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
Wish Lists
You can help with just a few dollars and send a gift to the animals!
Check out our online wish list
Or visit our Amazon.com wishlist.
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News & Events
2019 Star Gazing Farm Wall Calendar
Beautiful new 2019 calendar now at the printers – will arrive just after Thanksgiving. Place your orders now! This full-color, 17″ x 11″ wall calendar features 13 of our beautiful animals, and all sales go to benefit the sanctuary. Calendars can be purchased at the farm or mailed directly to you. Each month features a different animal at our sanctuary.
The cost is $20 per calendar (or $22.50 with shipping). [Order now!]
Holiday Gift Shop and Open Farm
Fraternize with friendly farm animals, sip sweet cider, and shop for hand-crafted gifts in our Holiday Gift Shoppe! Please come and visit the farm! Every Saturday from 10-4 starting December 1 until December 22.
October is “Caption This” month
Check out the winners of our “Caption This” Contest! All daily winning entries are posted, and the top three picks are at the top of the page. Many thanks to all for participating!
Animal Spotlight
Meet Milo
My name is Milo. It wasn’t always Milo. I’ve had a few names and a few “homes” though they were neither good names nor good homes. [read more about Milo]
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, November 17 and Saturday, November 24 from 1-2 pm. Please RSVP if you wish to attend.