How We Do It
At Rock Island Farm, we create spaces for connection, comfort, and community—because support shouldn’t end with the person who serves. Every program we run is built with one purpose in mind: to remind military families and caregivers that they are seen, valued, and never alone.
Adopt A Holland Lop
Adopting a bunny is more than bringing home a pet—it’s welcoming a little more love into your life.
Our Holland Lops are raised to be affectionate, social, and ready to be part of your family.
They’re handled daily, well-socialized, and prepared to bring joy into their new homes.
📅 2025 Adoption Events:
-Saturday, May 3 – Gilmanor Farm Swap
–Saturday, Sept. 20 – Gilmanor Farm Swap
–Sunday, Dec. 14 – Rock Island Farm
Each adoption helps fund our mission of supporting military families through Bunny Breaks and the Healing with Holland Lops program.
Take a Bunny Break
Life moves fast. Bunny Breaks are a chance to slow down.
At these events, people of all ages get to hold, cuddle, and connect with our Holland Lop rabbits, creating a moment of peace and happiness. Whether you visit us at the farm or at a Bunny Break pop-up in your community, these experiences remind us to pause, breathe, and enjoy the moment.
📅 2025 Bunny Breaks Across Virginia:
-April – Arlington, VA
–May – Charlottesville, VA
–June – Danville, VA
-July – Scottsville, VA
–August – Virginia Beach, VA
-September – Roanoke, VA
-October – Dillwyn, VA
–November – Fort Belvoir, VA
Snuggle a Bunny on Sunday
A farm visit, a quiet moment, a bunny in your arms.
Snuggle Bunny Sundays are small, seasonal gatherings at Rock Island Farm where visitors can relax, unplug, and spend time with our Holland Lop rabbits in a peaceful, intimate setting. These ticketed, low-key sessions offer a chance to enjoy the farm, meet the bunnies, and experience the simple joy of slowing down.
Whether you’re here for the love of bunnies or just need a reset, Snuggle Bunny Sundays offer a space where connection comes naturally.
📅 2025 Snuggle Bunny Sundays:
-Sunday, May 16
-Sunday, July 13
More dates will be added – check back!
👉 [Book a Snuggle Session – Coming Soon]
Healing with Holland Lops
Some families carry more than most. Military caregivers and their children—often called Hidden Heroes and Hidden Helpers—give so much, yet are rarely seen for all that they do.
This program is for them.
Each year, we gift three pairs of Holland Lop rabbits to military families facing the challenges of caring for a wounded, ill, or injured service member. These bunnies become more than pets; they bring comfort, companionship, and moments of calm in homes that need it most.
If you know a military family who would benefit from the steady, gentle presence of a bunny, we’d love to hear their story.
👉 [Nominate a Military Family – Coming Soon]
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