For Families
Where Childhood Meets the Land
Everything parents need to know about outdoor learning, farm visits and the Academy journey.
Why Outdoor Learning
What the Farm Gives Your Child
Research and experience agree: children flourish when learning is real, outdoors and hands-on. Here's what families see.
Confidence & Capability
Children who care for animals and grow food develop real confidence — the kind built from doing, not being told.
Emotional Wellbeing
Time outdoors, away from screens, lowers stress and builds emotional regulation for children and parents alike.
Connection to Nature
Understanding where food comes from and how seasons work creates a lifelong respect for the natural world.
Family Bonds
Shared farm experiences give families uninterrupted time together — no devices, just soil, animals and each other.
The Family Journey
From First Visit to Young Enterprise
There's no pressure and no fixed path — but this is the journey most families take.
First Farm Visit
Most families start with a guided farm visit — meeting the animals, exploring the paddocks and getting a feel for farm life. No experience needed.
Discovery Experiences
Come back for hands-on experiences like beekeeping discovery, animal care mornings or seasonal harvest days.
Academy Enrolment
When your child is ready for more, enrol in an Academy program — structured, mentored learning in cattle, sheep, goats, bees or creative arts.
Skills & Stewardship
Students progress through skill levels, take responsibility for animals and projects, and log their growth in their own portal.
Young Enterprise
Older students can launch a real student enterprise — selling honey, eggs or crafts — with mentoring in business and financial literacy.
A Day on the Farm
What Actually Happens on a Visit
A sample itinerary from a typical family farm day at Mount Mee.
9:00am — Welcome & Safety Briefing
Families are greeted at the gate, introduced to their host, and walked through simple farm safety rules for children and adults.
9:30am — Meet the Animals
Hands-on time with cattle, goats, sheep and chickens. Children help with morning feeding and learn how each animal is cared for.
11:00am — Paddock Walk & Growing
A guided walk through the paddocks and gardens — how grass becomes beef, how bees make honey, how seasons shape everything.
12:30pm — Picnic Break
Families enjoy a picnic under the trees (bring your own, or add our provided picnic to your booking).
1:30pm — Hands-On Activity
A seasonal activity: planting seedlings, collecting eggs, brushing animals or a creative farm craft.
3:00pm — Reflection & Farewell
The day closes with a short reflection — what surprised you, what did you learn — and children leave already planning their return.
Programs at a Glance
Your Family Brochure
Three stages, one journey — pick the right starting point for your child today.
Ages 5–12 · Start here
Farm Visits & Discovery
- ✓ Guided family farm days
- ✓ Animal care mornings & harvest days
- ✓ No experience needed — just curiosity
Ask for a quote · info@landandlegacyacademy.com
Ages 8–17 · The Academy
Mentored Academy Programs
- ✓ Cattle, sheep, goats, bees or creative arts
- ✓ Structured skill levels with a dedicated mentor
- ✓ Progress tracked in your child's own portal
Term-based enrolment · scholarships available
Ages 13+ · Enterprise
Young Enterprise Program
- ✓ Launch a real student business
- ✓ Sell honey, eggs or crafts in the student shop
- ✓ Business & financial literacy mentoring
Included for enrolled Academy students
Student stories
Journeys we can stand behind
We only publish named student journeys when a family has taken part and is willing to be named.
We do not publish named student journeys we do not have. When a family has taken part and is willing to be named, their story will sit here. Until then, email info@landandlegacyacademy.com to ask about a farm visit.
Family stories
What families say
We do not publish named family quotes we do not have. When a family has visited and is willing to be named, their words will sit here. Until then, email info@landandlegacyacademy.com to ask about a farm visit.
Through the Seasons
Seasonal Programs for Families
The farm changes with the seasons — and so do our programs.
School Holiday Programs
Multi-day holiday experiences where kids return each day to care for “their” animals and complete a project.
Spring on the Farm
Lambing, planting and honey season — the most popular time for first-time family visits.
Winter Camp Days
Crisp-morning cattle work, campfire cooking and hands-on skills for older kids and teens.
Understanding the Journey
Parent FAQ: How It All Works
For Parents