Sunflower Hill Garden: Cultivating Fresh, Organic Produce and Opportunities
As an instructional outdoor space, the Sunflower Hill Garden is a medium for educational, therapeutic, and life skills training and offers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) opportunities to thrive.
Our multi-disciplinary programs and activities are designed for adults with special needs (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other chromosomal abnormalities). Led by our knowledgeable and dedicated Garden staff, the curriculum is specially designed to offer unique experiences for individuals of all abilities. Register for Hands-On Garden Groups on our Garden Programs page!
Each year, the Sunflower Hill Garden produces thousands of pounds of fresh, organic produce planted and harvested by our program participants. Over 90% of this bounty is donated to local nonprofits, supporting community needs. In addition, we provide weekly flower bouquet donations to Hope Hospice patients and residents of Heritage Estates, bringing joy and comfort. The remaining produce benefits our program participants and is shared through our Farmer’s Market program for Irby Ranch residents.
Co-founded by Christina Bogert and Lynn Monica, the Sunflower Hill Garden, located at the historic Hagemann Ranch in Livermore, CA, broke ground in 2015. The garden was established to offer educational and vocational horticultural experiences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, creating meaningful opportunities for growth and learning.
Our five nonprofit partners using SFH produce to address food insecurity in the Tri-Valley Region:
Livermore’s Mayor Marchand: Cultivating a Brighter Future with Sunflower Hill Garden
