Shining Hope Farms

Shining Hope Farms Enabling individuals to reach their full potential through equine-assisted activities and therapies. We have three locations:
1. Our Mt.

Shining Hope Farms was founded in 2002 by Paul and Milinda Kirkpatrick in response to the needs in the community to provide therapeutic services in an enriching farm environment. The purpose of the farms’ services is to improve the quality of life of the participants as well as their families. Shining Hope Farms’ programs have been structured to serve individuals and groups with a variety of disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and hypotonia, as well as those in need of mental health support. Our clients find wellness, strength, and hope on the back of a horse. Holly location is located in Mount Holly at:
328 Whippoorwill Lane, Mount Holly, NC 28120.

2. Our Charlotte location is located in Charlotte at:
3701 Kidd Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216.

3. Our Conover location is located at 6347 St. Peters Church Road, Conover, NC 28613

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Shining Hope Farms is an equal opportunity provider.

We predict the groundhog will be seeing six more weeks of winter tomorrow! All locations will be closed tomorrow, Monday...
02/02/2026

We predict the groundhog will be seeing six more weeks of winter tomorrow! All locations will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 2. Please stay safe and warm!

FREE Special Webinar + Live Q&A📅 February 19, 2026⏰ 6:00 PM ETJoin us for an interactive and informative webinar focused...
01/30/2026

FREE Special Webinar + Live Q&A
📅 February 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM ET

Join us for an interactive and informative webinar focused on the essential components of Special Needs Planning.

In collaboration with A Special Needs Plan, INC. , this session includes a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and receive practical guidance in a supportive, educational setting.

Topics include:
• Special Needs Trusts
• ABLE Accounts
• Guardianship
• Government Benefits
• Tax Considerations
• Future Caregiving Planning

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/ASNP21926

01/29/2026

Did you know that we offer Nature Based therapy? Come join us for therapy in nature to support development and well being.

An update for openings and closures at Shining Hope Farms for Wednesday, January 28.CONOVER FARMOpens at 12 PMMT. HOLLY ...
01/27/2026

An update for openings and closures at Shining Hope Farms for Wednesday, January 28.

CONOVER FARM
Opens at 12 PM

MT. HOLLY FARM
Regular Hours

CHARLOTTE FARM
Regular Hours

An update for openings and closures at Shining Hope Farms for Tuesday, January 27. CONOVER FARMCLOSED due to St. Peters ...
01/27/2026

An update for openings and closures at Shining Hope Farms for Tuesday, January 27.

CONOVER FARM
CLOSED due to St. Peters Church Road conditions

MT. HOLLY FARM
Opens at 12 PM

CHARLOTTE FARM
Opens at 12 PM

Winter Weather Closure - Monday January 26, 2026Please be on the lookout for an announcement about Tuesday by tomorrow a...
01/25/2026

Winter Weather Closure - Monday January 26, 2026

Please be on the lookout for an announcement about Tuesday by tomorrow afternoon! Stay safe and warm out there! 🐴🧣❄️

Hi Shining Hope Farms family! 💚We’re currently interviewing for a part-time Medical Billing Specialist to join our team ...
01/12/2026

Hi Shining Hope Farms family! 💚
We’re currently interviewing for a part-time Medical Billing Specialist to join our team at our Mt. Holly farm. This role is an important part of supporting our clinical therapies and helping ensure families can continue accessing the care they need.

If you have experience in medical billing — or know someone who would be a great fit — we’d be so grateful if you’d take a look or share this post!

👉 View the position and apply here:
https://www.indeed.com/job/medical-billing-specialist-c101420d34d36cfd

Thank you for helping us spread the word and support our mission 💚

Shining Hope Farms

12/30/2025

Discover all that Shining Hope Farms has to offer - from our services to our mission, there’s so much to love. Contact us at shininghopefarms.org to schedule a visit!

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Who We Are

Shining Hope Farms was founded in 2002 by Paul and Milinda Kirkpatrick in response to the needs in the community to provide therapeutic services in an enriching farm environment. The purpose of the farms’ services is to improve the quality of life of the participants as well as their families. Shining Hope Farms’ programs have been structured to serve individuals and groups with a variety of disabilities such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injuries, Hypotomia, and the like. Our clients find wellness, strength, and hope on the back of a horse.

We offer both therapeutic horseback riding and therapy services which include physical, occupational, and speech therapy that utilize hippotherapy as a treatment strategy.

We have three locations: 1. Our Mt. Holly location is located in Mount Holly at: 328 Whippoorwill Lane, Mount Holly, NC 28120. 2. Our Charlotte location is located in Charlotte at: 3701 Kidd Lane, Charlotte, NC 28216. 3. Our Conover location is located at 6347 St. Peters Church Road, Conover, NC 28613