We never set out to start a non-profit.

The dream began simply—with a desire for land. A place where we could raise animals, grow produce, hunt, and live more intentionally. My husband and I longed for space where our daughter, who has developmental disabilities, could thrive—learning, working with her hands, and doing the things she loved most.

We searched for years, made offers on properties, and pursued the dream with determination, but door after door closed. Still, we didn’t give up. While we waited, we learned—diving into farming, beekeeping, chicken processing, and organic gardening, believing that one day, the right piece of land would come.

In the meantime, our friends Luke and Michelle Aull opened their 5-acre homestead to us so we could start beekeeping. That generosity sparked something deeper. Alongside my friend Michelle, we started The Broody Hen, a small farm stand, just to share what we were growing and making. But somewhere in the middle of all the planting and harvesting, God began planting a different kind of seed in my heart.

It was a vision—not just for our daughter, but for many others like her. What if this farm could be more than a personal dream? What if it could be a place where adults with disabilities could live, work, connect, and grow—using their God-given gifts in meaningful ways?

At first, I didn’t know what to do with that idea. I held it quietly, unsure. Then one day, a friend called with a proposal: “What if we started a special-needs farm together?” She and her husband shared the same dream for their daughter, but didn’t want to move far from our community. They wanted land, but more than that—they wanted belonging. That conversation stirred something in me. It was the first sign that this wasn’t just our dream anymore.

Soon after, another parent asked me, “What’s your vision?” As I shared what had been stirring in my heart, he echoed similar hopes. More and more, it became clear: this wasn’t just a private longing—it was a community calling. Many of us were parents of children with disabilities, asking the same question: How can we build something lasting for our kids as they move into adulthood?

The answer? We join forces. We combine our gifts, our hopes, and our resources to create something bigger than any one family could do alone.

Today, that shared dream is becoming reality.

With 60 chickens, 4 goats, 3 geese, 5 ducks, a dog, two barn cats, two beehives, a pumpkin patch, and several gardens, we are laying the foundation of a farm built on purpose and inclusion. Our nonprofit exists to provide adults with disabilities gainful employment while helping them use their God-given gifts through animal care, organic farming, and creating handmade goods. All of it is meant to be shared with the local community—to build connection, dignity, and joy.

This farm is more than a place—it’s a movement of love, hope, and practical care. A place where families find connection, where individuals with disabilities are seen, celebrated, and given a chance to grow.

We invite you to join us—whether by donating, volunteering, or simply sharing our story. There’s still much work to do, but we believe this dream is worth building together.

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Whether you're a local farmer, teacher, volunteer, donor, or simply someone who believes in purposeful work and inclusive community—we’d love to connect with you.
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