Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Upcoming Events at Camphill Kimberton

Please mark your calendar to join us for the following events:


Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. - Poetry, Song and Story
Come to the Camphill Cafe for a night of poetry honoring and celebrating the ancestors. Hosted by Dagmar Hoell.  Please RSVP to dirisholl@gmail.com.  Free will donation accepted.  



 
Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. - Alash Ensemble
Alash Ensemble, masters of Tuvan throat singing, will present a concert at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills. Be there as this captivating musical ensemble brings the ancient art of throat signing to the Rose Hall stage.

Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Tuvan throat singers can produce two or three, sometimes even four pitches simultaneously. The effect has been compared to that of a bagpipe. 

Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At the same time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage.

Admission to the concert is $10.  All tickets will be sold at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.
Seating is limited.  The Camphill Cafe will be open at 6 p.m. for light supper and refreshments before the concert. 




Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. - An Evening for Kimberton Hills
At this annual fundraising event for CVKH, held at the Kimberton Inn, we will also present the 2011 Community Service Award to Terry and Pat Brett of Kimberton Whole Foods. If you'd like to join us, please contact bernadette@camphillkimberton.org


Sunday, November 13 at 7 p.m. – Recorder Ensemble

Join us for a recorder concert in Rose Hall led by Bob Patyk. Donations accepted.



Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m. - Benefit Concert for Chasin' for Chalfin
Chasin’ for Chalfin was established to help Jake Chalfin, who was severely injured when he fell at the Blue Ridge Fall Races in Berryville, Va., on September 18, 2010. As a result of his extensive injuries, Jake is now paralyzed from the chest down and is facing significant long-term expenses associated with his special needs.

Chasin’ for Chalfin, a committe of his close friends and family, is committed to raising $1 million as soon as possible to help Jake with these extraordinary expenses as he tackles the biggest hurdle of his life. 

Camphill Kimberton is pleased to host this benefit concert for our friends, the Chalfin family.  Jake's sister, Julia Chalfin, will perform her American Diva show in Rose Hall.  The show tells how a country bumpkin became a successful international Opera Diva. It is a humorous trip of musical self-discovery through Musicals, Pop, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Jazz and Classical music, in search of the appropriate genre and world fame. The program includes songs from these musical styles and finishes with a series of opera arias. The performance also features Tim Peck, master of the keys. Parallel to Julia´s story, Tim shares how he developed his skills as both a talented classical pianist and free swinging jazz musician.

A reception will immediately follow the concert at the adjacent Camphill Cafe.  

Ticket prices are:
General Admission: $25
General Admission & Reception: $40
Reserved Seating: $45
Reserved Seating & Reception: $60
Patron includes 2 reserved tickets to the show and reception with business logo and /or name on website & program: $250
Contact Sue McElroy for questions about this event, tickets or information. Phone 610-827-1916 or Email:mac942@verizon.net 

Please visit their website for more information and for ticket sales: http://www.chasinforchalfin.com/julia.html.

Monday, October 17, 2011

What a weekend for Camphill Kimberton!

We did it - Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

We are thrilled to announce we have surpassed the goal of the Catherine Marie Todd Matching Gift Challenge. We raised $67,411.27 in gifts of cash and pledges. Thank you!

Because of your generosity, we have also received the matching gift - $50,000 has been contributed by our very generous donor, Clifford Todd, in memory of his sister, Catherine Marie.

We gratefully accepted the donation at a celebration luncheon held at the Camphill Cafe on Saturday, October 15. 
 



Thank you to everyone who made this possible!  And special thanks to Ruben M. for creating this video.






Then on Sunday, October 16 it was time for the 5th Annual Camphill Challenge - a bike ride in support of the three Camphill communities in Pennsylvania: Camphill Kimberton, Camphill Soltane, and Camphill Special School.  Approximately 300 riders participated in the event.  It was an absolutely beautiful fall day for the ride and the picnic that followed.   Thank you to those who supported this collaborative event.




Thursday, October 13, 2011

Camphill Cafe closed Saturday, October 15


The Camphill Cafe will be closed on Saturday, October 15 for a private event.  Thank you for your understanding.  We will be open again on Wednesday, October 19.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Main Phone Line Out of Order


Our main phone number - 610.935.0300 - is out of order.  If you need to reach someone in our offices, please call the Development Office at 610.935.8660 and your call will be directed.

Our apologies for the inconvenience.  Thank you for your patience. 

A busy autumn at Camphill Kimberton - join us!


We are looking ahead to the season’s many upcoming events – hope you’ll join us for one or more of them.  Fall is a beautiful time in the village; come for an event, or just lunch and a walk.  Thanks for your continued support!

October 7, 8 p.m., Rose Hall – Dylan Babitch Trio

Come hear this trio’s rebirth! Featuring the music of Dylan Babitch on piano, Ali Bervine on bass, and Mike Mahoney on drums. Tickets are $10 at the door.

October 16, Kimberton Waldorf School – Camphill Challenge
Three Camphill Communities in Chester County -- Camphill Special School, Camphill Soltane, and Camphill Village Kimberton Hills -- will be hosting the fifth annual Camphill Challenge! The Camphill Challenge is a family-friendly bicycling excursion on October 16 amidst gorgeous Chester County autumn foliage, horse farms, and historic homes. Featuring a 50-mile ride for avid cyclists, a moderately challenging 25-mile ride, a 10-mile circuit and also a 1-mile family fun ride to Beaver Farm, the Camphill Challenge is the perfect way to bike for a cause, not just because! The ride begins and ends at the Kimberton Waldorf School and is followed by lunch and music.

For more information on the benefits of becoming a sponsor of the Camphill Challenge or if you are interested in riding in the event, please visit www.camphillchallenge.org or see the attached brochure. This year you have the ability to create your own fundraising page – check it out! There is a reduced fee of just $30 if you register by September 30, and you will also receive a T-shirt! Sponsors must register by September 30 to have their name on the T-shirt.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Bernadette at 610-935-8660, or bernadette@camphillkimberton.org.


November 1, 8 p.m., Rose Hall - About Cleaning and Caring: A talk by Linda Thomas
Finding the motivation to create order and cleanliness in our living and working spaces can be challenging—until you hear Linda Thomas! Linda will be working with the Camphills in our area to teach many of the methods she has learned in her work at the Goetheanum and in her own business. On Tuesday November 1st, she will speak in Rose Hall—don’t miss it. Suggested donation is $10.


November 8, 7:30 p.m., Rose Hall – Alash Ensemble
Join us for a very special concert by Alash, masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. What distinguishes this gifted quartet from earlier generations of Tuvan throat singers is the subtle infusion of modern influences into their traditional music. One can find complex harmonies, western instruments, and contemporary song forms in Alash’s music, but its overall sound and spirit is decidedly Tuvan. Tickets are available at the door, $10. Seating is limited so please arrive early.

“This is some of the most beautiful and haunting music I have heard. If you have not heard them, you have no idea how incredible they are.” — Jeff Coffin of the Flecktones and Dave Matthews Band

“There are plenty of recordings of Tuvan throat singing out there, but they can’t compare to witnessing such sonic magic in real time.” — Washington Post
Visit the Alash website to hear music samples and learn more about Tuvan throat singing: http://www.alashensemble.com/


November 10, Kimberton Inn – An Evening for Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
Save the date for our annual dinner at the Kimberton Inn. This is always a wonderful evening where we celebrate Kimberton Hills and present the Annual Community Service Award to a great friend and supporter.