Stay A While Farm

Stay A While Farm is a miniature donkey breeder in Hinton, WV, serving Summers County, New River Gorge near Beckley. Tara Pilonero cares for every donkey with regular health screenings alongside veterinary professionals and adheres to established welfare guidelines passed down through local homesteading traditions. The donkeys live in pasture-based paddocks with daily turnout, gentle handling from an early age and winter shelter, promoting solid bone development and amiable temperaments.

Visitors often remark on the steady confidence of the herd, a quality nurtured through calm introductions and consistent routine. The farm’s compact herd allows hands-on attention, which supports social bonds among the donkeys and their keepers. Breeding pairs are selected for gentle dispositions and sturdy health, ensuring foals adapt smoothly to family environments. This focus on family companionship and sound conformation reflects a farming tradition that values practical care and lasting bonds.