Village development
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Family house Renovation after the fire damage //
On the windy day of May 27, 2023, a spark from a chimney landed on the roof of the residential building in the village (“Zenta Mauriņa’s house”), causing significant damage to the large structure. It was one of the first straw houses in Latvia. Fortunately, none of the villagers and co-workers suffered in the fire disaster, but 13 people lost everything they had in their lives.
To ensure the continuation of the story of the village of Rožkalni, we sincerely invite you to support us and donate to the restoration of the family house!
Donations can be made through a bank transfer: Camphill Nodibinājums “Rožkalni,” registration number 40008047404, Luminor Bank, account number/IBAN: LV40 RIKO 0002010092555. Alternatively, you can donate using a PayPal account (account name: Camphill nodibinajums Rozkalni).
Participation in the gardening project / 2024
Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation program “Do it yourself for YOUR FAMILY TABLE” //
In 2024, the Camphill “Rožkalni” was approved to participate in the Boris and Inara Teterev Foundation’s gardening project program “Do it yourself for YOUR FAMILY TABLE”! As support, the project participants received seeds, seedlings, and gardening tools for planting in their own gardens. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to receive advice from specialists and gardening enthusiasts to help them grow a bountiful harvest.
implemented infrastructure project after the fire damage / 2023
The new residential house // Lilijas house
On May 27, 2023, a random spark accidentally landed on the straw roof, causing the village’s large residential house (“Zenta Mauriņa house”) to be engulfed in flames. It was one of the first straw houses in Latvia. Fortunately, none of the villagers and coworkers were harmed in the fire. Although this unfortunate incident left a deep emotional impact on the entire community’s daily life, the story of Rožkalni had to continue.
Thanks to donors, volunteers, and the strong support of the Camphill movement, the foundations for a new residential house were laid during the summer of 2023. The grand opening of “Lilijas house” took place on September 30, 2023.
Centralised heating system //
In November 2024, after the fire disaster, a new centralised heating system was installed to heat the village. To establish the system, pipes were laid to distribute hot water to all the buildings in the village. The wood-burning stove is fueled with forest firewood provided by the village.
Roof replacement //
In October 2024, construction work to replace the wooden shingle roof with a metal one at Rožkalni house was completed. These renovations were necessary because the previous roof structure had been partially damaged during the fire.