4.9 (93)
232 Town St, East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-1895
rayoflightfarm.org
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Allison Pomroy
2024-04
We had the best birthday party at this farm recently for our big six year old boy! Kids absolutely loved feeding the Guinea pigs and goats… the unicorn was a true hit and surprise for all! Walking horses was so peaceful and make for sweet group pictures. The parents had a wonderful time watching their children bond with each other and all of the animals. The party room was beautifully decorated and provided plenty of space! Staff is amazing- so friendly, up beat, well organized, communicative, and excellent with all of the children! We were very happy with our experience and all at a very reasonable price too!! Would highly recommend for any birthday party with young children 😊Many thanks! -Allison and Eric
Carly Liriano
2024-05
This is such an amazing farm! Everyone is so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about their animals. We recently had a birthday party here and they were so wonderful to work with. Check out their amazing party packages- the little ones loved it!
Sarah Nelson
2023-09
We came here for a birthday party. The activities were good: Walking horses, petting guinea pigs, feeding goats, a wagon ride. Animals were very friendly and good with kids. The schedule seemed a little chaotic, staff kept changing the ordering that we were going to do things and ended up doing all the animal stuff before food stuff and no place to wash hands, no hand sanitizer in the outhouse either. Some of the staff was really friendly while others seemed annoyed and rushing us along through everything even though we were held up by their changing of the schedule of events.
Kaitlin Stern
2023-08
We recently visited the farm and were delighted to see all the animals (donkeys, goats, horses, ducks, peacocks, chickens, Guinea pigs, llama, and a tortoise). The staff gave us a very informative and interesting guided tour. Even though there was light rain we were able to feed the goats outside. Our group of adults really enjoyed grooming the horses and leading them on a walk in the barn (since it was raining). The Guinea pigs were also a delight to feed close up. A lot of the animals have been rescued from bad situations so visiting is a great opportunity to support this organization.
Joanna M
2022-05
A amazing place!! The animals are well taken care of and super friendly. The staff are great too!! We stayed on the cottage over the weekend and it was truly a awesome experience to wake up surrounded by animals and all the noises they make. The geese and ducks, Llama, baby goats, and roosters were my sons favorites. If you're in the area I would highly checking this place out. You won't regret it. I can see us coming here over the years.
L
2024-03
This place is truly amazing sanctury, we booked the craft events and fed the guinea pigs and goats. We spent an hour just walking around and felt welcomed throughout our stay. The gift shop has some really cute gifts to support the animals.
R F
2020-05
Very cute small farm. It's perfect for kiddos. They offer pony rides Thursday-Saturday. Feeding the goats only costs $1 although you will notice donation boxes throughout so please make sure to bring cash. There are goats, horses, donkeys, chickens, a turkey, pheasant, llamas, turtles and guinea pigs. The staff is very friendly, the barns and paths clean and parking is quite easy. We will definitely be back!
Victoria Roy (Tori Roy)
2021-05
This place is incredible. The work they do for these animals and all the love and care into the housing and exhibits ensuring the utmost safety and happiness of viewers and animals alike . I try to visit every week and donate whatever I can to help this mission. Keep up the awesome work.
Lauren Ijomah
2017-05
My 3-year-old daughter and I visited the farm for their Easter Egg Hunt. It was such a well-organized and fun morning! Each activity was one right after the other and we didn't have to wait for anything. The egg hunt and the wagon ride to see the Easter Bunny were the highlights for my daughter (she still cannot believe that a chicken and a bunny were driving wagons!) but the other games and activities were fun too. There were lots of animals to see, and everyone on the staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back next Easter and probably later this spring for a pony ride!
Erik Steckis
2022-05
Very cute farm! Free admission, you just pay for food for the animals if you want to feed them. We'll definitely be back
Emily Burns
2020-05
My husband and I and our two young kids came here to go on the Not-So-Scary Halloween Hayride and we had a great time! While you wait there are quite a few friendly animals to visit and pet, and a cute little gift shop to explore. The ride itself was a nice length and took us on a path that was set up with twinkling lights and blow up statues of different characters. There were a few sets with friendly actors that handed out candy. We especially loved the cats doing the macarena! Lol it was all very cute and the kids loved it. The staff was lovely and we had a great time. Definitely want to go again next year!
Leatta Bailey
2021-05
What a great place and such a great cause! For kids AND adults! Horses are saved from the drug industry (to make Premerin) so be sure to donate what you can.
Ashley Gustafson
2023-05
Ray of Light Farm is a great place to take the kiddos. Lots of friendly animals to see, goats to feed and the Guinea pig experience was a hit with our 2 year old.Thanks Ray of Light for doing the good work you do!
