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Violette Hill Farm Creating hands-on animal experiences and kids' educational programs

10/12/2026

Important announcement! Our Animal Care, Vet Tech, Carpentry and Mechanics classes are now officially sold out. We have only 1 spot in Electricity and very limited spots in the homestead and Carpentry level 2 classes.

🎃 PUMPKINS WITH PUMPKIN! 🍂 Join us October 17, 24 & 31 from 11 AM–3 PM for a magical capybara day at the farm! Spend tim...
10/12/2026

🎃 PUMPKINS WITH PUMPKIN! 🍂 Join us October 17, 24 & 31 from 11 AM–3 PM for a magical capybara day at the farm! Spend time with our capybaras, Pumpkin & Peaches, as they roam freely around the farm in their natural environment. Enjoy the opportunity to interact, take photos, and make unforgettable memories — all for half the price of our private capybara encounters! 🐹❤️

🎃 Paint your own pumpkin, enjoy free popcorn and lemonade, explore our fall-decorated farm, and learn about these amazing animals from our farm ambassadors. 🐴 Horse rides will also be available!

🍁 Capybaras, pumpkins, and farm fun — the perfect fall adventure! 🍂

https://www.violettehillhayfarm.com/tickets/p/pumpkins-with-pumpkin-fall-capybara-meet-greet-experience

Also available directly on Step Up

Farm School Classes this week at Violette Hill Farm had a great array of educational experiences, from mixing rations, ...
10/09/2026

Farm School Classes this week at Violette Hill Farm had a great array of educational experiences, from mixing rations, learning how to stitch up Wound, making yummy sausage, pasta and pickles to understand the electrical system of an automobile.
We still have a few spots left if anyone wants to sign up starting new week
Electricity and small engine repair
Carpentry
Starting October 28
Vet Care
Animal Care
Homesteading
All other classes are sold out for next semester.
Dawn 4074048123 for more information.
Available directly on Step Up

Who is excited to build a horse barn this time around? Very limited spots are available in our Friday 1-3 p.m. carpentry...
10/08/2026

Who is excited to build a horse barn this time around? Very limited spots are available in our Friday 1-3 p.m. carpentry class. Classes Start October 16. Register before it Sells Out again!

⚡🔧 Electricity & Small Engine Repair Program8-Week Hands-On Project Class for Kids ages 5-18Starting October 15 | Once a...
10/07/2026

⚡🔧 Electricity & Small Engine Repair Program
8-Week Hands-On Project Class for Kids ages 5-18
Starting October 15 | Once a Week | 1:00–3:00 PM

Available directly on Step Up

Looking for something hands-on, exciting, and "skills for life" for your child?

In this 8-week adventure, kids will work with real tools, real-life setup, real components, circuits, and small engines while learning how things work—and how to fix them!

⚡ ELECTRICITY PROJECTS 💡 Build working light & switch circuits 🔌 Wire real switches and lights 🧰 Build a DIY fuse boxes 🔎 Use a multimeter to troubleshoot circuits ⚡ Learn about overloads, shorts & safety 🏠 Complete a breaker-box mapping challenge 📐 Read simple wiring diagrams

🔧 SMALL ENGINE PROJECTS 🔩 Take apart and identify engine parts 🔥 Learn spark, fuel, air & compression ⛽ Explore carburetors and fuel systems 🛢️ Learn basic engine maintenance 🔍 Diagnose a “Why won't it start?” engine 🧼 Clean, rebuild & reassemble components 🚀 Test, troubleshoot & get it running!

🧠 MORE THAN A CLASS—IT'S A SKILL-BUILDING ADVENTURE!
Kids will develop problem-solving, mechanical skills, tool confidence, critical thinking, and the satisfaction of fixing something with their own hands.

📅 Starting October 15 🕐 1:00–3:00 PM | Once a Week 📚 8 Weeks of Hands-On Projects

BUILD IT. FIX IT. LEARN IT.

⚡🔧 Let’s get kids making things work!

All electrical activities use supervised, age-appropriate training equipment.

Important announcement. Our Friday 10-12 Carpentry and mechanics class is now SOLD OUT. We still have spots available in...
10/06/2026

Important announcement. Our Friday 10-12 Carpentry and mechanics class is now SOLD OUT. We still have spots available in our Carpentry 1-3 pm program as well as Homestead and Electricity and Small Engine Repair on Thursdays

🌿 VIOLETTE HILL FARM HOMESTEAD PROGRAM 🌿Give your child the opportunity to learn practical, real-life skills they can ca...
10/05/2026

🌿 VIOLETTE HILL FARM HOMESTEAD PROGRAM 🌿

Give your child the opportunity to learn practical, real-life skills they can carry with them for a lifetime.

