Sunshine Foundation's Dream Village

Sunshine Foundation Dream Village sits across 22 acres of scrub oaks, tall pines, and palmettos in Loughman, Florida, a small town 15 miles west of the central Florida attractions. The village is a permanent oasis for families to escape hospitals and needles, if only for a short time. Since our first family arrived in February 1989, over 15,156 special children have enjoyed Sunshine's Dream Village.
The number one dream of most children is to visit "The Mouse" and the "The Fish", and Sunshine knows that time for families is precious. That's why the Foundation not only flies the child and parents to the Dream Village, but we also try to include each family member that lives in the child's household, with no cost whatsoever to the family. Sunshine pays for airfare, transportation, lodging, and tickets to the attractions. Families arrive on Thursday and leave on Monday.

Dream Village Dreams

The Dream Village is a fairy tale setting with nine unique cottages,
each with its own childhood theme.

 

Nursery Rhyme – This cottage takes you away to some of your favorite childhood nursery rhymes.

Seaside – Since some of our children have never experienced the beach...this cottage brings the ocean and beach to them with nets and beds made from an old pier.

Enchanted Forest – In this cottage the children can step into a Grimm Fairytale for their stay in the Village.

Elves – These little helpers are all around the cottage helping to sweeten the families stay at the Village!

Megan’s Cottage - This cottage is in memory of Megan Kanka of New Jersey, complete with every little girl’s dreams of butterflies and canopy beds.

Space – In this cottage kids can have all the fun in the universe, including sleeping in a spaceship bed surrounded by the stars!

Christmas – This cottage makes it possible to enjoy the fun of the holiday season all year long with candy canes, Christmas trees and garland galore!

Windmill– Children and their families can experience the Dutch fun of staying inside a windmill overlooking the Village.

Lighthouse– Families lookout on the Village way up high just like a real lighthouse!
 

          To find our how you or your company can adopt a cottage, click here!
 

Visiting the Village

The wheelchair accessible swimming pool and handicapped equipped playground at the Dream Village resound with laughter all day long!

In the year 2000, a Six Hole Miniature Golf Course was added to the Village. The course is dedicated to the memory of Les Hohmann, one of our most dedicated and valued volunteers.


                                               Dream Village Bricks

Future Plans for the Dream Village...

A fully accessible fishing pond and a therapeutic riding center for our children to enjoy! Help us make this Dream a reality and make a donation today!