Maison Emmanuel is an intentional, life-sharing community based on Anthroposophy, and modeled on the Camphill Communities existing worldwide. We are approximately 50 people (including 22 adults in need of special care) living and working together in the beautiful Laurentian mountains, 100 km (60 miles) north of Montreal.
House parents, together with their children and young coworkers live in family-like settings. The rhythmic structure of the household, school, workshops (bakery, candle-making, small farm, garden, weaving, pottery, woodwork), and therapies creates the warm, supportive environment of community living. Shared meals, seasonal festivals, plays, birthday celebrations and outings help create bonds of friendship and responsibility where everyone learns to care and provide for the needs of the others.
A program of expansion and integration is taking place in the center of a nearby town with one adult residence and our café boutique.
Training for new coworkers and a foundation course is provided. Many people from different countries live at Maison Emmanuel. The languages spoken within the community are approximately two-thirds English and one-third French. The surrounding community speaks mostly French.
Life-sharing Community with and for people in need of special care.
Life-sharing Community with and for people in need of special care.
Volunteers come from many different countries and stay for the most part for one year, though a core of long-term volunteers is always open to new members who wish to commit to a longer period. Shorter stays are sometimes possible as well.
There is an application procedure described on our website — www.maisonemmanuel.org —
Visitors are welcome. Prior appointment is requested, stating the length of stay and the date of arrival.
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.
Labor required: Yes
All members are volunteers. They receive free room and board, medical care, use of community cars and pocket money.
All members contribute to the well-being of the community.
Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Recreational vehicles, Internet
Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.
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