Ms. Fran
2022-05
There should be more places like this little farm. The animals were delightful and the gift shop had some unique treasures.
Steven Webb
2023-09
Well it is a non-profit farm. Cut them some slack. Some of the folks were very nice (older guy and lady taking horses out for a walk), some were almost resentful. Maybe it was bad timing, there was a bit of a crowd there. There is NO running water in the WC so be sure to bring your own fresh water and soap (you'll need it). There is a WC, though, mercifully, albeit proverbial hole-in-the-ground. The farm animals are cute, and not smelly (surprise!). But they are a messy bunch. They are not mean at all, given their history; although they do squabble for food, so stand back.The 1$ food snack is great deal, buy 10 of them and go for it. Reach in, they don't bite. Although they slobber a lot. Pat them, scratch them (behind ears). Rattle your food cup, they like that.Be sure to ask folks there what animals need feeding and what don't. These are (likely) abused discarded, so many have health issues. Certainly do not feed them junk garbage. They have enough problems.Take your time, walk around, the donkeys are very cute (no feeding them), passive and friendly. The horses are, typically, aloof and uppity. The turtle, rabbit, guinea pigs are cute but could care less about us. The goats are the stars! And the tiny steer (Cimshe?) is super cute. Rub his back, he loves it; you know this because if you stop and walk away, he'll follow you. Beware, he's a messy guy, your hand will be brown with oily something. Did I mention bring your own soap?Parking very well organized. Watch hours, they close early mostly. Shop inside has usual farm stuff. Donations for food cups (unless somebody is there). Call ahead if you want horse rides; they seem understaffed, typical of volunteer places. Thank them for doing a job few would/could do too. Humans have a strange relationship with animals. We love them, fear them, hate some, eat many, we adore some, and torture them (ever been to an abattoir in January?).
Kristi Calverase
2023-05
We had my daughter's 3rd birthday here and all the kids had a blast. The staff were so nice and did an awesome job introducing their animals to them and allowing them to interact. My daughter couldn't stop talking about the unicorn horses the entire ride home.
Candice Westerman (Candi)
2023-05
Great people and all kinds of wonderful animals!
augie2424 blake
2023-11
Visited for the first time and it was really awesome. Very nice people and enjoyed the farm and beautiful creatures.
Maggie LaCourse
2023-05
What a great place! Lots of fun animals to see - goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, Guinea pigs, etc! The goats and sheep you can feed are very friendly. A great family fun afternoon! Cute gift shop too.
m daniele
2021-05
great spot for a little animal getaway. don't be an absolute savage and not donate though, be generous folks.
Megan Romick
2020-05
My son and I LOVE Ray of Light farm. He's had several school trips as well as me taking him there myself and they're fantastic. All of the animals are loved and well cared for, and all of the staff are wonderful with children. He loves to pet and feed all the amimals, going horse back riding, doing crafts and picking out a little toy from the gift shop. I love the fact that I can help support all of the rescue efforts they do. It's a win win and everybody is happy. They have a program for kids that is *very* reasonably priced for all of the activities that are included in it by the name of Tiny Trotters, and they will do horseback riding lessons and birthday parties as well. We will definitely be going back there again and again.
Marie Paisley
2022-05
We've been to Ray of Light a couple of times now and honestly, I can't think of a better place or way to spend an afternoon! The people are always extremely friendly! And we just LOVE the animals! We'll definitely be going back. Highly recommend this to anyone!
John Roach
2022-05
Human dealings were great. Equine poultry etc. Interactions were soul saving....
The Rev
2023-06
Mostly a farm animal rescue. They have goats, cows, horses, donkeys, sheep, some birds. You can feed some of them. They seem happy and well taken care of.
Susan Bjornberg
2023-05
Goats and sheep were fed by hand. Horses and donkeys were loved up. Chickens and ducks were enjoyed!
Sean Condon
2019-05
The volunteers are extremely knowledgeable about the animals and ready to chat with you anytime. While I was there I saw a kid birthday party, pony rides, and people enjoying the farm.
Katrina Parker
2022-05
Always a therapeutic visit that comes with a short scenic drive from Middltetown.
kathy johansen
2021-05
My partner and myself went to the Drive Thru Bunny Trail and all of the volunteers were so nice and the animals just lovely. Will most definitely be back when it is possible.
Danielle M. Steward
2021-05
What a beautiful place to visit! And the abundance of well-priced tack available for riders of all ages in the shop is so such a great find!
Julia Slaughter
2020-05
Beautiful farm and the animals seemed well cared for. Plenty of space and friendly volunteers. Will return!
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Thursday | 10 AM-4 PM |
Friday | 10 AM-4 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM-4 PM |
Sunday | 10 AM-4 PM |
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