THE BARNYARD . . .
The Barnyard is a project under the Philanthropy Alliance Foundation, located on nearly 30 acres in Hattieville, AR.
Our Founder, Sherita J. Herring, moved to the Natural State in 2017 after living in Los Angeles, CA, for nearly 30 years. She is excited to revive her ancestral land that sat dormant since her great-grandfather transitioned in 1975.
With a barnyard crew of more than 40 chickens, four ducks, two goats, two cats, a guinea, and five dogs (horses coming soon), the homestead offers Camping and Art programs while also hosting various Community and Private Events as guests enjoy a free-range petting zoo experience.
As an entrepreneur since 1994, Sherita is utilizing her business strategies and economic development efforts to help others reconnect to nature in the Barnyard through future Executive and Women’s Retreats, Artist Forums, Wellness Conferences, and more, including Grant Writing Workshops in the wild.
The making of our free-range petting zoo experience . . .
Meet Gladys Kravitz
Meet our curious feathered girl, Ms. Kravitz, named after the famed nosy neighbor on the nostalgic television series, Bewitched, that aired from the mid 1960s to early 1970s. This inquisitive little lady is a comical joy for the Barnyard guests.
The Barnyard hosts various Community Events like below . . .
Held in the Barnyard - May 14, 2022
Judge Hart Answers Questions from Residents . . .
Attended by more than 100 May Fest was organized to bring awareness to the many programs and services in the surrounding areas, while helping residents become familiar with what resources are available to better serve their needs. Furthermore, the event was designed to expose and advance the aspirations and sustainability efforts of homegrown small businesses and entrepreneurs, including home-based enterprises.