High Spirit Community Farm logo with maroon text
A backyard with lush green grass and trees, two people working with a wheelbarrow, one woman and one young man, on a cloudy day.

High Spirit Community Farm is a therapeutic residential and farm-based work program for adults with intellectual disabilities in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The adults with disabilities live and work together with their caregivers in a warm, supportive family environment, integrated into every aspect of household life and actively participating in the care of the community's farm. I have had the good fortune and honor of documenting life at High Spirit for many years.

A young man wearing a beige helmet with black tape, a brown patterned sweater, and baggy light red pants is sitting on a wicker chair outside a house. He is holding a colorful booklet or magazine and looking confused or puzzled. There are two metal t
Group of six people raking leaves and gathering them into wheelbarrows in a yard in front of a yellow house with white trim on the windows. The people are dressed warmly with gloves and hats, indicating cool weather. Two wheelbarrows are visible, one
A young woman and young man kneeling on grass surrounded by fallen autumn leaves, holding hands and looking at each other, with a large pile of leaves in the background.
Two children, one girl and one boy, are playing on a sidewalk near a green trash bin and an orange wagon. The girl is wearing striped pants and rain boots, and is touching the trash bin. The boy is wearing a blue shirt and walking nearby. They are in
Young man wearing a red striped beanie, tan jacket, and yellow gloves sitting on a blue and white striped hammock in a backyard with trees and a yellow house in the background.
A young man in a dark jacket and blue knit beanie lying on the grass in a park during autumn, with trees and a green fence in the background.
A woman with glasses and wavy brown hair holds an oar and stands next to a young man wearing a tan helmet and a patterned sweater. They are outdoors in a park with trees and sunlight in the background; the young man is pointing at something in the di
Two women with light skin cleaning up fallen leaves in a park on a sunny autumn day, using rakes and a yellow Gardener wheelbarrow.
View of an autumn scene through a window, showing a person walking outside on a leaf-covered path, with trees displaying fall foliage and a white fence in the background.
A young man with light hair, wearing a dark sweater, jeans, and sandals, is sitting in an armchair in a living room. The room has yellow walls, a window with peach-colored curtains, and a shelf with sunglasses, a flashlight, and a bottle of disinfect
A young man wearing a hockey helmet sitting at a wooden dining table with a glass bowl of cookies in front of him, in a brightly lit room with yellow accents.
A young man wearing a white shirt outdoors, holding his head with both hands, with a background of green trees and sunlight.
Two women are pushing a yellow garden cart filled with fallen leaves in a park with trees and a red fence in the background.
A woman wearing a pink jacket and jeans standing on a gravel path in front of a green lawn, with a large white house and trees in the background on a sunny day.
A table set for a meal with two children and a woman, with bowls of soup, glasses of water, a juice box, and colorful napkins, in a bright room with windows and blue floral curtains.
A young man sitting on the floor facing a black and white dog, both appearing to interact indoors. The background features a white storage unit, a small table with magazines, and various household items.
Two people walking on a gravel path in a yard with a house and green trees in the background.
View of a backyard through a glass door, showing a woman sitting outside on a chair with her hands clasped, and a young child running past the door in the foreground. The backyard has green grass, trees, and outdoor lights.
A woman with red hair and glasses in the foreground, slightly out of focus, appears to be preparing food in a kitchen. In the background, a young man with glasses, wearing a dark sweater and pants, stands in a dining area with a wooden table and chai
A young man with blonde hair and a woman with glasses are in a kitchen preparing food together. They are surrounded by kitchen utensils, a bowl of diced potatoes, and other ingredients on the counter. The kitchen has yellow cabinets, a microwave, and
A young boy sitting on a couch in a dimly lit room with orange walls, looking up towards a window. There is a vase of colorful flowers on a table in the foreground, and framed photographs on the wall behind him.
Two young men working outdoors in a wooded backyard, one holding a wooden plank while the other gestures with his hands, surrounded by trees and fallen autumn leaves.
