Hohenfried e.V.

What Hohenfried e.V. does

Hohenfried e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered on a 32-hectare, 18-building campus in Bayerisch Gmain, Bavaria, in the Berchtesgadener Land between the Untersberg and the Schlafende Hex. The organization provides residential care, schooling, vocational training, sheltered employment, and day services for approximately 210 children, adolescents, and adults with elevated assistance needs, served by roughly 280 employees. Care is delivered under an anthroposophical framework rooted in Rudolf Steiner's pedagogy (Johannesschule, WfbM workshops), combined with Demeter-certified organic horticulture across 1,200 sqm of heated greenhouses.

The organization's revenue model is dominated by per-resident daily rates negotiated annually with the Bezirke of Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, Upper Palatinate, and the Salzburg district under the German Eingliederungshilfe disability services funding system. Supplementary revenue comes from the on-site Hofladen (farm shop) and Bistro retail operations selling Demeter-certified produce, spreads, breads, and workshop crafts; workshop contract services (wood, ceramics, candles, packaging); and donations via a Förderverein. Pricing for core care is institutional; farm shop and bistro prices are set at point of sale. The go-to-market motion is community-led: Hohenfried opens its campus to the public through events, festivals, theater performances, and Special Olympics athletics, recruiting internationally for staff and partnering with Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners on volunteer services.

Recent strategic direction, anchored by Vorstand Chris H. Siedler since February 2023, focuses on operational stabilization (TVöD wage transition, reopening of children's groups), public openness, retail product expansion (Hofladen 2023, Bio-Tees 2026), and deepening the Special Olympics Deutschland partnership. The organization is a member of Paritäter Bayern and Anthropoi Bundesverband, and its website infrastructure runs on WordPress/WooCommerce with Stripe payments and standard media integrations; no proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Hohenfried e.V.

Legal name

Hohenfried e.V.

Website

https://hohenfried.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hohenfried e.V. is a non-profit disability care organization in Bayerisch Gmain, Bavaria, providing residential care, Waldorf-method education, sheltered employment, and day services for approximately 210 people with elevated assistance needs across a 32-hectare campus, primarily funded by Bavarian and Austrian Bezirke under the Eingliederungshilfe system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Care Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAKANAK

Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Transition Services (Post-Secondary, Employment & Independent Living)

SECONDARYEDAOAOAB

Horticulture, Nursery & Greenhouse Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Agriculture, Horticulture & Skilled Trades

Keywords

• Disability residential care
• Special education services
• Vocational training programs
• Anthroposophical care
• Organic farm production

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayerisch Gmain, Bavaria

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State disability services funding (Eingliederungshilfe): Financed by Bezirke (Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, Upper Palatinate) and the Salzburg district for Austrian residents. Daily cost rates are negotiated annually per resident through a formal procedure, covering accommodation, care, and assistance services.
2. Farm shop and bistro retail sales: On-site farm shop and bistro selling products from own production (Demeter-certified vegetables, eggs, spreads, breads) and regional partners. Proceeds support cultural, musical, and sporting events for residents.
3. Workshop products and services: Workshop productions (wood, ceramics, candles, packaging services) are sold via the farm shop and external contracts with regional partner businesses.
4. Donations: The organization accepts donations to support events and facilities. A donors' association (Förderverein / Eltern- und Freundeskreis) supports the organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hohenfried e.V. is a non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein) operating a 32-hectare integrated campus in Bayerisch Gmain, Bavaria, providing residential care, special education, vocational training, sheltered employment, and community programs for approximately 210 children, adolescents, and adults with elevated assistance needs. Services are delivered through an anthroposophical (Rudolf Steiner) care methodology and include the Johannesschule Waldorf-method private school, Berufsbildungsbereich vocational training, WfbM sheltered workshops, Förderstätte day support, the public Hofladen farm shop and Bistro, a Demeter-certified bio garden producing vegetables and four Biosphären-Produkt-certified Bio-Tees, and a competitive Special Olympics athletics program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Johannesschule: Private school following Waldorf pedagogy, part of Hohenfried's educational offerings
• Hohenfrieder Werkstätten (WfbM)
• Hofladen
• Bistro Hohenfried
• Hohenfrieder Genussfreuden
• Hohenfrieder Bio-Tees

