Monday, March 28, 2011

CVKH BLOG: April Events - something for everyone



April is looking like a busy month around here!  If you're planning your calendar, here's what's coming up:
  • Workshop: Beginning Spinning with a Wheel, April 2nd, 9 am to noon -- Join us at Camphill Kimberton in the Fiber Arts workshop and learn to card, spin and ply wool using a spinning wheel.  $45 in advance, $50 on the day.  To register, call Felicity at 610-935-0350. 

  • 2nd Annual Kimberton Waldorf School and Kimberton Whole Foods Green Fair, April 2nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- Come out for a gathering of great local organizations, artisans, farmers, and more! This is a true community event...free for all and family friendly. Here’s your chance to meet your local farmers, producers, practitioners, artists, and green-minded companies. There will be lots of free samples, educational materials, and local art and music. A delicious organic lunch to benefit Kimberton Waldorf School’s Food for Thought lunch program will be sold for $5.00.  This event is at the Kimberton Waldorf School, 410 West Seven Stars Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460.

  • Everyman: a medieval morality play, April 9 at 4:30 p.m.  -- Join us at Camphill Kimberton in Rose Hall for this play updated for modern times by Richard Dancey. Performed by the Youth Group of The Christian Community in the Washington D.C. area.  Appropriate for ages 9 and up! Donations go towards the Youth Group Summer Trip to Austria and Italy.
 
  • Spring Yard Sale, April 13-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., open until 8 p.m. on Friday -- Treasures await you at our annual yard sale event, held in the former cafe space, adjacent to the Camphill Cafe.  The Cafe is open from Wednesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.... why not stay for lunch? 
 
  • Special Spring Photography Fundraiser, April 16 from noon to 4 p.m. -- Come to Virago - a an all Natural Bakery Cafe, specializing in Gluten-Free, Vegan and European Style cakes and pastries - and have your child's photo taken by MGM Photography for a donation to Camphill Kimberton.  This event is held at Virago Baking Company, 322 1/2 W. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446.

  • Third Annual Wine and Dine Talkfest, April 17 at 5 p.m. -- Join us at the Birchrunville Store Cafe for an intimate evening of great food, local wines and exceptional conversation, all to benefit Camphill Kimberton.  Contact bernadette@camphillkimberton.org for your reservation. 
 
  • Coffeehouse at the Camphill Cafe, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. -- Live music and refreshments, featuring the music of BJ Sarkissian & Tamara Sheen at 7 p.m and Tara Cannon at 8 p.m.
  •  Being Human in the 21st Century - a symposium, April 26-29 -- Humanity has developed powerful forces of technological innovation, integrating policies, and ecological insight, yet today we face challenges unimaginable even decades ago. What is needed of us now? We invite you to participate in a dialogue-centered symposium “Being Human in the 21st Century: Towards New Thinking” that brings together outstanding social thinkers, environmentalists, and other active participants to share and create insights into what is needed to inspire and develop the best aspects of human nature and civilization. The event takes place at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, 1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton.  Visit www.Camphill.org for more details and tickets or call 610-935-0300, ext. 12.
    • Tues eve April 26, 6:30-9pm, $15, $10 for students
    • Thurs eve April 28, 7pm-9pm, $20, $15 for students
    • Thurs eve and Friday morning, $75
    • Full conference April 26-29th, lunches and dinners at Camphill Café included, Regular fee: $350.00; Camphill resident fee: $250; Senior, Student, or Disability Discount Fee: $150.


Monday, March 21, 2011

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills…Talkfest Time! April 17 at 5 p.m.

Okay, it’s getting close. April 17 is right around the corner and we’re rushing towards the next splendiferous Kimberton Hills Talkfest. We had a burst of people reserving their spot immediately upon receiving the first announcement and a few more when they found the second announcement in their inbox. Our clocks have sprung forward, the snow is gone, the snowdrops have bloomed while the crocuses are rising…and it’s time for the rest of you to sign up.


In other words, get the lead out and register for the upcoming food and wine event of the spring…Talkfest.

Francis is already cooking away at the Birchrunville Store Café. I’m out stomping grapes as fast as I can. For a mere $164.99 per person you get to spend 3 hours munching on the world’s most exceptional oardoors while imbibing the fruit of the vine and yakking it up with an amazing collection of erudite, well traveled, interesting, beautiful people…all there to support a good cause while filling their stomachs…and minds.

Why, I’ll even tell you stories about my recent trip to Namibia and Botswana where I dined at NICE, lunched with the CEO of the Namibia Stock Exchange, flew on Air Congo…really, snuck into the Botswana Diamond Hub, and…well, you’ll just have to show up to hear the rest and all the sordid details.

We are pleased to announce that yet once again, Benari LTD has agreed to be a sponsor. You too can have this honor. Call Bernadette at 610-935-8660, email her at Bernadette@camphillkimberton.org, or even send smoke signals. Register now! Sponsor now! Just send gold now!

Remember, sponsorships start at a mere $750 for which you get to talk for 73 seconds, have an oardoor named after you, and you get 2 tickets.

For a measly $1500 you get all of the above except you have 128 seconds and Steve takes you and a friend out to dinner at the Birchrunville Store Café…and he brings the wine.


And best of all, for a mere $3000 you get all of the above except you get 4 tickets, talk for 156 seconds, have a table for 4 at the Café, and can tell Steve to stay home…and you still get the wine!

The early discount of $164.99 is still in effect but you only can claim it by registering immediately. Quick, register now before you forget.

Be There!

Steve Smolinsky
Board President

Monday, March 14, 2011

CVKH Blog: Spring Yard Sale, April 13-16

There are treasures to be found at the Camphill Kimberton Spring Yard Sale. Come and shop and then stay for lunch at the Camphill Cafe.

April 13-16, 2011


Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Friday: 10 am - 8 pm

Donations of clean, good quality natural fiber clothing, household items, toys and tools will be gratefully accepted by the side door of the Craft Shop.

Questions? Contact Felicity at 610-935-0350.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Camphill Cafe Menu: March 9-12





The Camphill Cafe is open for lunch Wednesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our food is organic, local and delicious! Read on to discover this week's specials. 


March 9-12, 2011



Stuffed grape leaves with organic rice and beef 
OR 
Stuffed grape leaves with organic rice, pine nuts and feta cheese

Soup of the week:
White bean


Join us for lunch! 

Monday, March 7, 2011

CVKH Blog: A Poem for Spring

The spring is coming
The fall went to bed
The day is much longer
The cows are out
The chickens say hallelujah!
And that is all

-- Charlene Roth