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Specialist care farm provision

Nature and
Nurture Farm

A calm, supportive place to learn animal care and horticulture skills. Located in a beautiful area of Surrey near Frimley Green.

Growing skills · confidence · wellbeing

The farm on a sunny day: a row of timber sheds beside a fenced paddock, with potted plants and a raised planter in the foreground and woodland behind.

Who we are

A specialist provision rooted in nature

Nature and Nurture Farm is a specialist provision for people with learning difficulties, mental health needs, autism and associated needs.

We give people the opportunity to learn animal care and horticulture skills in a calm, supportive environment — at a pace that works for them.

“A place to learn, grow and belong.”
Two of the farm's goats on a wooden pallet climbing frame in their paddock, with woodland and a shed behind.

Who we support

We welcome people with a range of needs, from a variety of settings.

  • Learning difficulties

    Hands-on, practical learning that builds skills one clear step at a time.

  • Mental health needs

    A gentle routine and time outdoors that supports wellbeing and recovery.

  • Autism

    Predictable structure and sensory-aware spaces in a supportive setting.

  • Associated needs

    Flexible 1:1 and small-group support shaped around each person.

What we offer

Animal care

  • Daily feeding, changing water and cleaning out cages
  • Learning animal welfare, routines and responsibility
  • Building confidence through gentle, hands-on tasks
  • Calm interaction that supports communication and wellbeing
One of the farm's pigs, with a black and tan bristly coat, grazing on fresh green leaves beside its shelter.

What we offer

Horticulture skills

  • Sowing, growing and harvesting seasonal fruit and vegetables
  • Working with soil, tools and planting through the seasons
  • Caring for the polytunnel, beds and growing spaces
  • Practical skills that bring a real sense of achievement
Inside the polytunnel, with tomato, chilli and cucumber plants in pots along one side and trays of seedlings on shelves at the far end.

The environment

A calm, supportive place to grow

  • 1, 2 and 3 hour sessions
  • Individual jobs list with symbolled or written instructions
  • A quiet, unhurried pace that feels safe and welcoming
  • 1:1 and small-group support shaped around each person
  • Predictable routines and sensory-aware spaces
  • Encouragement that builds confidence and independence

Where our people come from

Service users join us from a variety of settings.

  • Adult provision

    Supported living and adult day services seeking purposeful activity.

  • Schools & colleges

    Students building practical skills and confidence beyond the classroom.

  • Individuals

    People not in traditional education looking for a supportive routine.

Helping people grow skills, confidence and wellbeing — naturally.

Get in touch to arrange a visit

Arrange a visit

Tell us a little about the person you’re enquiring for and we’ll be in touch to arrange a look around the farm.

Prefer to talk? Email contact@natureandnurturefarm.co.uk.