This project was born of a desire to connect people with animals, nature and the environment regardless of the person’s “special needs” or “problems”. By offering respite breaks with farm based activities, individually tailored to the needs and wishes of each client, who hope to provide them with their own unique, fun and informative experience.

The therapeutic benefits of sharing our lives with animals has been well documented, as have the benefits of outdoor activities and we will offer both these experiences to people who may find it difficult to be fully accommodated and relaxed within mainstream holiday centres.

Our objectives as registered at Companies House and the Charity Commission are as follows;

"TO PROVIDE A DAY CENTRE WITH MENTALLY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES, SHORT BREAK RESPITE CARE, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, INFIRMITY, DISABILITY, POVERTY OF SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES SO AS TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH CHILDREN AND ADULTS."

What this means in practise is that we will provide a special place for special people to have some fun, enjoy the animals and if they wish to, learn about farming, gardening, the local wildlife, sustainable living and the environment.