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a restorative space in Massachusetts caring for rescued animals, the land, and providing community-based care and supportive counseling for traumatically bereaved humans.

10/30/2026

food connects us to culture, to memories, and of course, to our people - both the living and the dead. 🍎

perhaps it’s the recipes we make every fall or on certain occasions, the familiar smells filling the kitchen. the dishes we share around the table. the little traditions that remind us of the people we miss.

food can be one way we stay connected to them, even when they’re no longer here.

this week, we’re sharing a cozy vegan apple crisp recipe that feels seasonally appropriate. whether you’re making it with family, sharing it with friends, or savoring bites on your own, we hope it brings a little warmth to your day.

find the recipe by clicking this link: https://minimalistbaker.com/the-best-vegan-apple-crisp/
[id: a graphic with 4 progression photos of someone baking an apple crisp recipe. the photos show 7 bright red apples placed on a wooden cutting board, then the ingredients being mixed in a bowl, the apples thinly sliced and placed into a pan, and then topping mix placed on top. the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above black text that reads "monarch meadow carefarm" is centered at the bottom. the overall feeling is warm, nostalgic, and comforting.]

10/29/2026

time passes, but grief doesn’t disappear. it evolves.

each day may feel different. certain moments, places, or little things can bring a loss right back to the surface. other days we may be able to carry living and grieving in ways we never deemed possible early on after the death.

there is no timeline to follow. no finish line to reach. and no amount of time determines where you should be with your grief or what it should look like.

you deserve care and compassion wherever you find yourself, whether your loss was recent or many years ago.

at monarch meadow carefarm, we believe there is room for grief to be met with gentleness, without expectations or a timeline. 💚

[id: a graphic with a photo of an autumn forest path lined with colorful yellow, orange, and red leaves under a bright blue sky. a rectangle sits on top, off to the right with text that reads “common grief myth: grief gets easier with time. you just have to wait it out.” along with orange design elements off the sides of the text box, the monarch meadow carefarm flower and butterfly illustration is in the lower right corner alongside the website http://monarchmeadowcarefarm.org. the overall feeling is supportive, reassuring, and compassionate.]

10/28/2026

get a peak at one of the little corners of the property that keeps drawing us in. 🌿

tucked near the side of the property, this spot is surrounded by trees and feels like its own little world.

our Founder and Executive Director, Chelsea, has been imagining how this space might one day be used for grief rituals. a place to pause, remember, reflect, or spend time with those who have died who matter to us.

we're still in the early stages of figuring out what will be possible on the property, but we're enjoying the process of imagining what and who this land might hold.

there's so much to discover and explore here, and we're excited to keep bringing you along as we do. 🧡
[id: a 1-minute, 34-second video walking through a section of the monarch meadow carefarm property on a clear fall day. the camera moves from an open golden-grass field with a large red barn in the distance, along a fence line, and into a tucked-away wooded nook surrounded entirely by trees in fall colors. the video ends on an open shaded area beside a large tree with bright golden-yellow leaves. subtitle text appears throughout the video near the bottom of the video. the monarch meadow carefarm’s flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper right corner for the first 3 seconds of the video. an end-slide features the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above the text "monarch meadow carefarm." the overall feeling is peaceful, reflective, and natural.]

10/27/2026

parents and caregivers who are grieving and parenting, this video is in honor and recognition of you and all that you navigate.

you carry a double-pain, a double-ache every minute. you hold your own grief for the one who has died while also holding that of the child/children in your care.

you take care of yourself, and you take care of them, too.

you are bearing the unbearable. circumstances you neither wanted nor had any control over.

you are not “failing” even though it may feel sometimes like you need to do more - for yourself or for them.

you are doing all that you can, and that is more than enough.
[id: a 2-minute and 47-second video of a woman with brown hair pulled back wearing a blue v-neck shirt with white polka dots. behind her is a red barn in the distance, wooden and metal fencing as well as green grass and trees. the monarch meadow carefarm’s flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper left corner for the first 3 seconds of the video. an end-slide features the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above the text "monarch meadow carefarm." the overall feeling is thoughtful, supportive, and encouraging.]

