Everyone has a “dream”. A dream that we say “one day, when I’m retired, I’ll do it” type of dream. For me, that was building and operating a “mini” event farm in the mountains to bring families together and reconnect them to nature and animals. I truly believe our society and mental wellbeing would improve if more people had access to bonding with animals and seeing the circle of life in action. I also wanted to create a space for healing of both people and animals.
My heart yearned to create this environment for my family, fellowman and animals. I was tired of saying “one day”, and instead made it a reality. So, while working several jobs I started researching, learning, and figuring out how to best start my event farm. I embarked on the adventure with a 1-acre farm and a dream of expanding to more acreage in the Ogden Valley one day…that day finally happened and we have expanded to a larger farm.
I started this dream so I could teach my children how to work hard, have ownership and stewardship over animals, how to properly care for and breed animals when needed, how to connect with the land around them, and truly love all of gods’ creations. I believe we have an obligation to re-connect ourselves and our families to these experiences, as they’ve been lost in our world today. Animals and nature are HEALING. It’s therapeutic to sit and experience a hands-on petting farm. Our mission at Darling Donkey is to be able to share this love and understanding with ALL who want to experience a mini-farm and the joy this experience can bring. This is a truly a unique and hands-on experience.
Season Dates:
Year Round (weather permitting)
Activities:
- Fall/spring/summer festivals
- Private hands-on petting zoo
- U-pick flowers
- Field trips
- Church day camps,
- Youth camps
- Farm camps
- Farm parties
- Farm-to-table events
- Donkey rides
- And more!
