our mission is to provide mental health services in a loving, creative therapeutic community, which fosters holistic growth and the ability to help individuals develop their full potential, wherever that may lead. This is achieved through consideration of the uniqueness of each member of the community as they accompany one another on their individual life journey.

Quick Facts

A private, non-profit, residential, psychiatric, therapeutic community located in Kimberton, Pennsylvania.

Founded 25 years ago by followers of the Rudolph Steiner humanitarian philosophy.

The Spirit of Gheel takes its’ name from the city of Geel, Belgium which has been providing compassionate care for the seriously mentally ill in the community for the last 700 years.

Gheel House and Buttonwood Farm are located within walking distance of each other and offer many acres with hiking trails and places for private reflection and exercise.

Our Mission

It is our mission to provide mental health services in a loving, creative therapeutic community, which fosters holistic growth and the ability to help individuals develop their full potential, wherever that may lead. This is achieved through consideration of the uniqueness of each member of the community as they accompany one another on their individual life journey.