Who Benefits?

Gorfenna Community provides for those with mental health issues, learning difficulties, stress, anxiety or depression, physical health problems, brain injury or autistic spectrum disorder.

How Does it Help?

There is a well-established and growing body of evidence that shows that spending time hands-on with plants and animals can make a noticeable difference to your well-being. Some of the benefits include:

§  Increased self-esteem

§  Improved social interaction

§  Enhanced confidence

§  Developing awareness of well-being

§  Working individually and as part of a team

§  Preventing deterioration in many conditions



Gardening and looking after animals can improve physical health and mental well-being.  It also provides structure, routine and respite.  It confirms something that we already knew – that time spent with other people in a natural environment will only do you good.  

Activities 

Farm and Outdoor Activities

At our farm, all activities are entirely led by you. This means there’s no pressure from us—do only what you feel comfortable doing. We offer a variety of typical farm and outdoor activities, including:

  • Feeding and caring for our animals: Including sheep, donkeys, ponies, and our miniature horse.
  • Gardening: Growing vegetables, weeding, harvesting what we’ve grown, and enjoying fresh produce.
  • Using tools and woodworking: From basic tool use to creating simple woodworking projects.
  • Fencing: Learn the basics of fencing to maintain and secure farm boundaries.

Indoor Activities

Our indoor activities vary by season and are included in the price. They offer creative and hands-on experiences such as:

  • Spring: Setting seeds and plants, making bird boxes, and lambing.
  • Summer: Crafting bird tables, outdoor furniture, and vegetable trugs.
  • Autumn: Creating lanterns, carving Halloween pumpkins.
  • Winter: Making Christmas wreaths, decorations, and presents.

Additionally, we offer a wide range of crafting activities throughout the year in one of our indoor rooms.



If you wish to go outside, it is always advisable to bring sturdy foot wear and raincoats for rainy days but we have boot washing and hand washing facilities. 

Additional Activities

In addition to the activities always going on, we frequently invite/host visits from other groups to join us and add additional opportunities to those who attend. 


Regularly check our Home page for details of upcoming events.



 Our Staff

We have a small but dedicated group of staff and volunteers, each bringing different skills and life experiences.  Alongside the very wide practical skills, our staff have a broad experience in either social work, teaching or care work.  They are keen to enhance the lives of those attending our Service and put in a lot of extra time and effort enabling them to take part in activities beyond their day service hours.