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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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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Stephanie McMahon
- Jan 4, 2023
- 2 min
Two livestream events: memoir discussion plus mental health roundtable
On January 19, 2023, from 6:30-7:30 PM EST, author Alexander Bela Kirk (a pen name) will give a talk for NAMI of Greater Boston on what...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Dec 20, 2022
- 3 min
Hospitality as activism
Opening the door a little wider When you think of activism, does hospitality come to mind? The word activism is usually most strongly...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Dec 16, 2022
- 1 min
New hoop house means a longer growing season
Thanks to a "resilience grant" from our friends at Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) as well as a grant from the Natural Resources...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
Farming as relationship
When a guest first arrives at Gould Farm, they have a choice as to which work team they will join. A combination of factors influence...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Holiday Market 2022
Join us Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our annual Holiday Market! Support Gould Farm and shop for gifts, baked...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
Fighting for Recovery: An Activists' History of Mental Health Reform.
On Friday, October 14, 2022, board chair Phyllis Vine, PhD gave a presentation followed by a book signing for her recently published...
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- Oct 13, 2022
- 1 min
Spring 2022 Newsletter
Our Spring 2022 Newsletter is all about Roadside. Click below to read how Roadside helped a guest in his recovery journey and to learn...
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- Oct 13, 2022
- 1 min
Winter 2021 Newsletter
Our Winter 2021 Newsletter is published! Click to read about our Visiting Artist Program, recovery stories, a 5K recap and more!
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Stephanie McMahon
- Sep 21, 2021
- 1 min
Gould Farm Tour
Gould Farm, founded in 1913, is America's longest-running therapeutic community and is located on a 700-acre working farm in New England....
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Stephanie McMahon
- Dec 5, 2020
- 1 min
Gould Farm on The Trauma Therapist Project Podcast
In December 2020, Lisanne Finston, executive director, and Jane Linsley, clinical director, were invited to be guests on The Trauma...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Nov 18, 2020
- 1 min
Virtual Grand Opening of the Rev. Hampton E. Price Community Center
Gould Farm presents the Virtual Grand opening of the Rev. Hampton E. Price Community Center. Join us for music, stories, and a peek...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Oct 1, 2020
- 1 min
Sugaring at Gould Farm
Take a peek into Gould Farm's maple syrup operation! Gould Farm is a therapeutic community that promotes recovery for people living with...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Feb 1, 2019
- 1 min
Gould Farm included in 99% Invisible podcast episode, The Kirkbride Plan
In 2019, Gould Farm was included as part of a podcast episode on the 99% Invisible show. The episode was titled The Kirkbride Plan. From...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Apr 1, 2017
- 1 min
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Gardiner
Bob Gardiner volunteered on the Forest & Grounds team at Gould Farm. Bob grew up on Gould Farm in the 1940s and 1950s, when guests'...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Nov 1, 2015
- 1 min
We Harvest Hope - The Gould Farm Story
Gould Farm is the first and longest-running residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Nov 3, 2013
- 1 min
Gould Farm Centennial Reunion 2013
Gould Farm hosted MontereyFest down by the Harvest Barn on August 17, 2013. We had games, contests, hikes, lunch, and even a visit by...
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Stephanie McMahon
- Jan 28, 2011
- 1 min
Volunteer at Gould Farm - a short film by Twin Maps
Curious about volunteering at Gould Farm? Check out this video made by Twin Maps in 2011.
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