree was planted during the funeral on Nov 25, 1963.

Vera Kalmar surveying the damage

1961

1969

Carlo Pietzner (with family) Mary Collins,

The school in the Village for co-worker

There was a pond in front of Willow

Renate Sachs, Karen Wallstein, Aillinn

children and some children from the

until a storm came through, which gave

Pusch, and Hartmut and Gerda von

surrounding area began with a first

the pond enough water to take out the

Jeetze (with family) arrived at Sunny

grade. The teachers were anyone in

road to Willow and leave a ravine with

Valley Farm.

the Village with some kind of degree or

a stream behind.

training. The school added a new first

1966

grade each year until 1973 when the four

36 people with special needs were living

grades moved to Harlemville to begin

in eight houses – six of the houses were

Hawthorne Valley School.

newly built.

During hall construction

The cows were brought from the old (red) barn to the new barn.

Preparing the foundation stone for Triform’s Falcon Hall

1970

1973

1979

Fountain Hall was opened.

Sunny Valley barn was opened.

Hans and Sophia Kunz left (with Ben and Jenny Bingham) to begin Triform Camphill

1971

Community on the outskirts of Hudson,

80 people with special needs were living

New York.

in 13 houses.

1972 Hubert and Helen Zipperlen left to help begin Camphill Village Kimberton Hills in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Timeline Milestones in the Life of Camphill Village 1980—present

Laying out the beds of the Healing Plant Garden.

An early “bean stomp” to remove beans from their pods at Turtle Tree Seed.

1980

1984/5

1992

Gerda and Hartmut von Jeetze and Vicky

The Seminar in Social Therapy was found-

Work inspired by Camphill was begun

Randall left to begin Camphill Village

ed and worked with Beaver Run’s seminar

in India, introduced especially by Kumar

Minnesota in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

program. Accreditation for our program

Mal, Roswitha Imegwu, Penelope Roberts

began in 2008, and the Camphill Academy

(Baring), Stephan Rasch, and Wanda Root.

1981

was founded in 2010.

100 people with special needs were living in 17 houses. The Village

1986

Ensemble was founded.

The first computer was purchased for

1996 Jean-David Derreumaux began the Healing Plant work in the Village.

Michael Brewer in the Finance Office –

1982

Michael would be able to withstand the

1998

By this time, workplaces included the

siren call of the internet!

Beth and Nathan Corymb brought the

Farm, Estate, Garden, Bakery, Weavery,

Turtle Tree Biodynamic Seed Initiative

Doll Shop, Enamel Shop, Woodshop,

1989

Bookbindery, Batik Shop, and Candle

The Board of Directors’ Workshop on

Shop. Also there had been 22 marriages,

Aging was held which resulted in the

40 christenings, and five funerals.

building of care houses Kaspar and Ita Wegman in 1994 and eventually Camphill Ghent in 2012.

to the Village.

A planning meeting at the house on the property before opening Camphill Ghent.

The Village began the process of moving our looms into the new, otherwise empty, Weavery in July of 2015.

Wearing masks, Patricia Cinorre and Miriam Entin-Bell prepare a quiche in the Village Café.

2000

2012

2020-present

The interior Village roads, driveways,

A huge group from the Village -

Covid-19 has changed the life of the

and paths were paved. The main road

Penny and John Baring, Kari Amstutz,

Village in many ways. How can we

was paved in 2020.

Mali Bjorgan, Margaret Carlson,

respond to the many changes as a

Patty Rudges, Madge Parcher, Suzette

community? For over a year the new

2006

Verkozen, Danny Clement, Stevie

weavery/glass shop and the White

The Camphill Village Copake Foundation

Hackley, Priscilla Manney, Louis Reich,

Barn were used for quarantining new

was established, based upon an amazing

Judy Fletcher, Margrit Metraux, Sylvia

and returning co-workers or those

donation from J. Murray Logan which

Bausman, Christina Bould, and Brian

testing positive. Now we have a small

made many things, including Camphill

and Anna Ree - began Camphill Ghent

camper area to meet some of these needs.

