Hidden Bee Farm is a rescue and sanctuary where animals find safety, children learn compassion, and families discover the value of kindness toward all living beings.
Every animal here has a story. Every day here is built on care, patience, and responsibility.
Who We Are
Hidden Bee Animal Rescue, DBA Hidden Bee Farm, is located in the heart of Middle Tennessee on a historic farm established in 1843. Our farm is home to rescued animals who cannot return to traditional environments due to age, health, or past trauma. Here, they are given lifelong care, safety, and dignity.
Some animals stay temporarily. Others stay forever. Every animal is treated as an individual with a story worth protecting.
Why Hidden Bee Farm Exists
Hidden Bee Farm was created not only to rescue animals, but to teach children and families the meaning of empathy, responsibility, and respect. When children connect with animals who have overcome hardship, they learn lessons no classroom can fully replicate.
Our Approach to Animal Welfare
We believe animal welfare is complex. People make different choices about food, lifestyle, and farming, and we do not judge those choices. Instead, we focus on education, humane treatment, and thoughtful stewardship of animals.
Our mission is simple: animals deserve care, dignity, and kindness, regardless of their purpose or past.
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Inspired by Dr. Temple Grandin
We are deeply inspired by Dr. Temple Grandin’s work in animal welfare and autism advocacy. Her humane livestock systems and lifelong commitment to improving animal care have shaped modern standards in animal handling.
Her personal journey with autism has shown the world that individuals on the spectrum can lead meaningful, impactful lives when supported and understood. Her work reflects values we strive to embody at Hidden Bee Farm: compassion, understanding, and practical solutions.
The Story of Hidden Bee Farm
Hidden Bee Farm began with an old farmhouse built in 1843 and a vision that grew far beyond its weathered walls. What started as a simple property became a sanctuary through years of restoration, learning, and hard work.
The farm has been rebuilt piece by piece, just like the animals who arrive here. It is not perfect, but it is honest, alive, and full of purpose.
Jackson and the Healing Power of Animals
Our son Jackson, who is autistic and epileptic, found something rare at Hidden Bee Farm: connection. The animals here became a source of calm, understanding, and joy.
There is a quiet bond between Jackson and the animals, especially those who have suffered. Hidden Bee Farm became a place of healing not only for animals, but for our family.
Join the Hidden Bee Farm Community
Hidden Bee Farm exists because of community support, volunteers, donors, and families who believe in what we do. Whether you visit, volunteer, or donate, you become part of every animal’s story.