WELCOME

The Elm Hill Farm was built in the 1700s, and at its peak it was one of the largest working farms in the region with 1,300 acres, eight houses, apple orchards, horse stables and a purebred cattle operation. One of its cows was “Elsie the Cow,” the face of the Borden Company and one of the most recognizable product symbols in America in the middle of the 20th century.

The mission of the Blanchard Means Foundation is to provide inclusive programs for all people, including those with special needs. This is done at Elm Hill Farm through hand on activities using horticulture, horsemanship and the arts.


Volunteer Opportunities Available at Historic Elm Hill Center
Many great opportunities are available including: Gardening, Fundraising, Animal Care and more...
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Help Us Preserve and Maintain this Historic Treasure...
We have vital projects that are currently in need of funding.
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Are You Planning a Kids Party?
We have just the right place...
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A Unique Opportunity!
Host your next event at Elm Hill Center. This beautiful property is perfect for family reunions, business retreats, meetings, social gatherings and much more. Read More>

Farm Animal Sponsorship
For a small monthly donation you can help support the animal of your choice. Read More>
 

  NEWS & EVENTS

Bottle and Can Drive
Please join us in the effort to raise funds for the Blanchard Means Foundation. We will be collecting bottles and cans in the Day Program office from January 29th to March 19th. On March 20th, please bring your bottles and cans to Yankee Spirits, where we will also be collecting from 9:30am to 2:00pm.

Elm Hill Garden Walkway
Looking for a unique way to show your support?
Sponsor a brick for the Elm Hill Garden Walkway. Help us create an actual walk down memory lane while donating to a wonderful charity!...Read More>

Therapeutic Horse Riding Program
BMF is proud to introduce our new Equestrian Program. The program
will run from mid June to the end of August and is available Monday through Saturday. Read More>

To make a donation towards our Therapeutic Horse Riding Program Read More>

Rehabilitative Resources Inc. (RRI), one of Central Massachusetts’ leading care providers for people living with developmental disabilities, recently acquired control of the Blanchard Means Foundation, a charitable entity which oversees operations of Brookfield’s historic Elm Hill Center.  Read More>

Winter Newsletter
Click here to read the latest info on Elm Hill. Please refer to pages 2 & 3 of the RRI newsletter.

 

 


"Mrs. Means had a vision for this property, and we are going to ensure that it is realized. It is treasured property in our region,
and we intend to make sure that it is a place that can be enjoyed by everybody, regardless of age or disability."
~ Bonnie Keefe-Layden, CEO

Elm Hill Center / Blanchard Means Foundation
26 East Main Street, Brookfield, MA 01506
P.O. Box 28, Sturbridge, MA 01566
508-347-8181 ext 114 • 
info@blanchardmeansfoundation.org

The Blanchard Means Foundation is an affiliate of Rehabilitative Resources, Inc. of Sturbridge.