The Ashmere Project

05/19/2026

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CHESTERFIELD — New accessibility ramps, walking paths, mattresses and running water are among the upgrades underway as the Ashmere Project transforms the town’s former Boy Scout camp into a retreat for people with cerebral palsy, autism and Down syndrome. The tender loving care being given to th...

05/14/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for the world premiere of The Ashmere Project Documentary created and directed by community member, Stella Guggenheim!

Join us on July 10th at Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, MA.

TICKETS ARE FREE! Please RSVP on our Event Bright page at the link provided.

Schedule:
6pm- Red Carpet event- meet the creators, stars of the film and entire Ashmere community!

7pm- Documentary Film- appropriate for all ages!

7:30pm- Q&A with the creators and community members!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ashmere-project-documentary-premiere-tickets-1989240424659?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/30/2026

Why do we love this community?

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04/24/2026

We are looking for session volunteers! Ideally 18+ who are interested in providing care for folks with disabilities- no experience required! Must be available June 24th- July 12th. (or some of that time!)

Why do our volunteers come back year after year? David Stephenson, who's first summer was in 2025, said, "Ashmere is a place where all self conciseness dissolves and you can become the best version of yourself. A place where friendships form with or without words."

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVlK4guucYRHrHIVJKDRV48muSX6gu9PFUmc30ZfARkeTCxA/viewform

04/16/2026

Stuff is happening!!

For the last 3 weeks, have been working incredibly hard creating accessible trails. Creating a space that everyone in our can navigate independently is at the core of the Ashmere Project's mission.

Thank you to everyone who has already donated time. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit our website to sign up!

04/09/2026

https://mailchi.mp/a4b0b718fffc/the-2025-impact-report-is-here The 2025 Impact Report is HERE! Last year was transformational for us- take a look to see the impact we made.

03/09/2026

Spring Forward - Updates from The Ashmere Project - https://mailchi.mp/8db482f7051f/spring-forward-updates-from-the-ashmere-project

03/02/2026

Come say hello on March 4th at the UMass Amherst Career Fair! Learn about our mission and what it is like volunteering with us during our summer retreats!

"I first met this wonderful group of people in 2008, before we banded together to form the Ashmere Project. The love, care and camaraderie in this community is unmatched (and it's the most fun you could ever have)! Being part of this group immediately changed the trajectory of my life; I knew that I had to continue being part of this community and that working with people with disabilities had to be my career focus. I went back to school and changed careers to become a special educator. These people became my family from Day 1 and I've never looked back."

- Jordan, volunteer since 2008, posing with her friend Sue, also a community member for decades!

02/07/2026

SAVE THE DATES! Join us for our upcoming volunteer work weekends- come prepared to make new friends, and get a little dirty!

We are looking for folks with experience in carpentry, roofing and trail work for the following weekends:

March 27-29 (Roofing)
April 3-5 (Roofing)
April 12-24 (Trail work)

Food and Cabin Camping type accommodations provided!

Reach out to [email protected] for more information. To join our mailing list, visit: https://www.ashmereproject.org/get-involved

We appreciate your support!

12/02/2025

Why do we love this community?

The Ashmere Project is a community of adults with and without disabilities who spend time together each summer- help us grow our organization by making a donation today.

Every dollar raised today goes to helping us restore our new home so more people can become part of a community where they can simply be their "true selves."

[Video by community member Stella Guggenheim]

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