Shares available at Sankanac CSA

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills announces that shares are available for Sankanac CSA’s 2012 season.

Part of Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, the biodynamic 15-acre garden operates as the 200-member Sankanac CSA, which stands for Community Supported Agriculture. 

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.  Typically a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public which includes a set amount of vegetables or other farm products, based on the harvest.  Participants purchase a share and in return receive seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season. 

The gardens of Sankanac CSA, which are organic and biodynamically farmed, are harvested each week, and shareholders can pick up their produce either on Tuesdays or Fridays for 24 weeks.  There are also U-pick crops, including flowers and berries. 

Members can choose to purchase either a full or partial share depending on their personal needs. A full share is designed to feed a family of about four; a partial share to feed a couple, or a veggie-loving individual. The cost for a full share is $750 and a partial is $430.

Sankanac CSA grows a diverse seasonal mix of vegetables, flowers, herbs, and berries and also tends a small herd of mixed livestock (sheep, goats, donkeys).  The head gardener, Todd Newlin, and his wife, Mary, oversee this enterprise with a crew of over 10 gardeners (including individuals with special needs, apprentices, service volunteers, and interns).

The crew is deeply committed to the use of biodynamic methods, which allows them to strengthen the fragile ecosystem as well as provide food of the highest quality to our local community. Activities in the CSA include plant propagation, greenhouse management, pruning, crop cultivation, harvesting, tractor and equipment operation and maintenance, irrigation, livestock management, composting, and making/using the biodynamic preparations.

The group warmly welcomes new members, and does have available shares for the upcoming season. Please email SankanacCSA@gmail.com for more information or to request a share.  

Camphill Kimberton 4th Annual Talkfest coming up - April 29 at Birchrunville Cafe

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills' 4th Annual Talkfest!

Sunday, April 29 at 5 p.m.

The biggest event of the Birchrunville year is rapidly approaching. I am getting so excited about the thought of wandering around for a few hours sharing deep thoughts with all of you…while drinking a few glasses of nice wine and munching on the never-ending flow of the Birchrunville Store Café’s spectacular oardoors so excellently carried right to my hand by the oh so nice and helpful Birchrunville Store Café wait staff.

We already have a few reservations.  It’s never too soon to call Bernadette at 610-935-8660 or email her, bernadette@camphillkimberton.org  to reserve your place.  As you know, it’s standing room only so no need to ask about the seating plan.  Just a bunch of exceptionally talented and unbelievably interesting folks wandering around sharing stories for a few hours.

Yup, no long PowerPoint presentation, no speakers unable to stop talking, no handing out pledge cards…although it will be nice if you decide you like us enough to donate a few bucks.

There will be:

• amazing and unending conversations with exceptional people…such as you
• wine so good you’ll try and hide a few bottles to take home
• oardoors that have made Francis Trzeciak a world famous chef
• and…No…that’s No program at all to interrupt your delightful chats

Just you…and all the other wonderful people supporting Camphill Village Kimberton Hills while enjoying the best time ever.  Who needs Cirque du Soleil when we have all of you?

All this for only $158.79 per person.  Unbelievable! But remember, this is the early registration price so don’t delay.  Call, 610-935-8660, or email, bernadette@camphillkimberton.org. Stop reading and take a minute to do this right now. This special price is $6.20 less than last year’s price due to my having made a math mistake when I first figured it out.  Take advantage of my mistake.  This extraordinary deal is only available for everyone who makes a reservation.  Save $6.20 now.

Don’t forget, we do have some sponsorships available.  I’m in discussions with one prospective sponsor.  And I’m working on getting a local celebrity to attend for your conversational pleasure. He is shy about my mentioning his name, figuring if we released it the media would be crawling all over our little event. Of course, I want the media there so I’m also in conversation with a local TV news personality. Should be fun to listen to their conversation.

But to listen in you need to be there! I guarantee you will expand your mind. Whether or not you gain weight is up to you.

Steve Smolinsky

President, CVKH Board of Directors

4th Annual Talkfest, April 29, 5-7:45, 

Birchrunville Store Café, 

$158.79 per person

Be there! You’ll have a great time while supporting an exceptional place.

