A Farm of Their Own
At Pepper Tree Farm, we believe every child with challenges deserves a place where they can feel welcome, slow down, and simply be their wonderful selves.
We have created a place where children with disabilities can experience the infinite pleasure of being on a farm, surrounded by animals, nature, and people who appreciate them for who they are. Their families, too, can find that same sense of belonging in a place they can call their own.
Our Vision:
An Antidote to Life in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a vibrant, sprawling place, but it can also feel crowded, noisy, and overwhelming. For a child with cognitive or physical disabilities, chronic illness, or emotional or sensory differences, the demands of the outside world can sometimes be especially challenging.
What if there were a place where a child could feel completely at ease. surrounded by animals, nature, and the basic pleasures of farm life?
Pepper Tree Farm was created to be that place.
Located in the hills of Topanga Canyon, the Farm offers a peaceful sanctuary within the greater Los Angeles community. It is a place where children and their families can step away from the pace and pressures of everyday life and just be together. Because caring for a child with complex needs can be an overwhelming, all-consuming responsibility, Pepper Tree Farm is a place for families to breathe, reconnect, and find some comfort and joy.
The world outside is not always patient or accommodating and our programs are intentionally gentle. Days are designed to create opportunities for connection, exploration, and laughter. The Farm encourages confidence and curiosity while giving children the space to discover what feels good to them, build relationships with animals, and experience the pleasure of spending time on their farm.
For families, we want Pepper Tree Farm to become a place they can return to whenever the need arises-a home away from home.