Star Gazing Farm Animal Sanctuary provides safe haven to abused, stray, and neglected farm animals
and offers educational programs and community service opportunities to young people.
The farm is located on 4 acres of rolling hills in Western Montgomery County, Maryland.
Star Gazing Farm is a non profit 501(c)3 organization. Contributions are tax deductible.
CFC#: 86412
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News & Events
Farm Tour Days 2019
Every summer the Montgomery County Farm Tour brings hundreds of visitors to our farm. There are so many poignant moments, when people connect with animals in sometimes unexpected ways. It’s a beautiful (but hot!) event. [view the slideshow!] This year join us on Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28 between 10 and 4!
Fantastic matching donation pledge!
We wish to thank the V. and S. Foundation, Inc. of Rockville, MD for their great generosity to our animals. They have pledged to match up to $10,000 of donations to Star Gazing Farm Animal Sanctuary! If you’ve been thinking about making a gift to the farm, this would be a great time to do it, because your donation will be DOUBLED! [donate now]
Upcoming Events on the Farm
We have a busy year planned! Check out our upcoming events. Make sure to check our Calendar for updated and added events.
Our next event is:
Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, 10am-4pm: Montgomery County Farm Tour
Animal Spotlight
Meet Ray Ray
Ray Ray was born blind at a farm where they train sheep dogs to herd sheep. Well, that didn’t work very well for him since he couldn’t see the dogs! But he was so sweet that the farm looked hard to find him a loving home. And he is so, so loved. [read more]
Volunteer Workdays
Workdays are held every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, year-round, rain or shine. Volunteers wishing to come need to let us know by the Friday morning beforehand by emailing info@stargazingfarm.org. Volunteers must have completed orientation and filled out paperwork before arriving to volunteer.
Volunteer Orientations
Our next volunteer orientations will be held on Saturday, June 8 and Saturday, June 22 from 1-2 pm. Please RSVP if you wish to attend.