High Spirit Community Farm

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High Spirit Community Farm

Community life and meaningful work for people with disabilities We knew that there were limited options. We began meetings in 2004.

High Spirit Community Farm was founded by a group of families seeking a healthful, joyful and supportive community for their young adult children with significant special needs. We wanted our children to receive quality care and to participate in a meaningful manner in the world around them. Inspired by Camphill Communities, we eventually decided to form a lifesharing community near Great Barrington, Massachusetts. High Spirit's first house, Seekonk House, opened its doors in 2008. Three of our original group of young adults in need of support had benefitted from schooling and residential care at Camphill Special School, in Pennsylvania. It was there that we discovered that life for persons with disabilities canbe rich and rewarding, while also being both challenging and nurturing. Camphill is our inspiration and generously continues to offer us support and continuing education as we grow. We chose to locate ourselves in Great Barrington because it has a vibrant town and community life, is surrounded by many farms and is home to several other lifesharing communities for persons with disabilities. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services also supports High Spirit Community Farm and offers oversight and licensing through the Alliance for Special Needs.

09/19/2025

Upcoming High Spirit Events! Please register at www.highspirit.org/events We look forward to connecting with you!

02/25/2025

High Spirit is hiring a Direct Support Professional! We hope it may be you! An ideal candidate has availability for full time work, transportation, and a love to work with others and be active outdoors. Compassion, flexibility and patience are a must. Check out our listing through Indeed and join our lively team!

01/28/2025

Winter can be a challenging season to occupy our time, but we do our best to find ways to get out and about!

Hula hooping at Umpacene Falls with Rory and Cybele, recycling trips with Lucy, and impromptu slide shenanigans with Bar are just a few ways we’re keeping the energy moving. Boom! 💫

10/25/2024

10/22/2024

Goodbye apple picking season!!! 🍂 🍎 ✌🏻

10/04/2024

A few fall updates 📷 tomatoes, chamomile, stokbrot, arugula

09/21/2024

09/13/2024

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08/12/2024

We are looking for a kind and compassionate farmer with a knack for spreadsheets and fun - AKA, “Day Program Director”. Could it be you?! Link in bio for more information and to apply - or please send a resume and cover letter to robin@highspirit.org. 🌸

08/01/2024

There is so much food coming out of our garden right now. Day Program participants are a part of the whole process - from seed to harvest.

Address

144 & 142 & 138 Seekonk Cross Road
Great Barrington, MA
01230

Telephone

(413) 717-4034

Website

http://www.highspirit.org/

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