Hudson and Camphill Ghent, possible.

in Chatham, New York.

2007

2009-2018

Lonnie and Madelon Hunt, Elias Rive,

There was a whole lot of building.

Bill Rosecan, Lori Roman, Tom Lent,

Russet, Brookledge, Hickory, and

and Allyson Vazac established Camphill

the Village Green were renovated.

Hudson in Hudson, New York.

Lirio, the new Bluestone, and the new workshop buildings were built.

For the first time we demolished a well-used building.

Week of Activities Our 60th Anniversary celebrations began with five days of creative and intellectual pursuits. We made original artwork, explored native plants, sang, wrote poetry together, and cleared the many woodland paths that wrap around our community. We explored human and civil rights through a lively discussion following a viewing of the documentary “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” and our Racial Justice Group welcomed Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson and Joan E. Hunt from Hudson Greater Promise Neighborhood. Our community was all abuzz with inspiring creative energy. We were busy in the best way possible – a fine way to honor our history and changemakers.

Original Art

Our young volunteers organized a week of original artwork, including a colorful banner that we displayed at our weekend anniversary celebration.

Cathy Fleming and Pia Kruse pose while drawing together in the White Barn. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Painting hands for printing on the banner.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Anna Shaull puts the finishing touches on a group banner initiative led by young volunteers.

Andrea Baring, Ernesto Martinez, Linda Gradman, and Steven Gibson paint together on the grass.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Zach Gastman takes a break from painting on the steps.

Pia Kruse and Tarek Ihaddaden fold the completed banner for safe keeping.

Andrea Baring presents her artwork.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

The group created a chalk pathway describing our 60 years on the Fountain Hall patio.

Antonio Colarusso navigates through the fresh paint.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Anna Shaull and Guinness Bradley share a moment in the White Barn.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Week of Activities

“Crip Camp” Film Viewing

The documentary, “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution,” was inspiring and educational. We held viewings and follow-up discussions over two afternoons at the Village Green.

We gathered in the Café to view the documentary, “Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution.”

Susie Taube discusses the parts of the film that resonated with her.

During our after-film discussion about the rights of people with disabilities, Patricia Cinorre says she was moved by the film.

Sherry Williams and Matthew Holtz take a leisurely stroll on the outing.

Taylor Jones is prepared to clear trails with a weedwacker.

Estate Trail Cleanup

Another group organized a daily hike and manicure of Camphill Village’s estate. We cleared paths of branches and overgrowth, and marked trails to assist woodland hikers.

Michael Desmond and Violet Child-Lanning head out to the trails with pruning shears in hand.

Dries van Beusichem, Ian Robb, and Matthias Poynder-Meares prepare to clear low tree limbs and nail path markers along the way.

Ben Bruschke greets Kai Migliaccio and baby Nahara. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Racial Justice Group hosts Kamal Johnson and Joan E. Hunt

Joan E. Hunt from Hudson Greater Promise Neighborhood and Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson visited us to talk about housing, food, and financial issues that are disproportionately affecting long-time residents of Hudson as a newer group is quickly reshaping the city.

Adam Smith listens intently.

Thank you for visiting us, Joan and Mayor Johnson!

Pictured left to right: Frances Manley, Kim Warga, Oliver Dawdy, Laura Meza, Adam Smith, Marian Scharr, Joan E. Hunt, Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson, and Brooke Hogan.

Randy Simon has a conversation with Joan and Mayor Johnson during the break.

One of three murals prepared in the Village and presented during the visit.

Week of Activities

Plant Identification

With a seemingly endless abundance of plants on our land, we had many opportunities to further study our native and invasive species. We drew them and even wrote conversations we would like to have with them if given the opportunity. A few of the plants on our land, including nettle and horsetail, are used by our vegetable and seed growers as part of our biodynamic agricultural practices.

Emily Wallach inspects and draws a goldenrod plant in the Village.

Elisabeth Cooper displays her goldenrod artwork.

