15/04/2026
🌿 Manna’s Ark Wellbeing Farm – A Safe Space for Connection, Growth & Healing.
Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Cressing, Essex, Manna’s Ark is a small, nurturing farm home to a variety of rescued animals. More than just a farm, we are a dedicated Wellbeing Farm, committed to providing a calm, inclusive, and supportive environment where vulnerable individuals can reconnect with themselves, others, and the natural world.
We warmly welcome support workers, carers, and organisations to bring the individuals they support to experience the therapeutic benefits of our unique setting.
🌳 Why Visit Manna’s Ark?
At Manna’s Ark, we understand the importance of creating safe, sensory-rich environments where individuals can feel at ease. Our sessions are carefully designed to support:
🍀 Mental wellbeing
🌼 Emotional regulation
🍀 Confidence building
🌼 Social interaction
🍀 Sensory exploration
Time spent in nature has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and encourage a sense of calm. Combined with gentle interaction with our rescued animals, this creates powerful opportunities for healing, empowerment, and joy.
🐾 What We Offer
We provide a variety of tailored sessions to meet the needs of your group or individual:
🦋 Wellbeing Visits – Relaxed, therapeutic experiences focused on emotional and mental wellbeing
🦆 Educational Visits – Hands-on, engaging learning experiences outside the classroom
🐥 Schools & Colleges – 1:1 Inclusive sessions supporting a wide range of needs and abilities set to your individual syllabus
🦄 Unique sessions promoting communication, confidence, and self-awareness through working with animals
Each visit can be adapted to suit specific needs, ensuring every individual feels supported and included.
✨The Benefits of Nature & Animal Interaction
Our farm provides a rich sensory environment where individuals can:
🍄 Explore sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world
🐑 Engage in hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity and creativity
🐐 Develop nurturing skills through caring for animals
🦚 Enjoy the freedom to express themselves, move, play, and be heard
🥰 Build confidence and independence in a safe, non-judgemental space
Through a “learning by doing” approach, individuals are encouraged to grow at their own pace—becoming more inquisitive, open-minded, and connected.
🤝 A Place Where Everyone Belongs
At Manna’s Ark, inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are supporting individuals with additional needs, mental health challenges, or those simply needing a safe place to unwind, we are here to help.
Everyone is welcome at Manna’s Ark.
📅 Book a Visit
We would love to work with your Organisation to create a meaningful and beneficial experience for those you support.
To discuss your needs or arrange a visit, please get in touch today.
