“Can I place a special order for a book or product that is not normally in your inventory?”

Yes, we can fulfill special orders on rare occasions.   If we do not carry an item that you are interested in purchasing, we would love to know about it and evaluate whether it would be an appropriate addition to our store.   If it is not an item that we plan to carry, we can determine on a case-by-case basis for you.   Please contact us directly by phone or email about such requests.

“Do you have titles or products available that are not shown on your website?”

Yes, we do.   While our website displays most of the books and many items we carry, we do not sell 100% of our collection online.   You can get an idea of the kinds of non-book items we carry by clicking here .  

BOOKS

Please contact us if you would like to learn of additional titles in any particular area of our store.   We do not sell our entire collection online because there are titles for which we cannot guarantee supply, particularly those that we obtain from abroad.   We will strive always keep them available, so please contact us to learn if there are other titles in your area of interest.

PRODUCTS

Our website shows only a limited number of our non-book items.   We have a wonderful and high-quality collection of Waldorf toys and other items that come from fairly traded sources.   Many are handmade by people in the local Waldorf community.  

We are happy to make them available to mail-order customers.   If you are looking for a gift item, one of our shopkeepers would be happy to assist you with identifying an item for a particular age group or for a particular purpose.   Also, if you have visited our store and recall seeing a particular item, call us to find out if we still carry it and have it in stock.  

“I have a great resource to share.   Do you welcome recommendations for new titles or products?”

We are always keen to learn of new and great resources for every area of our store.   Please let us know if there is a title you love or have found to be particularly helpful and would be suitable for our store.   Simply write to us or call us with your suggestion.

“Why should I buy from the Bookstore at Rudolf Steiner College?”  

We love when inquiring souls ask us this question.

·                When you buy from us you are saying YES! to fair trade organizations, women’s cooperatives, anthroposophical initiatives, local artisans, and sustainable communities like Camphill and Sekem.

·                Your purchases support the mission of Rudolf Steiner College, Waldorf Education, Biodynamic Agriculture and Rudolf Steiner’s work in the world.

·                Ever more rare and valiant, independent booksellers like us are an endangered species.    

·                We ferret out everything we can—new and classic—to meet the needs of teachers, parents, and students in all realms of Anthroposophy.

·                You can talk to a living, breathing, knowledgeable shopkeeper, AND when you visit us in Fair Oaks, California, you can see, touch, and smell everything.

“I am new to Waldorf Education. Where do I start?”

A great place to begin is by browsing the titles in our Waldorf Education: Introduction section.    We have cultivated our collection over time in response to this common question.   Browsing the other categories within the store can also offer much insight because they give a broader picture of many of the aspects and values embodied in Waldorf Education.    Such browsing may serve to hone your questions.   Our College website is well worth your attention, too!  

We encourage you to call or email us for assistance.   Any of us at the bookstore would be happy to talk and support you in your efforts to find what you are seeking.   Over time, we have each cultivated unique relationships to many of the resources in our store as well as to Waldorf Education and Anthroposophy.