Bitter sweet farms

mission statement for bitter sweet farms 

      My experience there was very informative. I didn't even know this place existed till our class field trip.
      I have worked with autistic people before and have a cousin who is autistic. Bitter sweet farms was enlightening, to have a community dedicated to seeing people with autism belong and find a place they can call home was heart warming.

horse cheyenne posing for the camera 

     This place helps people who have all forms of Autism find a place in the community. They make crafts and help out in the barn. Which is where I found the most benefits. In talking with the worker at the barn, she said they would love to have a therapy riding sessions, but need more volunteers and the budget. This reminded me about Vail meadows, a place where people with disabilities come to therapy ride with the horses. The benefits with working with horses for some who have disability or autism is great. With helping with the horses care, to learning to ride, I have seen many with disabilities light up when their with the horses, its like they come alive and have a spark in them. I can see this happening for bitter sweet farms if only they had the budget,and volunteers.
     Animals can offer all types of healing. When me and Amanda Alywin went to the helping hands nature house we saw several workers and a cat called old man. All these workers loved old man and the cat just layed there with out moving. even when petted or loved upon this cat didn't move. Just layed there on the table and took in the love from others. I also learned they have many cats and animals on the property.

gene cummings an old man sleep at the crafts table in helping hands nature house