Our farm animals and plants co-exist in harmony. The natural world around us, generously contributes to human existence. It is our reponsibility to maintain a sustainable environment by giving back to nature our promise to protect our planet earth so all living things may thrive.

When you retreat with us on Orcas Island, spend some time observing the natural balance and interaction between humans, plants and animals.  See how all contribute to the farm ecosystem.

This is what sustainable living means on a farm:  

Swallows and bats reside in the barn eaves. Live with them peacefully:  They eat mosquitos and other detrimental insects. Our farm dogs and geese chase off an eagle about to snatch our prize laying ducks & hens. Llamas & goats eat the thistles and wild rose bushes that overtake our grazing pastures. Bees and butterflys pollenate our fruit and protect our vegetables & flowering plants.   Our Farm Retreat House, near our farm animals, orchards, and our natural native habitat, will help you appreciate the essential role each living organism has in a sustainable environment. 

   Additional benefits farm animals provide for organic vegetarian farmers are:  essential rich organic compost, and protection from predators. ( Our island has....wild dogs, raccoon, mink, fox, bald eagles and hawks & owl... plus deer that eat the gardens).  The most important benefit by far however:   All our animals give us much love, happiness, warmth, and incredible knowledge about our environment that only their elevated consciousness can detect.            

                                WE ARE PET FRIENDLY

We are pet friendly in the patio level section of our Retreat House. The View Deck upper section of the Farm Retreat House is kept dander free for our sensitive and allergic guests.

At Once In A Blue Moon Farm, you will meet progressively minded people of all ages and backgrounds. Ours is a way of life based on love, sharing, kindness and art.  "Life is good" because you and I are kind, and love and respect our natural world. 

 
   Farm Tours and Pony Rides are available by appointment. 

Guided trail riding for 2 to 3 individuals at a time is offered in the summer, also by appointment.  Some experience and athletic ability is required.

We have two Tennessee Walking Horses and one Arabian for our customers.  The horse trainer who leads the ride is on a gorgeous large Mustang bay.

The horse in this picture is our little mare Sophie, a registered mini horse.  She is available for children under 70 lbs.  Children are kept on a lead line with the trainer.