Products and services

• Residential Care Services (Wohnen & Leben) Round-the-clock residential care and supported living for children, youth (Kinder- und Jugendbereich / KiJu), and adults (Wohnbereich für Erwachsene / WoE) with significant physical and intellectual disabilities, including cultural, recreational, and holiday programs.
• Johannesschule (Johann School) Private special school following Waldorf (Rudolf Steiner) pedagogy, part of Hohenfried's integrated educational offering for children and adolescents with disabilities.
• Berufsbildungsbereich (Vocational Training Area, AZAV-certified) AZAV-certified vocational training and work-preparation program for adults with disabilities, designed to qualify participants for the Hohenfrieder Werkstätten (WfbM) or integration into the general labor market.
• Hohenfrieder Werkstätten (WfbM Sheltered Workshops) Sheltered employment workshops (WfbM) providing production of wood, ceramics, candles, packaging services, and the Hohenfrieder Genussfreuden food line for adults with disabilities, with output sold via the Hofladen and to regional partner businesses.
• Förderstätte (Support Facility) Day support facility providing structured daytime activities and developmental programs for adults with disabilities whose needs fall outside the sheltered workshop (WfbM) track.
• Hohenfried Hofladen (Farm Shop) On-site farm shop (Hohenfriedstraße 14, 83457 Bayerisch Gmain) selling Demeter-certified vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, spreads, breads, Genussfreuden products, Bio-Tees, and regional partner products to the public.
• Bistro Hohenfried On-site bistro open to the public, serving food prepared from campus-grown produce and regional partner ingredients, also used for staff celebrations and community events.
• Bio-Tees aus Hohenfried (Organic Teas from Hohenfried) Branded line of four Biosphären-Produkt-certified organic tea blends grown in Hohenfried's own Demeter-certified bio garden, filled and packaged by the Hohenfrieder Werkstätten.
• Hohenfrieder Genussfreuden (Hohenfried Delights) Branded line of Demeter-certified spreads and food products manufactured in the Hohenfrieder Werkstätten (WfbM), sold via the on-site Hofladen and external channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze) at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 – one of the most successful showings for any German delegation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Oberbayern SüdOstminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 July 2023Representatives of the bank presented a donation at the opening ceremony of the Hofladen in July/August 2023, supporting Hohenfried's community integration initiative.
• Special Olympics DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Olympics is Hohenfried's primary athletic program partner. The organization fields athletes in alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, swimming, and climbing. Hohenfried athletes compete at regional, national, and world levels, winning medals at Oberhof 2024 (15 medals) and Turin 2025 (4 medals). Special Olympics Bayern organizes the Bavarian State Games where Hohenfried athletes qualify for national and world events.
• Freunde der Erziehungskunst Rudolf Steiners e.V. (Freunde)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe 'Freunde' organization serves as the educational provider for Hohenfried's volunteer service programs (FSJ, BFD, FÖJ). They conduct introductory seminars preparing volunteers for service in anthroposophical disability care settings, covering topics including anthroposophy, participation in working life, and working with people with disabilities.
• Biosphären-Verwaltungsstelle Berchtesgadener LandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration in the horticultural area since 2017–2019, involving the propagation of wildfield weeds in the Hohenfried nursery for distribution to bio farmers. The partnership was expanded to Biosphären-Produkte certification, leading to four Hohenfried bio teas receiving the Biosphere Product seal. At least 80% of raw materials must originate within 60km.
• Paritätischer BayerncoreOthersHohenfried is a member of Paritätischer Bayern, one of the largest welfare associations in Bavaria, representing and supporting social institutions.
• Anthropoi BundesverbandcoreOthersHohenfried is a member of Anthropoi Bundesverband, the federal association for anthroposophical social work and disability care in Germany.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband Bayern: Bavarian welfare association of which Hohenfried is a member, representing and supporting social institutions. Comparable as a coordinating advocacy body; relevant umbrella organization rather than a direct service peer.
• Anthropoi Bundesverband: Federal association for anthroposophical social work and disability care in Germany, of which Hohenfried is a member. Comparable as a coordinating body for facilities sharing Hohenfried's care philosophy; relevant industry association rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Diakonie Deutschland: National welfare federation of Protestant social services, operating extensive disability care, special education, and workshop services across Germany. Comparable in residential and vocational care delivery, though at much larger scale and with broader social mission.
• Lebenshilfe Bayern: Bavarian state association providing disability services including residential care, early intervention, and sheltered workshops across the region. Comparable in core mission of supporting people with disabilities in Bavaria, with similar Bezirk-funded model, though broader and without the anthroposophical focus.
• Friedrich von Bodelschwinghsche Stiftungen Bethel: One of Europe's largest non-profit disability and social care providers, operating extensive residential facilities, workshops, and special education across multiple German states. Comparable in core residential care and WfbM operations but operates at much larger scale and without anthroposophical specialization.

Direct peers

• Camphill Schloss Hamborn: Anthroposophical community in North Rhine-Westphalia offering residential homes, schools, and workshops for people with disabilities and social disadvantages. Directly comparable in care philosophy, demographic mix, and integration of agriculture and crafts.
• Lebensgemeinschaft Sassen e.V. Anthroposophical community in Thuringia providing supported living and working for people with disabilities in a village setting. Comparable in residential care model, WfbM workshops, and biodynamic agriculture integration.
• Camphill Gemeinschaft Föhrenbühl: Anthroposophical community in southern Germany providing residential care, vocational training, and sheltered employment for people with disabilities on a farm-based campus. Directly comparable to Hohenfried in philosophy, integrated agriculture, and WfbM operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Hohenfried
• Facebookfacebook.com/Hohenfried
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hohenfried-e-v
• Instagraminstagram.com/hohenfried

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hohenfried e.V.