When we heard that Bonny Lea Farm had opened a new social enterprise, The Shop on Central, we knew we had to check it out. Bonny Lea Farm is an inclusive residential, vocational and therapeutic service provider for adults with intellectual disabilities. They are committed to empowering special needs individuals, providing opportunities to experience faith, self-respect, love one for another, dignity, integrity, productivity, and responsible community living.

The small shop and café gives adults living with a disability the opportunity to work in the community, selling products that are made with pride at Bonny Lea Farm and other social enterprises across Nova Scotia.

Bonny Lea Farm has a greenhouse where they grow herbs to use in their own line of oils, vinegars, jellies, and dried herb blends. The herbs are grown naturally and the finished products are additive free using only extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, and fine vinegars. Bonny Lea Farm is a proud member of Taste of Nova Scotia Quality Food.

Hannah is the Project/Shop Manager and chatted with us about how The Shop on Central as a workplace, offers employees opportunities to learn, grow and succeed by building their self-respect, dignity, integrity and productivity.

Why not stop in for a coffee or tea and try out their Treat of the Day? They even have wifi.

Carol works at The Shop on Central as part of her participation in the South Shore Work Activity Program, giving her on the job training and customer service experience.

For over 45 years, Bonny Lea Farm has been empowering people living with disabilities. This latest social enterprise, continues to support their residents and the community. What a perfect place to pick up a gift or something special for yourself.

The Shop on Central is located at 227 Central Street in Chester and is open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm.