Farm & Forest Adventures
Sustainable farming on a 50 acre farm located in southwestern Ontario includes numerous parts working together to achieve the same goal – vitality and growth. From beautiful rolling fields of alfafa, to large interconnected ponds supporting a huge local watershed, to over 22 acres of Carolinian Forested trails and ravines, our Homestead will provide you a glimpse into a variety of micro-ecosystems within a huge and diverse ecosystem that is sustainable and improving in its ability to grow life.
Our goal is to inspire and educate you and your family as you visit and ask questions, participate in some hands-on activities and enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of creation, to leave with an appreciation and desire to try something new on your own homestead, however big or small that may be!
Join us for an enjoyable learning experience for all ages as we tour our property and see the joys of a working Homestead.
– Homeschoolers –
We are now hosting Events for Homeschool Groups!
Family Rates + Outdoor Education
20% Discount for organizing a group of 3+ families
follow the link below :
Homestead Tour Includes:
1. An quick overview of what modern, sustainable farming is and why it is important
2. A walk-and-talk throughout the farm property including:
• the dairy goats pasture, pens and milking parlour
• the female alpacas & cria pasture and pens
• the main building and its multiple uses
• a quick peek at our Overnight Nature Lodges
• both the portable chicken tractors and chicken coop
• our outdoor rabbit hutches & baby bunnies (seasonal), heritage-bred pigs, friendly male alpacas and ponies
• the 3 large ponds and dams which maintain and control the flow of water throughout this watershed area (created by Ducks Unlimited)
• our new Jireh Hills Little Blossoms & Blooms “Pick-Your-Bouquet’ gardens
• our newly established Permaculture Orchard
• Herb, Vegetable and Berry Gardens
• the Aerated Composting Station and future Vermiculture (the life-blood of sustainable farming)
• a brief walk into the beautiful Carolinian Forest trails and the “Froggy Boggy Boardwalk”
3. A Handout and Map with information and details of discussion
4. A fun Tractor-Wagon ride around the property for everyone with stops at some of our favourite scenic spots for photos (Bring your camera!)
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Things to Note:
- This is an active outdoor Event that runs year-round so come prepared.
- Dress according to weather conditions (sunhat, raincoat, sunscreen, etc).
- Wear appropriate walking shoes or boots (closed-toe ONLY).
- Strollers may be helpful for some areas of the tour.
- We offer customized tours (downsized) for seniors, so please ask!
NOTE – If you are interested in adding an additional small group EVENT following your tour, please pre-arrange this and we can easily accommodate you and your group. Description & Cost for individual events are listed under EVENTS section unless otherwise listed below. These events are 1 hour in duration.
Add-On EVENTS include:
- Baby Goat Snuggles (spring & summer)
- Jireh Hills Pick-Your-Own Flowers (summer & fall)
- Alpaca Walks
- Trail Walks