Lia Babitch, David Wallace, Goni Ronen, and Emily Wallach gather to draw plants together.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

David Wallace proudly presents his pokeweed artwork. Photo by Ariel Turner.

The plant identification group was relaxing, and they met throughout the week outside of the Birch Tree studio, which is the home of Turtle Tree Seed.

A nice afternoon to chat and create these little worlds in the shade. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Dominic Garafolo in the early stages of his terrarium. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Terrariums

Another group had a great time collecting soil, moss, and other items throughout the Village before creating beautiful glass terrariums outside of Arbutus House.

More photos can be found in galleries on the Publications page on our web site! camphillvillage.org/about/publications

Sheila Adelman presents her terrarium, adorned with glass beads and pretty stones. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Mishka Zuckerman chats across the table while Monika Hackmayer fills her terrarium with moss and Remy Boulogne peers inside of his own.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Remy Boulogne and Lindsay Johnston fill their terrariums. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Cap Bielenberg peeks inside his jar.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Kipp Deyo and Laura Becerra Ospina fill a jar with soil. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Week of Activities

Poetry

A small poetry group met daily, gathering inspiration from the outdoors and reconvening inside to draw and write.

Lindsay Mead, Lulu Viets, and Destiny Saturria write a funny poem about a bear together.

Ellen Hunt adds artwork to her poetry.

Poetry group members Aaron Burstein, Danny Morse, Destiny Saturria, Lindsay Mead, and Lulu Viets gather observations in nature.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Danny Morse sits before his poetry. He wrote an observational poem about trees, foliage, and flowers of many colors.

Quilt Making

The Village also created a stunning quilt that was displayed during our weekend fair.

Sarit Ronen and Anke Smeele sew decorations onto their quilt patches.

Alexandria Laskaris and Anna Ilker discuss the project ahead.

Helen Wolff and Tammy Berman felt a patch together. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Great progress by mid-week! Households in the Village also contributed their own patches beforehand to give our quilt a strong start.

Anke Smeele sews a border around three words: Dignity, Equality, Purpose.

Buttons, threads, and other decorations strewn around the creative space.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Lissie Wormser and Zile Sahta color and lay out decorations on their squares.

Week of Activities

Racial Justice Murals

Our community’s Racial Justice Group organized four days of original mural painting to convey messaging related to racial inequality, resource distribution, and civil rights. The murals were displayed later in the week when Joan E. Hunt and Kamal Johnson visited the Village.

Kim Warga with red paint in hand.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Brooke Hogan paints away as the murals begin to take shape.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Scott Balinger pauses from painting to greet the photographer.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Noemi Tal, Laura Meza, and Keenan Blough work on one of three original murals, an activity organized by the Racial Justice Group.

Marian Scharr poses beside her mural contribution.

Beth Wagner and Noemi Tal paint together. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Singing at Ita Wegman

Reading music and singing are also wonderful ways to create together!

Our friends from Ita Wegman, Undina, and Kaspar houses gathered to sing traditional folk tunes throughout the week.

Randy Simon keeps the beat going while Emilie Papas leads the musical selection.

Frances Manley pauses from singing.

Roselyn Shaderowsky enjoys time with friends. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Anne Gordon, Ben Matclock, Mike Davis, Susan Olsen, and Pamela Takaindisa sing together.

Mimi Raymond has a great time gathering and singing with friends from other care houses in the Village. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Week of Activities

Soul Calendar Verses

A contemplative group – Christopher Duffy, Julie Boothroyd, Sonni Chamberland, and Elizabeth Dewart spent the week creating artwork to accompany Rudolf Steiner’s Soul Calendar verses.

Steiner’s 52 weekly verses in his “Calendar of the Soul” begin on Easter Sunday and shift each year in accordance with that date.

Christopher displays his vibrant art of many layers.

The verse for the 29th week in October.

Sonni and Elizabeth create artwork to correspond to the verses.

Studying the verses in this way provides a deeper understanding of the journey the human soul takes through the year.

As the year continues, the timeline and seasonal rhythms can be interpreted as something that resembles an infinity symbol, with summer and winter at the top and bottom, respectively, and spring and fall at the narrowest intersecting point.

