The countdown to the Pumpkin Patch has begun!
Family fall treats, family fun, and spooky treats await!
βNot so spooky.βUntil the gates open
The Pumpkin Patch is open. Come make some fall memories!
Pumpkins, farm fun, sweet treats, and plenty of autumn magic.
More Than a Farm.
A Forever Home.
Hidden Bee Farm Animal Rescue is a farm animal sanctuary in Columbia, Tennessee. We take in animals from neglect, injury, and difficult circumstances and give them a permanent home β not a temporary placement. A real, lasting home.


Meet the Animals.
Every animal at Hidden Bee Farm has a name, a history, and a place here. They are not temporary residents. They are home.
"Once they are here, they are met with patience, protection, and compassion."
Nigerian Dwarf Goat β Bottle Baby
Steve
Named by Jackson. Born blind. Already running the show.
Steve was born completely blind and came to us as a bottle baby. Jackson named him β he has an uncle Steve, and that was explanation enough. He's small, he's loud about feeding time, and he has absolutely no idea he's supposed to take things slowly. We're figuring it out together.



Babydoll Sheep β Female β 3 Girls
Bonnie, Wendy
& Tink
From a difficult petting zoo situation. Now home for good.
These three came to us from a family who had already rescued them once. When that family's circumstances changed, they trusted us with the girls, and we are grateful for that trust. Bonnie is 15 and in her twilight years β this time with her feels special, and she deserves exactly the kind of care and patience we can give her. Wendy and Tink are 5 and still finding their footing here, which makes complete sense. New places take time, especially after hard ones. Jackson has already helped welcome them. We know they'll settle in just fine.
Rescue Pig β Male β Farm Favorite
Gunner
Friendly, gentle, and always ready for attention.
Gunner came to us from a wonderful farm where the animals are raised with kindness and care. After being accidentally stepped on as a piglet, he was left with lasting injuries. Although the farmers could have kept him for their own nourishment, they knew he was simply too special. They reached out to us, and of course, we fell in love too. Gunner is friendly and loves attention, so visitors are welcome to pet him on the head. Just keep your hands away from his mouth because this skinny-looking boy is always hungry!
Rescue Lamb β Male β Special Needs
Gideon
A determined little lamb with a very big future ahead.
Gideon came to us with a club foot, but we quickly learned that his birth abnormality affected much more than one leg. His entire spine curves and twists, and as he grows, the condition continues to worsen. Gideon is unable to walk and will require lifelong veterinary care and a specialized wheelchair. We have reached out to another rescue that helps disabled lambs learn to move and explore using motorized wheelchairs, and we hope Gideon will one day have that same freedom. He is a wonderful addition to our farm, and we could not imagine our lives without him.

Why Hidden Bee Farm Exists.
Jackson is the founder and inspiration behind Hidden Bee Farm.
Our son Jackson has autism and epilepsy, and he has faced challenges that many people do not fully see. But with animals, something changes. On the farm, he has found comfort, familiarity, and a quiet kind of connection that does not depend on words.
Time and again, he has been drawn to animals with their own histories of hardship. That bond is what led us to create Hidden Bee Farm β not just as a rescue, but as a place of safety, patience, and care.
A place where both animals and people can simply breathe a little easier.
Read Jackson's StoryVisiting Hidden Bee Farm.
Hidden Bee Farm is not a petting zoo. It is a working sanctuary, and visits are arranged with care and intentionality. We host public events and private appointments throughout the year.

Made possible by the people who choose to support it.
From our family, our volunteers, and every person who donates or shows up β thank you for being part of this place and helping make lifelong care possible.
Every contribution β whether time, resources, or community β helps this farm continue giving animals in need a place to truly call home.

People we are grateful to work with.
Hidden Bee Farm is grateful for the trusted professionals and service providers whose work helps support the daily care of this farm and its animals.



A place of refuge, restoration, and hope.
Hidden Bee Farm is not perfect, polished, or finished. It is an old farmhouse with a lot of history, a lot of responsibility, and a lot of heart. Come visit. Come support. Come be part of it.
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