Where farm fun meets wellness .
We believe spending time with animals, big and small, can promote overall wellness and contribute to a happier, healthier you.
Forget stuffy offices and couches .
At Gentle Giant Acres, "therapy" takes on a whole new meaning. Studies (like Jau & Hodgson, 2018) show that simply spending time with animals can be beneficial for reducing anxiety and depression.
Whether it's a smile from a curious donkey or a gentle nuzzle from a goat, interacting with our friendly animals — horses, guinea pigs, degus, rabbits — can naturally lift your spirits and create a sense of calm.
We also offer structured therapeutic programs tailored to your needs. This includes multi-week horsemanship and horseback riding programs as well as customized mobile visits for schools, assisted living facilities, and community organizations.
Current programs.
Drawn live from our Linktree, so this list always matches what's actually open for registration.
Field trips that grow curious humans.
A hands-on day on the farm where students meet animals up close, do real chores, and trade screen time for fresh air. We scale the visit to your group's age, size, and any curriculum tie-ins you want to bring.
Our school program is one of the parts of the farm we're proudest of. Classes from across southern Alberta come out for a morning that lands gently and lasts in students' memories for weeks.
- Curriculum-tied programming for K-12 groups
- Small group ratios for genuine hands-on time
- Real-time calendar of available tour dates
Empowering women and girls .
As a proudly woman-owned small business, we're passionate about empowering and inspiring women and girls of all ages. Through our programs, girls learn valuable life skills like independence and self-sufficiency, proving that abilities are not limited by gender.
Farm work is demanding, and we believe these challenges foster confidence and resilience. Our programs are designed to cultivate courage, resilience, caring, and compassion. Participants of all ages learn about responsibility, accountability, and sustainability through engaging farm tasks and animal care.
Did we mention the adorable goats you'll also meet along the way?