A young man with short blonde hair wearing a green jacket and jeans standing outside in a backyard, holding an object in his right hand, with a dog in front of him, and a wheelbarrow nearby. The backyard has trees, a house with beige siding, and vari
Two young men outdoors in a park, one wearing a beige helmet and a navy jacket, the other wearing sunglasses and a denim jacket, with a blurred green background.
Close-up of a person pointing at a letter on a bingo card with words and letters, sitting at a table.
A woman and a girl playing a word game together in a living room, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
People sitting around a dining table having a discussion, with glasses of water, napkins, and plates.
Two people, a woman and a man, are working together in a garden, pushing a wheelbarrow filled with outdoor tools or materials. They are surrounded by lush green trees and grass, with some garden beds and a wooden fence visible in the background.
A young man with blond hair, wearing a dark teal shirt and jeans, is sitting on the ground in a garden or farm, holding a plant or soil in his hands. He appears to be engaging in gardening or planting activities, with green plants and a wooden fence
A man sitting inside a house, seen through a window, with yellow siding and a decorative outdoor light fixture on the wall outside.
Two young adults, a man and a woman, sitting on a black metal park bench outdoors, smiling and engaging in conversation. They are surrounded by lush green grass and trees, with a large tree trunk visible behind them, and an umbrella can be seen in th
Two women walking on a lush green lawn with wheelbarrels nearby. In the background, there are trees, a wooden fence, and houses, with people gardening and relaxing.
A young boy wearing a helmet is kneeling at a table, working with soil, while an adult man leans over him. The scene is outdoors under a canopy with green trees in the background.
People planting a garden together outdoors, using wheelbarrow and gardening tools.
Three people gardening outdoors, two men and one woman, planting or working on soil in a garden with green trees and grass in the background.
Two people planting seedlings in a garden, surrounded by lush green plants and trees, with a wooden fence and house in the background.
A person wearing a helmet and rain boots inside a chicken coop, holding a basket of eggs, with chickens walking on the ground outside.
A person standing outdoors in front of a wooden wall, wearing a helmet, a blue T-shirt with a graphic, green pants, and black rubber boots. They are holding a basket with eggs. There is a metal bucket and a chicken nearby.
Two young people, a man and a woman, walking and talking outside near a white building with arched windows, a deck with umbrellas, and a handicap parking sign in the background.
A young man and woman are shopping in a grocery store aisle, looking at items on the shelf.
Two women are shopping in the yogurt aisle of a grocery store, examining a container of yogurt together while standing next to a shopping cart.
A young man and elderly woman shaking hands in a garden, with vegetables and plants around them.
A young man sitting on a tree stump in a grassy park, wearing a baseball cap, an orange shirt, and shorts, with his hands on his lap. The background shows lush green trees and a wooden fence.
A young man wearing a green baseball cap, a gray t-shirt, and plaid shorts, kneeling in a garden, planting or tending to flowers and plants. There is a red plastic bucket beside him and a background of trees and greenery.
A young man wearing a gray Mickey Mouse T-shirt, plaid shorts, and black rubber boots stands in a garden, watering plants with a garden hose on a sunny day. There are green plants and a red building in the background.
A woman is gently wiping the forehead of a young man wearing a gray t-shirt, at an outdoor gathering in a park, with trees, benches, and cars in the background.
A young woman and a man standing outdoors, smiling and talking to each other near a wooden picnic table.
A young woman and a young man sit on a wooden bench outdoors. The woman has short brown hair and is wearing a lavender t-shirt, while the man has curly pink hair and is wearing a red t-shirt. The woman is smiling and looking at the man, who is holdin
Two young men and a boy sitting and chatting in a backyard garden surrounded by greenery and trees, with a wooden fence and sunlight in the background. A wheelbarrow is nearby.
A young man sitting on a bench outside next to a white house with siding, black window screens, and a deck with potted plants. The background features a field with a wooden fence and trees under a blue sky with some clouds.
Group of children and adults sitting at a long outdoor wooden table in a lush green forest setting, having a meal or gathering during daytime.
Two young people, a male and a female, are working in a backyard with fall foliage. The male, wearing a red and black jacket, red beanie, and gloves, is pushing a wheelbarrow filled with leaves or yard debris. The female, wearing a navy blue jacket a