Volunteer At Laurel Hill Farm
Do you feel called to connect deeper with Mother Nature, learn more about healthy food, and take part in building a supportive community dedicated to wholesome living?
Come join us on the farm or in the forest to experience life a little differently.
“After time at Laurel Hill, I am more positive, happier and connected to what is truly important in my life. I never leave without learning something or seeing something from a new perspective.” - Anne Davidson
If you’re ready to learn, grow, connect, and create lifelong memories in one of the most beautiful locations of the Piedmont click on the button below.
You’re on Laurel Hill Time!
Get lost in the beauty of navigating the intricacies of farm life. Here at Laurel Hill, we are constantly evolving, learning, and growing with the changing seasons. We get to exercise our problem-solving skills and are often rewarded with pop-up adventure.
We do “farming” a little differently!
Farming practices of the past portray early mornings, grueling work, and strict routine.
That’s not how we work at Laurel Hill.
Work at Laurel Hill feels more like a visit with your grandmother. Amy guides you through the rhythms of her everyday life. Time passes quickly with days infused with play and work that feels like fun.
Farm Chores
Due to the nature of growth on the farm, chores change regularly, which keeps it interesting. However, some things never change like the need to feed, water, and clean up after the animals.
Current Chores:
‘Barn-tending’ – general upkeep and care for the animals in the barn.
Collecting Eggs
Feeding & Caring for Chickens
Feeding & Caring for Guardian Dogs
Planting & Weeding Gardens
Milking Goats
Moving & Distributing Hay
Occasional Projects, Events, and Workshops:
Chicken Harvesting
Trail Building
Planting Winter and Spring Gardens
Mushroom Foraging
Making Cheese
Fun Farm Facts:
Did you know that like human kids, goat kids love to snuggle?
Did you know that guinea fowl can be used as a natural way to eradicate ticks, fleas, and even snakes? (Don’t know what guinea fowl are? Come meet some at Laurel Hill.)
Did you know that some breeds of chickens are natural composters? (Come meet our organic composting chickens who lay the most beautiful easter colored eggs.)
“I’ve gained a deeper awareness about how animals mirror and respond to us. If you are trying to hurry or if you are tense, the kids will be hard to feed. And if you ground and calm yourself, they relax and reflect that energy. Working around the goats has deepened my awareness of myself, my energy, and my ability to be present to the moment rather than ruminating about the future or other problems.” - Anne Davidson
“Amy, the farm owner, is an excellent teacher! She is very patient and provides excellent training on the various jobs. She is eager to share information and has a wealth of knowledge!” – Jim Burke
If you have more questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Amy.
