Susanna Farms began in the 1930s when Steven Jennings (SJ) and Mae O'Bryan purchased several parcels of property in Lake Villa. They named their land Susanna Farms after each of their mother's Susan and Anna.  Fast forward to the early 2000s when a few of their grandchildren reimagined Susanna Farms on part of the original land as a Fall Festival for families to come and enjoy this land.  The farm closed in 2014 and was reopened in 2019. Today, the farm is owned and operated by Laura and Elizabeth Heffernan, granddaughters of SJ and May O'Bryan. 

Susanna Farms current programming is focused on equine-assisted activities, small events, and camps for year-round fun. This includes beginner and intermediate riding lessons, therapeutic riding lessons and partner programming focused on improving the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our clients. We create public and private events for holiday celebrations, birthdays and corporate team building and team bonding events. 

Future plans include expanding our mental health programing and partnerships, creating additional meditation areas, walking paths and the long-term expansion of our facilities to include a new barn and event center for onsite retreats and community events for small to medium-sized groups that help build on our mission to improve our clients physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.