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Silver Willow Farm Silver Willow Farm Silver Willow Farm was established in 2006 with the dream of creating a small, self-sustaining organic farm.

Our goal was to create organic food that was mineral rich and flavourful. However, as we slowly cleaned the property, planted our garden and purchased our animals, we realized that we wanted to create something more. At first, it was just temporarily fostering animals as they moved to their forever homes. However, we quickly saw that there were some animals that could not be rehomed due to physical or emotional issues – we decided we could provide a sanctuary for them as we restored them to health through natural methods. We found a combination of a natural diet; the herbs from our garden; Omega Alpha Pharmaceutical products and homeopathies were all that were required for even the sickest animal. To offset the cost of their upkeep, we began taking in boarders, training and offering lessons to both dog and horse owners. As Taylor developed her training and coaching style, she noticed that her horses were helping her clients rediscover an inner joy and strength. She began to explore the idea of Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning (FEEL), and discovered her true joy. With a passion for helping others, in particular youth and those facing addiction, Taylor has partnered with her horses to help people heal and discover their inner strength. Since 2006, Silver Willow Farm has grown from being a budding organic farm to a place of healing and growth. We welcome you to join us on our journey as we work to heal mind, body and soul.

Just a friendly reminder that the animals of SWF would love your pumpkins! Please make sure they are free of toothpicks,...
11/01/2026

Just a friendly reminder that the animals of SWF would love your pumpkins! Please make sure they are free of toothpicks, candles, etc that could hurt the animals.

Send a PM to arrange a time to bring them out to the farm or to get the address of 2 drop off locations on the Hamilton Mountain.

We are also still looking for a few more trucks/trailers/vans to come help us gather pumpkins on Nov 6th at St. Elizabeth Village. It needs to be during business hours and there will be several loads - any help will be GREATLY appreciated!

10/28/2026

Our November Drum Journey is coming up and spaces are limited to 8 people!

We will be in Scorpio season and with a New Moon - this ceremony will take you deep within yourself to explore your shadow self, uncovering hidden blocks, false beliefs and the gold that is also buried there.

With the cool, wet weather coming, I will plan for the drum journey portion of the ceremony to be indoors. If weather cooperates, we will stay outside. Prepare for the worst, and hope for the best 😉. With that being said, I need to limit spots to 8 people to ensure there is space. Spots cannot be held without payment and are non-transferable to future dates until we are outdoors again.

I hope you can join our supportive little community of beautiful souls (human and horse) for an afternoon of introspection, rejuvenation and connection. Send me a pm to confirm your spot. And feel free to share this reel with anyone you think would be interested.

November 8, 2026
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
$45 plus tax ($50.85)

With love,
Taylor and the Herd

10/22/2026

Freckles is our oldest sheep and well past the age of “being productive”. But she adds another value - she is what is known as a “Bellwether” sheep. She keeps the herd calm, helps us move them into pens and most recently, has formed an amazing friendship with Liam.

Music selection by Liam ❤️

10/22/2026

SOMEONE REPORT THESE PARENTS!

The poor child has to drink water from a trough and is covered in mud and probably manure! It’s cold enough for a coat and he is all wet from trough! Cruelty!! He’s going to get diseases and parasites and die!

Or, as science shows, farm kids on old school mixed species family farms that don’t use chemicals have better immunity, less autoimmune conditions and are healthier overall. Our biology is designed to build immunity through healthy exposure.

Let your kids get dirty! Let them get wet! Let them eat some dirt! Our modern conveniences have moved us forward in many ways, but our basic biology hasn’t changed. A healthy balance leads to a happy, healthy kid.

10/16/2026

For an idea of how much poo cows make, Don scraped this 40 ft by 40 ft area less than 6 months ago and the cows only come to this area to drink then head back to the hay or pasture. Imagine how much biomatter they are adding to the areas they pasture. Think of the volume of poo that accumulates where they are fed hay - which then gets spread back onto the hay fields.

This is why cows are so essential for soil health and regenerative farming - what you are looking at is topsoil by the dump truck load 😍

When I moved here, the soil had been conventionally crop farmed. This means loss of organic matter from growing and harvesting the crop, loss of topsoil due to soil erosion because it isn’t held together with the thick roots of pasture and loss of minerals due to the application of chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.

I had less than an inch of topsoil when I bought the place 20 years ago.

Recently, Don needed to dig a hole in one of the cows’ rotationally grazed pasture fields. There were 12 inches of topsoil 😍. That’s more than 1/2 an inch a year of ADDED topsoil!

How do we create sustainable farmland? Cattle!!

10/16/2026

For an idea of how much poo cows make, Don scraped this 40 ft by 40 ft area less than 6 months ago and the cows only come to this area to drink then head back to the hay or pasture. Imagine how much biomatter they are adding to the areas they pasture. Think of the volume of poo that accumulates where they are fed hay - which then gets spread back onto the hay fields.

This is why cows are so essential for soil health and regenerative farming - what you are looking at is topsoil by the dump truck load 😍

When I moved here, the soil had been conventionally crop farmed. This means loss of organic matter from growing and harvesting the crop, loss of topsoil due to soil erosion because it isn’t held together with the thick roots of pasture and loss of minerals due to the application of chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.

I had less than an inch of topsoil when I bought the place 20 years ago.

Recently, Don needed to dig a hole in one of the cows’ rotationally grazed pasture fields. There were 12 inches of topsoil 😍. That’s more than 1/2 an inch a year of ADDED topsoil!

How do we create sustainable farmland? Cattle!!

10/10/2026

Our next drum journey is October 18th.

This journey will focus on getting you to take those steps you need to take to make the life you want. The energies around this time focus on independence, self-reliance and a steady movement towards long term goals. It’s time to stop just planning and start BUILDING your next path.

There is also energy to review love, loyalty, shared resources and intimate boundaries. The spotlight is on balance, fairness and key relationships, committing to a concrete direction in home, career and personal plans. And a reminder that joy and rest are not things you need to earn - they are things you make space for.

If this calls to you, send me a message to complete registration.

October 18, 2026 from 1 to 2:30 pm
$45 plus tax

10/08/2026

Come join my family doing some afternoon chores on a beautiful fall day!

10/08/2026

God, I love my life ❤️❤️❤️

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40 Irvine Road
Hamilton, ON
N0A1R0

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+19055176859

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