We made a special trip last week to pick up some local honey at the Living and Learning Enrichment Center. They offer farm fresh chicken and duck eggs and honey!
While we were there, we had the chance to meet the chickens and the new alpacas, George & Stella. How adorable are they?!
My daughter LOVED the chickens. They are free-range, cared for by the clients of the LLEC, and so friendly. It was really cute to watch all of the chickens run toward us as we approached their coop. Farmer Mary introduced us to some of the chickens and picked one up so we could pet her.
We also heard they were preparing a special place for bunnies. Since our last visit, the bunnies have arrived!
I first learned about the center from a request on Instagram. Someone reached out and invited us to come visit, so I began looking at their website to find out more information about the center.
From looking at the website, I couldn’t tell if they were open to the community but I did see that they were selling local honey and fresh eggs that Friday.
When we arrived, we were greeted by a group of people on the porch and the friendliest dog, named Ruby. We purchased the honey and asked if it would be ok if we went to visit the alpaca. They directed us where to go to find them and that we could also visit the chickens! As Emilia and I went to put the honey in the car, we had the chance to speak to another staff member who told us a little about their vision for the center.
They would really like to see LLEC become a community space. They have several acres of property and would like to have a pathway for people to walk on when they visit. They have a lavender field and it’s possible they will be offering u-pick in the fall. In the future, they might even have a doggie day care on the property!
The Living and Learning Enrichment Center is incredible. The center provides amazing programs and opportunities for those with autism. The property is beautiful and everyone we met was so kind. I look forward to our next visit.
