Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

What Camphill Village Kimberton Hills does

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is a nonprofit intentional community founded in 1972 in Chester County, Pennsylvania (Kimberton/Phoenixville area), serving adults with developmental disabilities through a residential model grounded in Rudolf Steiner's Anthroposophical social therapy framework. The community houses approximately 43-45 villagers alongside 57 adult volunteer coworkers and 9 children of coworkers, creating an intergenerational household structure. It operates as one of roughly 15 Camphill communities across North America sharing a common philosophical and operational tradition.

The organization's core operations span integrated craft workshops (weaving, woodworking, pottery), land-based workshops (dairy, bakery, café, and a CSA garden producing 270 weekly shares), and cultural programming that includes theater collaborations, mosaic commissions, and a Local History Series. Physical infrastructure is being expanded through new pavilion construction in 2026, and dedicated programmatic capacity is being built through the Pietzner Family Fund for arts and culture established in 2026.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of CSA subscriptions, craft workshop and bakery/café sales, residential living fees, foundation grants (via the affiliated Camphill Foundation), and event-based fundraising including the annual Farm to Table Gala (which raised $444,883 in 2024) and the Spring Benefit Gala (which raised over $400,000 in 2026). The go-to-market is community-embedded rather than commercial, with growth dependent on fundraising execution, foundation relationships, and CSA member retention rather than traditional sales channels.

Name

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills

Legal name

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills Inc.

Website

https://camphillkimberton.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is a nonprofit intentional community founded in 1972 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 45 adults with developmental disabilities through residential programs, craft workshops, a 270-share CSA farm, and cultural programming rooted in Anthroposophical principles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Community Living Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

Keywords

• Intentional community living
• Developmental disability services
• Biodynamic agriculture
• Craft workshop programs
• Social therapy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kimberton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. CSA Shares: Community Supported Agriculture garden (Sankanac) provides approximately 270 weekly produce shares to the public during growing season, each share feeding on average a family of five. Revenue from share subscriptions.
2. Craft Workshop Sales: Handmade items produced in craft workshops (pottery, weaving, mosaics, woodworking, fiber arts, bakery) sold through the community shop and at events.
3. Residential Living Fees: Villagers with developmental disabilities pay to live in the community, contributing to operational costs of life-sharing homes.
4. Grants and Donations: Camphill Foundation provides grants and low-interest loans to support programs. Individual donors contribute through events and ongoing support. 2024 Farm to Table Gala raised $444,883 with 49 sponsors.
5. Special Events: Annual fundraising events including Farm to Table Gala, talent shows, concerts, and community celebrations that generate donations and community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills operates an intentional life-sharing community for approximately 43-45 adults with developmental disabilities and volunteer coworkers on a biodynamic farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The organization provides permanent residential housing, meaningful daily work through craft workshops (pottery, weaving, mosaics, woodworking, fiber arts) and land-based operations (CSA garden, dairy, orchard), and a rich cultural program of concerts, festivals, and educational events. Revenue is generated through residential living fees, CSA produce subscriptions, farm and craft product sales, foundation grants, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

Camphill Village Kimberton Hills is an intentional community for adults with developmental disabilities, not a technology company. The organization operates a multi-faceted life-sharing community model with integrated programs including craft workshops (Weavery, Pottery, Mosaics, Woodworking, Fiber Arts), land-based workshops (CSA Garden, Biodynamic Dairy, Orchard, Estate), culinary operations (Bakery, Camphill Café), cultural programs (Community Music Program, Chamber Music Residency Program, Local History Series), and community events (Farm to Table Gala, Stella Natura, Community Connections networking). The portfolio centers on providing vocational training, social therapy, and meaningful community participation for residents with developmental disabilities, supported by volunteers and long-term coworkers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Life-Sharing Community for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Permanent residential community living for approximately 43-45 adults with developmental disabilities, providing homes, meaningful daily work, cultural and social life, and ongoing personal development support. Residents pay living fees that contribute to operational costs.
• Sankanac CSA Garden Shares Community Supported Agriculture subscriptions providing approximately 270 weekly produce shares to member families during the growing season. Each share feeds on average a family of five. Produce is grown using organic and biodynamic methods by community members of all abilities.
• Handmade Craft Workshop Products Handmade items produced across multiple craft workshops (pottery, weaving/fiber arts, mosaics, woodworking, and bakery) sold through the community shop and at events. Villagers and coworkers participate in production as meaningful daily work.
• Biodynamic Dairy Products Certified Biodynamic Demeter dairy farm producing raw milk and cheese products from a 100% grass-fed herd, with practices including keeping calves with mothers for up to 100 days. Available to community and at on-site shop.
• Village Bakery Goods Community bakery producing bread and baked goods for community consumption and for sale through the on-site shop and events.
• Camphill Café Community café operated by the village, serving as a gathering space for residents and hosting the Community Connections networking events with Start Local Podcast. Provides food and beverage service to residents and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 190 workshop sessions per week available to residents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor, core and supporting.

