School Address: 43188 Mayfield Rd Willow Lake SD 57278
School District: Willow Lake School District 12-3
County: Clark County
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Mayfield Colony is a Hutterite community located in Willow Lake, South Dakota. The Hutterites are a communal, Anabaptist group with roots in the same 16th-century religious reformation that gave rise to the Amish and Mennonites. Mayfield Colony, like other Hutterite colonies, operates as a close-knit community that emphasizes collective ownership and labor, with a strong focus on agriculture and self-sufficiency. The colony typically consists of multiple families who live and work together, sharing resources and responsibilities. They often engage in farming, raising livestock, and other agricultural activities that support the colony as well as contribute to the broader local economy. Worship and cultural practices are integral to life at the colony, with a focus on Christian faith and values. Due to their communal way of life, Hutterite colonies like Mayfield often function with a high degree of self-reliance, operating their own schools, manufacturing, and even healthcare facilities. The day-to-day life in such a community tends to be guided by a shared commitment to simplicity and humility, reflected in their clothing, architecture, and lifestyle choices. Please note, specific details about daily operations, population size, or other internal aspects of Mayfield Colony are typically private and not widely published, respecting the community’s preference for privacy and autonomy.