When it comes to little moments, there are none better than communing with nature and spending time with a menagerie of adorable protected animals at Rose Bridge Farm & Sanctuary in Dresher.
If you enjoy fresh air and can’t think of anything more fun than snuggling with baby goats, calves, kittens, and piglets, please consider a tour of this slice of heaven nestled in Montgomery County.
Rose Bridge Farm is the perfect place for a family outing, multi-generational tours, a school or camp trip, or a memorable weekday or weekend outing with friends.
Rose Bridge Farm offerings include glamping, workshops, traveling animal events, private parties, crafting workshops, seasonal local festivals, goat hiking, baby goat feeding and snuggle sessions, baby lamb cuddling, baby cow cuddling, and more.
Public and private tours are offered, many of which involve cuddling adorable animals. The information is available on the Rose Bridge Farm Website.
Everywhere around, you will see the lush flowers and other greenery, as well as a former race horse named Big Daddy, donkeys, camels, sheep, peacocks, and much more.
You will also see the farmers and volunteers hard at work, and proud that they are making a difference in the lives of the protected animals, as well as their community.
Farmer Nic, who retired from the military at age 25, says she was bored and looking for her next adventure, which brought her to Rose Bridge Farm. Her grandparents operated a miniature horse farm in the rural part of the Eastern U.S., so she was always comfortable around animals.
“I enjoy all of the chaos, and my deep love for the animals brought me to Rose Bridge,” explains Nic.
“Farm life is chaos because nothing goes as planned, but working here is so much better than I expected because the animals are so well taken care of,” she says. “For people who have compassion for animals who have had a rough start in life, this is the perfect place. I encourage everyone to come and visit us.”
While she admits it is heartbreaking to say goodbye to the piglets, calves, goats, and kittens who are adopted, “it’s heartening to know they are going to a good home. I guess you could say it is bittersweet.”
High school volunteers Maya, Lucie, and Adam spent the month of May doing internships or community service projects at Rose Bridge Farm because of their love of animals and the outdoors.
Eighteen-year-old Maya, a senior at Upper Dublin High School, is eager to head to the University of Vermont this fall to major in animal science.
Among her favorite aspects of interning at Rose Bridge Farm, “was taking care of the animals, gaining experience for future college classes, and being outside doing a job that I am extremely interested in.”
She also appreciates a peacock named Beautiful that hangs out in the courtyard with the goats, because “he reminds me of being raised in San Diego and frequent visits to the zoo there. This brings back fond memories.”
When asked why new guests should come with friends and family to Rose Bridge, Maya responds, “It’s great for anyone who loves to spend time with animals.”
The farmers and volunteers at Rose Bridge Farm believe that every animal has a story and deserves a second chance at a loving home. By adopting from Rose Bridge Farm, you are not only welcoming a new friend into your family but also supporting our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need.
From friendly goats and calves to affectionate kittens, each animal is looking for a forever home filled with care and compassion. The farmers and volunteers urge visitors to consider discovering the joy of adopting and giving these animals the life they truly deserve!
Each adoption helps us continue the Rose Bridge Farm mission of rescue and rehabilitation, so please reach out if you’re committed to making a difference.
Adam, 19, is a senior at Lower Moreland High School, who has volunteered at Rose Bridge Farm for two summers.
Adam, who aims to become a veterinary tech because of his love for animals, enjoys spending time with all of the animals, especially Buddy the Ram, who does tricks in exchange for grapes, orange slices, bananas, and carrots, the many baby goats, as well as the four piglets – named Oliver, Curtis, Ferdinand and Andrew — Adam has helped care for since they were a few weeks old.
For a month this spring, Adam watered the plants and gardens, helped with the mounds of laundry generated at a farm, and learned about animal care. He also enjoyed working with the farmers and other volunteers.
“Since I love being at Rose Bridge, with the flowers, plants, and animals, I want other people to come there, too. Once you go there, it will permanently stay in your heart, as well.”
For more information about farm tours and more, go to:
Location: 1314 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA.
Website: https://rosebridgefarmsanctuary.com/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 215-209-9561
