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Meet Kristi Hurley
Founder of The Giggling Life Care Farm
Kristi Hurley
Hi, I'm Kristi.
I'm a wife, a mom of four, and the founder of The Giggling Life Care Farm.
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If you had told me years ago that this little farm would become my life's work, I never would have believed you.
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Like many people, I've walked through seasons that changed me. Through those experiences, I found healing in the most unexpected places—in the quiet of nature, in slowing down, and in the unconditional love of animals. What started as my own journey toward healing eventually became a dream to create a place where others could experience that same sense of peace, connection, and hope.
In 2019, that dream became The Giggling Life Care Farm.
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Since then, I've had the incredible privilege of watching thousands of children discover confidence, kindness, resilience, and joy through agriculture and animal connection. Some of the most meaningful lessons in life don't happen in a classroom—they happen while bottle-feeding a baby goat, brushing a horse, collecting eggs, or simply sitting quietly with an animal.
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As a mom, I know how quickly childhood passes. That's why I'm so passionate about creating a place where kids can slow down, get dirty, laugh often, build confidence, and simply be kids. Every program we offer is rooted in the belief that nature, animals, and meaningful relationships have the power to change lives.
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When I'm not teaching on the farm, you'll usually find me with my family, cheering on my kids, caring for our animals, or dreaming about what's next for this little place that has become home.
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Thank you for being here and for believing in what we're building. I truly hope our story inspires you to create a life filled with purpose, joy, and meaningful connection.
A Little About My Time in Colorado
I’ve been married to my incredible husband for over 34 years, and together we've built a life full of adventure with our four amazing kids, now ages 18 to 31.
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Our family thrives on big dreams and bold experiences—we love traveling, racing, boating, skiing, paddleboarding, and just about anything that fuels our passion for life. Through every high and low, we’ve learned to cherish each day as the gift it is. I
’m deeply grateful for the love and support of my family, and I’m just as committed to helping them reach their dreams as they’ve been in supporting mine.
Background
From an early age, I felt called to help others, and that passion has guided every step of my journey. I pursued that calling through education, earning a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science and a Master of Arts in Education. Along the way, I became an Art Docent, studied Equine-Assisted Therapy, teaching, and have continued to explore the incredible ways animals, nature, and meaningful relationships can help people grow, heal, and thrive.
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In 2016, I began writing the Giggling Life Blog, where I shared stories, life lessons, and encouragement for families seeking more gratitude, resilience, and joy. What started as a simple blog soon grew into a much bigger dream.
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That dream became a reality in 2019 when I founded Giggling Life Care Farm. My vision was to create a place where children could unplug from technology, connect with animals, discover agriculture, build confidence, and simply experience the joy of being kids. Today, Giggling Life Care Farm provides hands-on educational experiences that inspire resilience, responsibility, kindness, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning.
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One of the greatest milestones in my journey came in 2025 with the publication of my first children's book, Comet Can. Inspired by a true story from our farm, the book encourages children to believe in themselves, embrace perseverance, and develop an "I CAN" mindset. Seeing Comet Can become an Amazon Best Seller was an incredible honor and a reminder that even the smallest stories can make a lasting impact.
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Today, my passion has grown beyond our own farm. After years of developing curriculum, educational programming, business systems, and hands-on experiences, I am excited to now offer the Giggling Life Business Model. My goal is to help others create purpose-driven educational farms and programs that bless children, strengthen families, and serve communities across the country.
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Whether through our farm, our educational programs, my blog, my books, or mentoring future farm owners, my mission remains the same: to inspire gratitude, resilience, confidence, and hope through animals, agriculture, and the healing power of nature.
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Thank you for being part of the Giggling Life journey. I can't wait to see where yours leads.