There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you step onto the grounds of Blue Iris Farm. The air feels lighter, the rhythm of life slows down, and for a few hours, the "busy-ness" of the world fades away. After seeing the profound impact of our first gathering in 2026, we are thrilled to announce that we are making this a monthly tradition. We’ve curated a full calendar of Monthly Reset Retreats , each designed to honor the changing seasons and the various stages of our personal...

Every rescue story has a hero—or in Piglia's case, a whole team of them. Her journey to Blue Iris Farm didn't start with us, but rather with a wandering piglet, a compassionate neighbor, and a community that refused to look the other way. A Campus Surprise It all began when a tiny piglet was found wandering the UConn campus. Animal Control was called, but the situation was precarious; they knew that if the piglet remained unclaimed and was found to be ill, she faced the threat of being...

Saturday, January 10th, started like any other morning at Blue Iris Farm, but it quickly turned into a winter wonderland of a different kind. While most people are packing away their holiday decorations this time of year, our pasture was just beginning to look like a lush evergreen forest. We are sending out a massive, heartfelt thank you to the Home Depot in Montville, CT , for their incredible donation of over 60 fresh Christmas trees! A Community Effort This wonderful surprise was made...