Sanctuary Farm & Rest House offers two main programs:
1 - THIS PROGRAM IS ON HOLD UNTIL 2025. A residential program for people in recovery from substance abuse, homelessness, or trauma, or a combination. The program incorporates the 12 Steps, therapeutic horticulture, caring for animals, nutrition & health, counseling, and other research-based recovery approaches.
Guests for the long-term residential program should be a minimum of 18 years old and coming to live here of their own free will. When we are ready to accept recovery guests again, we will post the application here.
1 - THIS PROGRAM IS ON HOLD UNTIL 2025. A residential program for people in recovery from substance abuse, homelessness, or trauma, or a combination. The program incorporates the 12 Steps, therapeutic horticulture, caring for animals, nutrition & health, counseling, and other research-based recovery approaches.
Guests for the long-term residential program should be a minimum of 18 years old and coming to live here of their own free will. When we are ready to accept recovery guests again, we will post the application here.
2 - RESPITE PROGRAM A short-term "bed and breakfast" guest program for people with post traumatic stress, facing burnout, or just needing a break, with structured or unstructured retreats. Structured retreats may be customized for individuals, small groups of individuals, couples, or families. We will provide breakfast and snacks (omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan options available).
Non-profit organizations who align with our mission may make arrangements to have their own therapist come to stay in the detached cottage while the counselees stay in the main guest house.
Please contact us by email [hello[at]sanctuaryfarm.org] or fill out this reservation request form if you are interested in a short-term visit. Depending on flight times, we could possibly pick people up and drop them off at the Memphis International Airport or Little Rock National Airport, or people could rent a vehicle to have their own transportation.
Things we can offer for adults during your stay:
Children are welcome but must be closely supervised by their guardians, as this is a working farm.
A small nightly donation of $10 per person (up to $50 per family) is requested but if you are facing financial constraints, please reach out and let us know. Additional meals may be provided *with prior arrangement* or you can self-cater for lunch and dinner.
LODGING OFFERED:
Red Bird Cottage is a semi-off grid cottage of 160 square feet. It is perfect for an individual or couple. (We have had a family of six stay in there but they were pretty cozy and snug!)
Red Bird Cottage is furnished with:
Red Bird Cottage was constructed with a large gift from Kathy Peterson in memory of her mother, Dorothy Roach. Additional in-kind gifts and labor came from ControlTek (electrical work), Eddie Endicott (drywall work and building the deck), Donna & Dickey Dixon, and James & Marla Garbat.
The Guest House measures 1100 square feet. It has three bedrooms and two baths, one of which is ADA accessible. It can house up to 7 people depending on the bed arrangements.
Non-profit organizations who align with our mission may make arrangements to have their own therapist come to stay in the detached cottage while the counselees stay in the main guest house.
Please contact us by email [hello[at]sanctuaryfarm.org] or fill out this reservation request form if you are interested in a short-term visit. Depending on flight times, we could possibly pick people up and drop them off at the Memphis International Airport or Little Rock National Airport, or people could rent a vehicle to have their own transportation.
Things we can offer for adults during your stay:
- spiritual direction (Christian-based or more general)
- lay counseling, including trauma-aware practices
- beginner level yoga (VEToga-trained instructor)
- knitting/old-world spinning/fiber craft lessons *with prior arrangement*
- helping us with the garden (seasonal)
Children are welcome but must be closely supervised by their guardians, as this is a working farm.
A small nightly donation of $10 per person (up to $50 per family) is requested but if you are facing financial constraints, please reach out and let us know. Additional meals may be provided *with prior arrangement* or you can self-cater for lunch and dinner.
LODGING OFFERED:
Red Bird Cottage is a semi-off grid cottage of 160 square feet. It is perfect for an individual or couple. (We have had a family of six stay in there but they were pretty cozy and snug!)
Red Bird Cottage is furnished with:
- a full size bed
- Separett composting toilet
- sink and large water jug/drink dispenser
- mini fridge
- microwave
- French Press coffee pot, and a large tea pot
- an electric kettle
- dishes
- one induction burner and a pan good for fried or scrambled eggs
- AC/heat
- ceiling fan and light
- a large deck
- access to the guest shower in our house
Red Bird Cottage was constructed with a large gift from Kathy Peterson in memory of her mother, Dorothy Roach. Additional in-kind gifts and labor came from ControlTek (electrical work), Eddie Endicott (drywall work and building the deck), Donna & Dickey Dixon, and James & Marla Garbat.
The Guest House measures 1100 square feet. It has three bedrooms and two baths, one of which is ADA accessible. It can house up to 7 people depending on the bed arrangements.
The Guest House is furnished with:
Things to Do on the Farm
Respite Guest Policies
- AC/heat
- A kitchenette with full-size fridge, large microwave, two burners, drip coffee maker, a large toaster oven, double sink, lots of cupboard space, pots and pans, and dishes
- A small covered porch
- Outdoor propane grill
- A large bathtub/shower combo, and a large ADA walk-in shower
- One queen bed, one full size beds, or two twin beds, twin bunk beds, and a medical bed (twin)--we can arrange rooms/beds with advance notice
- Living room common area with a TV and DVD player
- Clothes washer and dryer, and ironing board
- No internet is currently available at the guest house, but internet can be accessed at our/the main house.
Things to Do on the Farm
- Walk over 1.5 miles of trails (some level, some hilly)
- Canoe on Pasture Pond
- Fish on Pasture Pond or Woods Pond
- Bird watching
- Help with farm chores if you want
Respite Guest Policies
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[Page last updated January 17, 2024]