MEETING TOGETHER
We promote the philosophy of the Camphill Movement through initiating, organising, informing and supporting regional activities.
EVENTS IN THE REGION
There are many different meetings across the region in the course of the year. Different meetings have different themes, ranging from the exchange of young volunteers from different communities, to the mutual support experienced by those who have been meeting regularly for many years, even decades, to deepen their commitment and understanding of the Camphill way of life.
Northern Regional Group
The Northern Regional Group meets for a long weekend each spring and autumn, with delegates from each community and the responsibility to conduct the official Assembly meetings of the Camphill Northern Region Association. The group has a listening function, as it meets in a different community each half year, and it can bring a fresh viewpoint and potential for development to the places it visits. Many new initiatives have arisen from the Northern Regional Group, some which last for a shorter time, while others, such as the Camphill Baltic Seminar, have grown into strong and stable independent operations.
Camphill Northern Dialogue
Each Camphill foundation or trust in the different countries has its board members, who send delegates to the worldwide Camphill Dialogue meetings every 3 years, and sometimes also organise a Dialogue meeting in the Northern Region.
The aim of these meetings is to co-ordinate and enhance the work of the different Camphill boards, by focussing on themes such as good governance, transparency, quality management, ethos and legislation.
Northern Summer Festival
Every 2 years, communities in the region come together for a few days for a big summer festival! Sometimes the festival is hosted by a community, sometimes we rent or borrow a space in a beautiful place in the surroundings. Each festival is full of fun, meeting old friends, making new ones, with a chance to relax and explore in a special international atmosphere. Often we are more than 100 people speaking at least 6 different languages with multiple translations and levels of ability but with shared Camphill values – quite a unique experience.
Dates of activities in the Camphill Northern Region