A Community Resource for People of All Ages
HomeFarm has 24 horses and ponies and serves as home for 10 privately owned horses boarded there.
of community— everyone steps up when something’ s needed and it means 24 / 7 coverage for the farm.” Now that it’ s fall, the schedule reverses. At 7 a. m., the horses hit the trails and are back indoors by 4 in the afternoon.
Operations are sustained through income producing activities such as boarding, lessons, trail rides, leases, donations, and efforts at fundraising.
The farm’ s mission goes beyond equine therapy. HomeFarm now serves as a community resource for educational programs, family experiences, and arts events. The farm also offers a summer day camp program and has launched a“ family day” package for kids and their parents to learn about and engage with horses, goats, rabbits, and sheep.
“ We’ re finally in a position to grow in a sustainable way,” said Pestana. Debra Goddeau of Pittsfield, who grew up with horses, was recently hired as development director to expand programming and outreach.“ Working with kids and horses builds empathy, confidence, and a sense of belonging,” she says.“ It becomes like a family.” Feel like taking a donkey trek? How about a barn birthday party? HomeFarm at Undermountain offers a wealth of programs and activities for folks of any age including a wonderful summer day camp. The farm’ s breathtaking vistas also provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion from
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