CVKH Blog: Events in May, June and July

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills will be host to a number of events this spring and summer.  Mark your calendars to join us for the following:

The Dylan Babitch Trio, May 27 at 8 p.m. in Rose Hall, featuring Dylan Babitch on piano; Jason Fraticelli on upright bass; and Mike Mahoney on drums.  $10 admission. 



Family and Friends Day, June 4 at 10 a.m., our annual gathering of our friends and family.

Im-pulse Eurythmy Performance, June 19 at 4 p.m. in Rose Hall, featuring a unique configuration of nine Waldorf graduates - five from Brazil and four from the United States, presenting their graduation performance.



Talk on the Egyptian Book of the Dead, July 3 in Rose Hall, presented by Denis Ruff.



Hootenanny, July 16, from 3 p.m. until dark on the Kepler Green, featuring local music and food, along with games and vendors.  Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 that day.  Contact 610-935-8660 for advance tickets. 

Camphill Cafe Menu: May 11-14

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

Entree:  Moussaka - Greek mediterranean casserole layered with eggplant, organic ground beef, bechamel, tomato and cheese.

Soup:  leek and cream

CVKH Blog: Hootenanny Date set for July 16

Camphill Kimberton has set the date for our annual Hootenanny - a summer festival celebrating local food and music.  Please mark your calendars for July 16 and plan to join us here at the farm for a great time! More details to be announced soon.

Camphill Cafe Menu, April 20-23 - Matzah Ball Soup special for Passover

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.


Entree Special: Quiche with zucchini, yogurt, and cheddar, mozzarella and feta cheese.


Soup of the week: organic chicken and matzah ball soup.  Special for Passover week!

Camphill Cafe Menu: April 13-16

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.


April 13-16, 2011

Special: Burekas - a Turkish pastry filled with organic beef or zucchini and feta cheese


Soup:  curried carrot with ginger and coconut milk

Also this week, check out the Spring Yard Sale, happening next door to the Cafe, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday until 8 p.m.

Cafe Menu: April 6-9

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.


April 6-9, 2011


Special:  macaroni & cheese

Soup of the week:  pumpkin, carrot and sweet potato with dry apricots and coconut milk

Join us for lunch!

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.

CVKH Blog: Year-long volunteer positions available

People with diverse backgrounds, skills and personal goals join our community for a year of service or for a lifetime, volunteering their time and energy; they live, work, learn and grow with us.

We currently have openings for Garden Apprentices and Service Volunteers. 

Garden Apprentices:  Immediate openings available.  We offer the opportunity for aspiring agrarians to gain experience in biodynamic, organic, and sustainable methods of agriculture and land stewardship in a social therapeutic setting together with adults with developmental disabilities.  Garden Apprentices receive strong “hands on” training by working alongside experienced farmers. In addition they receive a solid theoretical foundation in biodynamic and organic agriculture.

Service Volunteer or Short-Term Coworkers:  In the fall of each year, a group of volunteers from around the world join us for a year of service to support the work we do with adults who have developmental disabilities.  Service volunteers spend time working within a household, as well as in a land or craft workshop.  Whether you are looking for a volunteer experience during a “break” following training or college, or if it is time to reexamine your life’s direction, a year of service in Kimberton Hills will offer new inspirations as well as be a time to reflect and consider future life goals.

For more information about these opportunities, contact Craig Brown at 610-935-3963 or craig@camphillkimberton.org. 

Cafe Menu: Feb. 16-19

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 menu.


This week's special:
Bourekas - a Turkish puff pastry filled with broccoli, peppers and feta cheese OR organic ground beef

Soup: Red Lentil

Join us for lunch! 

Camphill Cafe Menu: Feb. 2-5, 2011

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 menu.


This week's special:
Roasted roots over quinoa


Soup:
Turnip & sweet potato

Beverage specials:
Pineapple-coconut smoothie
Blended chai - our own recipe!
Mango Lassai

Stop by our Cafe for delicious food and good company!

Cafe Menu: January 19-22

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 menu.


