Our Team

Adrienne Young

Costume designer, performance artist, and homesteader. Adrienne grew up on the Sunshine farm caring for her many pets: Horses, goats, dogs, cats, reptiles and birds. From an early age she was an eccentric that soon put her creativity energy into two AA degrees in Fashion Design and Theater Costume design from FIDM. On the side of her schooling she started to make a name for herself as Sass A Frass in the burlesque and circus arts world performing in her couture one of a kind costumes as a burlesque performer and aerialist. She is grateful to be back restoring her childhood property and have all her animals back in her life! As well as professional being a performer and designer, she is also a skilled horsewoman with experience in english/hunt seat, western, and level 2 Parelli Natural Horsemanship. It’s been her dream to restore her property into a sanctuary cultivating art, wellness and love for animals and all of nature. She is thrilled to now have all of those wonders at her magical fairy tale farm!

Jesse Shavel

Jesse Shavel aka Jesse The Juggler is a multifaceted entertainer with over 20 years of experience performing in the world of circus. Jesse has traveled nationally and internationally performing for audiences around the world. Jesse is a speciality artist in the disciplines of object manipulation and balance. He incorporates many skills into his performances including juggling, 7 ft unicycle riding, fire, LED props, rolla bolla, rolling globe, and more. A master multi tasker, Jesse’s unique combinations of his skills are what make him truly unique. Always learning new things, Jesse keeps audiences on the edge of their seats wondering what tricks he might have up his sleeve next! Clearly passionate about what he does, Jesse brings enthusiasm and showmanship to every performance and is guaranteed to leave audiences entertained!

Wyatt

Wyatt is third generation on the homestead! Growing up and learning in a creative environment, Wyatt is so happy to live a life surrounded by art, outdoors, love, wellness, adventure, and passion! Wyatt loves the farm and enjoys learning from his mother and her creative ventures in homesteading.

He loves events, parties, hosting, entertaining, mindcraft, youtube, cuddling, martial arts, theater, spiritual / philosophical conversations and quality time!

Ace

Ace was originally a rescue burro and is the sweetest donkey imaginable. Since moving onto the farm, Ace has warmed our hearts and gifted us with his presence! He loves people and parties, and is a very curious burro who can be a little mischievous at times! He is super loving, cuddly, and kind!

Penolope

Penolope is a registered 11 year old Arabian horse. Circus horse in training, she is stunning and full of fire!

Stormy

Stormy is a 26 year old paint horse. She grew up on the homestead and was adopted as a wild yearling when Adrienne was just 9 years old! She is living out her retirement on the Sunshine Farm and winters out at pasture in Arboles. Keep an eye out on her unique giraffe style marking on her back and bright blue eye!

Goggles

Goggles is our fluffy cat. Originally named Gaultier after the French haute couture fashion designer, she is as sweet and affectionate as can be. As a toddler, Wyatt would pronounce her name as Goggles. It stuck and is her name today! She loves affection, pets, cuddles, sleeping, lounging, eating, and sometimes being a wild kitty outside!

Chickens

There are several chickens at the homestead! We love our chickens and their fresh eggs! They live a beautiful life and full range on the farm. We hope to get more fancy show chickens and chickens for there exotic egg colors soon! Also coming soon…. ducks & goats! We love expanding our family!