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DAFFODIL VALLEY
HOMESTEAD

Manahawkin, New Jersey 

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A place for people of all ages to explore, learn and connect with nature & animals. 

We are a small farm located in Manahawkin, near the Jersey Shore. We offer farm tours & children's classes by appointment and much MORE. 

We also provide traveling animals for events. 

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"Adopt" A Farm Animal

Sponsor Your Favorite Farm Animal! 

Sponsorship Includes ​

  • Weekly or Monthly Admissions to Visit your Animal

  • Certificate of Sponsorship

*You May Cancel AT ANY TIME. Farm Admissions must be adult supervised. All funds go towards feed, medical supplies, and veterinary expenses for all animals. We SINCERELY thank you for considering this option and for supporting our small farm & animals! Please read full description for details. 

Coming Up Next...

We partner with local business owners to bring you one of a kind experiences on the mini farm! Check here for upcoming events...

Closed from December - March

  • Open Farm
    Open Farm
    Fri, Dec 27
    Stafford Township
    Dec 27, 2024, 11:03 AM – 5:00 PM
    Stafford Township, 535 Beach Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA
    Come visit our Mini Farm!
  • S'mores with the Animals: All Hallows Eve
    S'mores with the Animals: All Hallows Eve
    Wed, Oct 30
    Stafford Township
    Oct 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Stafford Township, 535 Beach Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA
    Join us for a bonfire on the mini farm! We will be making s'mores. Guests welcome to dress up for Halloween. All ages welcome. BYOC - Bring your own chair or cooler.
  • Candle Making Class Fall Fest
    Candle Making Class Fall Fest
    Sat, Oct 19
    Stafford Township
    Oct 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Stafford Township, 535 Beach Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA
    Fall Fest on the Farm! Okean Candle Company will be at Daffodil Valley Homestead teaching guests how to make their own 17oz candles! October 19th @ 3PM. Bonfire, Smores, Cider, Full Farm Access! $35 per person! Payment accepted via venmo @okeancandleco Cash App $okeancandleco or cash
  • Slime & Sand Art Monster Party at the Farm!
    Slime & Sand Art Monster Party at the Farm!
    Sat, Oct 12
    Stafford Township
    Oct 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Stafford Township, 535 Beach Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA
    Join us for a Slime & Sand Art Making Monster Party on the Farm! Full Access to Petting Zoo, Halloween Themed Slime Recipe & Sand Art! Register here to reserve your spot! Payment accepted via Venmo @Jessica-Romano-2 Text Jess 215-651-0780 for more info!
  • Farm Tour
    Farm Tour
    Sat, Jul 20
    Stafford Township
    Jul 20, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Stafford Township, 535 Beach Ave, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA
    Experience the joy of animals up close and personal with Daffodil Valley’s Backyard Farm Tour. Our tour includes Alvin the Donkey, KuneKune Pigs, Goats, Ducks, Bunnies and Chickens, along with plenty of time to cuddle, feed and take photos with the animals. Children under 2 are FREE $10 Per Person

About US

Stef is a local mom to two humans and a lot of animals. Stef and her husband Justin moved to Manahawkin in 2019 and fell in love with the community! Stef earned her Bachelors of Science in Social Work in 2014 and a Master of Social Work degree in 2016 from Stockton University. She earned her Social Work License (LSW) and has over six years of therapy experience with children, teens, families and older adults. In 2022, Stef resigned from her position as a therapist to focus on her family, animals & backyard farm. Now she spends her days creating programs for education & animal assisted activities to share her little farm with others!

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How to Book Traveling Animals ...