• Start Local PodcastmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 September 2025Collaborative initiative bringing local businesses, nonprofits, and community members together through Community Connections networking breakfasts held monthly at the Camphill Cafe. The partnership, made possible by gifts from Camphill Foundation and Quaker Smith Capital, addresses topics of interest for local communities in Chester County.
• Penn State Great ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2025Penn State Great Valley commissioned the Mosaic Studio to create a plastic bottle cap mural featuring the Penn State Nittany Lion. Villagers and coworkers worked on the project with professors, students, and the larger community at Penn State Great Valley on April 16, 2025 in honor of Earth Day.
• People's Light TheatremajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2025People's Light Theatre partnered with CVKH for In-Community Presentations of their productions, including 'Illuminating Bayard Rustin' (inaugural Local History Series event in April 2025) and 'The Woman Question' excerpts (May 2026). The partnership brings professional theatre to the community and connects CVKH to broader cultural programming.
• Various Camphill CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVKH is part of the Camphill Movement with connections to 15 Camphill communities in North America including Beaver Run, Copake, Newton Dee, and others. Students and coworkers move between communities for training and programs. The Camphill Academy facilitates exchanges with other communities.
• Karl König InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Karl König Institute for Art, Science and Social Life is creating a film 'Living History' documenting memories of Dr. Karl König, founder of the Camphill Movement. CVKH hosted a Living History event featuring the project on June 12, 2026.
• Kimberton Association for the Performing ArtssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal nonprofit organization that arranges high-quality music programming at CVKH, including the Dali Quartet and other performers at Rose Hall, with support from local businesses.
• LCH Community ServicesminorOthersLCH provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services to individuals in Chester County who are insured, underinsured, or uninsured. Featured speaker at Community Connections event discussing health needs in underserved communities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: A large national nonprofit providing disability services, rehabilitation, and community living support across a much broader geographic and programmatic footprint than CVKH. Competes for the same donor dollars and family-seeking-alternative-care market, though with a less residential, more service-delivery model.
• The Arc of the United States: A national advocacy and service organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates a much broader service portfolio (advocacy, employment, family support) than CVKH's residential model but addresses the same underlying population and competes for donor and government funding.

Emerging players

• Twin Oaks Community: An established ecovillage and intentional community in Virginia operating income-sharing with shared labor and consensus governance. While not focused on developmental disabilities, Twin Oaks represents a comparable intentional community model with similar challenges in volunteer recruitment, governance, and earned-revenue diversification.

Direct peers

• L'Arche USA: The closest direct peer, L'Arche operates intentional life-sharing communities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the United States and globally. Like CVKH, L'Arche combines residential support with meaningful work, spiritual community, and volunteer engagement, though using a different philosophical foundation.
• Camphill Village Beaver Run: A sister Camphill community in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, operating the same Anthroposophy-rooted life-sharing model for adults with developmental disabilities with integrated craft and farm workshops. Directly comparable in mission, programming, and operational structure.
• Camphill Village Newton Dee: A sister Camphill community in Clarksburg, Maryland, operating the same Anthroposophical intentional community model for adults with developmental disabilities. Shares movement-wide resources, training pipelines, and donor networks with CVKH.
• Camphill Village Copake: A sister Camphill community in Copake, New York, operating the same intentional community model with craft workshops, biodynamic farming, and life-sharing homes. Part of the same Camphill Movement with shared programming and movement-wide coworker exchanges.

Others

• Camphill Foundation: The nonprofit foundation founded in 1966 that supports CVKH and 14 other Camphill communities in North America through grants and low-interest loans. Functions as a parent-supporting organization and movement-wide fundraising entity rather than a direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@camphillkimberton
• Xx.com/CamphillKH
• Facebookfacebook.com/CamphillVillageKimbertonHills
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camphill-village-kimberton-hills

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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