Special Dreams Farm makes the tough decision to sell its property

November 30, 2020 at 5:08 am CST

Special Dreams Farm co-founder and president, Larry Collette said the farm property on Fred Moore Highway in St. Clair Township has been sold but the nonprofit dedicated to providing meaningful work and trade skills to adults with developmental disabilities is still operating. GINA JOSEPH - THE MACOMB DAILY

Handmade purses and bags were among the items made by the farmers at Special Dreams Farm. GINA JOSEPH - THE MACOMB DAILY

Among the items featured during Special Dreams Farm estate sale were handmade leather goods, which a retired leathersmith showed the adults in the program how to make. GINA JOSEPH - THE MACOMB DAILY

A buyer talks to Special Dreams Farm co-founder, Larry Collette, right, about the cost for some of the items sold during a farm estate sale this past wekeend. GINA JOSEPH - THE MACOMB DAILY

Michele Churchwell of Macomb Township talks about what the Special Dreams Farm has meant to her son, who has autism. GINA JOSEPH - THE MACOMB DAILY

Special Dreams Farm, a nonprofit that was operating a farm for adults with developmental disabities has sold its property. Among the paricipants aka farmers who will be impacted by the sale is Jill Vance, 36, at right. Vance has been working on the farm, and loving it, since it opened 11 years ago. Her job coach, Gail Casanova will also miss what the program did for special needs adults. GINA JOSEPH - THE MACOMB DAILY