Friday Evening Gathering

Camphill Village turned 60 years old on Friday, September 17th. The same day in 1961 held much uncertainty and hope for this valley that came to support hundreds of people of all abilities who share the impulse to live for one another. We look fondly upon our rich history of integration, biodynamic agriculture, and spiritual and cultural enrichment. And we reflect upon the many ways we have been blessed by generous friends from all over the globe.

This community will always endeavor

Bill Vogt, a dear friend of Camphill Village and former President of our Board of Directors, gave a moving keynote address to attendees.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Tarek Ihaddaden and Amanda Balducci admire photos on the wall, as part of an exhibit that was curated with great care.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

to contribute to an improved world, no matter the generation or context.

We are thinking of our founders and friends of the past, all of whom have left an indelible mark on Camphill Village.

Our friend Bill Wait visited from Camphill Ghent to perform cello with the orchestra, instructed by Monica Amstutz.

Natalia Posso Rojas and Jeff Ciullo walk together to Fountain Hall for our evening of speeches and music. Photo by Ariel Turner.

A tapestry of flowers pays reverence to the people who are memorialized in this special place in the Village. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Pedro Buso admires a lantern sent off by Irena Valujeva. The lanterns and lights were Irena’s vision come to fruition!

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Fair Camphill Village topped off our week of

candy spun here at our party by Maple

We’re so glad our close friends could

60th anniversary celebrations with an

Leaf Sugaring in Ghent, and delicious

join us this weekend to celebrate this

awesome party in the Village! We danced

falafel from Aba’s Falafel! We had our

truly special occasion. Happy birthday,

all afternoon to live music by the Ronen

faces painted and played carnival games,

Camphill Village!

family and The Lucky 5! We refueled with

and finished our fantastic day with a cake

fresh apple cider pressed by the Estate

shaped like the map of Camphill Village

crew, and had barbecue, maple cotton

made by our dear friend SaraMae!

Laura Meza, Keenan Blough, Elijah Kent, Ted Todd, and Paula Levai celebrate together in the shade.

Emily Wallach takes a break from cooking and serving to chat with Matthew Holtz at a picnic table.

Roy Tau and David Freed embrace.

Magdalena Szewcykowska and Julie Boothroyd play compete in a game of cornhole.

Will VanTassel assists Paul Marcuse at the Plinko game.

Finot Selassie and Nadege Ott take their turn at the cornhole station.

Lulu Vietz and Monica Amstutz cut a rug to the live music on stage.

Ben Bruschke and SaraMae Kline pose while SaraMae prepares decorations for our anniversary cake.

Oliver Dawdy greets Emma Bauer and Hunter Avis. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Joan Hill, Alena Robertson, Guinness Bradley, and Tammy Berman pose for a group photo.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

The Lucky Five Band played amazing swing jazz for the crowd.

Fair

Luciana Vila Funes grills up some burgers for attendees. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Tony Bacon looks on as Cap Bielenberg receives his cotton candy from Maple Leaf Sugaring. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Nadja Jiquet and Nico Dobbs hang out together. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Oliver Dawdy, Bill Spillman, Alexandria Laskaris, Michael Desmond, and an old friend gather for a group photo.

Mishka Zuckerman, Susan Freedman, and Violet Child-Lanning patronize the Aba’s Falafel tent. Photo by Ariel Turner.

More photos can be found in galleries on the Publications page on our web site! camphillvillage.org/about/publications

Zile Sahta decorates Lori Benton’s hand at the face painting station.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Taylor Jones and Michael Desmond dance in the middle of a fun drum circle by the Hall Pond.

Steven Gibson and Rose Aring relax on a hay bale near the Hall Pond.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Clara Soubry and Tatiana Casas smile together. Photo by Corey Weaver.

