“Nature always wears the colors of Spirit.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

At Fox Moon Farm, we believe in the healing power of nature and the deep, intuitive connection between humans and animals. Our farm is a place of refuge, growth, and renewal—where individuals of all ages and abilities are welcomed with compassion and care.

Whether you’re facing emotional, physical, social, or learning challenges, our programs are thoughtfully designed to meet you where you are. We offer a safe, nurturing environment that encourages personal growth, builds resilience, and promotes lasting well-being.

Guided by a passionate and experienced team, each journey at Fox Moon Farm is unique and centered on empowerment, connection, and holistic healing. Through meaningful interactions with animals and the natural world, we help you rediscover your inner strength—and the joy of simply being yourself.

Come as you are. Leave with more than you imagined.

Learn more about our Programs!

Healing with Horses

Healing with Horses is a powerful and compassionate program similar to Equine Therapy, that supports individuals with mental, physical, social, or learning challenges through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Therapeutic Horseback Riding. We serve children, adolescents, and adults—including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism, complex trauma, and youth considered at-risk.

Our EAL sessions are designed to build life skills through ground-based activities with horses. These sessions do not involve horseback riding and require no prior experience with horses.

Each session is a collaborative effort between the client, a certified equine specialist, and our gentle, intuitive horses. Through engaging, hands-on interactions, clients are supported in developing:

  • Self-awareness & emotional regulation
  • Confidence & self-esteem
  • Communication & social skills
  • Gross and fine motor coordination
  • Cognitive and behavioral functioning
  • Anger Management & more

After each activity, clients are guided through reflective discussions to help process their experiences—exploring emotions, identifying patterns, and fostering personal insight and growth.

We believe in meeting each individual where they are, and creating a nurturing environment where healing happens naturally through trust, connection, and compassionate guidance. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or a loved one, Healing with Horses is a journey of discovery, empowerment, and transformation.

Community Garden

Fresh Food. Stronger Families. Healthier Futures.

At Fox Moon Farm, our community garden is more than a plot of land—it’s a mission to combat poverty, improve food security, and nurture community connections.

Each summer, with the help of our incredible volunteers, we grow and distribute thousands of pounds of fresh, healthy produce to local families. Our garden supports over 25 households, helping them reduce grocery costs while gaining access to nutrient-rich vegetables and herbs.

But the impact goes far beyond food.

Through gardening, we promote:

  • Healthier eating habits
  • Increased physical activity
  • A deeper sense of purpose and community belonging

By working side by side in the soil, neighbors become friends, and individuals gain confidence, skills, and a renewed sense of possibility.

Farm Trips

Whether you’re planning a weekend workshop, family reunion or a school field tripFox Moon Farm offers a space where everyone—children, families, and adults—can come to reconnect with nature, with one another, and with themselves.

Our farm provides the perfect setting for meaningful moments—whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, reuniting with loved ones, or just taking a break from the fast pace of everyday life. Rooted in the spirit of connection and simplicity, our farm experiences are designed to foster:

  • Family bonding
  • Community building
  • Shared joy and reflection

From corporate retreats to multi-generational families, there’s something here for everyone.

Life can be challenging. We all face stressors—from health and trauma to finances and emotional wellbeing. At Fox Moon Farm, you don’t have to face them alone.

Our personal healing and empowerment workshops are crafted to support adults in navigating life’s complexities. Through guided experiences, supportive community, and practical tools, our workshops help you:

  • Regain confidence and clarity
  • Build emotional resilience
  • Reconnect with your inner strength
  • Move toward peace, purpose, and happiness

Whatever brings you here, you’ll leave with more than you came for.
Let Fox Moon Farm be your place to pause, grow, and find joy.

Healing with Horses

Horses Helping People Live a More Fulfilling Happier Life.

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Sign up for Therapeutic Horseback Riding Lessons!

Does your child want to learn how to ride a horse, but they also struggle with anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence or other mental health issues?

Our therapeutic Horseback Riding program not only teaches traditional horseback riding skills, but we focus on the emotional and psychological benefits of horseback riding as well.

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What an incredible day at Duckfest with the Autism Society of Central Virginia! From the moment we set up our booth at CarMax Park, families poured in — laughing, playing our duck pond game, and stopping to learn about equine and farm-based learning at The Fox Moon Farm Project.

The real magic of the day, though, came from two of our own: Paisley and Trevor. Both are clients here at the farm, and both stepped up to help run our booth and share their own stories — in their own words — about the work they do with our horses, donkeys, and other farm animals. They talked about what they've learned, how they've grown, and how these animals have helped them along the way.

Watching them connect with other children and adults, speaking openly and confidently about their journey, was one of the most heartwarming things we've witnessed. These are two young people who've worked hard to find their voice — and on Saturday, they used it to help other families understand, from a child's perspective, exactly what Healing with Horses can offer. We are so incredibly proud of them for standing up and speaking out.

Thanks to conversations like these, we now have a growing list of families interested in joining us for Healing with Horses and our Family Gatherings program. Moments like this are exactly why we do what we do.

