Any age kids will enjoy Lambs Farm and your purchases will help a good cause. Located in Libertyville, IL, Lambs Farm provides vocational and residential services for over 250 adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1961, it already became the third most frequented visitor site in Lake County by the 1980s. That's probably because of the good cause combined with family fun. The site includes a petting zoo, small rides, and mini golf course perfect for the little kids. The farm does include many animals including lambs, but that's not the origin of the farm name. The name has religious meaning from John 21:15 in which Jesus tells St. Peter, "Feed my Lambs".
As a big kid, I find other ways to support this worthy cause. I buy ice cream topping at the Sugar Maple Country Store, dog accessories at the Dogwood Pet Shop, donate to the Cedar Crest Thrift Shop, and enjoy lunch at the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery restaurant. Yes, that's a lot of sites in one place. It also has a greenhouse and store. It's a 72 acre campus which also includes their housing. Those living onsite are also the employees. They have purpose and pride in their work and it shows. I enjoy that I can visit with the same people weekend after weekend and see their smiles.
Lambs Farm also raises funds through events such as a golf outing. I wanted to share my experience at a new event - Goat Yoga. The instructor utilizes the Lambs Farm petting zoo location and class funds go to a good cause. As a first time Goat Yoga participant, I was a little concerned that I've mastered no yoga pose. No problem! Our instructor made us all at ease, letting us know to have fun, play with the animals, and go ahead and laugh, it's all part of total wellness. We all laughed at some point, usually when a goat tried to eat our yoga mat or get close to our face. The Lambs Farm employees added more animals to the mix. It was so fun to watch the young kids giggle. According to the new brochures, Lambs Farm also added Puppy Yoga. There's always something new at Lambs Farm.
Check the Lambs Farm website for event schedule. Take your whole family for the fun and support a great cause. Who wouldn't want to hug a goat and give to a good cause?
If you are looking for more information about yoga, click on my article "Gym Class Little Yogis and 3 Yoga Festivals".
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