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Ray of Light Farm Inc

Non profit organization Farm Horse riding school Equestrian facility Horse boarding stable Animal rescue service Tack shop Stable

One of the Top rateds in East Haddam


Address

232 Town St, East Haddam, CT 06423, United States

Website

www.rayoflightfarm.org

Contact

+1 860-873-1895

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (93 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: animals (11) farm (8) goats (7) friendly (6) staff (6) horses (6) cute (6)
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  • 5/5 Joanna M. 2 years ago on Google
    A amazing place!! The animals are well taken care of and super friendly. The staff are great too!! We stayed on the cottage over the weekend and it was truly a awesome experience to wake up surrounded by animals and all the noises they make. The geese and ducks, Llama, baby goats, and roosters were my sons favorites. If you're in the area I would highly checking this place out. You won't regret it. I can see us coming here over the years.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Steven W. 8 months ago on Google
    Well it is a non-profit farm. Cut them some slack. Some of the folks were very nice (older guy and lady taking horses out for a walk), some were almost resentful. Maybe it was bad timing, there was a bit of a crowd there. There is NO running water in the WC so be sure to bring your own fresh water and soap (you'll need it). There is a WC, though, mercifully, albeit proverbial hole-in-the-ground. The farm animals are cute, and not smelly (surprise!). But they are a messy bunch. They are not mean at all, given their history; although they do squabble for food, so stand back. The 1$ food snack is great deal, buy 10 of them and go for it. Reach in, they don't bite. Although they slobber a lot. Pat them, scratch them (behind ears). Rattle your food cup, they like that. Be sure to ask folks there what animals need feeding and what don't. These are (likely) abused discarded, so many have health issues. Certainly do not feed them junk garbage. They have enough problems. Take your time, walk around, the donkeys are very cute (no feeding them), passive and friendly. The horses are, typically, aloof and uppity. The turtle, rabbit, guinea pigs are cute but could care less about us. The goats are the stars! And the tiny steer (Cimshe?) is super cute. Rub his back, he loves it; you know this because if you stop and walk away, he'll follow you. Beware, he's a messy guy, your hand will be brown with oily something. Did I mention bring your own soap? Parking very well organized. Watch hours, they close early mostly. Shop inside has usual farm stuff. Donations for food cups (unless somebody is there). Call ahead if you want horse rides; they seem understaffed, typical of volunteer places. Thank them for doing a job few would/could do too. Humans have a strange relationship with animals. We love them, fear them, hate some, eat many, we adore some, and torture them (ever been to an abattoir in January?).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erik S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cute farm! Free admission, you just pay for food for the animals if you want to feed them. We'll definitely be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sarah N. 8 months ago on Google
    We came here for a birthday party. The activities were good: Walking horses, petting guinea pigs, feeding goats, a wagon ride. Animals were very friendly and good with kids. The schedule seemed a little chaotic, staff kept changing the ordering that we were going to do things and ended up doing all the animal stuff before food stuff and no place to wash hands, no hand sanitizer in the outhouse either. Some of the staff was really friendly while others seemed annoyed and rushing us along through everything even though we were held up by their changing of the schedule of events.

  • 5/5 Kaitlin S. 8 months ago on Google
    We recently visited the farm and were delighted to see all the animals (donkeys, goats, horses, ducks, peacocks, chickens, Guinea pigs, llama, and a tortoise). The staff gave us a very informative and interesting guided tour. Even though there was light rain we were able to feed the goats outside. Our group of adults really enjoyed grooming the horses and leading them on a walk in the barn (since it was raining). The Guinea pigs were also a delight to feed close up. A lot of the animals have been rescued from bad situations so visiting is a great opportunity to support this organization.

  • 5/5 R F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cute small farm. It's perfect for kiddos. They offer pony rides Thursday-Saturday. Feeding the goats only costs $1 although you will notice donation boxes throughout so please make sure to bring cash. There are goats, horses, donkeys, chickens, a turkey, pheasant, llamas, turtles and guinea pigs. The staff is very friendly, the barns and paths clean and parking is quite easy. We will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Victoria Roy (Tori R. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is incredible. The work they do for these animals and all the love and care into the housing and exhibits ensuring the utmost safety and happiness of viewers and animals alike . I try to visit every week and donate whatever I can to help this mission. Keep up the awesome work.

  • 5/5 augie2424 b. 6 months ago on Google
    Visited for the first time and it was really awesome. Very nice people and enjoyed the farm and beautiful creatures.

  • 5/5 Lauren I. 7 years ago on Google
    My 3-year-old daughter and I visited the farm for their Easter Egg Hunt. It was such a well-organized and fun morning! Each activity was one right after the other and we didn't have to wait for anything. The egg hunt and the wagon ride to see the Easter Bunny were the highlights for my daughter (she still cannot believe that a chicken and a bunny were driving wagons!) but the other games and activities were fun too. There were lots of animals to see, and everyone on the staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back next Easter and probably later this spring for a pony ride!


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