The mission of Camphill Communities California is to provide a nurturing and dynamic residential community where adults with developmental disabilities live, learn and work together with professional caregivers and volunteers.
Camphill Communities California offers all community members the opportunity for a meaningful and productive life that is challenging, exciting and transformative.
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In October 2009, a concert to benefit all Camphill Communities in North America was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC. Performers included Mark O'Connor, Cecil Licad, the Camphill Village Ensemble, and Triform Bell Choir. A musical rendition of Ferdinand the Bull read by Stephen Colbert concluded the evening.
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"Camphill California is a real symbol for us of what human beings are capable of if they are driven by love and compassion."
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Day program participant Charles Tygiel and co-worker Elizabeth Howe walk to Marimi House for their daily morning tea break. Their morning chores often include emptying compost buckets, light yard work and salad making.



