At Hoffer Farm, animals serve as companions, teachers, and therapists. Whether you’re watching chickens scratch through the garden or feeding hay to a bleating sheep, these moments spark joy and build bridges between generations. Every animal plays a role in our mission of purposeful, intergenerational living.
Gentle Souls with Big Personalities

Gregarious Goats
Number: 3 (all females)
Names: Buttercup, Daisy, Grace
Breed: Pygmy Goats
Rambunctious, inquisitive, and endlessly entertaining, these social climbers love attention and bring energy to every visit. Whether they’re butting heads in play, climbing spools and rocks, or sneaking a sip from the water spigot, our goats make every moment hands-on and memorable.
Apples and animal crackers are their favorite treats (second only to making new friends).

Affectionate Alpacas
Number: 6 (4 females & 2 males)
Names: Belle, Kaylee, Lily, Nina, Geo, Jimmy
Breed: Suri Alpacas
Calm, curious, and surprisingly social, our alpacas offer gentle encounters that soothe the soul. Known for their long, silky wool and sweet personalities, these animals love a good dust bath and quiet stroll. Fun fact: Nina is the mother of Geo, Kaylee is Belle’s mom, and Lily is Jimmy’s.
They enjoy hay, grass, and the occasional dried apple.

Show-Stopping Sheep
Number: 6 (all females)
Names: Pearl, Rosie, Spooky, Sweet Pea, Millie, Nellie
Breed: Hampshire
Soft, sweet, and quietly wise, our sheep are the embodiment of calm. Pearl and Rosie are proud mamas to several younger sheep, and all of them are beloved by guests of every age.
Known for their friendly and curious personalities, they love grazing in the pasture, crunching dried apples, and gently greeting visitors along the fence.

Chatty Chickens
Number: 22 (all hens)
Breed: Plymouth White Rock & Rhode Island Red Cross
From their clucks to their struts, these feathered educators bring personality to every corner of the farm.
Our chickens lay plenty of eggs and love nibbling imperfect hydroponic lettuce, pecking at the ground for dust baths, and teaching young guests where food really comes from.
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Contact Information
Olivia St. Clair, Farm Manager
717.664.6267
oclair@pvcommunities.org
547 N Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA 17545