. . . offers senior citizens an opportunity to experience valued adult roles in the community. Based in the Gathering Barn at the base of Avon Mountain, this program emphasizes self-expression.
FAVARH's staff provide support in implementing personal choices in activities and therapies that include:
The centerpiece of the program is horticulture therapy. Our Horticulture Specialist designs unique year-round horticulture activities using our attached greenhouse, and several raised beds for vegetables and herbs. The program also focuses on integrating the existing seniors programs within the surrounding communities thus enabling participants to maintain interaction with age appropriate peers in community-based settings. With these options and more, our senior citizens contribute and actively participate as