Leaving a Legacy A family’s lasting legacy

As an adolescent, Madeleine Harvey

Throughout her life, Mady carried the

moved to Camphill Village in 1962 with

spirit of the Camphill movement until

parents George and Vera Kalmar, both

her passing in 2020, when she left our

Jewish Holocaust survivors who left

community an impactful legacy gift that

Vienna and settled in New York City

included an invaluable collection of her

before joining our founders here at

father’s artwork. We are grateful to

Camphill Village Copake.

Mady for the legacy gift she made to Camphill Village, which also supports

Many who are close to our community

the vital programs and services for

remember George and Vera for their

those who live here.

many gifts, including artistry; George became our “Artist in Residence,” and

More information about legacy giving

maintained an art studio in Willow.

can be found on our web site at

Our friends and visitors are familiar

camphillvillage.giftlegacy.com.

with George’s paintings, many of which have been displayed in different places in Camphill Village.

Mady Harvey in the Village.

A self portrait by George Kalmar

A painting of lilies by George Kalmar

A Greek harbor by George Kalmar

The reminiscence below was written by Roswitha Imegwu, who has lived here in Camphill Village for many years with her husband Kumar, and knew Mady and her family very well.

My friendship with Madeleine or “Mady,”

George passed away in November 1984

as we knew her, came about through my

while my husband Kumar and I were

friendship with her parents – George and

on a sabbatical in India, and soon after

Vera Kalmar.

we returned in 1995, we were asked by the community to move into Willow to

I came to Camphill Village with my two

support Vera. This brought us into more

sons in 1974, at which time George and

contact with Mady.

Vera were living in Willow, and Mady had already departed the Village. An

After Vera passed away on August 24th,

invitation to dinner in Willow formed

1998, Mady and I went through the

the beginning of a deep friendship,

Kalmars’ many belongings in Willow,

and Vera and George became frequent

prompting Mady to share many memories

guests to our house for Sunday lunches,

of her parents and her teenage years in the

Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

Village. No doubt, Mady’s years in Camphill prompted her to become a champion for

And so, I also came to know Madeleine

this cause.

when she visited her parents, and we

soon became friends, sharing a love of

—— Roswitha Imegwu

Mady and George at a showing of George’s work in the 1970s

Legacy giving, also known as planned

choose to support the future generations

giving options and sign up for an

giving, is one of many ways to support

of adults with developmental disabilities

Estate Planning Guide at:

Camphill Village’s inspiring work. Legacy

living here in Camphill Village will be a

gifts are usually provided through a will

part of the J. Murray Logan Legacy Circle,

or other bequest and can include cash,

named after one of the most generous

We stand ready to assist you in making

stock or even real estate. Many see this

donors to Camphill Village. For many

certain that your intentions will be carried

as a way to make a statement of their

of our J. Murray Logan Legacy donors,

out, and in all cases when contemplating

values and can direct their contribution

planned giving generates a profound sense

a legacy gift, you should first consult with

to have a meaningful impact – a legacy.

of personal and emotional fulfillment.

your attorney or financial advisor.

Those who make a planned gift and

You can learn more about our legacy

folk music, singing, sharing jokes and playing guitar.

Legacy Giving

camphillvillage.giftlegacy.com.

Welcome Alex Franzak We are so pleased to welcome Alex Franzak, who joined us in February!

He lives in Omaskos House, and he enjoys reading comic books and listening to music, especially Nirvana.

Brandon LeMay Brandon LeMay joined us here in Copake in January after his time as a day student at Triform Camphill Community. Brandon lives in Rock Maple House and enjoys basketball and riding horses. Welcome, Brandon!

Achievements We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of a very special person here in Copake. Linda Gradman moved to Camphill Village on May 9, 1971 at the young age of 19. She has lived in several different households in the Village, but has decided to stay in Tamarack House for almost three decades. Carla de Jong once called Linda the backbone of the house and said she was a sunshine, as referenced during Linda’s 50th

Linda working in a garden in the Village, year unknown. Photo by Ann Hagen Griffiths.

Linda and Katrina Hoven on Valentine’s Day in 2017. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Rose Aring, Linda, and Marty Hunt celebrate Linda’s 50 years at Tamarack House.

Linda and her partner Lee Klein, who passed away in 2017.

