Our Farm

Tucked away in Virginia’s backcountry, just 45 minutes from Richmond, our 60-acre farm offers a peaceful woodland retreat. Surrounded by nature, you can wander through the woods, sit on a boulder, sit by the lake, or relax beneath a tree. Escape the busy world and nurture your spirit in this tranquil haven.

With plenty of paths and quiet nooks, it’s a place for exploration, reflection, and adventure. Here, nature invites us to recharge, renew, and reconnect with our innate wisdom and compassion. Whether visiting for a farm day, working in the garden, or participating in an equine session, take time to stroll the lake, feed the goats, or simply listen to the birds.

Your soul will thank you.

Meet our Critters

 

We hope you like animals because our farm is home to 4 horses, 9 goats, 20 chickens, 3 dogs, 2 cats and of course our pig Sassy. And they all require lots of hay, food and LOVE! That’s where you come in. Join us for a Farm Day Trip or just to help volunteer and learn the inner workings of running a 60 acre-farm. There is always work to be done and we’d love to have you!

Join us in our Community Garden and help with the planting, weeding or harvesting to help make our famous homemade tomato sauce.

If you love horses as much as we do, then come on down to the horse barn and help us groom or feed the horses.

Our Gardens

 

We started gardening out of a concern for the environment wanting to be as self-sustainable as possible. Gardening is challenging, urgent, surprising, tiring, beautiful, fulfilling, and never-ending. Despite all the challenges, picture rows of sweet carrots, tomatoes dripping off the vine, flower beds in bloom and buzzing with bees. It’s truly amazing! There is always something to do, so come and join us in the Community Garden. Plant some vegetables, harvest some berries for jam or help us can some tomatoes for marinara sauce.

Mama’s Stage

 

Mama’s Stage holds a special place in the hearts of Maria and Cindy. After all, it’s named after our mothers. Its’ also become the heart and soul of Fox Moon Farm. Part music stage, part outdoor living room and part classroom, it’s a rockin’ space to hang out in (with disco lights to boot). We often meet at Mama’s Stage first thing in the morning and spend many a rainy afternoon hanging out on the stage. For those who have spent nights enjoying the stars, its a sight to be seen!

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Meet one of our team members, Alyssa!

Alyssa has been volunteering with us for over a year and has become essential in ensuring our herd stays happy and healthy. After feeding the horses, she focuses on training, especially with Romeo, with whom she has developed a strong bond. Alyssa is dedicated to establishing effective communication with Romeo and is a passionate advocate for horses. She hopes to start her own equine rescue someday.

Outside of her volunteering, Alyssa works at the UniTea & Coffee Co. cafe, enjoys baking, drawing, writing stories, and spending time with her dog, Gus.

We are so grateful to have Alyssa as part of our team and could not imagine the farm without her positive presence and unwavering love for our horses!
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Meet one of our team members, Alyssa!Alyssa has been volunteering with us for over a year and has become essential in ensuring our herd stays happy and healthy. After feeding the horses, she focuses on training, especially with Romeo, with whom she has developed a strong bond. Alyssa is dedicated to establishing effective communication with Romeo and is a passionate advocate for horses. She hopes to start her own equine rescue someday.Outside of her volunteering, Alyssa works at the UniTea & Coffee Co. cafe, enjoys baking, drawing, writing stories, and spending time with her dog, Gus.We are so grateful to have Alyssa as part of our team and could not imagine the farm without her positive presence and unwavering love for our horses!Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

The average resting heart rate for humans is 60-100 beats per minute (bpm), which is much higher than horses, whose resting heart rate ranges from 28-48 bpm. Horses have a lower resting balance due to their size, as smaller animals need to pump blood harder to circulate oxygen compared to larger animals. This difference means our nervous systems operate at a higher level than those of horses, making co-regulation an essential tool when working with them.

Slowing down to regulate with our horses allows opportunities for those who've experienced trauma to find internal balance. As we lower our breathing and sync our heartbeats, our nervous systems can begin to feel safe.

Grooming horses, as shown in the photo of Kadence, is a practical way to practice co-regulation. We include grooming sessions before most activities to create opportunities for our clients to regulate, especially if they lack other chances to do so.

Interested in experiencing equine co-regulation? Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved! (foxmoonfarm.org/fox-moon-farm-equine-learning/)
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The average resting heart rate for humans is 60-100 beats per minute (bpm), which is much higher than horses, whose resting heart rate ranges from 28-48 bpm. Horses have a lower resting balance due to their size, as smaller animals need to pump blood harder to circulate oxygen compared to larger animals. This difference means our nervous systems operate at a higher level than those of horses, making co-regulation an essential tool when working with them.

Slowing down to regulate with our horses allows opportunities for those who've experienced trauma to find internal balance. As we lower our breathing and sync our heartbeats, our nervous systems can begin to feel safe.

Grooming horses, as shown in the photo of Kadence, is a practical way to practice co-regulation. We include grooming sessions before most activities to create opportunities for our clients to regulate, especially if they lack other chances to do so.

Interested in experiencing equine co-regulation? Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved! (foxmoonfarm.org/fox-moon-farm-equine-learning/)
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The average resting heart rate for humans is 60-100 beats per minute (bpm), which is much higher than horses, whose resting heart rate ranges from 28-48 bpm. Horses have a lower resting balance due to their size, as smaller animals need to pump blood harder to circulate oxygen compared to larger animals. This difference means our nervous systems operate at a higher level than those of horses, making co-regulation an essential tool when working with them.Slowing down to regulate with our horses allows opportunities for those whove experienced trauma to find internal balance. As we lower our breathing and sync our heartbeats, our nervous systems can begin to feel safe.Grooming horses, as shown in the photo of Kadence, is a practical way to practice co-regulation. We include grooming sessions before most activities to create opportunities for our clients to regulate, especially if they lack other chances to do so.Interested in experiencing equine co-regulation? Visit our website to learn more about how you can get involved! (https://foxmoonfarm.org/fox-moon-farm-equine-learning/)
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