FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What would I do at The Farm?

Find out why the chickens are in the trees! Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, soothed and relaxed by the sounds of nature. Have The Farm’s down to earth staff listen to and understand you. Have a place where you and your family can call a truce for a day and really listen to each other.

You will meet Pluto who can pull you in a wagon to meet the other animals. You can hug our donkey and have our donkey hug you. There is time to work through difficult feelings or circumstances and begin to heal. There is fun, healing and growth at The Farm with the assistance of its staff, plants and animals. All this is done in a natural setting where you can hear geese honking, chickens clucking and the gift of nature’s peace and healing.

Who decides what I can do at The Farm?

The Farm’s staff talks to you before you come and a special day is created based on your needs. Want to just have fun? A combination of fun and healing? Have a group that will do its own program? All this can be part of The Farm’s experience. It is based on what you need.

Activities can include learning about endangered plants and animals and learning that each one of us is an endangered person. There is only one of us. You can work with animals and gardens. One of our most popular activities is to get so close to nature you hug a tree! You can simply be in nature and let nature works it miracles helping you feel less stressed, depressed, anxious and more at peace with yourself.

Do I get to pet an animal or ride one?

Not only can you pet one, you can ride one of the donkeys! Want Pluto to give you a kiss or a ride in his wagon? He will! Want him to sit in or on your lap? Would you like to have Sonny the donkey give you a hug? All of these things can happen.

Can I just come out for a day?

Yes! You can come out for a day, weekend or just an hour.

Can I plant a plant?

Yes! May even help plant a garden! This can all be part of ecotherapy or just fun.

What if i have never been to a farm before?

Don’t worry, we will teach you. Dr. Donna and Betsy grew up in a city, so they had to learn too!

Do I get dirty?

You may get dirty depending on what you do at The Farm. There is dirt around animals and gardens.

What should I wear?

Something comfortable and something you are not worried about getting dirty. We do require you to wear close-toe shoes for safety. Most visitors find jeans work best along with a tied shoe. Flip-flops are not allowed.

Will the animals bite or kick me?

No. They are specially picked just for you to enjoy them.

What is ecotherapy?

Ecotherapy is the use of plants, animals and nature to help people heal and grow. Ecotherapy includes horticulture therapy (plants), animal-assisted therapy and nature therapy. We are meant to be in a garden to help us learn about ourselves at an important place inside of us.

What if I want to bring a group or class out?

We’d love to have you. The animals love people, especially children. We work with you to create your special day at The Farm.
Contact Us for more information about field trips.

Are you a place that works with children? Teens?

Yes! The Farm’s staff is especially trained to work with children, teens and families. Our animals love them!

I want to bring some children and adults who have been abused, are they okay to bring?

Yes! One of The Farm’s specialties is helping all ages of people heal, grow and transcend abuse and neglect. That is what Dr. Donna’s book is all about. Click here to learn about her book

How can I help The Farm?

We always welcome help. We need volunteers, gifts from our wish list and donations of money to care for the animals. They need food and care. The Farm receives no government support so your help would be greatly appreciated.

Click here to learn about sponsoring an animals

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