Linda in the living room of Capella House in 1993. Photo by Jurgen Boese.

Linda and Sung un Kim peeling garlic inside the Healing Plant studio in 2002.

Photo by Harold Shapiro.

anniversary presentation by Marty Hunt in the fall. Linda is a devoted friend and community member, and we are lucky to celebrate this milestone with her.

Departures Over the last year or so, we’ve said

Camphill Ghent has made it possible for

farewell to some of our closest friends,

several of our community members to

who moved just a few towns over to

transition into a bit of a gentler pace while

join our friends at Camphill Ghent, as

still lifesharing among friends. While Billy,

well as an entirely new organization

Karen Jane, and Ros are spending their

in Dutchess County.

retirement at Camphill Ghent, Susan is delighted to be under the nursing care of

Susan Olsen, Roselyn Shaderowsky,

Abilities First in Beacon. During her going

Karen Jane Hayden, and Billy Wait each

away celebration in November, Susan

lived in Camphill Village Copake for more

assured us all she was looking forward to

than 50 years. During that time, Susan

her beautiful new room and regular trips

was a social butterfly who made those

to the jacuzzi! “I’ve been dreaming about

around her feel welcome and cared for.

this place a long time as well, and now

Billy remains a musician and was a fixture

it’s really going to come true.” She’s just

and teacher in our Woodshop for many

over an hour’s drive from Copake, and is

years. Karen Jane is a talented artist

looking forward to welcoming visitors!

whose creations have adorned many spaces in this community. And Roselyn

Thank you for your companionship

has been a wonderful companion to

and contributions to this community,

children and adults in her households,

dear friends.

and a chatty and curious conversationalist.

Roselyn Shaderowsky, Billy Wait, and Karen Jane Hayden pose together at their new home at Camphill Ghent in February.

Karen Jane Hayden bids farewell to her close friend Susan Olsen, who departed the Village in November.

Festivals Yuletide Season

Jeff Mill exits the dairy barn on the winter solstice. The solstice is a precursor to the Holy Nights. It’s during this time that the days are shortest, and we focus on our inner light.

Ben Bruschke and Alexandria Laskaris work together in the waning light of the dairy barn on the solstice.

Beth Wagner completes a tissue paper star in Juniper House. Photo by Emily Gerhard.

Cap Bielenberg decorates the Christmas tree in Arbutus House on Christmas Eve. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Zach Gastman and Ernesto Martinez discuss the plan for delivering the Village’s trees to each home.

Adam Smith, Luciana Vila-Funes, Diego Rodriguez, Pedro Buso, and other members of the Estate Crew work very hard to drag the giant Fountain Hall Christmas Tree to the Hall.

Wendy Amash and Tijen Wilson pose with the colorful gingerbread cookies our bakers made for Giving Tuesday donors.

Festivals

Halloween

We celebrated Halloween with costumes and Trick-or-Treating around the Village before gathering for cider around the fire.

Children in Camphill Village gather outside of Tamarack hoping for candy.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Nurse Gradman reporting to the Hall patio. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Thomas Miano sporting some very ghoulish makeup. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Firefighter Mike Davis and milk carton Michael Strochak were on hand in case of grease fires. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Patricia Cinorre’s smile lights up the evening with her date, David Wallace, nearby. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Violet Child-Lanning and Tijen Wilson embrace on the Hall patio. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Wesley Ferreira and Matthew Holtz take a seat near the pumpkins that were entered in our carving contest. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Officer Haynes and Saskia Mungard accompany each other to the party.

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Tony Bacon hatching his next hair-brained experiment. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Susie Taube went as the cutest little bunny!

Photo by Ariel Turner.

Kim Warga takes a break from casting spells with Cupid (Mishka Zuckerman). Photo by Ariel Turner.

Festivals

Michaelmas

What a wonderful afternoon we all shared celebrating Michaelmas Day in September! The apple cider was flowing, the pies filling, and the dragon terrifying! We watched from the safety of our hay bale seating as the brave Saint George tamed the beast! And we all enjoyed the fresh air, music, and company of one another. A special way to greet October.

