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Nurturing Healing Through Connection and Nature

At Fox Moon Farm, every program is thoughtfully crafted to support individuals on their healing journeys. In today’s complex world, some of us may find ourselves in need of additional support, and we’re here to provide that helping hand. Surrounded by the beauty of our expansive land and a diverse array of animals, we cultivate an environment where healing can thrive.

Whether you find solace in nurturing a garden, or attending a wellness workshop, or you seek the guidance of our horses to help reduce your anxiety or anger, we offer programs tailored to meet your unique needs. Explore the option that resonates with you, and let’s embark on this transformative journey together. Reach out to us to discover how we can assist in your healing process!

Healing with Horses

Healing with Horses is an interactive, farm-based Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) program that teaches critical life skills and fosters emotional healing for children and adults with special needs and those with complex trauma.

It is a collaborative effort between a professional horse specialist (and equine specialist), the horses and the client(s). This is an experiential mode of therapy, which means it is based on activities on the ground with the horses. This is an unmounted program, although we do offer therapeutic horseback riding as well.

Centered around different activities (both with and without horses), participants (and their families and support staff) become part of a learning and healing experience in which they gain knowledge and information about how to build self confidence, reduce anxiety, engage in healthy relationships, build trust, learn effective social, communication and decision-making skills, how to manage their anger and more.

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Community Garden

Gardening has been shown to lighten one’s mood and lower levels of stress and anxiety. It’s very gratifying to plant, tend, harvest and share your own food. A Community Garden is much more than that.

Many in our community struggle making ends meet and access to fresh produce is limited. Working in our garden not only helps break the cycle of poverty, but helps empower our neighbors to “dream, aspire and achieve”.

Every season, we produce, harvest and deliver hundreds of pounds of produce to families in need in our community. Our gardens not only support food insecure families, but also teach our clients the value of hard work, getting their hands dirty and the value of supporting others in need.

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Farm Trips

Discover the perfect getaway on our serene 60-acre farm, nestled in the heart of stunning countryside. At The Fox Moon Farm Project, we invite you to leave behind the chaos of everyday life and immerse yourself in our Farm Gatherings, designed to help you reconnect, rejuvenate, and celebrate the beauty of togetherness in a world that often feels overwhelming.

Whether you’re hosting a special celebration, reuniting with family, hosting a corporate retreat, or simply seeking a moment to pause and breathe, our farm provides an idyllic setting for meaningful connections. Dive into our sparkling lake for a refreshing swim, or enjoy a leisurely boat ride while surrounded by breathtaking views. Spend quality time with our gentle horses and adorable miniature donkeys, or be entertained by the playful antics of our baby goats. Feed our cheerful chickens, or unwind in our cozy cabana by the lake—where relaxation is as effortless as the gentle breeze.

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Call us today to determine which program and service best meets the needs of you and your organization. If you are interested in our Healing with Horses program, an Assessment is required for each participating child/adolescent.

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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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
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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 ... See MoreSee Less

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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