An inclusive, sensory-friendly farm experience for individuals and families.
All Abilities Farm Day is a relaxed, welcoming farm experience for children and adults with disabilities, sensory differences, developmental differences, or other support needs — along with siblings, caregivers, and family members.
Guests can explore the farm at their own pace, meet animals, participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy time outdoors in an environment where different ways of participating are expected and welcomed.
QUICK DETAILS
Schedule 2nd Sunday of each month
Time 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Registration $25 per family
Participation Flexible & self-paced
Space is intentionally limited to help maintain a calm, flexible environment.
Explore the Farm at Your Own Pace
All Abilities Farm Day is not a structured class.
Guests may move between activities based on comfort, interest, energy level, and sensory needs.
Some people may want to meet animals right away. Others may prefer to observe first, take a break, stay close to a caregiver, or choose only a few activities.
Participation is always flexible.
There is no expectation that everyone will experience the farm in the same way.
What Might Your Family Experience?
Activities may include:
- Meeting and interacting with farm animals
- Sensory-friendly animal experiences
- Simple farm and nature activities
- Quiet spaces and opportunities for breaks
- Flexible, no-pressure participation
Activities may vary based on weather, animal needs, and the season.
There Is More Than One Right Way to Participate
No one is required to touch an animal, complete every activity, or stay in one area for the entire event.
Guests may participate, observe, pause, step away, or return to an activity later.
Families are encouraged to make choices based on what feels comfortable and manageable for each person.
Different ways of participating are expected and welcomed.
Who Is Welcome?
All Abilities Farm Day welcomes children and adults with:
- Autism
- Down syndrome
- Intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory processing differences
- Communication differences
- Other support needs
A formal diagnosis is not required.
Siblings, parents, caregivers, and family members are encouraged to participate too.
This is designed as a shared experience rather than a program where one family member participates while everyone else waits.
Come Ready for the Farm
Hidden Pastures is a working outdoor farm.
Guests should expect:
- Animals
- Uneven ground
- Natural sounds
- Farm smells
- Dirt and mud
- Outdoor weather
- Changing farm conditions
Families are encouraged to bring any personal supports they normally use to help make outings more comfortable.
A Community Farm Experience
All Abilities Farm Day is a community farm experience.
It is not psychotherapy, counseling, medical treatment, or a diagnosis-based intervention.
The focus is on flexible participation, animals, nature, choice, connection, and enjoying the farm together.
Need-Based Assistance
Need-based assistance may be available through the Hidden Pastures Access Fund based on available funding.
Experience the Farm Your Way
All Abilities Farm Day gives individuals and families a welcoming place to explore, participate, connect, and enjoy the farm at their own pace.
All abilities are welcome. Participation happens at your own pace.