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 for your next special event.
🐕 A Friendly Reminder from the Farm
At Marie Farms, we love creatures great and small! Keeping the animals in a zen place for Yoga when extra furry friends are present can be tough.
Registered Service Animals are always welcome at Marie Farms, but if your pet is not registered, please keep your favorite furry friends at home when joining events at the farm.
Bring StoryTime to Your School, Birthday Party or Special Event!
The Shaggy Donkey StoryTime includes:
- Donkey Craft
- Author Book Reading
- Song with Sign Language
- The Shaggy Donkey Stamp
- The Shaggy Donkey Coloring Page
Ask about Weekly StoryTime Visits! Each week highlights a new theme—Resilience, Kindness, or Courage — with fun activities that build lasting confidence!
With the option of Mini Wellness Workshop for Parents!
While the kids enjoy StoryTime, parents can relax and explore simple wellness tips from a nutritional expert to bring more health into everyday life!
BONUS: Reserve your author-signed book hand-delivered by the author! $20/Hardback Book
Ask Amber for more details at hello@mariefarms.com or click to reserve your booking.
Birthdays
Have your Birthday Party at Marie Farms with the real Shaggy Donkey and all his animal friends! You can also bring StoryTime to your event!
The Shaggy Donkey StoryTime includes:
* Add yoga, horse rides, photos + more!
Dates fill up fast! Book your special event today!
This memorable 30-minute story time is onsite at your child’s School, Event or Marie Farms and is filled with fun and educational activities that leaves each child with an author-reading experience.
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