Raphael Village

Located in the historic Irish Channel neighborhood of Uptown, New Orleans, Raphael Village is a non-profit organization that supports differently-abled people in becoming fully engaged in life and community. Inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s philosophies of Curative and Waldorf education and inclusive social development, and as as the first and only Affiliate Member of the Camphill Association of North America located in the southeastern United States, Raphael Village brings New Orleans and its surrounding areas into a long tradition of providing community to differently-abled individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Founded on principles that integrate education, community life, life-sharing, and the arts to meet the needs of youth and adults with developmental disabilities, Raphael Village provides holistic learning programs, vocational training, and community for differently-abled people to be lovingly supported in mind, body and spirit throughout their lives, starting with Raphael Academy (a K-12 school), The Guild at Raphael Village (an adult day program), and The Hearth (a future residential program).