Bobby Freed enjoys some lovely singing to open our Michaelmas festivities. Singers from left to right: Marty Hunt, Anna Ilker, Gina Roa, Violet Child-Lanning, Schirin Seider, and Ted Todd.

Amanda Balducci and Ellen Hunt hang out after our Michaelmas play.

Elijah Kent, Rukin Shivdasani, and David Wallace rest after their Michaelmas play performance. Photo by Ariel Turner.

We gathered around beautiful live bluegrass music played by Violet Child-Lanning, Ilan Ronen, Mishka Zuckerman, and Goni Ronen.

Abigail Esty finds a seat on a hay bale while waiting for pie.

More photos can be found in galleries on the Publications page on our web site! camphillvillage.org/about/publications

Marian Scharr takes over on tambourine.

Guinness Bradley and Lori Benton chat together on a hay bale. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Saint Michael (Kim Warga) tames the terrible dragon. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Kipp Deyo watches the Michaelmas play with great attention, with Lindsay Mead and Dominic Garafolo nearby. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Alena Robertson chooses one of many autumn pies and crumbles prepared in the households. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Lulu Viets has a great time dancing!

Festivals

Yule Fair

We held our annual Yule Fair in November just days before we all dispersed for the Thanksgiving holiday. Every item was handmade in Camphill Village, and it was a great opportunity to bring gifts home to family during our visits. We were able to donate proceeds to the Lakota Waldorf School on the Pine Ridge Reservation, as well as our local food pantry, and the Camphill Initiative in Rwanda.

Lia Babitch assists Sheila Adelman, who was selecting a moss garden for family.

Rose Aring and Linda Gradman shop some beautiful wooden items made

by Carl Wolff.

Zach Gastman presents a plate of delicious Linzer tarts.

Delicate and colorful felted scenes created in the Village.

Andrea Baring admires some of the beaded jewelry she made at a booth managed by Emily Wallach.

Candlemas

Our Candlemas gathering in February was held beside the frozen Hall Pond, which was adorned with glimmering ice luminaries we prepared in our households. Candlemas is held each year on February 2nd, and is an occasion to consider the energy we’ve reserved through the winter and how that light can be put forth as our days grow longer.

Ice luminaries adorning the frozen Hall Pond. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Brooke Hogan carries a lantern through the field next to the Hall pond.

One of many ice luminaries created in the households. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Luciana Vila Funes, Magdalena Szewcykowska, and Diego Rodriguez stand together on the Hall Pond. Magdalena led the singers, and as members of the Estate crew, Luciana and Diego prepared our spiral and helped with luminaries. Photo by Ariel Turner.

Moments

Michael Desmond washes apples for cider preparation.

Clara Soubry celebrates her 60th birthday in Kaspar House. Photo by Tatiana Casas.

Nathan Collins enjoys the colorful display and water at the beaver swamp in the Village.

Lindsay Mead continues a project in the Weavery, which reopened over the winter.

Michael Davis takes a seat in the Woodshop, facing a beautiful view of the hillside.

Willy Donahue walks the Village cows up to Bear Field.

Robert Zaken and Paula Ruiz perform quality control on chocolate chip cookies in the Bakery.

Tom Miano walks a cow past the beaver swamp at the base of Bear Field. October was unusually warm, and our dairy cows enjoyed late-season evenings on the pasture.

Moments

Zach Gastman checks a sap collection bucket during the first maple sap run of 2022.

Bill McIlroy transfers a bucket full of maple sap that he collected to a larger holding tank.

Oliver Dawdy applies an egg wash to scones before they go in the oven.

More photos can be found in galleries on the Publications page on our web site! camphillvillage.org/about/publications

Keep an eye out for our spring launch of Healing Plant Garden CBD wellness tea blends, grown in Copake and blended by Harney & Sons Fine Teas!

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Front Cover: Linda Jespersen waters plants in a Village greenhouse, 1970s.

Photo by Stephan Rasch

Back Cover: Camphill Road, winter of 1961