Monday, April 29, 2013

a day in the life of brattleboro-four

the brattleboro retreat...
said to be the oldest continuously operating private mental health facility in the country.

10 comments:

PerthDailyPhoto said...

I have to say it's possible that I could benefit from a 'retreat' myself right now Brattcat :) Impressive entrance.

Sharon said...

Beautiful building and entrance. We can all use a little mental health restoration from time to time.

Cezar and Léia said...

Charming entrance of the house and I love the blossom detail, a perfect day! Spring is wonderful in your place, what a beautiful light energy!
hugs
Léia

Malyss said...

What a beautiful place!I lik ethe mix of light flowers and comforting bricks..

VP said...

Paraphrasing 'Jaws': we're gonna need a bigger facility...

Lowell said...

If one's "place" has any connection to one's mental health, this would a very positive place and would certainly set a patient off in the right direction. So gorgeous!

Pat said...

I'd go for it...peace and quiet. Charming place.

Jack said...

I have driven past here many times, and the dark Victorian buildings always turn my blood cold. Maybe I am just afraid that I belong here!

Doug Hickok said...

I love seeing the spring blooms amid the old brick retreat. My father unfortunately spent too much time in places like this in the days when shock treatment was the favored method of treating patients. Treating mental illness is still an iffy science it seems.

Kate said...

Like Doug, I noticed the spring blossoms immediately. I love retreats, but I think I prefer monasteries. I need one every once in awhile for soul, spirit and body.