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Celebrating Virgil Stucker: A Visionary Leader in Therapeutic Communities
On December 5, 2024, Gould Farm’s longtime friend, former staff and former board member, Virgil Stucker, was honored as the first...
Gould Farm
Jan 23, 20253 min read
Psychosis Care and Connection 2025: A Retreat on Humanistic Approaches
Save the date: June 26-28, 2025 | Gould Farm, Monterey, MA Join us for Psychosis Care and Connection , a transformative roundtable...
Lisanne Finston
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Meet our staff: Beth, Devora, and Justin.
Each month, we feature a few of our staff members as a way for you to get to know the good folks who make up our community. This month,...
Lisanne Finston
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Meet one of our families: Finding our way forward
Jan Search, a mother from Minneapolis, shares her family’s experience as her adult son found support during his time as a guest at Gould...
Jan Search
Nov 12, 20245 min read
Kyrie Farm in Ireland hosts conference, Gould Farm presents
This October, I had the privilege of traveling to Ireland at the invitation of Kyrie Farm, where I visited their beautiful therapeutic...
Lisanne Finston
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Celebrating board leadership transition
After nine years of dedicated service, Phyllis Vine will be stepping aside as Chair of the Gould Farm Board. It is difficult to capture...
Lisanne Finston
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Meet our staff: Kendra and Michelle, residential Advisors
Each month, we feature two of our staff members as a way for you to get to know the good folks who make up our community. This month, we...
Lisanne Finston
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Introducing two new consulting psychiatrists
We are pleased to introduce two new consulting psychiatrists, Dr. Tanveer Ahmed and Dr. Lucian Radu-Radulescu , who joined our clinical...
Lisanne Finston
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Oliver Sacks and his connection to Gould Farm in new book, Letters (2024).
Dr. Oliver Sacks had a connection to Gould Farm, both as a visitor and as someone who referred patients to the therapeutic community....
Lisanne Finston
Oct 22, 20242 min read
REACHing for Wellness at the Farm
At Gould Farm, the REACH for Wellness program offers a transformative journey that invites guests to engage with the mind, body, and...
Lisanne Finston
Sep 18, 20244 min read
Introducing our Commonwealth Corps Members for 2024-25
At Gould Farm, wellness plays a central role in supporting the recovery of our guests. Our REACH programming , which focuses on wellness...
Lisanne Finston
Sep 18, 20244 min read
Meet the Staff: Liz, Transition Counselor, and Ria, Kitchen Work Team Leader
Each month, we feature two of our staff members as a way for you to get to know the good folks who make up our community. This month,...
Lisanne Finston
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Gould Farm’s Agnes Cheese Wins Gold at the Big E
We are thrilled to announce that Gould Farm’s very own Agnes cheese has taken home the gold at the Big E Gold Medal Cheese Competition...
Lisanne Finston
Aug 19, 20242 min read
Seeing is believing: reflections from a visit to Gould Farm
John Mckeon and I had the pleasure of visiting Gould Farm in June this year. We participated in the work programs, shared meals with...
Guest Writer
Jul 29, 20243 min read
Exciting Renovation Plans for McKee House
For more information and to support this project with a donation, please contact Director of Philanthropy, Elodie Lee at...
Lisanne Finston
Jul 26, 20242 min read
Insects belong too! Native Plantings at Gould Farm
From Fear of Bees to Flower Power: How Louise's Passion for Sustainability is Cultivating Community in Surprising Ways Louise first came...
Lisanne Finston
Jul 25, 20244 min read
Meet the staff: Natana, Assistant Farm Team Manager and Elodie Lee, Director of Philanthropy
Each month, we feature two of our staff members as a way for you to get to know the good folks who make up our community. This month,...
Lisanne Finston
Jul 24, 20243 min read
Welcoming Elodie Lee, Director of Philanthropy
From AmeriCorps Volunteer to Philanthropy Leader: A Journey Rooted in Community and Care Gould Farm is thrilled to welcome Elodie Lee to...
Lisanne Finston
Jul 24, 20242 min read
Meet the staff: Misha and Theresa, work program Assistant Managers
Theresa Johnson (she/her) Garden Team Assistant Manager Theresa joined Gould Farm in January 2023, initially working in the kitchen. Her...
Lisanne Finston
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Recordings from conference on treatment of psychosis now available
Conference Overview A collaborative conference was presented by Ellenhorn, Gould Farm, and The Erikson Institute of the Austen Riggs...
Lisanne Finston
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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