We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on June 25, 2010.

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      Creator Rob Cocker on September 24, 2012

      Did this thing ever happen? I really want to see it.

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      Creator Janelle Lannan on November 9, 2010

      How are the edits going for the film? Would love to hear about it! Much love!

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on June 30, 2010

      We are working on wrapping up the admin side of the fundraiser here on Kickstarter, so we'll be in touch with our pledging champions soon to make sure we can get your fab gifts out ASAP!

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on June 24, 2010

      Since we have already met our $10K goal we are no longer in danger of losing all your generous pledges--phew! But you can donate right up until the funding deadline.
      EVERY pledge really does make a difference and will help get this film finished!

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on June 23, 2010

      THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!

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      Creator Patrica Guidetti on June 23, 2010

      To all the Lavender Hall Team and the many generous backers - CONGRATULATIONS xxx

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      Creator Teri Gallo on June 23, 2010

      continue on ... congratulations. best, t

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on June 16, 2010

      Oh and Holly, the Prescription for LOVE is on its way. Don't forget to take it!

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on June 16, 2010

      Oh wow, thanks Holly--you never know who's reading! So glad this project resonated with you and really appreciate your pledge. We'll keep you posted on the films progress and hope you'll be able to see the full feature some day soon. Thanks for the support and good luck with your Kickstarter project too!

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      Creator Holly Figueroa O'Reilly on June 16, 2010

      It worked! :) I saw your comment on the kickstarter blog about how they missed your ingenious reward, and came to watch your video. I used to work in privately owned facility like Lavender Hall 20+ years ago, and I can't believe there is still ONE open...and I'm sad to see it go. Thank you for documenting it's beauty and demise. I hope you reach your goal!

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on June 15, 2010

      Off to Philadelphia on Thursday for our screening hosted by the fabulous Philadelphia Independent Film and Video Association at L'Etage Creperie.

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on May 15, 2010

      Thanks to everyone who came out to the Lavender Hall 'Real World' Fundraiser in New Jersey last night. We greatly appreciate your kind words of support and positive feedback on the film clips, oh and of course your generous Pledges!
      We are so glad you want to see more footage and we are working hard to make sure we can do just that for you!

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on May 12, 2010

      Tee-hee, I'm sure you have a few summer Wildwood stories to tell...Thanks for becoming a Pledging Champ, and for supporting the project--we look forward to showing you more clips soon!

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      Creator Shea Settimi on May 12, 2010

      Holy crap this just took me on a time warp to the summer I lived down the shore with Renee Kopec. She looks and sounds exactly the same as she did then. What an awesome project! Congratulations, all.

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      Creator Sandy on May 4, 2010

      Everybody seems to have time and money for cute little babies and kids.

      I hope this film will bring out that same spirit for (us) who are not the cutest kids you ever saw!

      I was happy to see Joel and Virginia in your promo.

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      Creator Janelle Lannan on April 14, 2010

      Wow. I want to hear all his music! And I want to sing it too!

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on March 29, 2010

      Thanks Julian! Remind me where you live again...erm I mean I look forward to delivering your gift!

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      Creator Julian Guidetti on March 29, 2010

      Good luck! I knew i stashed all that money in my mattress for a reason! x x

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on March 28, 2010

      And tea towels you shall have! (fingers crossed :) Thanks for your pledge Janelle!

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      Creator Janelle Lannan on March 28, 2010

      Clearly, I just want your tea towels.. ha haha ;)

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      Creator Lisa Guidetti on March 28, 2010

      Hi Maria, I always knew you were a ground breaker! Thank you for your generous pledge--we are very excited for you to be our first backer too. lisa

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      Creator Maria Gouvas on March 28, 2010

      Lisa -- greetings from London. We are very pleased to be your first backer!

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Funding period
Mar 27, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010

  • Pledge $5 or more

    10 backers

    We email you a prescription for LOVE that we recommend you take twice a day with meals.

  • Pledge $10 or more

    3 backers

    TICKET for Philadelphia's 'Real World' Fundraiser event @ L'Etage, June 17th

  • Pledge $25 or more

    19 backers

    NURSE JUDY POST CARDS ~ You get 5 postcards of our beloved Nurse Judy. Once a popular Care Assistant at Lavender Hall, Judy never actually trained as a nurse, but she did enjoy wearing a nurses uniform and taking loving care of the residents.

  • Pledge $55 or more

    14 backers

    RUBBER 'LACE' COASTERS ~ A fresh new design for Summer! Inspired by the classic paper lace doily, you get a set of 4 funky rubber drink coasters to cheer up your coffee or dining table! With a beautifully detailed surface, they bring back an old classic with a new twist. Sets available in 4 COLORS: black, white, green, blue and pink!

  • Pledge $100 or more

    9 backers

    SHIRTS! ~ We picked classic shirt styles and cuts that you can sport at any age, (but we only had photos of hipsters wearing them!) For LADIES: A super-soft cotton poplin button-down shirt for those hot summer days we long for! 7 COLORS available: White, Taupe, Lilac, Silver, Midnight, Black and appropriately named Aged Mint. SIZES: S, M, L, XL. For GENTS: Inspired by Bill Kopec's love of polo shirts you get the Berke Eco-Heather Urban Polo. A classic regular-fit, this short-sleeve polo is made with a uniquely imperfect eco-heather. 5 COLORS available: Eco-Grey, Eco-Black, Eco-Navy, Eco-Light Blue, Eco-Maize. SIZEs: S, M, L, XL, 2X. ***Each shirt comes with a tiny lavender motif embroidered on the pocket! All colors and sizes available while stocks last. Click on the Size Chart at the bottom of this page to find your fit.

  • Pledge $150 or more

    3 backers

    2 LINEN COTTON TEA TOWELS ~ Where's a tea towel towel when you need one? Right here! You get a set 2 of linen cotton tea/dish towels with the original "Happy Cross Stitch" design (by yours truly using the fabulous www.spoonflower.com) and 'bow' hook, handmade on Grandma Kopec's vintage Singer sewing machine. Utilitarian and delightful!

  • Pledge $250 or more

    3 backers

    A HANDMADE 'LACE' CAKE PLATE & RUBBER 'LACE' COASTERS ~ Who doesn't like cake? You'll want to start baking just to display a cake on your new beautiful white ceramic 'lace' cake plate. Inspired by the classic paper lace doily, this pretty handmade center piece fits most popular cake sizes. Plus, because we love things that match, you get a set of 4 rubber 'lace' coasters to go with it. Just in time for tea!

  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    ENGRAVED DECANTER & 2 MATCHING GLASSES ~ Residents that drink together, stay together! For your incredibly generous pledge we will say CHEERS with a hand-engraved decanter and pair of matching glasses. Pour me an Old Fashioned!