10/26/2026

some smells are so familiar that we recognize them before we even realize we’ve picked up on them.

the earthy scent of fallen leaves. the smell of damp soil after a rainfall. the aroma of pine as you walk among the trees and atop needles underfoot. the way you can smell the cool, crisp air of a coming snowfall.

and the air around a stream, carrying the scents of wet rocks, rich earth, and leaves slowly returning to the soil.

smell has a way of connecting us to memories. a familiar scent might bring a particular person, place, or moment to mind. sometimes we know exactly what it reminds us of. other times, we simply notice that something feels familiar, even if we can't quite determine the origin.

and sometimes, a smell is just a smell. something to notice as we walk, breathe, and absorb the sensations in the world around us.

as we imagine the spaces we'll create at monarch meadow carefarm, we think about these small opportunities to be present. the changing seasons, the scents carried on the breeze, the sound of water moving over stones and birds overhead.

there's no particular memory we need to find or feeling we need to have. we can notice what's here, or let our attention wander elsewhere.

each season is full of these little details, and we're looking forward to discovering more of them as we get to know this land.

are there certain scents that feel familiar to you, or that bring a particular memory of your beloved person or animal who has died to mind? we'd love to hear about them, if you'd like to share. 🧡
[id: an 18-second video panning to the right of an outdoor wooded path with a stream flowing on the lefthand side. the trees are full of various colored leaves that are changing with the autumn season and sunlight shines through the trees. the monarch meadow carefarm’s flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper right corner. an end-slide features the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above the text "monarch meadow carefarm." the overall feeling is calm, peaceful, and grounding.]

10/23/2026

a little pumpkin carving reminder. 🎃🧡

if you're carving and decorating your pumpkins, it's worth thinking about what happens to them after the season ends.

many people donate their leftover pumpkins to local farms, where they may be used as treats for animals. it's a lovely way to reduce waste and give pumpkins a second life, but what we put on them matters!

bleach, toxic paints, permanent markers, glitter, and other decorative products can leave behind substances that may be harmful to animals if ingested. if you're planning to donate your pumpkins to a farm, keeping them free of these products an important consideration. simple carving is a great option, and you can always check with the farm about what they're able to accept.

and even if your pumpkins aren't headed to a farm, choosing non toxic decorating materials and composting your pumpkins when you're done can be gentler on the environment than sending them to the landfill.

we don't have to make every choice perfectly. sometimes, it's simply about thinking a little further ahead and considering how our choices might affect the animals and environment around us.

a little creativity, a little planning, and a little extra care can go a long way.

[id: a graphic featuring a background photo of carved orange pumpkins, with a central framed photo showing three glowing jack o’ lanterns lit up in the dark. a black banner across the lower portion of the graphic features text that reads “carve with care. farm animal friends will thank you for it.” the words “carve with care.” are underlined and highlighted in a warm orange tone. the all-white monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated flower and butterfly above white text that reads "monarch meadow carefarm" and the website monarchmeadowcarefarm.org, appear centered at the bottom. the overall feeling is warm, thoughtful, and gently educational.]

10/22/2026

there’s a common grief myth that talking about the person who died will only make a grieving child feel worse.

when a child has experienced the death of someone important to them, adults may worry that bringing up that person will cause more pain. we might avoid saying their name, sharing memories, or asking questions because we don’t want to upset them.

but avoiding the subject can also leave children wondering whether it’s okay to talk about the person. it may send an indirect message that it isn’t okay to talk about the person or their grief.

children need opportunities to talk about the people who have died, including when the circumstances of the death were sudden, traumatic, or difficult to understand.

this doesn’t mean every child wants to share; many may struggle to verbalize their experience. we don't need to force conversations or ask children to share more than they want to. we can offer gentle openings, answer questions honestly and in age appropriate ways, and respect when a child isn't ready to talk.

we can follow their lead, listen without rushing to fill the silence, and let them know that questions, feelings, and memories are welcome.

parents/caregivers: sometimes a child may become tearful or quiet when talking about the person who died. that doesn't automatically mean the conversation was harmful or that we shouldn't bring the person up again. it may simply be a moment when a lot of feelings or questions are present and you’re helping them learn how to be with their grief.

children deserve to have spaces for sharing about their grief, verbally and nonverbally, and trusted folks available to witness and listen whenever they're ready.

[id: a 4-slide carousel with a darkened and faded background photo of a large yellow dahlia flower with two large blooms in the center and another small pink flower peeking from the upper right corner of the photo and an orange flower in the bottom right corner of the photo. rectangle boxes with text are in the middle of each slide. along with a white arrow with a dark green shadow that points to the right. the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above white text that reads "monarch meadow carefarm" is in the bottom center of each slide. slide 1 text reads "common grief myth: talking about the person who died will only make a grieving child feel worse. the reality: children need room to talk about and remember those who have died." slide 2 text reads “the reality: children may ask questions, share memories, bring up their person during play, or simply listen as someone else remembers them. some may struggle to initiate bringing their person into spaces, so your modeling can be useful permission for them to do so, if needed.” slide 3 text reads “the reality: some children will want to talk. others may not be ready, or may want to talk at a different time. follow their lead, listen to their questions, and let them know the door is always open.” slide 4 text reads “children deserve to know that it's okay to remember, to talk about their person, and to return to the conversation whenever they're ready. we can say their person’s name, share a memory, and make room for questions and feelings.” the overall feeling is gentle, reassuring, thoughtful.]

