Community Life
Community Life at Camphill Blair Drummond is shaped by the people who live, learn, work, volunteer and spend time together here each day.
From shared meals and celebrations to meaningful work, creative projects, friendships and new experiences, community life is built through participation, contribution and connection. Every person brings their own talents, interests and experiences, helping to shape the community around them.
Whether it is learning a new skill, taking part in a community celebration, supporting a project, spending time with friends or simply sharing everyday moments together, community life is about creating opportunities for people to grow, contribute and belong.
The stories, voices and experiences featured below offer a glimpse into the people and relationships that make Camphill Blair Drummond the community it is today.
Community Life means something different to everyone. Here are just a few of the voices, experiences and everyday moments that make up life at Camphill Blair Drummond.
"I like the Bike Safari because we all get together at the weekend and we get to see people we haven't seen very often."
Finding a Happy Place
Our son Liam started Camphill Blair Drummond as a day student in August 2021, towards the end of the pandemic.
His final year at school had been disrupted and, like many families, we were unsure how he would settle into something new. We need not have worried. From the beginning, Liam was welcomed with open arms and quickly became part of the Camphill community.
What struck us immediately was the warmth of the place. The enthusiasm of the staff is infectious, and you are always greeted with a smile when you arrive. Since joining Camphill, Liam has grown in confidence and independence while being supported and nurtured in a caring environment.
Watching Liam thrive made us want to give something back. Ron now volunteers as Chair of the Trustees, a role he thoroughly enjoys and one that allows him to support a community that has given so much to our family.
Looking ahead, we hope to see the Sport & Activity Centre embraced by the whole community. As for Liam, he describes Camphill Blair Drummond as his "happy place" and says it is "where he belongs." One day, he hopes to live there too.
Celebrations & Traditions
Throughout the year, community life is marked by shared celebrations, traditions and opportunities to come together.
From May Day and the Highland Games to Family Day, Michaelmas and our Advent and Christmas celebrations, these moments help create the rhythm of community life. They bring people together to celebrate achievements, welcome families and friends, reflect on the changing seasons and strengthen the relationships that sit at the heart of our community.
For many people, these occasions are among the highlights of the year. They create lasting memories, encourage participation and remind us of the importance of belonging, friendship and shared experience.
