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Small Horse, Big Heart: Spadi

August 21, 2019

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Boni-Bel Organic Farm is part of the Green Chimneys campus, serving as a vocational education site for the students of Green Chimneys, as well as a charming farm and country store in the heart of Brewster.

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The former dairy farm was purchased by Green Chimneys through a bequest from generous donors Rudolf G. and Tulli Sonneborn. As a working organic farm, Boni-Bel produces vegetables, fruit, flowers, maple syrup, and honey used in the Green Chimneys kitchen and classrooms, and sold at the Country Store and roadside farm stand.

In the gardens, Green Chimneys School students learn to interact with nature as they learn about and become responsible for the many plants while discovering new skills, a concept known as Green Care. Vocational training extends to the Country Store where students learn about operations and customer service in a real retail environment.

Britt the Pony Mule

Britt (left) is a pony mule that came to Green Chimneys through a rescue program in New Hampshire. Upon her arrival, Britt quickly found a best friend in a brown pony named Dixie (right). Britt may be small for her breed but her talents should not be underestimated. From an instinctive ability to relax many of the children she works with to naturally being able to tell time – she’s known to bray just before mealtime!