About

A generous gift of the Sprague family of the 10-acre property and structures in April 2023 exponentially enhanced the Farm’s ability to serve a plurality of communities through an equestrian-based mission that contributes to:

• Mental, emotional and physical health
• Environmental conservation
• Support for the Berkshire County arts community

Health
• Support physical and mental health services in Berkshire communities with the proven benefits of horses in healing, wellness, and personal development—in partnership with local human services, wellness, and mental health services organizations. Our Facilitators are certified by the National Education Institute of Growth Through Horses (N.E.I.G.H.);
• Rescue, foster, and provide sanctuary for farm animals—for the sake of the animals themselves, and for therapeutic bonds that foster healing in humans as well;
• Provide youth an opportunity to work with horses and other farm animals; and,
• Create programs that reduce the overall costs of treatment for PTSD, drug abuse, autism, and general mental health.

Conservation
• Teach the value of nature and an appreciation of the history of the land—using HomeFarm’s traditional New England facilities—lessons that students can apply to life beyond the farm; and,
• Upgrade and maintain the stables, indoor arena, paddocks, and fields of the farm—which are surrounded by land protected by the BNRC.

The Arts
• Provide studio space for artists at affordable prices;
• Provide programs to teach the art of landscape painting; and,
• Provide performance and rehearsal space for actors, dancers and musicians.
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