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Nonprofit Farm & Sanctuary

A place to
heal. A place
to belong.

Where misfits of every kind — human and animal alike — find compassion, connection, and the quiet freedom to simply be.

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Misfit Farm & Sanctuary
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Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Rooted in compassion

What We Stand For

Three roots of everything we do

Every program, every animal, every visitor — our work grows from the same deep soil.

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Compassion

We believe every being — human and animal — deserves kindness without condition. At Misfit Farm, compassion is not an ideal to strive toward. It's the ground beneath your feet the moment you arrive.

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Connection

Something profound happens when a person who feels unseen sits beside an animal who knows nothing but the present moment. We cultivate those connections — between species, between strangers, between parts of yourself you thought were lost.

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Mental Wellbeing

The farm is therapy — not a metaphor for it. Nature, animals, and community are evidence-based tools for healing. We create structured and informal paths to wellness for all who come through our gates.

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Our Story

Built for the ones who felt they didn't fit

"The animals here don't judge. The land doesn't ask you to explain yourself. That's where the healing starts."

Misfit Farm & Sanctuary was born from a simple, stubborn belief: that belonging is a birthright, not a reward. Our rescued animals — the ones passed over, overlooked, or underestimated — have a remarkable gift. They meet you exactly where you are.


We offer farm-based therapeutic programming, community events, volunteer opportunities, and open sanctuary visits. Whether you're navigating grief, isolation, anxiety, or simply need somewhere soft to land — the gates are open.


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How We Help

Programs built
around you

Each path is different. All of them lead here — to calm, to community, to yourself.

Therapeutic

Farm-Assisted Therapy

Structured sessions with licensed professionals using animal interaction, nature immersion, and grounding practices to support mental health and emotional healing.

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Community

Open Sanctuary Visits

Come meet our residents. No agenda, no pressure. Walk the land, sit with the goats, breathe slower. Drop-in hours and guided walks available weekly.

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Youth

Youth & Family Programs

Age-appropriate farm education, empathy-building, and hands-on animal care for children and families. A safe, nurturing space to grow.

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Veterans & First Responders

Roots & Recovery

A specialized program honoring those who have served. Working alongside animals and land to process trauma, find stillness, and reconnect with purpose.

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47+
Rescued Animals
320
Visitors This Year
12
Programs Offered
100%
Donation-Funded

From Our Community

Words from those who found their way here

I came to the farm not knowing what I needed. I left knowing I was going to be okay. There's something about the animals — they just accept you. No questions asked.

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Jamie R. Program Participant

After coming home from deployment, I felt like I didn't belong anywhere. The Roots & Recovery program gave me a reason to get up in the morning. The goats helped more than I can explain.

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Marcus T. Veteran, Roots & Recovery

My daughter has struggled socially her whole life. At Misfit Farm she lit up in a way I hadn't seen in years. She says the animals understand her. Maybe they do.

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Diane & Molly K. Youth Program Family

Get Involved

Come volunteer
with us

Help feed animals, tend the land, assist with programs, or simply be a warm presence for visitors who need it. No experience necessary — just an open heart.

Become a Volunteer