WELCOME TO PENRITH FARMS

Penrith Farms is a Specialized Therapeutic Community settled on 320 acres of timber and farmland in Eastern Washington. Penrith Farms began as a therapeutic program for the State of Washington in 1983 but over the years evolved into a community where young men and young women make the transition from their teenage years to adulthood. At Penrith Farms, young adults are integrated into a therapeutic community devoted to personal commitment, communication, and self-discovery where they will learn the value of honesty, trust, and respect.

At Penrith Farms we empower young adults with the confidence necessary for them to succeed in an increasingly competitive society by making them better able to manage their own affairs.  Confidence will be gained through the development of a strong sense of self-worth, positive work ethics, and communication skills.  In the end, our goal is to make your son or daughter a productive, self-motivated, and responsible member of society.

THE PENRITH DIFFERENCE

Penrith Farms surpasses other residential programs because of our organic structure, diverse community, and round the clock commitment to the members of the community. The advantage of a therapeutic community compared to a wilderness program, boarding school, or residential treatment center, is the ability to connect with each member from a realistic, spontaneous, and honest perspective. The consequence of this type of connection is a relationship based on trust. Trust is a major consideration for any therapeutic interaction. Without trust, therapy becomes nothing more than a word game of “hide and seek” where core issues are never revealed.

The structure of Penrith Farms is dynamic and flexible which allows us to tailor curriculum and therapy to meet the needs of each individual without compromising the overall integrity of the community. Our structure and experience enables us to apply numerous, creative techniques in addressing each individual’s challenges. The Penrith Farms community creates daily opportunities to help students understand the outcomes of their behavior. Through this process, Penrith Farms teaches students skills that will help them understand and change any inappropriate and non-productive behaviors.

Penrith Farms employs a positive peer culture; members are responsible for encouraging each other to succeed and holding each other accountable for their words and actions. A positive peer culture creates a foundation for discovering personal responsibility and developing essential leadership skills through appropriate role modeling. The work venues, music instruction, and horsemanship programs offer opportunities for young adults to develop effective communication skills through the process of cooperation and completion.