"The smallest accomplishments are celebrated with an extraordinary respect for individual differences. There is a rhythm, a consistency and a calmness to the days at Soltane. It is beautiful to witness."

- Hallie P., parent of community resident Nate P.

Facilities

Camphill Soltane is located on a 50-acre site in Pennsylvania, about an hour west of Philadelphia. The residential houses and other buildings in the community are surrounded by fruit trees, berry canes, an herb garden, and flower gardens, set in the rolling hills and woods of the Pennsylvania countryside. The close proximity of the Philadelphia suburbs provides ample opportunities for cultural and recreational engagement.

Residence BuildingNine residential houses provide living space for approximately 90 people – 43 students and community residents, 37 coworkers, and many coworker children. Five houses are primarily occupied by students enrolled in Soltane’s 5-year Learning for Life program. Three other houses are community houses, for former students who have graduated from Soltane’s program, and have made Soltane their home. One house is made up of several independent apartments, providing flexible living space for some Soltane coworkers and families, and for semi-independent living for some students and community residents. Each house in the community has a name, reflecting a story, history, or person who provides inspiration for Soltane. Many houses also serve as host to a classroom or work studio.

Eastwind, the maintenance building, houses a classroom, a recycling shed, and the wood workshop.

Whitsun HallIduna combines living and program spaces. The central gathering space in the house, the Rose Room, is the site for community meetings, coworker training, services and special events, and the community cafe. The Textile Enterprise occupies the lower level of Iduna.

Whitsun Hall is Soltane’s arts and recreation building and community center. Classrooms, therapy rooms, a library, a fitness room and sauna share space with a 3-story great room complete with stage and a basketball court.

A small pool behind Peredur house is open during the warm summer months for community recreation.

The Soltane office is located in the Curvenal building, at the entrance to Camphill Soltane. Curvenal hosts administrative space and another classroom.