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Carl E. Dahl House

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Carl E. Dahl House

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A residential recovery farm for men with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

10/31/2026

Holidays can look a little different when you're in a program, so we like to find ways to bring a little extra fun and normalcy to the day. On Thursday, residents carved up some of the pumpkins we grew right here at the farm and got into the Halloween spirit. It's the little things that help make the days special while everyone continues doing the important work of recovery.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 👻🎃

10/30/2026

Two graduations in one week! 🎉 Yesterday we celebrated Bryan’s graduation from the farm!

Bryan took on some big challenges during his time here and really leaned into the work, even when it wasn't easy. He shared how much the animals helped him heal, and how learning to care for another being helped him find his way back to caring for himself, too.

Bryan has also kept us entertained with his occasional grumpy old man moments (especially in the kitchen as our house cook), but anyone who knows him knows there's a whole lot of heart underneath that gruff exterior. We'll miss seeing him around the farm, but we're looking forward to him continuing to cook for the house and keeping everyone on their toes with his wise remarks!

Bryan, we're so proud of you and all the work you've put in. We wish you all the very best in this next chapter!

10/29/2026

This week we celebrated Jay’s graduation from the program! It’s been a privilege to watch Jay grow throughout his time here and see the changes he’s worked so hard to make in his life. He put his heart into this program, showing a willingness to ask for help, accept feedback, and build a strong recovery community and support system around him.

Jay, you’ve done so much work to get where you are today, and we couldn’t be prouder of the man you’ve become. We wish you all the best as you take this next step in your recovery journey. Keep putting in the work, leaning on your support system, and taking things one day at a time!

10/28/2026

Watson looking like an absolute ray of sunshine 🌞😾

10/27/2026

The garden is mostly asleep for the season, but we still have a little planting left to do! Last week, we started getting ready to plant garlic. Some residents helped separate the cloves while others top-dressed the beds with compost from the farm. Now we just have to tuck the garlic into the ground and let it do its thing over the winter! 🧄

10/26/2026

We’re lucky to have such an amazing team here at the Dahl House! We were a short-handed for morning farm chores today, and some of our clinical and RS staff jumped in to help without hesitation (even though it was chilly 🥶).

A big shoutout to John C., Sam, and Kelsey for pitching in and making sure the animals got the care they needed this morning! Farm staff appreciates you all more than you know!!

10/22/2026

Animals have a gentle way of bringing us into the present moment. In this way, they help us slow down, quiet the noise, and look at our struggles a little more clearly.

10/21/2026

This morning, Kasey completed our Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) curriculum with Josh 🎉 Through their 1:1 time with the animals, Kasey shared that he built confidence and appreciates the honest, meaningful conversations they shared about recovery. We’re proud of Kasey for putting in the work and grateful to be part of his journey!

10/20/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Shaun! 🌟

Shaun is one of those people you can always count on. He’s been part of our team for the past year and a half, and in that time, he’s shown just how dependable he is and how much he cares about the people around him. Whether he’s working with residents, spending time with the animals, or pitching in on Hay Day at the farm, Shaun brings a lot to our community.

Music has been a big part of Shaun’s own recovery journey, and he sometimes shares that passion by playing guitar for residents. He also recently celebrated 4 years of sobriety, and we couldn’t be happier for him!

Shaun also likes to keep things by the book when it comes to house rules, so if you’re looking for a loophole, he’s probably not your guy! 😂

We’re grateful to have you on the team, Shaun. Congratulations on 4 years, and thanks for all you bring to our community!

10/19/2026

Happy Gotcha Day to Ferris! Ferris has been part of the farm family since 2019 and seven years later, he’s still just as sweet and cuddly as ever, (with a just a bit of little sass to keep things interesting)!

Address

827 Green Street
Gardner, MA
01440

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

978-632-0934 x356

Website

http://www.dahlhouse.org/

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