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The Happy Hive is an inclusive play space designed to spark joy and connection for every child. With a special focus on comfort and accessibility for neurodivergent kids, our environment welcomes children of all abilities to explore, move, and create at their own pace. From climbing walls, swings, and zip lines to dedicated zones for pretend play and art, The Happy Hive offers both high-energy fun and creative outlets. While we cater to children ages 1-13 for neurotypical kids, we have no age limit when it comes to kids with special needs—because play should have no boundaries. At The Happy Hive, we believe every child deserves a space where they can feel safe, included, and free to be themselves.

Hidden Villa is a 1600-acre educational nonprofit located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains. We offer a variety of Experiential Education and Responsible Agriculture programs, in addition to offering visitors the chance to explore our organic farm and gardens, meet our farm animals, and hike our beautiful trails. Our programs welcome school groups, summer campers, family gatherings, corporate volunteers, and anyone looking for an escape and a respite. Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, understanding, and respect continues the legacy of our founders, Frank and Josephine Duveneck, who envisioned Hidden Villa as a place for social reform. Our passionate team of educators use our programs to create allies and advocates of a just and sustainable future. Come explore the possibilities at Hidden Villa!