Events

Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair

Please join us on Saturday, December 7 from 12-4 at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church. Star Gazing Farm will be one of the charities participating in this marvelous event. This is an opportunity to do some thoughtful, environmentally friendly holiday shopping. We will be there with our good friend Angel the sheep!

Holiday Gift Shop & Open Farm

Saturdays: November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21
10am – 4pm each day
Meet the friendly farm animals! Join us for a hot cup of cider, enjoy the Christmas lights, and shop for hand-made crafts. All sales go to benefit the sanctuary.

News

Thank you!

We want to thank the countless people who have donated their time, expertise, and money to help care for the animals and keep the farm running well. Thanks to Lewis Orchards, Bark! Natural, Beers & Cheers, Liberty gas station at Rouge 355 and 121 in Clarksburg, and Butlers Orchard.

‘Tis the season for giving!

Check out our newly updated wish list!
Financial donations and donations in kind are tax-deductible.
End of year fundraising letter with news about the animals [pdf]

Student Learning Services Hours (SSL)

We offer community service learning hours to young people in the Montgomery County school system! Volunteers must be at least 11 years of age.
Volunteer Application Form.

Frequently asked questions about volunteering, visiting, and more

Animal Spotlight

Meet Rocky

Rocky is an 8 year old Holstein steer whose fate at the slaughterhouse was prevented by a very caring woman. Currently Rocky is facing eye surgery; he has a cancerous growth in his left eye and will be heading to the hospital next week. Read more about Rocky