This week's special:
Spanish quiche with zucchini, parmesan and feta cheese

Soup of the week:
Creamy nettle and broccoli


Beverage specials:
Pineapple-coconut smoothie
Blended chai - our own recipe!
Introducing a new menu item: Labbane cheese, now available every day.

Labbane cheese is a homemade soft cheese, made from Seven Stars Yogurt, with Middle Eastern spices (Za'atar) and olive oil, served with chips or bread and salad.

Want to try a few of our amazing salads? We will make your favorite plate, with your choice of salads and spreads, served with bread and a green salad.

You can choose from the following, or try them all!
Chicken salad
Tuna salad
Hummus
Labbane cheese
Eggplant salad with garlic and red wine vinegar (coming soon)

Stop by our Cafe for delicious food and good company!

CVKH Blog: Cafe Specials Jan. 12-15

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 menu.


This week's special:
Lasagna with spinach or broccoli

Soup of the week:
Zucchini and tomato

Beverage specials:
Pineapple-coconut smoothie
Blended chai - our own recipe!

Introducing a new menu item: Labbane cheese, now available every day.

Labbane cheese is a homemade soft cheese, made from Seven Stars Yogurt, with Middle Eastern spices (Za'atar) and olive oil, served with chips or bread and salad.

Want to try a few of our amazing salads? We will make your favorite plate, with your choice of salads and spreads, served with bread and a green salad.

You can choose from the following, or try them all!
Chicken salad
Tuna salad
Hummus
Labbane cheese
Eggplant salad with garlic and red wine vinegar (coming soon)

Stop by our Cafe for delicious food and good company!

CVKH Blog: Third Annual Talkfest set for April 17

That’s right. We have set the date for the next spectacular Kimberton Hills Wine and Dine Talkfest at the renowned Birchrunville Store Café. More information will follow as it gets closer but you can put the date in your calendar right now. So before reading further, put it in every calendar you have from the one on the refrigerator to the one in your phone.


The last few times we did this I was harassed by people who were unfortunate enough to have already scheduled something else by the time they got our announcement. I heard from people who were stuck hiking in France, on safari in Africa, cruising the Mediterranean, drinking wine in California, walking on the Great Wall in China, and even getting married. Each and every one of them…you know who you are…asked why we had scheduled the Talkfest at this inopportune time…for them.

In spite of this…we sold out!

So, now that it’s in your calendar you won’t plan anything else for that day. If you already have something planned, you have plenty of time to re-schedule that other thing you thought you were going to do April 17. I suggest as soon as you finish reading this you call (610-935-8660) or email (bernadette@camphillkimberton.org) Bernadette and make your reservation.

For a minor fee to a great cause you will have:

• Fantastic and neverending oardoors
• A variety of magnificent wines
• Scintillating conversation with exceptional people
• No…I repeat, no program at all

The last few years people had so much fun we had to shove them out the door to end the Talkfest. It was so great that some people reserved their place for this Talkfest before they left the last one!

Don’t be left staring through the window wishing you were inside. Just for you, we are offering an incredible early registration discount of $164.99 per person. This discount is only available when you register.

See you there,

Steve Smolinsky
President, Board of Directors
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

Cafe Menu: January 5-8

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 menu. 

This week's special:
Millet Delight - millet, zucchini, and feta cheese covered with tomato and pepper sauce, served with salad.  A gluten-free dish!

Soup of the week:
Creamy spinach and carrot

Beverage specials:
Pineapple-coconut smoothie
Blended chai - our own recipe!

Introducing a new menu item:  Labbane cheese, now available every day. 

Labbane cheese is a homemade soft cheese, made from Seven Stars Yogurt, with Middle Eastern spices (Za'atar) and olive oil, served with chips or bread and salad.

Want to try a few of our amazing salads?  We will make your favorite plate, with your choice of salads and spreads, served with bread and a green salad. 
You can choose from the following, or try them all!
Chicken salad
Tuna salad
Hummus
Labbane cheese
Eggplant salad with garlic and red wine vinegar (coming soon)

Stop by our Cafe for delicious food and good company!