International Dialogue Meeting
from 12 - 18 April 2005
Camphill "Hemel-en-Aarde" Hermanus

(Last updated 05 June 2005)

Please note: All documents are pdf files. The Acrobat Reader can be downloaded here.

The International Dialogue Meeting has been a success and the information as the pictures have been uploaded and can be found here:

1_Registered_Participants.pdf
2_Programme.pdf
3_Themes.pdf
4_Opening_Address-Robin_Carlisle.pdf
5_Camphill_In_South_Africa-Christoph_Jensen.pdf
7_Economic_Sphere-Bernard_Murphy.pdf
8_Introduction_To_Sphere_Of_Rights-Aage_Rundberget.pdf
9_Introduction_To_Cultural-Spiritual_Sphere-Peter_Fairhead.pdf
10_Flipchart_Notes_Of_Group_Discussions.pdf
11_Topics_and_Issues_Which_Will_Be_Actively_Taken_Up_Bet Dial.pdf
12_Next_Meeting.pdf
Report_From_Regions.pdf

The pictures of the Dialogue Meeting can be seen here.

General Information:

At the tip of the African continent, nestled at the foot of the majestic Table Mountain, lies Cape Town. The mother city of South Africa, Cape Town truly rates as one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Cape Town and its surrounding areas are also known for their major shopping centers, excellent sports facilities, botanical gardens and historical sites such as Robben Island, entertainment, restaurants and fine medical facilities. The city boasts a modern airport - Cape Town International Airport - equipped to deal with the regular influx of tourists to the area.
Some 130km to the south east of Cape Town, you will find the resort town of Hermanus, built along the shores of Walker Bay near the Southern most tip of Africa. This once quiet fishing village is regarded as one of the best places in the world for land-based whale watching. Each year Southern Right Whales head into the bays around Hermanus to calve.
Hermanus was aptly chosen to be the base of our Camphill, Hemel en Aarde (Heaven and Earth) community - set against a brilliant backdrop of mountains and the vast Atlantic Ocean, this is a very special place.
Our community started more than 50 years ago and has grown to almost 200 people. We invite you to join our special community from the 12th to 18th April for the Camphill Dialogue 2005.
We have drafted up a provisional programme; as this is your conference we depend on your further input regarding topics:

• Ageing co-worker population
• Care of the elderly co-worker
• Attracting younger co-workers
• Balance Community needs/individual needs to be healthy
• Pension provisions
• Employment
• Changing staff profile - employment - living out
• Training/qualifications
• Finding balance between living up to our ideals and meeting legislation requirements coming towards us
• Weakening of Spiritual life (ideals)
• Future developments
• Integration of Camphill Communities into wider Community (Society)
• Sustainable building programs
• Recruiting new Board members
• Constitution of Boards

Hermanus is not only famous for its whales but also as a wonderful eco-adventure destination. Several exciting excursions have been planned.
It is important for us to gauge how many people are interested in participating in this worthwhile event as it will help us to take our planning to the next stage.
We have negotiated accommodation at optimum rates at a local 3 star Windsor Hotel as well as our neighbouring retreat centre, Volmoed, which offers accommodation in various cottages (12 beds/cottage). There is also limited accommodation available on our premises, Camphill. Should you require more luxurious accommodation we suggest that you contact the Marine Hotel (5 star) to make your own arrangements. Please complete and return the enclosed registration form to give us an indication of your needs and expectations. We also welcome comments and questions regarding the programme content.

Our Meeting Place: The Mercury Hall

Need more information?

Send an e-mail: camphillfarm@hermanus.co.za

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