10/21/2026

the seasons are changing, and there's so much to notice here.

this striking maple tree adjacent to the barn is one of the things that caught our attention as we explored the property (though it wasn’t in this beautiful stage of yellow at the time!), and we love sharing their beauty with you.

after two years of searching, we're still taking in the fact that this is the place where monarch meadow carefarm will grow into its next chapter.

we've been imagining the spaces we'll create here, the people and animals who will spend time together and form meaningful bonds, and all the little moments that can feel significant when we have room to slow down and be present with the world around us.

there's so much to discover on this property, and we know we'll be getting to know it in new ways as fall turns to winter.

for now, we're happy to share a little of what we're seeing and to have you with us as this next chapter unfolds. 💛
[id: a 26-second video of a large yellow maple tree with leaves and a brown tree trunk. a metal bench sits underneath the tree. in the background one can see more trees, some yellow, and a green and brown grassy field. monarch meadow carefarm’s round flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper left corner for 3 seconds at the start of the video. an end slide features the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above black text that reads "monarch meadow carefarm." the overall feeling is grateful, connected, and hopeful.]

10/20/2026

there is no expiration date on grief.

family, friends, colleagues, or others may expect you to get back to “normal,” but the reality is that there is no “normal” anymore. everything has been completely upended after a traumatic loss.

you may struggle to work, go to school, be social, and do all the things you may have been able to do before your person died. others may not understand. they may unintentionally create pressure for the bereaved to somehow be elsewhere than where they are - in the throes of deep grief - and yet, that deep mourning is necessary.

your pain may make others uncomfortable; it may even make you uncomfortable sometimes with its surprising intensity and duration. and yet, it is still part of the typical grief experience.

over time, as you learn to carry your grief and live without your person beside you, you may slowly be able to re-engage, but it may look different and not resemble pre-death experiences.

and the timeline for this and what this looks like, is unique to you.

one breath, one moment at a time, you are learning to walk with this enormous hole in your life, this heartache that is unending.

honor your pace.

honor your process.

find the people who will walk alongside you at your pace rather than theirs and will honor your changing capacities with love and compassion.

you are deserving of this compassion and care.
[id: a 2-minute and 44-second video of a person in a blue zip up jacket sitting underneath a yellow maple tree with leaves overhead and behind them, along with a brown tree trunk. in the background one can see more trees, some yellow, and a green and brown grassy field. monarch meadow carefarm’s round flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper right corner for 3 seconds at the start of the video. an end slide features the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above black text that reads "monarch meadow carefarm." the overall feeling is affirming, thoughtful, and supportive.]

10/19/2026

there's so much to feel when we're outside. 🍂

the softness of grass against our bare feet. the rough edges and grooves of bark on a tree. the delicate brush of fallen leaves between our fingertips. the warmth of an animal's coat beneath our hand and the softness of their feathers or fur.

some textures are familiar. others catch us by surprise. some invite us to linger, while others we might barely notice as we pass.

as we imagine the spaces we want to create at monarch meadow carefarm, we think about these little encounters with the natural world. not because there's a particular way anyone needs to experience them, but because we want to make room for people to explore the sensations that may help to soothe or comfort their tense and weary bodies.

maybe that's running a hand along a tree trunk. maybe it's picking up a fallen leaf and turning it over. maybe it's simply walking through the grass and noticing what it feels like.

there's no right or wrong way to engage with the outdoors. no agenda. just noticing.

just the world around us, in all its textures, changing with the seasons.
[id: a 21-second video of clips of a person standing in green grass barefoot swiping their foot against the grass, a person holding a black chicken and gently running their hand across the chicken’s feathers, a person moving their hand across the bark of a tree with a sunset glow peaking through the leaves, and a person picking up a falling red leaf and feeling the smooth texture on the front and turning over to feel the grooves on the back. monarch meadow carefarm’s round flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper left corner. an end slide features the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above black text that reads "monarch meadow carefarm." the overall feeling is peaceful, connected, and comforting.]

Address

467 Loring Road
Everett, MA
01005

Website

http://www.monarchmeadowcarefarm.org/

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