Maison Emmanuel is modelled on "Camphill Communities" existing worldwide. The Camphill Movement, which was founded in 1939, endeavours to create communities in which children and adults with special needs, can live, learn and work with others in healthy social relationships based on mutual care and respect.

Approximately 90 Camphill Communities exist worldwide, they are recognized by the respective Governments as viable alternatives to institutional care. "Camphill" is inspired by Christian ideals as articulated by Rudolf Steiner and recognises the spiritual uniqueness of each human being regardless of disability and religious or racial background.

History
Maison Emmanuel was incorporated in 1982 as a non-profit organization. From the original home for six children, it has grown to be home for up to twenty-four
adolescents and young adults in need of special care. Known as villagers,
they share their home with volunteer house parents and coworkers.




Maison Emmanuel - the farm house - built 1845
destroyed by fire April 13th 2004 - rebuilt in the fall of 2004
Home for 2 young adults, their house parents and their 3 children








Maison Michael - built in 1990
Home for 6 adolescents, their house parent and volunteer coworkers.







Maison Ceres- built in 1992
Home for 6 young adults, their house parents and volunteer coworkers.





Maison Ellyn - built in 1995
Home for 4 adolescents, 1 young adult, their house parent and volunteer coworkers.







Maison Julia -located in Val David - donated in 1996
Home for 4 young adults, their house parents and volunteer coworkers.





Maison Christophe - purchased in 2003
Administrative offices, for staff and volunteer coworkers, archives etc.




The Bakery "La Chapdelaine" - Built in 2002
Located the nearby village of Val-David, sells bread to
the public, welcomes the villager's bakery workshops
during the week and houses a boutique for their art work
and crafts. The 2nd floor of the bakery is home
to our lively weaving workshop.