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Hours of Operation

Although we LOVE visitors, if you’re seeking a tour or to speak to someone please make an appointment.

Once you arrive at the farm, all visitors must check in at the Happy Harvest Market and receive a lanyard for the grounds.

Office Hours by Phone

Monday - Friday
8am to 4pm
Office: 585-352-4673

  • Jennyrae Brongo, Founder & CEO Ext. (please contact Kala Saenz)

    • Kala Saenz, Executive Virtual Assistant to Jennyrae Brongo Ext. 104

  • Chris Krivanek, Farm Director Ext. 108

  • Nora Venezky, Development Director Ext. 112

    • Sara Leigh, Development Virtual Assistant, sara@homesteadsforhope.org

  • Ann Saylor, Office & HR Manager Ext. 101

  • Abbey Orchard, Program Manager Ext. 103

  • Beth Sumner, Marketing Coordinator Ext. 107

  • Shannon Russell, Culinary Coordinator Ext. 113

  • Sam Worrock, Programs Coordinator

Farm Store Hours

Happy Harvest Market

May 4th to June 7th 

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm

June 8th to November 1st

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm

 

New Visitors Info:

Come One, Come All: You have a Place to Belong

  • Homesteads for Hope is located at 2185 Manitou Road in Rochester, NY, in the Town of Ogden - Directly on the Erie Canal. A GPS system may try to take you through a housing subdivision. Don’t follow this, as it will lead you to a field. Continue on Manitou Road and you will see our main entrance on the west side of the road. There is a green antique truck and farm stand by the road, followed up the driveway is Big Red Barns.

    We are located opposite side of the Erie Canal from Big Ridge Road.

    We are Located opposite Manitou Road from Ridgeway Ave.

  • Office Hours for Phone Calls (585.352.4673) are 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday.

  • At Homesteads, you won’t necessarily know if someone has a disability or not- and that’s how we roll! We all work equally and we expect you to treat people equally when at the farm. As we seek to be a safe, welcoming home to all people, please be mindful of diversity, equity & inclusion. This may look like explaining to children that we are simply ”people” - regardless of ability level.

  • We welcome you to take photos while visiting, please tag us on social media!

  • We are a farm, so obviously we love animals, but unfortunately we cannot allow dogs on the property for many reasons!

    We have two dogs on site who are being trained for service.

    Not all of our friends at the farm are comfortable with dogs. As much as you love your dog, someone else may not.

    We have had issues in the past with dogs being aggressive to the chickens and people.

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  • "First time coming and it was so nice!!! There was also live music too with tons of seating. I would come again next year to pick more flowers!"

    —Aleysha Dominguez

  • "Homesteads for Hope is a great organization. The farm sells locally grown food."

    —David Larter

  • "Homesteads for Hope had me from my first visit! There is so much to be part of and to take part in yet the pace is casual and non-pressured. Truly a place for everyone, Homesteads for Hope is a little slice of heaven right around the corner. Visit once ...you'll be back!"

    —Jeannine DeRoo

  • "The property is beautiful and the staff are the best! I love visiting the cafe’ as well. There are always special treats for me to purchase, including beautiful fresh picked flowers. The Thursday night events are a great place for the whole family to relax and enjoy the property."

    —Jane Moore

  • "Nice stop while biking the Erie Canal Trail with food and music for good causes."

    —Scot Egg

  • "Homesteads for Hope is that special vibe and the summer event spot to hang. IYKYK. Check out the website."em

    —Rhonda SanFilipo

  • "Always a joy to visit, speak with the staff, and even volunteer in the fields. You can't help but walk away with a smile on your face."

    —James Shaw

  • "Adorable, peaceful place for a county style summer evening, complete with a great duo, singing live with a guitar! Name families were enjoying a piece of normal. Very nice food truck, ice creams, and benches next to canal - can't be better!"

    —Mohri Hime

  • "What a great place to go for fresh garden food. A place where the workers are very friendly , and plant and grow the fresh produce themselves . A quiet , nice place in the back with a pond and picnic tables around. Events for people to choose from to attend. Love it there."

    —Cheryl Arnold

  • "Wonderful farming community that assists disabled/challenged adults learn job skills. Has a little store that sells the vegetables they farm and crafts created by the students. A great organization to put your support behind."

    —Linda Short

  • "A beautiful spot adding beauty to the world"

    —Kevin Markman

  • "What an amazing place for people of all abilities! It is so heartwarming to see people thrive in such an welcoming learning environment."

    —Jacqueline Yates

  • "A terrific organization with a very clear mission - and passionate, dedicated staff who are working tirelessly to develop programs and services that center on fostering independence, specialized skills development, and socialization opportunities for folks with developmental disabilities. Beyond this essential aim, there are opportunities abound to explore a working farm, with recreational and other special events throughout the year. As a musical performer for their Harvest BBQs and Fundraising Gala, I have enjoyed not only the beauty of this location, but surely the spirit and sense of community evident with those participating in the activities. Kudos to Jenny and the team at H4H!"

    —Adam Whiting