Festivals & Celebrations

Michaelmas

The four Camphill communities of Columbia County gathered at Camphill Ghent’s beautiful KeeShoh Meadow in September for music and presentations in celebration of Michaelmas Day. It was our first time all gathering in one place for the festival since we converged upon the Churchtown Dairy eight years ago. We had such a nice time visiting with our close friends and mingling with new ones from Camphill Ghent, Triform Camphill Community, and Camphill Hudson in the spirit of community.

Emily Gerhard and Marian Scharr lead us all in song.

Magdalena Szewczykowska, Elvira Neal, Franziska Hoese, and Anne Beal sing during Camphill Copake’s presentation.

Elisabeth Cooper, Marian Scharr and a fierce dragon (Finot Selassie) encircle Emily Wallach before the Archangel Michael tames her inner dragon.

Michaelmas is also a day when we bake fresh fall pies and other pastries, enjoyed here by Peter Richards.

The altar was beautifully decorated with vibrant flowers, fruits, pumpkins, and gourds.