Hi, Welcome to the farm!
“At Twelve Acre Farm, our mission is to provide a warm, inviting space where individuals can benefit from the impact of animal and human bonding.”
- Dawn Wessler
Programs
Visits are by appointment only.
Registration/liability forms are required for all activities.
After school program
September 18 - November 20
Tuesdays (4pm - 6pm)
- Drop off.
- Ages 5 - 13.
- $300 - Once a week for ten weeks.
Story time - Registration required
September 11 - November 15
Mondays & Wednesdays (10am - 11am)
Register for the event by getting a ticket.
- Tickets are for children only. Care-takers don't need one.
- One ticket per child.
- Dontations of any amount appreciated.
Visit the farm
Dates: September 16 | October 14 | November 11
Time: 2pm - 3pm
- All ages.
- Adult participation required.
- Donations of any amount appreciated.
Fall Riding Program
September 11 - November 19
Weekdays 3pm - 7pm | Weekends 9am - 1pm.
Weekly lessons are by appointment only and subject to the availability of appropriate horse for rider. Slots fill up fast!
- Ages 4+
- $60/hour (includes 20 minute groundwork)
Summer camp 2024
TBD
Private group time
By appointment only
Spend an hour or two at the farm with your own group.
- Customize your experience according to age and group goals (badge earning, recreation, curriculum requirements, sensitivity to special needs, etc.)
- Adult supervision is required at all times
- $100/hour
Calling all volunteers!
The farm is always on the look out for volunteers. Please contact us if you are interested in horse handling and/or farm chores.
To sign up, please email Dawn at [email protected]
Horse handling
Help train rescued horses for new jobs interacting with humans. No experience required.
- Must be at least 14 years old to participate
- Parental permission is required
- Come on your own or with friends
- You will be trained to care for animals and to track, lead, and sidewalk during lessons
Farm chores
Help with chores around the farm and gain the benefits from caring for the animals.
- You will be trained on various chores such as manure mucking and clean water maintenance
- You may also share any skills you may have such as building/fixing structures, weeding, etc.
- Come on your own or with friends
- Adult supervision required at all times
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