HAART is the acronym for Holistic Animal Assisted Recreation & Therapy. The purpose of HAART is to utilize the power of animals and our environment combined with the innate connection we possess with them to unlock our deepest feelings and emotions as part of the healing journey.

We currently offer three forms of HAART for Wellness:

HAART At The Farm offers a safe space for persons to connect with their environment and work on social interactions and life skills regardless of ability or life-stage. We cater to all persons young and old. Whether it is reading to one of our farm critters, engaging in nature crafts, practicing grounding techniques, or just taking in the peace of being in the here and now among friends - everyone is welcome to enjoy any of our HAART At The Farm program offerings.

HAART Outreach provides those who cannot travel outside of their residence the opportunity to experience the same benefits of animal and equine therapy. Our therapeutic critters are fully insured and compact enough to travel to most care facilities, classrooms, or community centers.

Green HAART is an outdoor experience held at one of the many beautiful nature parks, trails, or public spaces in the Halton and Wellington areas, where participants can tap into these surroundings to achieve a sense of peace and practice grounding techniques that can be used in many settings.

Depending on the variation of HAART programs offered, you may see our acronym expanded as: Holistic Animal Assisted Recreation & Therapy - Wellness programs

or

Holistic Animal Assisted & Recreational Therapy - Psychotherapeutic programs

We are fully insured as an animal/equine assisted therapy and wellness program.

Our HAART At The Farm program runs during daylight hours including weekends and starts at $20 per person for our Sunday Self-Care "drop-in" sessions.

Our Green HAART program can be arranged at area public spaces, trails, and parks during daylight hours and starts at $40 per person (plus applicable park fees). Our HAART Outreach programs start at $80 per visit for institutions and agencies. Custom program packages are also available for institutions and service groups. Our best availability for outdoor settings is currently on evenings and weekends during the warmer months and weekends only during the colder months from April through October and may be subject to the weather (i.e. cancelled if there is a storm). Our indoor outreach programs run on evenings and weekends year-round by appointment.

HAART Wellness programs are generally not eligible for reimbursement through insurance under psychotherapy, although they may be eligible under other wellness options and health spending accounts (HSA). It is up to the client to confirm if their insurance will cover this program.

To ensure equitable access to our services, prices by sliding scale are available to those with demonstrated financial need.

Our farm: Hobby Acres Farm, offers customized social visits from our friendly farm critters for community, educational, and personal events (including birthday parties). Rates start at $300/hr plus travel time and our service area is limited to Halton Region and Wellington County.

Visit www.hobbyacresfarm.ca or

contact us at 2acrehobbyfarm@gmail.com

to arrange a social visit from our critter crew.