Stay tuned — we'll be announcing upcoming Open House days soon, where prospective families can tour the farm, meet our animals, and see this healing work in action for themselves. 🐴🌿

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, played a round of duck pond with us, and took the time to listen. And thank you to the Autism Society of Central Virginia for such a beautiful, joyful event.
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What an incredible day at Duckfest with the Autism Society of Central Virginia! From the moment we set up our booth at CarMax Park, families poured in — laughing, playing our duck pond game, and stopping to learn about equine and farm-based learning at The Fox Moon Farm Project.The real magic of the day, though, came from two of our own: Paisley and Trevor. Both are clients here at the farm, and both stepped up to help run our booth and share their own stories — in their own words — about the work they do with our horses, donkeys, and other farm animals. They talked about what theyve learned, how theyve grown, and how these animals have helped them along the way.Watching them connect with other children and adults, speaking openly and confidently about their journey, was one of the most heartwarming things weve witnessed. These are two young people whove worked hard to find their voice — and on Saturday, they used it to help other families understand, from a childs perspective, exactly what Healing with Horses can offer. We are so incredibly proud of them for standing up and speaking out.Thanks to conversations like these, we now have a growing list of families interested in joining us for Healing with Horses and our Family Gatherings program. Moments like this are exactly why we do what we do.Stay tuned — well be announcing upcoming Open House days soon, where prospective families can tour the farm, meet our animals, and see this healing work in action for themselves. 🐴🌿Thank you to everyone who stopped by, played a round of duck pond with us, and took the time to listen. And thank you to the Autism Society of Central Virginia for such a beautiful, joyful event.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

Matt's Story — Hay Bales & Hard-Won Confidence

Some of you may already know Matt.

He's been with our Healing with Horses program for almost three years now. He's autistic, he's non-verbal, and he is an absolute sweetheart. Over these three years, we've worked together on so much — following multi-step directions, strategic thinking, verbal communication, gross and fine motor skills, reducing anxiety, building self-confidence. He rides the horses once a week now. He helps with farm chores. He hikes our trails. He drives the tractor — which, if you know Matt, is a genuinely huge accomplishment.

This past week, Matt and I had a big job ahead of us: get six bales of hay out of the hay barn, load them into my truck, drive them over, and unload them into the horse barn. That's a hard task for any child. For Matt, it's harder still.

We loaded the truck together. But when we got to the horse barn to unload, I decided to try something — I gave him gloves to protect his hands, showed him how to grip the bales by their strings, and then I stood back. I wanted to see what he could do on his own.

I was not prepared for what happened next.

Matt unloaded all six bales — by himself — and stacked every single one in the barn. On his own. No help. I just stood there, honestly a little stunned, watching him do something I wasn't sure he'd be able to do a year ago.

Matt didn't just finish the job. He did it well. And in doing it, he showed both of us something bigger than hay bales: what happens when you challenge someone and truly believe in them.

Those bales were heavy. So is life, some days — especially for Matt, who works harder than most of us will ever know just to move through a world that wasn't built with him in mind. This week, he learned he can carry that weight. On his own.

We are so proud of you, Matt. Look how far you've come.

#FoxMoonFarmProject #HealingWithHorses #AutismJourney #ClientSpotlight #NonverbalAutism #ProudMoment #FarmTherapy #TraumaInformedCare
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Matts Story — Hay Bales & Hard-Won ConfidenceSome of you may already know Matt.Hes been with our Healing with Horses program for almost three years now. Hes autistic, hes non-verbal, and he is an absolute sweetheart. Over these three years, weve worked together on so much — following multi-step directions, strategic thinking, verbal communication, gross and fine motor skills, reducing anxiety, building self-confidence. He rides the horses once a week now. He helps with farm chores. He hikes our trails. He drives the tractor — which, if you know Matt, is a genuinely huge accomplishment.This past week, Matt and I had a big job ahead of us: get six bales of hay out of the hay barn, load them into my truck, drive them over, and unload them into the horse barn. Thats a hard task for any child. For Matt, its harder still.We loaded the truck together. But when we got to the horse barn to unload, I decided to try something — I gave him gloves to protect his hands, showed him how to grip the bales by their strings, and then I stood back. I wanted to see what he could do on his own.I was not prepared for what happened next.Matt unloaded all six bales — by himself — and stacked every single one in the barn. On his own. No help. I just stood there, honestly a little stunned, watching him do something I wasnt sure hed be able to do a year ago.Matt didnt just finish the job. He did it well. And in doing it, he showed both of us something bigger than hay bales: what happens when you challenge someone and truly believe in them.Those bales were heavy. So is life, some days — especially for Matt, who works harder than most of us will ever know just to move through a world that wasnt built with him in mind. This week, he learned he can carry that weight. On his own.We are so proud of you, Matt. Look how far youve come.#FoxMoonFarmProject #HealingWithHorses #AutismJourney #ClientSpotlight #NonverbalAutism #ProudMoment #FarmTherapy #TraumaInformedCareImage attachment
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