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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Interesting Facts About Autism: Uniquely Wired, Uniquely Gifted

Did you know? Individuals with autism often experience the world in profoundly different — and remarkable — ways. 🌟

Here are a few things that make autistic individuals truly extraordinary:
✨ Heightened sensory awareness. Many autistic individuals can notice details others miss entirely — textures, sounds, patterns, and energy shifts that most people walk right past.
✨ Exceptional memory. A significant number have remarkable recall for facts, sequences, and systems they're passionate about.
✨ Deep focus and passion. When an autistic person finds their area of interest, their ability to dive deep and master it is extraordinary.
✨ Energetic sensitivity. Many autistic children are highly attuned to the emotional and energetic states of others — and especially animals. Horses often form deep, intuitive bonds with them for exactly this reason.
✨ Creative brilliance. From visual art to music to systems thinking, autistic individuals often see and create in ways neurotypical minds simply don't.
At Fox Moon Farm, we don't see challenges — we see unique, beautiful human beings who need the right environment to thrive. Our horses seem to agree. 🐴
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Interesting Facts About Autism: Uniquely Wired, Uniquely GiftedDid you know? Individuals with autism often experience the world in profoundly different — and remarkable — ways. 🌟Here are a few things that make autistic individuals truly extraordinary:
✨ Heightened sensory awareness. Many autistic individuals can notice details others miss entirely — textures, sounds, patterns, and energy shifts that most people walk right past.
✨ Exceptional memory. A significant number have remarkable recall for facts, sequences, and systems theyre passionate about.
✨ Deep focus and passion. When an autistic person finds their area of interest, their ability to dive deep and master it is extraordinary.
✨ Energetic sensitivity. Many autistic children are highly attuned to the emotional and energetic states of others — and especially animals. Horses often form deep, intuitive bonds with them for exactly this reason.
✨ Creative brilliance. From visual art to music to systems thinking, autistic individuals often see and create in ways neurotypical minds simply dont.
At Fox Moon Farm, we dont see challenges — we see unique, beautiful human beings who need the right environment to thrive. Our horses seem to agree. 🐴

🌿 A Day of Joy at Fox Moon Farm 🌿

There are days here at The Fox Moon Farm Project that remind us exactly why we do this work — and our recent visit from the Autism Society Central Virginia was one of them.

We were honored to welcome a wonderful group of families to the farm for an afternoon of connection, discovery, and a whole lot of laughter.

The day began with our horses and donkeys. Before any hellos, the children learned important safety lessons from Kylie — how to approach a horse, how to offer a gentle hand at feeding time, and how to read these big, kind animals. Then came the grooming! Our miniature donkey Nappy soaked up every bit of attention, and the children met Merlin, one of our oldest and sweetest rescues. (And yes — when Nappy decided it was the perfect moment to poop, our little farmhands jumped right in to help clean up. Real farm work, after all! 💩😄)

After a snack and some water back at the community center, we headed to the henhouse to spend time with our goats, chickens, and of course Sassy the pig. The children lit up gathering eggs and scattering feed for the hens.
And what's a farm day without a ride? Everyone took turns on the tractor and golf cart as we made our way down to the lake to hunt for turtles and frogs. 🐸
To the team at Autism Society Central Virginia — thank you for spending the day with us. Watching these children explore, care, and connect with our animals is the heart of everything we believe in: the healing power of nature, one gentle moment at a time.

We can't wait for our next adventure together. 🦊🌙
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🌿 A Day of Joy at Fox Moon Farm 🌿There are days here at The Fox Moon Farm Project that remind us exactly why we do this work — and our recent visit from the Autism Society Central Virginia was one of them.We were honored to welcome a wonderful group of families to the farm for an afternoon of connection, discovery, and a whole lot of laughter.The day began with our horses and donkeys. Before any hellos, the children learned important safety lessons from Kylie — how to approach a horse, how to offer a gentle hand at feeding time, and how to read these big, kind animals. Then came the grooming! Our miniature donkey Nappy soaked up every bit of attention, and the children met Merlin, one of our oldest and sweetest rescues. (And yes — when Nappy decided it was the perfect moment to poop, our little farmhands jumped right in to help clean up. Real farm work, after all! 💩😄)After a snack and some water back at the community center, we headed to the henhouse to spend time with our goats, chickens, and of course Sassy the pig. The children lit up gathering eggs and scattering feed for the hens.
And whats a farm day without a ride? Everyone took turns on the tractor and golf cart as we made our way down to the lake to hunt for turtles and frogs. 🐸
To the team at Autism Society Central Virginia — thank you for spending the day with us. Watching these children explore, care, and connect with our animals is the heart of everything we believe in: the healing power of nature, one gentle moment at a time.We cant wait for our next adventure together. 🦊🌙Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

What Does an Equine Assisted Farm Based Learning Session Look Like?

This right here is Desi, and he is WORKING. 💪

He's not playing pretend. He's not doing a worksheet. He is shoveling real compost that will feed real soil that will grow real food. And he knows it.

That sense of genuine, meaningful contribution? It's one of the most powerful things that happens at Fox Moon Farm.

So — what does a session actually look like here? Every session is one hour, one-on-one, and completely individualized. We start by checking in: how is your family member feeling today? What do they need?

From there, the session unfolds naturally. Some days that looks like: 🐴 Grooming and bonding with one of our horses 🫏 Feeding and caring for our mini donkeys 🐐 Learning responsibility through goat care 🐷 Visiting our pet pig, Sassy 🌱 Getting their hands in the soil in our garden 🌾 Farm chores that build strength, routine, and pride.

Every single activity is purposeful. Measuring feed teaches math and focus. Mucking the donkey pen supports gross motor skills and the satisfaction of completing something real. Earning a horse's trust teaches patience and self-regulation. Leading an animal builds communication and confidence.

Our clients leave each session having had real fun AND having practiced real life skills. 💚

Curious? We'd love to have you visit. Message us to schedule a free consultation!

#FoxMoonFarm #EquineAssistedLearning #SpecialNeeds #FarmTherapy #HorseTherapy #NatureHeals #TherapeuticRiding #SpecialNeedsParenting #FarmBasedLearning
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What Does an Equine Assisted Farm Based Learning Session Look Like?This right here is Desi, and he is WORKING. 💪Hes not playing pretend. Hes not doing a worksheet. He is shoveling real compost that will feed real soil that will grow real food. And he knows it.That sense of genuine, meaningful contribution? Its one of the most powerful things that happens at Fox Moon Farm.So — what does a session actually look like here? Every session is one hour, one-on-one, and completely individualized. We start by checking in: how is your family member feeling today? What do they need?From there, the session unfolds naturally. Some days that looks like: 🐴 Grooming and bonding with one of our horses 🫏 Feeding and caring for our mini donkeys 🐐 Learning responsibility through goat care 🐷 Visiting our pet pig, Sassy 🌱 Getting their hands in the soil in our garden 🌾 Farm chores that build strength, routine, and pride.Every single activity is purposeful. Measuring feed teaches math and focus. Mucking the donkey pen supports gross motor skills and the satisfaction of completing something real. Earning a horses trust teaches patience and self-regulation. Leading an animal builds communication and confidence.Our clients leave each session having had real fun AND having practiced real life skills. 💚Curious? Wed love to have you visit. Message us to schedule a free consultation!#FoxMoonFarm #EquineAssistedLearning #SpecialNeeds #FarmTherapy #HorseTherapy #NatureHeals #TherapeuticRiding #SpecialNeedsParenting #FarmBasedLearningImage attachment
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