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Oct 30, 20233 min read
The First Gould Farm Thanksgiving
The following excerpt was adapted from the book Brother Will by Rose L. McKee and is read aloud at the Gould Farm community Thanksgiving...
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Kelley Ellsworth
Sep 29, 20235 min read
Forty-five Years of Stewardship: Bob Rausch
Much the way the forests help to hold the memory of an area through their old stone house foundations, buried artifacts, and carbon...
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Kelley Ellsworth
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Rooted in Service: Ben Kreider and Beth Reiter
Gould Farmers seem to have an exceptional range of experience working with volunteer organizations—either prior to or as part of their...
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Kelley Ellsworth
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Crafting a Lasting Impact: June Johnson
June Johnson, her three boys grown, arrived at Gould Farm in 1982, hailing from Chicago. An artist, community organizer, and former...
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Stephanie McMahon
Sep 21, 20231 min read
Recovery Stories: Julia and Ben
Gould Farm has been dedicated to fostering mental health recovery for adults with mental illness for over a century. However, the concept...
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Stephanie McMahon
Aug 29, 20231 min read
Furry Comforts: Staff Pets in Community
In our therapeutic community, where healing and growth intertwine on a daily basis, a story of companionship unfolds that speaks to the...
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Gould Farm
Aug 28, 20232 min read
Mental Health Care Beyond the Hospital: CHA Residents Experience Gould Farm
In the pursuit of holistic patient care, medical professionals are increasingly seeking innovative ways to broaden their understanding of...
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Stephanie McMahon
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Queering the Community: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion at Gould Farm
At Gould Farm, fostering an inclusive and anti-oppressive culture is a priority of the organization. In the spirit of continuing our...
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Kelley Ellsworth
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Save the date: Gould Farm 5K Race June 2, 2024
Save the date The Gould Farm 5K race will now take place in the spring! The next race and fundraising event will take place on Sunday,...
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Stephanie McMahon
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Stories of Transformation
Gould Farm has been dedicated to fostering mental health recovery for over a century. However, the concept of recovery and its boundaries...
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Stephanie McMahon
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Roadside Store & Cafe 2.0 Special Summer Appeal
JUST IMAGINE! Our SUMMER 2023 SPECIAL APPEAL You treat your visiting grandchild to their favorite breakfast: Roadside’s blueberry...
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Gould Farm
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Growing up Gould - a podcast
In her 8th-grade school project during Spring 2023, Sonia Rundle, a young member of the Gould Farm community, embarked on an exciting...
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Gould Farm
Jun 28, 20232 min read
Reviving our bee hive project
Gould Farm is delighted to announce the revival of our bee hive project, made possible through the collaborative efforts of Steve Snyder,...
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Gould Farm
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Fellside: Transition to Independent Living in Boston
Gould Farm is committed to providing individuals with a supportive and seamless transition from residential care to independent living....
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Stephanie McMahon
Jun 16, 20234 min read
A Nurturing Cycle: Stewardship at Gould Farm
When you drive up to Gould Farm, you are greeted by a tall white silo, the dairy herd sunning themselves in the fields, and several...
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Gould Farm
Jun 13, 20233 min read
The evolving therapeutic community model
The concept of therapeutic communities for adults recovering from mental illness can be traced back to the early 20th century. Influenced...
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Gould Farm
May 30, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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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