Raising Free Spirits
- Garry Howell
- May 20
- 2 min read

In a world filled with schedules, screens, and pressures, kids need space more than ever—space to move, breathe, be curious, and, most importantly, just be themselves.
At Honey Bee Gardens Farm, every child deserves a place to grow freely, where dirt-streaked cheeks, muddy boots, wildflowers, and wonder are welcomed and celebrated. Our farm is that place—a haven where kids can raise their voices, stretch their imaginations, and connect with something real.

The Freedom to Be Themselves
Some children thrive in structured environments, while others flourish in the wild, natural corners of the world. Here, there’s no mold to fit. Whether they’re chasing butterflies, building stick forts, feeding animals, or quietly watching clouds roll by, the farm permits them to be themselves, on their terms.
There are no tests, trophies, or performances. There is just joy, exploration, and the kind of learning that happens from the inside out.

Safety, in Every Sense of the Word
When we talk about the farm being a safe place, we mean more than just physical safety (though we take that seriously, too). We mean emotional safety—a place where kids feel welcome, included, and valued, where kindness is the language, and curiosity is always encouraged.
From our toddler classes to teen programs, we welcome every child to show up as they are. Loud or quiet, outgoing or shy, adventurous or cautious, there’s room for every kind of spirit here.

Community Roots, Grown with Love
Our farm was built on the idea that community matters. Kids do best when they’re surrounded by care—not just from their families but from neighbors, teachers, farmers, and friends. We’ve become a gathering place for families who want their children to experience connection, not just Wi-Fi connection, but real connection to animals, the land, and each other.
Week after week, we watch kids form friendships, discover new passions, and leave a little dirtier and much happier.

Let Them Be Wild. Let Them Be Free.
Let them hold a baby chick, plant a sunflower seed, laugh too loudly, climb too high, and ask the same question ten times. Let them wander, let them wonder. Childhood is precious, and it deserves a setting that honors its magic.
At Honey Bee Gardens Farm, we don’t just create programs or events. We create moments, memories, and space for raising free spirits.

You’re Always Welcome Here
No matter where you come from, who your child is, or how your family is built, there’s a place for you here. We don’t expect perfection. We only ask for presence. Because when kids are free to be themselves, they grow into the kind of people this world needs.
So come visit, walk the fields, feed the goats, pick flowers, exhale, let your kids be kids, and let your spirit feel a little freer, too.
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