Individual Farm-Based Therapy
Cultivate Care Farms offers therapy services for individuals at our 1827 Farmhouse in Bolton, Massachusetts. Farm-Based Therapy involves a clinician who works alongside a client on our grounds. Some clients might spend more time outdoors, feeding the animals, cleaning a pen for the compost pile, or building a fire in the pit to make s’mores. Other clients might benefit from creating art of their favorite animals, harvesting vegetables to feed to the animals, or baking a treat for other clients in the Farmhouse kitchen. We currently serve youth, teens, and young adults.
We have sessions available for weekdays. We accept insurance and private pay. BCBS, Tufts, United Health Care, Optum, Carelon, and Evernorth are some of our carriers. We have a scholarship application for those in need of financial assistance.
Group Farm-Based Therapy
Therapeutic groups are a great way to get support and validation from mental health facilitators and same-aged peers. If you’re looking for a safe space to be yourself and connect with others, there are group options at the farm for most age groups.
Groups are drop-in, but if there is a waiting list, we cannot keep spots open for inconsistent attendance. Although some groups are more active on the farm than others, all group members are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and clothing appropriate for the weather; to come willing to get dirty.
Pride Pals Group
Ages: 8-12
Schedule: Saturdays January 10th- February 28th, 2pm-3pm
Group Leader: Sammi Olarsch
Cost: $50 per session.
The group is OPEN
Paint & Paws
Ages: 8-12
Schedule: Saturdays January 10th- February 28th, 1pm-2pm
Group Leader: Sammi Olarsch
Cost: $50 per session.
The group is OPEN
Tween Group
Ages: 11-13
Schedule: Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Group Leader: Al O’Connor
Cost per session: $40
Farm-Based Therapy group for LGBTQIA+(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual) identifying adolescents aged 11-13. Participants will discuss: school/social challenges, navigating and understanding gender and sexual orientation, discussing their identity development, interests, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to identify their needs each week, support one another through their lived experiences and insights, and engage in embodied self-expression. Group activities may include spending time connecting with the animals, creating art, and exploring other preferred topics or interests of the group.
This group is OPEN
Teen/ Young Adult Group
Ages: 16-21
Schedule: Thursdays 5-6pm
Group Leader: Sarah Hoffman
Cost per session: $40
Teen group is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive group of individuals. The group discussed a wide range of topics including peer relationships, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem— within a supported community. Each session incorporates mindful practices and offers opportunities to connect through time with animals or expressive arts activities.
The group is OPEN
Teen Group 2
Ages: 13-15
Schedule: Wednesdays 5-6pm
Group Leader: Cypress Provvedini
Cost per session: $40
Teen group is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive group of individuals. The group discussed a wide range of topics including peer relationships, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem while spending time with animals or engaging in expressive arts activities.
The group is FULL
