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WHO WE ARE
Penrith Farms began operating as a Specialized Therapeutic Community in Eastern Washington in 1983. Located on 320 acres of timber and farmland, Penrith Farms is an ideal setting for young men and women, ages 18-26, to make the transition into responsible adulthood. At Penrith Farms, young men and women are integrated into a therapeutic community devoted to personal commitment, communication, and self-discovery.
The goal of Penrith Farms is to teach young adults skills that are necessary for them to succeed in an increasingly competitive society by providing them with a strong sense of self-worth, positive work ethics, and communication skills. In addition, our goal is to assist our clients in becoming productive, self-motivated, and responsible adults.
THE PENRITH DIFFERENCE
 Penrith Farms surpasses all other residential programs because of its structure, community, and its round the clock commitment of service to the young adult members of the community.
The advantage a community has, compared to a program, boarding school, or residential treatment center, is the ability to connect with each member from a more realistic, spontaneous, and honest perspective. The outcome 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” and core issues are never uncovered. At Penrith Farms, core issues are our goal.
Our community is insight-oriented because we help members recognize ineffectual behaviors and encourage them to experiment with a different approach. Every moment of life on the farm presents an opportunity for members to identify inappropriate and non-productive behaviors and replace them with newly acquired skills and insights.
 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 curriculum offer opportunities for young adults to develop effective communication
skills through the process of cooperation
and completion.
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