We’re still growing! Brooke, who has been living at Laurel since July of last year, has now become a full-time member of our community. We welcome her with enthusiasm and look forward to her involvement in our village. Her parents Andi and Glenn visited in January to celebrate this milestone. We look forward to our [...]
Annual Appeal 2011
Though mailed on November 1, 2011, many of our friends have told us they did not receive our Annual Appeal mailing and newsletter via the US Postal Service. You can take a look at our 2011 Annual Appeal Village Voice on line by clicking NEWSLETTER in the upper right hand corner of our home page…and [...]
Come to the Innisfree Village Holiday Open House 2011
December 10th 10am – 5pm A day filled with fun!!!
Fall News at Innisfree
Last October 16th was a very special date in the 40 year history of Innisfree. More than 350 people gathered on a golden day to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of Innisfree. Check out pictures from the 40th by clicking on photos in the upper right hand corner of our home page. Terri Allard [...]
Order Your Memory Book Now!
In honor of our 40th anniversary, we compiled a commemorative history of Innisfree. This 60+ page full color book captures our beginnings and celebrates our today. You can order one (or more) of these wonderful mementos by sending your order to 40thbook@innisfreevillage.org. Consider giving a book to members of your family and your friends [...]
A Community of Friends
Music Video
Here is a taste of life at Innisfree, in song:
Come to the Innisfree Village
Holiday Open House
Warning! This archived news item is from 2010! Saturday, December 11 10:00 AM—5:00 PM Crafts for sale from Innisfree’s weavery, bakery, woodshop, pottery, and gardens. Plus children’s activities, tours of Innisfree Village, refreshments, workshops, and more! Wreath-Making Workshop 1:00 PM $35 (includes all materials). Advance registration required. Sign up now! For more information, directions, or [...]
Farm tour offers glimpse
inside food production
By Rachana Dixit Published: September 06, 2010, The Daily Progress Emily Graves walked up to the closed metal gate and, looking between its bars, said hello to the cow staring back at her. “What does the cow say?” Fluvanna County resident Pam Graves said to her 2-year-old daughter, who quickly replied, “Moooooo.” (more …)
The Essential Volunteer
Full-time volunteer caregivers are the special ingredient that sets Innisfree apart from any institution, whether public or private. A two-to-one ratio of residents (also known as coworkers) to volunteer caregivers is maintained in order to foster a sense of community “with,” not “for” adults with intellectual disabilities.
