Category: Animals

We had a busy week! First, on the 20th, we got baby chicks! We bought 5 babies from Southern States, including three Silver-Laced Wyandottes and two Rhode Island Reds. These are simply little darlings and we are beyond delighted to have them. They are, as expected, very helpful with computer work (see photo below)! On Read More »

Well the farm animals are all astir over the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. They are a motivated bunch of critters – goal-driven, ambitious, unstoppable. Let’s take a look at what they have planned for the new year: Horses Mia – Keep my coat white and shining. Be a more benevolent queen Read More »

 Camp Jamie has been an institution of the Frederick community for the last 31 years. We are so proud to host Frederick Health Hospice’s yearly day camp which serves children who have suffered the loss of someone close to them. This year, the event took place on the farm side of our property, with campers, Read More »

Earlier this week, we hosted the Heartly House staff for a retreat on our property. The Heartly House folks began their day at the lodge with breakfast, coffee, and a warm welcome from their president and executive director Inga James. From there, the staff was freed up to choose their own adventure. They divided themselves Read More »

Part-Time Barn Manager 15-20 hours/week | $15-18/hour ThorpeWood is a 160-acre mountain retreat that runs animal and nature programs for all ages, primarily at-risk youth. We also are an events venue. We are looking for someone local, hard-working, and upbeat to care for our 5 horses, 3 goats, 2 cows, and flock of chickens. Duties Read More »

With the close of the old year, Joy Smith, our barn manager, moved on from ThorpeWood. Joy has been with employed by ThorpeWood since 2014, when she transitioned from being an Equine Assisted Learning volunteer to our full-time barn manager. In this role, she elevated the ThorpeWood barn to new heights of order and cleanliness Read More »

As the New Year presents a clean slate for us all, some of our animals’ thoughts turn to self-improvement and new goals. Many of them have embraced the ‘new you in 2022’ mindset. Take a look at what they are dreaming of for the coming year: Ingrid & Stella the Chickens: Volunteer more. Travel the Read More »

Last week, we had the great pleasure of hosting a few dozen of the Heartly House staff members. This group took advantage of the rain to create a cozy day at the lodge. Instead of focusing on productivity and professional development, the day was all about self-care. Some folks chose to work on vision boards, Read More »