Our 8-week HOMESTEAD Program meets once a week on Thursdays from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, beginning October 29.

Available directly on Step Up

Over the 8 weeks, kids will explore traditional skills and discover the joy of making, growing, preserving, reusing and creating from scratch.

🫙 FOOD PRESERVATION & CANNING
From Garden to Pantry
Learn the timeless art of preserving food and creating homemade pantry staples.

🕯️ CANDLE & SOAP MAKING
Crafting from Scratch
Create useful, beautiful products while learning traditional hands-on skills.

🍞 SOURDOUGH & BAKING
The Magic of Sourdough
Mix, knead, shape, and bake while discovering the science and tradition behind homemade bread.

🌱 GARDENING & COMPOSTING
Grow, Harvest & Give Back
Get hands-on in the garden while learning about planting, growing, harvesting, and composting.

🧈 CHEESE & BUTTER MAKING
From Farm to Table
Discover how simple ingredients can be transformed into delicious homemade butter and cheese.

✨ 8 WEEKS • ONCE A WEEK • THURSDAYS
🗓️ Starting October 29
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

A wonderful opportunity for kids to learn practical life skills, connect with nature, and experience the satisfaction of making something with their own hands. Parents love it too

https://www.violettehillhayfarm.com/tickets/p/8-week-farm-school-animal-husbandry-homestead-program

Registration is almost complete for our Carpentry program, starting October 16, 1pm-3pm. Only a limited number of spots ...
10/04/2026

Registration is almost complete for our Carpentry program, starting October 16, 1pm-3pm. Only a limited number of spots are available. Designed for teens. Available directly on Step Up.

🪚 Take Carpentry Skills Further
Develop greater confidence and precision with measuring, marking, cutting, drilling, fastening, assembling, sanding, and finishing.

📐 Learn to Read and Follow Plans
Understand basic drawings, dimensions, cut lists, layouts, and project plans while learning how to turn an idea into a finished structure.

🔨 Build with Purpose
Complete real carpentry projects around the farm that solve problems, improve the property, or create something useful for the farm community.

⚙️ Expand Tool Skills
Gain experience using a broader range of hand and power tools while learning proper setup, operation, maintenance, and safety practices.

📏 Develop Precision and Accuracy
Learn why accurate measurements and careful preparation matter—and how small mistakes can affect an entire project.

🪵 Understand Materials
Learn how to select, measure, cut, join, and finish different types of lumber and other building materials based on the needs of a project.

🔩 Master Stronger Connections
Explore different methods of joining materials, including screws, bolts, brackets, hardware, and other appropriate fastening techniques.

🏗️ Learn How Things Go Together
Develop an understanding of basic structural concepts such as strength, support, stability, weight distribution, and proper construction.

🛠️ Repair and Problem-Solve
Instead of simply following instructions, students will learn to assess a problem, determine what needs to be fixed, choose the right materials and tools, and develop a solution.

🌱 Build for the Farm
Projects are connected to the working farm, allowing students to see how carpentry is used in agriculture, animal care, gardens, storage, maintenance, and everyday farm operations.

👷 Work More Independently
Students will be challenged to take greater ownership of their projects—from planning and preparation through construction, troubleshooting, and final completion.

Carpentry and Mechanics students at Violette Hill Farm had an oil changing lesson as well as learning the purpose of oil...
10/01/2026

Carpentry and Mechanics students at Violette Hill Farm had an oil changing lesson as well as learning the purpose of oil in your car, how to detect engine failure from your used oil, and what t viscosity is and how different oils and engines need use it. The kids used different kitchen food items to have a viscosity race. Mr Ray demonstrated how to change oil in his jeep with students help. The last part of class each student change oil on our little wooden jeep, complete with oil pan, dip stick , and oil filter. Class was so much fun.
Next class starts October 16. If interested 407 404 8123
Kids learn by doing!

09/29/2026

Building confidence through real accomplishments.
Registration is officially OPEN!

Our new Farm School Fall–Winter Session is now available for registration directly on Step Up under Violette Hill Farm!

Seats are limited and always sell out, so register now to secure your spot!

We can’t wait to welcome you for another season of learning, growing, and getting hands-on at the farm!

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5505 North Orange Blossom Trail
Mount Dora, FL
32757

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