The Pint Sized Pasture — Attraction in Sanford

We attended the family fun day today and it was an absolute amazing experience and the animals were adorable. Sadly after spending majority of the day there, we were forced out due to an unfortunate and still unresolved situation that occurred! While my kids were on the playground, 2 of my daughters ran back up to where I was standing frantic. Saying they noticed a man recording them and once their swing was moving his phone was also moving back and forth, making it very obvious they were the focus. Made them super uncomfortable, they did what they’re told to do and let a parent know. They said once they made eye contact with him he quickly put his phone in his pocket and walked the other way. Soon as they told me, I asked them to point to me who this gentleman was, I noticed he was older so I didn’t want to startle him. I kept a distance at first and said Sir may I ask you a question, he approached me and once I asked if he was recording the area in general or recording any children because my kids noticed him.. he immediately got defensive and told me I was being out of line & I was not to make a scene and I’m obnoxious. After I asked him to please delete the footage of my children because the whole situation is making now all of us uncomfortable.. considering his reaction, he declined having any part in a video at all. He even took out his phone to “prove me wrong” and swiped quickly past a recent video he took.. I said no wait please go back, and he did while calling me names… and there was my children, as my two kids said and they were indeed being recorded while on a swing. Once I said YES that’s them! Please delete this… Within seconds I was confronted by 3 other of his family members, I was told they’re all related to him.. and quickly found out this family were the OWNERS of this farm. I was hoping to just have this video deleted, as theres now been proof of it.. I asked multiple times as I don’t consent.. instead I was told to just leave before they called law enforcement on me. As many witnesses saw I left & was followed out by one of the family members, and he still has possession of my children on video. My kids and I truly had a beautiful time, and it’s unfortunate that the end of our visit was like this. I just want to be sure all kids feel safe and comfortable while enjoying a day out in a family environment, as it should.

*edit to add since you’ve now blocked me on everything except Google… because you can’t, there were visitors that came up to me after apologizing for your behavior as they would have done the same if not more. I simply asked for it to be deleted which it was not because your uncle told me to shut up and he put it right back in his pocket (after he said there’s no said video at all, and there was). It’s shortly after you ended up showing up, were very rude and short but made sure your husband escorted me out before getting the whole story. It’s certainly not okay to be treated like this as a result to not understanding why this seems acceptable. Especially when all I asked was for proof which was not provided.. even up until your husband followed me out, and shook my hand seeing how concerned I was. Again, as a concerned mom in that moment, and with your uncle lying and name calling as his immediate response, doesn’t look very professional on your end. I have witnesses that can say your response here on Google is certainly not the truth, I do hope moving forward this doesn’t happen to anyone else, i understand cameras and public photography as it is an open environment, that’s not the core...

You know those moments in parenthood where you just feel so blessed to have the opportunity to do something for your child? That was this camp for us! Growing up, I spent every summer at a horse farm. Week in and week out. My husband was raised on ranches. Being where we are in our lives, we haven't had the ability to share those same experiences and it has been challenging to accept. However, when I saw The Pint Sized Pasture was offering their first camp for littles, I jumped at the opportunity to sign my son up! Initially, I was nervous as my son is only 3.5 and I feared listening, following directions, pottying, and lack of nap would all be challenging for him as the week went on. If any of that was a concern, it didn't show. My son learned about pigs, goats, chickens, cows, llamas, horses, etc. Literally, even beetles! He had the opportunity to perform farm chores: picking up poop, getting animals food, getting water, etc. He also had the opportunity for so much more: tie dying, horseback riding, horse painting, butter making, egg collecting, egg making, yarn spinning, etc. To say he came home excited, happy, dirty, stinky, and tired every day is an understatement. The camp was offered for longer hours where drop off and pick-up ranged from 8:30am-5:30pm. My husband and I both work full-time, thus most childcare hours are a struggle for us. This was not one of them. One evening I had to finish up working with a video session in the parking lot of the farm and even got to watch as my son was pushed around the farm in a car toy. Can you imagine watching a group of toddlers out in the son all day and then finishing off by doing that? incredible! Friday morning, they allowed me to stick around to see him ride his first horse. They did all the typical morning activities. The kids were excited, but you could tell it was Friday. The staff were exceedingly kind and understanding. They redirected kids several times in a positive and loving way that got the job done and also avoided meltdowns. The way they engaged with them and embedded learning tasks in physical activity was so well thought out. I'm a little disappointed they also do not have a preschool, but honestly... I have no idea how they would have any energy for that after all they do! Thank you The Pint Sized Pasture for sharing your farm with our son and affording him some of the opportunities that we were provided growing up! I cannot speak highly enough of you all! We will be back each opportunity for a camp that you...

Would absolutely not recommend going during a family farm day, as volunteers are not trained at all. My daughter got bit by a donkey this weekend due to the fact that both a volunteer and myself didn't see a "do not feed" sign that was apparently at a specific pen with goats and a donkey. I ASKED the volunteer if this was a pen we could feed animals and he watched my daughter start feeding the animals and the donkey bit onto my daughter's hand and tugged her for a solid 30 seconds until my husband intervened and got her hand out. No, there was no broken skin THANK GOODNESS. She had bite marks, and was so scared. Her hand is still red a day later. Yes, someone came to give us ice right away. Yes, my daughter went into the bounce house after she started feeling better b/c that is all she wanted to do when we first walked up. Yes, we got a refund that we did not ask for. Yes, we got an apology while we were there.

When I posted my review on Facebook, one of their staff members laughed at my post with an emoji and told me that my daughter had a tiny scratch. Whether the sign was there or visible...in my opinion doesn't matter. I asked if it was ok b/c I didn't see a sign and was told yes by a volunteer. If the sign was there- I guess the volunteer and I both didn't see it. Yet the owners and the staff were just completely dismissive and rude on social media. Just because we tried to cheer up my daughter after she was shaken up by being bit, doesn't make her experience any less scary for her.

So, do yourselves a favor and be careful because even if you ask about safety things- volunteers are not held accountable at this place and you will be blamed if something happens to your sweet kid. It's great to involve the community, but in my opinion it needs to be done in a safer way. And yes, I realize that we take some risk by going to a petting zoo but we will be sticking with the ones we love and trust! This...