Pea Ridge Road · Western Albemarle
Our home—where the farm is the program.
Roughly 85 acres of trails, animals, gardens, and activity stations, woven into the Blue Ridge Mountains. Licensed supports are integrated with hands-on skill-building, meaningful engagement, and a strong sense of purpose.
Why this place matters
Our operating farm offers meaningful engagement and skill development grounded in nature and farming practices. Activities include immersive trails that encourage movement and exploration, gardens that support therapeutic skill-building, animal care opportunities, and a range of hands-on activities designed to build confidence, independence, practical skills, and a deeper connection with nature.
Animals & agriculture
Cattle
Our cattle move regularly between pastures, enjoying days in the sun and plenty of room to explore. People in our program visit the herd regularly, offering gentle pets, scratches, and snacks while building familiarity and connection. After a long, happy life, our grass-fed cattle are processed into beef made available directly from our farm and through local partners and our farmers market tables.
Chickens
Chickens roam fields in warmer weather and stay in the fenced garden in winter. Caring for them helps teach empathy—and their eggs appear at farmers market visits.
Bees
Our hives support pollination across the farm and give people in our program a chance to learn about beekeeping, hive care, and the role pollinators play in healthy land. Honey from our bees is shared at farmers market visits when available—a sweet connection between stewardship, agriculture, and community.
High tunnel & gardens
Our 30′×72′ high tunnel extends the growing season and anchors garden work, composting, and hands-on horticulture that people can return to week after week.
Trails: Enchanted Forest & Spring Creek
Immersing people in nature supports education, regulation, and development. We currently offer two walking trails on the property.
Enchanted Forest Trail
A ¾-mile loop through forested land—more groomed and less sloped, with learning stations that promote skill building and creativity. Realized with support from CACF’s Enriching Communities Grant and volunteer partners.
Spring Creek Trail
A longer route that diverges downhill along Spring Creek. Steeper and more challenging, with a peaceful, engaging walk beside the water.
Volunteer with us
Volunteers support trail maintenance (raking, clearing debris, marking invasive species), agriculture in the high tunnel and gardens, and—with training and a weekly commitment—assistance alongside staff in the adult day program.
Volunteer roles complement, never replace, paid DSP staffing. We match tasks to season, capacity, and safety.