Glenora Farm (Ita Wegman Society) is a place where special needs are met and talent abounds. It is only one of three such locations in Canada. Run by the Ita Wegman Association of B.C., the farm shares the goals and philosophies of the Camphill Movement, a worldwide organization of schools, training colleges and adult villages where caregivers and people with developmental disabilities live, learn and work together, sharing in a culturally rich and productive environment. Developmental disabilities are treated, not as illnesses, but as a part of the fabric of human experience. Glenora Farm creates an environment in which those who need special care, and those who provide it, can relate to each other as companions rather than as professionals and clients, thus making room for creativity and personal fulfillment while respecting each individual's privacy and freedom. Those who work on the land, farming and gardening, and those who bake, spin and weave, provide firewood or make candles, enjoy the benefits of their labour in a myriad of ways. The work shops follow the process of woodworking and form-building from raw material to finished product, and our companions' knowledge of the world is continually enhanced by weekly adult education courses. There are plays, festivals, music, singing and folk dancing to further enrich the fabric of life. And of course, visitors are welcome, by appointment.
Contact information:
Postal address:
The Ita Wegman Association
P.O. Box 463, Duncan, B.C., V9L 3X8
Location:
Glenora Farm
4766 Waters Road, Duncan, B.C., V9L 6S9
Tel./Fax: (250) 715-1559
E-mail: itaweg@shaw.ca
Website: http://www.glenorafarm.com