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This summer, Gould Farm’s Agnes cheese won a Gold Medal at the 2026 Big E, placing us among New England’s top artisan cheesemakers. But our creamery is more than a production facility; it is a therapeutic work team where adults recovering from mental health challenges build confidence and purpose. We recently completed a major renovation to create a bright, modern space that matches the quality of our guests' work. Every wheel of Agnes tells a powerful story of craftsmanship

What is happening beyond the fenceline of the Farm, out in the wider mental health field? As the fall conference season gets underway, Gould Farm staff are packing their bags to take our work nationwide, sharing insights, presenting research, and engaging with colleagues, allies, and those with lived experience.

This summer was as busy and beautiful as any on the Farm! With many new staff joining the community and the usual number of projects and special activities (such as hosting an Artist in Residence and substantial improvements to Diane's Trail) taking place, there was also no shortage of peaceful beauty and quiet sunrises to soak in. With this post, staff share some of those moments, enjoying the land we get to call home.