As of Thursday, October 2nd, Hellam Township Board of Supervisors delayed their decision on the warehouse next door. The final vote is February 5th, giving us a short window to act.

If you’re new to this issue, a recent plan (Application Z-2025-11 for a conditional use) would allow a large warehouse and parking lot to be built directly next to the Horn Farm.

At the Horn Farm Center, we believe the land is more than soil and fields—it’s a living classroom, a place of healing, and a gathering space for community and connection. For more than 20 years, thousands of people have come to the Horn Farm to learn, to reconnect, and to be inspired by the natural world. Now, that legacy is at risk.

Over the past 3 years, you’ve supported us through the largest fundraising effort in our history to rebuild the farmhouse. With the completion of construction and a new chapter just around the corner, we had hoped to be looking ahead—expanding our mission, not fighting to preserve it.

But the truth is, a huge warehouse next door threatens the work you’ve supported all along, bringing a dramatic, lasting change to our community. Trucks rumbling day and night, diesel fumes in the air, backup alarms piercing the quiet—imagine trying to teach kids about growing food or neighbors trying to sleep. This warehouse would destroy the peace and sense of home we all cherish.

This is a small, urgent request. We’ve already committed $5,000 in legal fees to oppose the project. Our attorney is optimistic and has identified several legal shortcomings in the application. But we need your help to continue.

If 25 people give $200 each, we can cover the initial legal costs. If that’s not possible, any contribution to our legal defense—large or small—will help us protect our mission and the character of our neighborhood.

Let’s be clear, we aren’t opposed to thoughtful development—growth can strengthen our community. Let’s make sure that Hellam Township grows in a way that honors its land, its people, and its future.

Note on contributions: Donations received through this GoFundMe page will be restricted to Horn Farm Center's legal defense fund. Contributions to this fund will be used at the discretion of the Horn Farm Center to cover legal costs that protect and advance our charitable mission. Checks can be made out to Horn Farm Center and mailed to 4945 Horn Road York, PA 17406. Please note "legal defense fund" on your check.