Donkeys are HERE!

The donkeys first "sleepover" with the Goose and Solvin.
Hot Shot and Peanut walk to the paddock.

Grazing is pretty good!

Thanks to Bray Zen Farm in Charlottesville, we welcome our first two miniature donkeys, Hot Shot and Peanut! They are slightly bigger than our miniature horses, but all four have become fast friends. (. . . after chasing each other around the paddock a few times. The mini horses haven't had that much exercise in a long time!)

Some special perks regarding the donkeys - their faces are rabbit soft, they love their ears rubbed, they eat responsibly, and they love to bray in the morning!

We are so blessed to have them at Edenbrook Farm.

Make the effort

Grandma GG and Vicky

Special dinner together in May

In May, when David and I traveled to Ohio to purchase our fjord, Solvin, we made a little side trip to my Grandma's house. It was a last minute thing, so spontaneous and unlike us. Our visit meant the world to her! We picked her up and went out to dinner. We stayed up late talking and sharing stories. I admired her spunk and thought she looked fabulous for 91! I was so glad we MADE THE EFFORT.

It is from my Grandma's family that I probably inherited this "farmer gene". Many of her nieces and nephews still operate large farms in Ohio today.

We'll be returning to Ohio next week, because Grandma is not doing well. A fall and a bump on the head two days ago, has swiftly taken her spunk and she is asleep in a deep coma. Please pray for my mom and her family as they deal with what is ahead.

So, when the opportunity arises, be spontaneous and see your loved ones. Give them big hugs and say "I love you". Life is precious. Vicky

Thankful Heart

"In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people. Remember that you will receive your reward from the Lord, which he promised to his people. You are serving the Lord Christ."

Colossians 3:23-24

Today I am reminded of why Edenbrook Farm Therapy Program is my mission. The animals, land and wildlife have touched so many people these last few months. My family and I are blessed to offer this haven to others. But don't get me wrong - I am not taking the credit. All of this belongs to God. He is using the farm to reach others. He is mending fences. He is extending forgiveness.

He is working the miracles. He is giving strength.

And strength is what I ask for each day. Physical strength to care for the animals and maintain the land, emotional strength to protect the farm's mission, mental strength to navigate the truth, and financial strength to forge ahead to serve others who struggle. Please join the journey with me.

Amazing Chicken Tricks

My son had a great time last weekend playing with his Buff Orpingtons. This girl is about 3 months old. We have been watching the chickens lately, and there seems to be a rooster or two in the bunch. Now what do we do? Ha

Some DEFINITIONS

Interactive Farm Outreach

Farmers and landowners using their farms as a way to reach the community. This is done by inviting the public to experience farmlife and its benefits.




Farm Therapy
The feelings you get while spending time on a farm. It's therapeutic to the mind, body and soul to connect to the land, animals, and wildlife found on a farm.

Blog, Blog, Blog

I am sooooooo behind on Blogging! It's been very busy at the farm. Time to catch everyone up on all the news at Edenbrook!

In May, we welcomed two Norwegian Fjord horses to the farm. Meet Gustav and Solvin, from Wisconsin and Ohio. These two boys are fitting in nicely, and are so much fun to ride. They will be the heart of the equine assisted learning program at Edenbrook. They are very gentle and love people.

Next came the baby Indian Runner ducks. 11 in all. They arrived in the mail. I picked them up at the post office - a little box of peeping ducklings. It has been almost 4 weeks, and they've grown so big. Yesterday was the first day in the duck yard. They were exhausted. Some have names, and others we are waiting to see if they are hens or drakes.

And lastly, the llamas arrived on Tuesday. Meet Peppermint Patti and Charlie Brown from Culpeper, VA. Pepper, the white llama, makes the most amazing shape when her ears are forward. Do you see it? Charlie is small and sweet. He is new to a halter and lead rope, but just follows his Pepper wherever she goes. And, AsparaGUS the goat, was the first to welcome them with a playful headbutt.

Keep us in your FAVORITES browser. We are looking forward to updating you on our very first media release. The local newspaper is featuring us in an article for this Sunday's paper. Yippee! Again, thank you for all of your support. With God's guidance and your help, Edenbrook will serve many people searching for a little "farm therapy."

Happy Easter from Edenbrook Farm

Happy Easter everyone! We have enjoyed the beginning of spring on the farm. Our chicks arrived one week ago. We decided on several varieties including Buff Orpington, Dominique, Araucana, and Rhode Island Reds. All arrived safely and are living in the office.

Gus and Clover are growing so fast. This will be the last week of bottles for Clover. All the goats will live together and we'll get ready for the llamas to arrive. Here are some pics of our growing "kids".

And lastly, David and I will be traveling to see two horses for our program. They are located in Wisconsin, and are both Norwegian Fjords. A very exciting time and whirlwind trip is ahead! Here is a beautiful photo of Sophie, a been-there-done-that kind of girl. I'll post pics of Gustav, the other horse, very soon.