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Marie Farms:

Home of the Shaggy Donkey

Team Building Activities | Wellness Focused | Educational Events | Birthday Parties | Outdoor Event Spaces

At Marie Farms, we are teaching kids and kidults resiliency one story at a time.

Empower yourself, your child and your team with the ability to bounce back from challenges and setbacks with our engaging outdoor events, inspiring children’s book on resilience, and focus on wellness.

Book your next team building event at the farm.

Team-Building Events at The Farm

Take back your wellness at Marie Farms!

Wellness at Marie Farms

Marie Farms shares a message of resiliency!

Field Trips & Birthday Parties

Welcome Video

Welcome to Marie Farms, Home of The Shaggy Donkey!

The story began with 2 miniature rescue donkeys, a husband, a wife and two daughters sharing the same middle name Marie on a small family-owned farm located in Clayton, NC in Wake County, less than 20 minutes from Raleigh, NC. The story continues to unfold, staying true to their resilient, reliable and rustic roots, as they warmly welcome you and your guests to Marie Farms to start your wellness journey or for your next special event.

Discover what Shaggy Donkey has to say about Resiliency to children facing adversity, based on his true story, and his unique gift he has to share with them.

Don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to nourish your mind, body, and have some fun at Marie Farms!

Check out our upcoming events at the farm. We hope to see you there! 🌿

Host your next event at Marie Farms!

Visit Marie Farms By Appointment Only

Contact us now to reserve your next event at the farm.

Book Online or 📞 919-985-3213

Children’s Corner

Read the Shaggy Donkey Children’s Book.

A True Story of Resiliency, co-created by Children.

Parent’s Page

Take the Raising Resilient Children eCourse.

Parenting through Reflection and Encouragement.

Family Fun

Check out our StoryTimes and Events.

Join us for Bunny Yoga or step up on the StoryTime Bus!

Bring the joy of The Shaggy Donkey home with you!

Visit our shop at the farm or browse our merchandise online.

Diary of a Donkey

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