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Recap of our May 2023 strategic planning retreat - part one!
Our recent strategic planning retreat, held on May 20, 2023, served as a moment of reflection and goal-setting for Gould Farm. We...
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Stephanie McMahon
- May 22
- 3 min
Harvesting Insights: Danielle Clifford, MD's Two-Week Psychiatry Residency Elective
In the field of psychiatry, opportunities for hands-on experiences outside the traditional hospital setting are invaluable, says Danielle...
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Gould Farm
- May 22
- 2 min
Groundbreaking Celebration: Roadside Store and Cafe
On Sunday, May 21st, 2023, amidst a casual gathering of about 50 locals and Gould Farmers, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Roadside...
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Stephanie McMahon
- May 17
- 3 min
Diane's Trail at Gould Farm - Where History and Tranquility Converge
Winding through the beautiful Monterey landscape is a meandering public trail that offers a peaceful and shaded escape into nature. This...
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Stephanie McMahon
- May 10
- 2 min
Meet Lisa Waldron, LMHC, clinician at Fellside
Meet Lisa Waldron, one of our mental health counselors at Fellside, our transition program in Medford, Massachusetts. Lisa is one of...
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Stephanie McMahon
- May 10
- 2 min
Preserving the Past, Understanding the Present: Gould Farm Archive
Gould Farm, a therapeutic community established in 1913, has been dedicated to providing mental health treatment to individuals suffering...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Strength in connections: our local and regional network
We are thrilled to be able to welcome visitors back to the Farm and get out to explore the vibrant community in the Berkshires once...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Apr 28
- 1 min
What is it like to live and work in this community?
Are you wondering what it's like to live and work in a therapeutic community? This info session was recorded on April 24th, 2023. It...
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Lisanne Finston
- Apr 27
- 2 min
The courage of imaginal cells
Dear community member, I was introduced recently to something called imaginal cells. When a caterpillar hardens into a chrysalis, its...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Once a Gould Farmer, always a Gould Farmer
Once it touches your life, Gould Farm has a funny habit of sticking. One example of this is in our staff. Nearly half of Gould Farm staff...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Apr 10
- 1 min
Career fair and info session on April 24th, 2023
How many of your neighbor's names do you know? What are your sources of community and belonging in your life? Is engaging in meaningful...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Mar 27
- 2 min
Conference on connection between nutrition and mental health disorders
In the summer of 2022, Carrie Sacco, RN of Inspiring Nutritional Choices, gave us a call to share her big idea: a conference in the...
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Guest Writer
- Mar 13
- 4 min
How “guest” became a healing word for me
I was a guest from April 2006-November 2007. Being a guest altered the course of my life and steered my path towards getting my GED...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Virtual volunteer program info session April 5th
Volunteer coordinator, Pauline Banducci, invites you to attend our virtual info session on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST to...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Feb 24
- 2 min
Community Supported Agriculture at Gould Farm and in the Berkshires
CSA Week 2023 CSA week 2023 takes place from February 20th - 26th. It's a time for farms across the country to promote Community...
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Lisanne Finston
- Feb 22
- 2 min
Stop and smell the pancakes!
On Monday, March 27th, 2023 the two buildings that used to be on the property along Route 23 were demolished. The above video is in...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Feb 3
- 1 min
Trauma-informed care in a therapeutic community
In February 2023, Gould Farm clinician, Brett Thatcher, LICSW, co-presented on trauma-informed care in a therapeutic community. This...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Jan 20
- 3 min
The roots of therapeutic community
Gould Farm rests on a long and interesting history and occupies a unique place in the landscape of mental health treatment. The Farm...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Jan 16
- 2 min
Visiting local social enterprises, BlueQ and Extra Special Teas
One of the many benefits of Gould Farm being located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts is the concentration of creative, thoughtful, and...
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Lisanne Finston
- Jan 9
- 2 min
A new year message from Lisanne, our executive director
Dear community, Happy New Year! As I begin this new year, I’m bringing with me a range of feelings. From optimism and hopefulness for...
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