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White Oak Cottages Opens Their First Green House Assisted Living Home

          Located on the Fox Hill campus in Westwood, Massachusetts, the White Oak Cottages Green House homes are a new concept in assisted living memory care.  “The White Oak Cottages are homes where people want to … Continue reading

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Dr. Bill Thomas hosts a virtual launch party for his new book ‘Tribes of Eden’!

Dr. William Thomas, founder of the Eden Alternative and Green House Project, is hosting a virtual launch party for his new book, Tribes of Eden.  “I can’t tell you how excited I am for the official paperback release of my … Continue reading

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Green House Homes Are Coming to Ohio

On a cold day in mid-December, staff from Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio gathered for a much anticipated Green House kick-off meeting.  Laura Voth, CEO, could hardly hold back her tears as staff shared how they were feeling about … Continue reading

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Ms. Geneva Troxell Adds New Recipes To My Thanksgiving Dinner

Gathering at Thanksgiving always reminds me of the importance of convivium.  It is an opportunity to share memories and a meal with family and friends, individuals you may see regularly or others whose arrival comes with great anticipation.  Moreover, it … Continue reading

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Cooking with Geneva Troxell

Our chef’s hat is off to Ms. Geneva Troxell.  Moving into a Green House home at St. Martin’s in the Pines did not mean that Ms. Troxell quit her culinary pursuits.   Instead, it was an opportunity to share her talents … Continue reading

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The Green House Project Photo Contest

THE GREEN HOUSE ® Project’s photography contest was a huge success.  From planting flowers in a garden to whipping up something delicious in the kitchen, photographs illustrated how individuals living and working in Green House homes celebrate life.  Over the … Continue reading

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Institutional Creep – Fighting the Language Dragon

The dragon is too big to swallow in one mouthful.  If we really commit to understanding the depth associated with institutional creep, it is important to start small with dragons that are manageable.  One such deeply rooted institutional practice includes … Continue reading

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