welcome to pepper tree farm
Children facing tough challenges in the outside world will be welcomed to a tranquil place all their own. They will ride horses, interact with miniature donkeys, plant vegetables, do farm work, and enjoy the good life in the beauty of Pepper Tree Farm.
Our programs are designed to provide kids and teens with a safe space to simply be themselves. It is the goal of our farm to become a model for California so that every child with a disability will have a place in the great outdoors to blossom and grow.
scenes from the farm
Pepper Tree Farm is located in one of the most stunning settings within the Santa Monica Mountains – Topanga Canyon.
A Spiritual Haven
Beside gurgling streams, thick trees, rolling hills, craggy mountains and magnificent rock formations, Topanga Canyon is one of the spiritual centers of Los Angeles.
Yes, L.A. has a sacred core.
A thousand years ago, Native Americans were living near Topanga beach. Although some members of the Tongva tribe were alive at the beginning of the 20th Century, by 1911, Hollywood arrived, shooting feature films at the base of Topanga.
Through the years, Topanga has been a oasis for artists, musicians, dancers, actors, writers, professors and other creative types, including people fleeing oppressive countries, looking for peace and tranquility.
Pepper Tree Farm fits perfectly into the ethos of Topanga Canyon. The children we serve thrive in the serenity of the outdoors, where it is quiet enough to hear birds chirping and calm enough to feel a breeze floating across your forehead.
“In the wilderness lies the hope of the world.” – John Muir
REMEMBER ME
So, as you stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea - remember me.
As you look in awe at a mighty forest and its grand majesty - remember me.
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity - remember me.
Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, your memories of the times we loved,
the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never be gone. – Margaret Mead
Remember Me Trees
To honor loved ones who have passed on, children who were snatched away too soon or lucky oldsters who outlived their allotted time, there will be a meadow blooming with Remember Me Trees.
Oaks, Sycamores, and other native trees will fill the field, providing a place to celebrate those we will never forget.
David Abrams, The Inspiration For Three Extraordinary Camps For Children with Challenges
Sitting between his loving grandparents, Janet & Max Salter
“The world awaits your wonder.” – Vince Gorman
Support pepper Tree Farm
Every child deserves a magical childhood. For those with disabilities and mental health challenges, navigating the world is not always easy. Pepper Tree Farm will be a sanctuary for these very children. It will offer the caring companionship of animals in a safe place of natural beauty. Thousands of youngsters will flourish in our enchanted world. We have gratitude for all who support our mission.
Pepper Tree Farm is A Non-Profit Foundation. It welcomes children of all faiths, ethnicities, disability types and gender identities. Federal Tax ID #92-4026702
