DAY
VISITS

Day Visit Activities

 

WindReach Farm is thrilled to offer visiting opportunities throughout the year. Weekday visits can be booked between 9:30-2:30. For weekend visits, we require a minimum of 21 visitors and at least two weeks' notice.

 

To help us better plan for your experience with us, we’d like to understand your group's particular interests.  Please see the activity descriptions below, and register by completing the Day Visit registration form and email the completed form to dayvisits@windreachfarm.org.

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For groups larger than 50 people, we will divide you into smaller groups to ensure that everyone is able to interact with the staff, volunteers, and animals.

 

Please let us know your preferred date, arrival and departure time.  We will confirm that your preferred date and times are available after reviewing your form.  

 

General Day-Visit Guidelines

• Our activities are all abilities and mobilities friendly.  We are an accessible farm!

• While people love to give treats to animals, treats are often a health hazard, and we maintain a “do not feed ANY animals” policy.  

• Some animals love to be petted and will let you know to scratch their head! 

 

Tractor-drawn Wagon Ride

Our accessible tractor-drawn wagon ride is a one-of-a-kind event that brings delight to all ages and all abilities. For our planning and timing purposes, when completing the registration form, please let us know an estimate of the number of people using mobility devices or wheelchairs.  

 

This wagon ride goes through our cow pasture where your group will be able to interact with our cows.  We won’t tell you how – that’s the surprise!

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Farm Tour

A farm tour is an activity that can be modified in length and content, depending on the group’s interest and response to the animals. The group is led by an experienced guide and will visit our sheep, goats, donkeys, chickens, ponies and cows.  Depending on the time of year, there may be lambs, kids, baby chicks or calves to see as well.  While we maintain a “do not feed the animals” policy, for their health and safety, many of our less shy animals love to have their heads scratched.  

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Bunny & Guinea Pig Cuddling

This is an activity in which participants have direct, hands-on interactions with a bunny or guinea pig.  For animal welfare reasons, we cannot offer this as a rotation station for large groups, but it is very suitable for small groups of people who benefit from tactile stimulation or have not held a bunny or guinea pig before.  

 

Stables Tour

This tour takes you over our bridge and along the paved path towards our stables.  Along the way you will observe horses grazing in their pastures.  Upon arrival at the stables, you will move through and see the stalls, the riding arena, the feed room, the wash station, and maybe a lesson taking place.  Our Founder, Sandy Mitchell, was a paralympic dressage rider and he built the world-class stables to meet the needs of novice therapeutic riders through to Paralympians. We use both wooden and electric fences.  For safety, please do not touch them and stay on the path.  

 

Boardwalk

Towards the back of the property, an accessible wooden boardwalk meanders over a marsh area.  When you exit the boardwalk you can check out the gardens near the greenhouse.  This is a self-guided activity. 

 

Sensory Trail

Our sensory trail provides an opportunity to stop at stations and engage in a multi-sensory outdoor experience.  Each station engages a different sense.   

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Pond Visit

A visit to the pond is a chance to see and learn about the many plants and animals that live in and around the pond. 

 

Gazebo Relaxation Spot 

We have several adjacent covered outdoor spots to sit and relax or have lunch.  There are barbecues available if you want to bring a BBQ meal to prepare.  Otherwise, a packed lunch is a great option as well.  Our Cardinal’s Nest Gift Shop has cold refreshments available for purchase as well.  Accessible washrooms are available at the Visitor Centre.  

Wool Workshop 

We shear our sheep in the spring, and a group of dedicated volunteers processes the wool by hand.  A wool activity may be available for small groups, for an additional fee.  Details can be discussed on an individual basis.