Camphill Village provides a safe, supportive home for 100 adults with intellectual disabilities. Located just 40km north of Cape Town, the village includes 13 homes and a range of enterprises that create opportunities for meaningful daily work—and shared life.
Life Together
Residents live alongside home leaders and volunteers in a life-sharing environment—sharing homes, meals, and everyday moments. Some live independently, some as couples, all as part of a connected and caring community.
Every resident is valued as an individual, with unique strengths, needs, and potential. Personalised development and care plans support each person’s growth, with access to therapies, education, and skill-building opportunities.
Living your best life looks different for everyone. We strive to create a culturally rich and balanced life – where residents are empowered to make their own choices and shape their own journeys within a supportive and respectful community.
History
Our Roots
Skills Training
Meaningful work for Every Individual - Residents are supported to develop skills across our enterprises, according to their abilities and interests—encouraging confidence, independence, and a strong sense of purpose.
Many residents have had no formal education or training. Residents learn many life skills as part of daily life, helping around the group home and mastering small domestic tasks as part of a life-sharing community.
There is also specific training to help residents learn individual skills. Examples of these are training in personal hygiene, sexuality of the individual and social skills. Relationship coaching support residents navigating relationships with each other.
Some learn to assist in the dairy, others learn skills in the herbal workshops making Camphilll's range of products. Some residents work on the farm or in the vegetable garden. All of these enterprises equip the residents with training in useful skills and give them a sense of meaning, achievement and of contributing usefully to their community.
Therapies
Support to Thrive
Each resident has an individual development and care plan, guided by home leaders and our wellbeing team. A range of therapies—including speech and movement therapy—supports wellbeing and personal development.
Equine and Creative Therapies
Equine therapy helps residents build trust, confidence, and emotional resilience. Creative therapies such as art and music offer further opportunities for expression, learning, and joy. Many residents also participate in reading, writing, and music lessons, culminating in an annual talent show.
Recreation
Life beyond work
Life at Camphill includes a rich variety of recreational activities. From choir and theatre performances to soccer matches and swimming, there are many ways to connect, have fun, and be part of community life.
Outings and Social Connection
Each home organises regular outings—from hikes and beach visits to restaurants and cultural experiences. Our monthly market is a highlight, where residents welcome visitors, run stalls, assist with activities, and share in the vibrant atmosphere of community and celebration.
OUR TEAM
The team powering Camphill Village
Talita Nel
Finance
finance@camphill.org.za
Elma Anderson
HR
hr@camphill.org.za
Geornelle de Villiers
Product Sales
admin@camphill.org.za
