our beliefs

At Keswick Sensory we provide a safe, relaxed environment for families to enjoy. We appreciate the daily challenges of caring for a child with autism, and welcome you to a day of camaraderie and adventure. No risk of judgement or negatively impacting another families experience should one of our little ones be having a hard start to the day, needs time to transition, or wants to take their own journey.  This is a community where everyone understands and supports.

Through immersive interactions with animals and nature, Keswick Sensory creates openings to learn, grow and thrive by capturing the attention of those who have busy minds and bodies. Providing this platform and community, in a farm setting, stress-free environment, and where everyone appreciates everyone’s unique needs – this is Keswick Sensory.

Learn.  Our vision is to unlock the gifts of each autistic child that joins us on the farm. We’ve incorporated a variety of sensory oriented activities that are designed to nurture an individual’s strengths and help them discover new interests.

Grow. As we have captured an autistic child’s attention in an particular activity, we welcome the opportunity to extend learning.  This may include how to care for a particular animal, what an animal likes to eat, how to navigate obstacles safely, and so on.  There are no limits.

Thrive.  As we have captured the minds and hearts through an immersive experience, our belief is those experiences can transcend into other daily life experiences such as being more gentle with home pets, wanting to take hikes and experience more of Charlottesville, improving interacting with neighbors, and easing the transition of going to school.

This is Keswick Sensory and we are excited for the opportunity to make a difference for families with autistic children.