Founded in 1966 by an anthroposophical doctor and his wife for the purpose of providing for an intergenerational therapeutic work-based community centered around the care of our elderly Members. Approximately 60 elder Members and 60 Co-workers and their families live on 80 acres in suburban Rockland County, NY. on 80 acres. Most of the Co-workers children attend the neighborhood Green Meadow Waldorf School grades; nursery -12th grade. Coworkers are primarily interested in care giving, crafts such as; pottery, candle and book making, wood and metal shops or farming/gardening, or in supportive activities such as cooking, cleaning, maintenance, landscaping, vehicle maintenance, administration, etc. We have a biodynamic farm education/training initiative where we raise produce, a dairy for raw milk & yogurt. As an intergenerational community we encourage the elderly to participate at all levels in our cultural/social life. We welcome volunteers. Families with children are most welcome. The Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Community & Foundation exist to provide a healthy way of life for everyone of all ages living here. We provide housing for Co-workers and financial support is individually determined. We want to provide everyone with opportunities to be engaged in all the activities of life long learning and to enjoy in the company of others all the cultural events taking place in the course of the year. The Fellowship believes that a rhythm of varied work and artistic activity lead to continuing health and awareness of the meaning of life on earth.
The Fellowship Community is a dynamic, work based, intergenerational community founded on the ideas of Rudolf Steiner’s Anthroposophy. Our mission is to care for the elderly and to nurture the body, soul and spirit of the human being during all phases of life; to create a social process worthy of our common humanity; to be responsible for the care of the earth upon which we live.
Human centered, long term care for the elderly:
therapeutic and medical support and services that meet the individual needs,
meaningful and fulfilling work in service,
continuing education,
working together for the renewal of social, economic and cultural life,
providing a model for human centered care and
Biodynamic agriculture.
Elder Members over 65 fill out an application.
Co-workers also fill out an application and will have several interviews. The Fellowship will ask some applicants to stay with us and do a “work-a-long”.
We now offer group tours a couple of times a month. People can see when the next tour is by emailing rs********@*****************ty.org
A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.
Everyone must agree before moving forward.
Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.
There are many ways for everyone to participate either in administrative work or simply to develop leadership skills on the job. We happily recognize those with special social skills.
Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.
Join fee: Yes
Labor: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: allowed
We pride ourselves on not paying ” fee for service.” That is we do pay by the hour or day but base payment on individual/family needs. Everyone is different. We have two different categories of membership: Retired Elderly pay rent & Coworkers who receive housing & meals & financial support based on need. Some professional “shift” staff who do not live on campus are paid by the hour.
Garden(s), Greenhouse(s), Vehicle Share, Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Large Scale Kitchen, Tractor & Farm Equipment, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Internet
Residential areas outside city centers but within metropolitan regions.
Shared living spaces with private bedrooms/bathrooms and communal
kitchens, dining, and social areas.
Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.
Residential communities focused on providing space for meditation, spiritual practice, and personal growth retreats.
Connecting people and communities through an intentional online marketplace
A residential project: people live here as their primary home.
An institution, business, network, or project that isn’t a residence (e.g. a learning center, farm, or network with no one living there full-time).
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