Thursday, May 24, 2012

Camphill Cafe now open on Tuesdays




Starting May 29, the Camphill Cafe will be open on Tuesdays, in addition to the regular Wednesday-Saturday schedule.  Please stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  for delicious, organic soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts.



We are also pleased to announce we have become members of Fair Food Philly.  Fair Food Philly is dedicated to bringing locally grown food to the marketplace and to promoting a humane, sustainable agriculture system for the Greater Philadelphia region.

For more information, visit www.fairfoodphilly.org.



Monday, May 14, 2012

A beautiful Family and Friends Day

Thank you to all who joined us for our annual Family and Friends Day - Sunday, May 13.

It was a gorgeous day to gather and celebrate Mothers and Mother Earth!  We all enjoyed a musical presentation, followed by updates from community members and then lunch on the green.

After lunch, there were many activities to choose from including skirting fleeces, tending the herb garden, and planting a paw-paw patch.  A tea party and folk dance rounded out the day.







 



Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Talkfest Wrap Up


Camphill Village Kimberton Hills 4th Annual Talkfest…

A Great Success Thanks To You

And A Really, Really, Really Early Announcement For Talkfest 5!

I am so pleased to report that everyone had a spectacular time at the Birchrunville Store Café munching away on fantastic and neverending oardoors…people actually complained they ate too much!...while washing them down with wonderful organic wines and having amazingly interesting conversations.  What more can you ask for?

Well, there was that organic Tequila that showed up unexpectedly....  Then there was the way Aditi Roy strolled in with such an engaging manner and low key style for such a Big Television Personality. And quite a few people had never been to the Café before and took home menus to remind them to make a reservation to return as soon as possible.

All in all, a great time was had by all.  And we raised a bit of money to support Camphill Village Kimberton Hills.  Not only did almost all the registration fee go to support our place, but a number of you sent in donations even though you weren’t able to attend.  That is just so nice.  Bernadette is no doubt writing away at thank you notes or perhaps they’re already winding their way through the postal system as they head towards your mailbox.

Then there are the people who registered and never got there.  We feel so sorry for you. On the other hand, that did leave more for the rest of us…

Quite a few people asked when we’re doing it again.  They don’t seem to realize how much stress it places on Bernadette and myself.  We aggravate, we worry, we plot, and we have to drink hundreds of bottles of wine to find those few that meet the high standards required by Talkfest.  Then this year there were the dozens of bottles of Tequila we had to drink.

Luckily we can completely ignore the oardoors knowing that Francis will take care of that in his usual magnificent way.

And then there are all the people that complain we picked a day they couldn’t come due to some other thing going on. I have no idea why a vacation in Paris, a family reunion, a business trip, or getting married can possibly be more important that Talkfest…but, apparently some people feel this way.

Since Bernadette is so tired of hearing this, we decided to give you an entire year notice about the next one.  Well, a year less a few days, depending on when you read this.  Unfortunately we are not totally sure about this date so you might just want to keep every Sunday evening of April 2013 clear until we get it finalized.  But…April 28, 2013 is looking good.

Same excellent event: No, I repeat NO Program. Just great food and wine with the best conversation possible provided by the most interesting people around.

And, no, we are not going to do a Talkfest in the fall…unless one of you forks over a nice sponsorship in which case we are willing to have our arms twisted. The Café is available October 21….

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Intro to Non-Violent Communication with John Cunningham: May 15




Intro to Non-Violent Communication
with John Cunningham
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
7:30 p.m. in Rose Hall
$10.00


Compassionate Communication is also commonly known as Nonviolent Communication and was developed by Marshall Rosenberg.

Compassionate Communication is about...
Meeting one another in a new way.
Giving and receiving real understanding.
Fostering the quality of connection that enables everyone's needs to get met through natural giving.
Recognizing the universal humanity in every human being, whether family or strangers.
Creating a new social impulse based on the practice of empathy.
Realizing the potential for social beauty within our communities.

Compassionate communication is about how we can re-forge how we speak, listen and perceive so as to foster this understanding.

Please join us in Rose Hall for this important training.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Chester County's Best Kept Secrets Tour: May 4-19


Camphill Kimberton is excited to be a part of the Chester County's Best Kept Secrets Tour: May 4-19, 2012.



From tour organizer Michele Scott:

"This 16-day shopping, food and fun adventure showcases off-the-beaten path businesses hand-picked for their uniqueness. Travel place to place throughout the countryside enjoying special free things like demonstrations, drawings, gifts, and refreshments the business owners have planned just for you. The stops are varied, so there’s something for everyone… home furnishings and gifts, farm markets, crafts, consignments, antiques, jewelry, cafes, and more. You’ll receive coupons from every business and have chances to win prizes, too.

Although the businesses are located throughout the county, you will never drive more than 20 minutes between places if you follow the suggested path. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the merchants you’ll meet tucked away in the countryside. It’s a fun way to explore.

Tickets go are $7 each. $1 per ticket will be donated to the Arc of Chester County, which provides programs and services for people with disabilities. The first 2,000 people to purchase tickets also receive a shopping bag of promotional goodies."

You can purchase tickets via the Development Office at Camphill Kimberton. Contact bernadette@camphillkimberton.org for details.