Vegan Farm Sanctuary in Pennsylvania
About Sanctuary
Chenoa Manor is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that serves as a safe home for animals with nowhere left to turn. Our sanctuary is home to over 200 animals, including those freed from factory farms, animals used in lab experiments, and various exotic species. Most of Chenoa Manor’s residents were neglected, abused, or en route to slaughter prior to being given a second chance at the sanctuary.
All the animals accepted at Chenoa Manor become permanent residents of the sanctuary and are not adopted by individuals. They are provided a lifetime of care, safety, and compassion on Chenoa Manor’s twenty-five acre farm. The animal’s daily needs and veterinary care are provided by Dr. Rob Teti, Chenoa Manor’s Executive Director and licensed veterinarian.
YOUTH EDUCATION
In addition to serving our animal residents, we also work hard to support the youth who seek to be here. “Disconnected from nature and our environment,” is a phrase often used today to describe the youth of America. Chenoa Manor’s mission for the future is to provide the opportunity for these broken bonds to heal.
We cherish the natural life and energy at Chenoa Manor – the trees, the grasses of the pastures, the 200 hundred-year-old barns, the waterways, the animal life, and the humans who donate their time to be a part of it all. Our work with young people includes passing along this love and appreciation, reconnecting them to the land and all of its inhabitants.
Hands-on time in our teaching gardens gives students a clear understanding of where their food comes from. One-on-one relationship development with non-human animal residents helps to instill a deep respect for all living beings. And quiet time spent working, observing and reflecting outside can elevate one’s understanding of the rhythm of life.
All-in-all, we aspire to reconnect each child to the planet and inspire them to see it in a whole new light.
Humane Education
Although only 25 acres, Chenoa Manor cherishes its natural life and the energy contained therein – the trees, the grasses of the pastures, the 200 hundred-year-old barn, the waterways, and the animal life.
Since the focus of our work is on animals and youth, we must be thoughtful and selective about who visits the sanctuary. Those who visit should be individuals who truly want to be here to gain a better understanding of the unique projects and potential at Chenoa, and not simply curiosity-seekers or people who consider themselves animal lovers.
Chenoa Manor’s primary mission is two-fold, to serve our animal residents as well as the youth who seek to be here. That mission embodies a sense of unity and respect among the youth, the animals, and the surrounding environment, including the trees, plants, bodies of water and the land itself.
The importance of the youth component is to instill a sense of compassion and respect toward other individuals through positive interaction with animals & the environment. If a young person can develop a relationship with an animal resident based upon mutual trust, patience, and understanding, then those same qualities may be carried over to the teen’s relationships with other individuals.
Humane Lifestyle
Chenoa Manor encourages a more compassionate and humane world via the abstinence of violence and the promotion of a plant-based lifestyle. There is a well-documented connection between animal abuse and abuse against people. Chenoa Manor’s goal is to halt this cycle of abuse through humane educational programs and positive life experiences.
HOLISTIC APPROACH
Disconnected from nature and our environment. This is a phrase often used today to describe the youth of America. Chenoa Manor’s mission for the future is to provide the opportunity for these broken bonds to heal.
Reconnecting our youth to the land and all of its inhabitants is of utmost importance to us at Chenoa. Our goal is to provide learning and life experience opportunities for each child so they have a better realization of where their food comes from, give them an elevated understanding of the rhythm of life, and instill in them deep respect for all living beings.
This is accomplished through hands-on experience in our teaching gardens as well as developing relationships with our non-human animal friends. We aspire to reconnect each child to the planet and inspire them to see it in a whole new light.
Get Involved
Helping Financially
I would like to help by making a monetary donation to help with the expenses of the manor.
Make a Donation
VISIT THE MANOR
Support Chenoa by attending an upcoming event or scheduling a private workshop.
Workshops & Events
Donate Time
Discover ways you can take part in promoting and assisting with Chenoa’s mission.
Volunteer
Give a Gift
I would like to help out by donating equipment to the farm, or produce for the animals.
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Intern at Chenoa
Discover what it takes to manage and care for a farm animal sanctuary while working alongside other dedicated students.
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Artist Residencies
Each season we welcome one visiting artist to draw inspiration from Chenoa and create work on site.
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Youth Programs
One of our core focuses at Chenoa is youth education, and we offer a number of programs and workshops tailored specifically for young people.
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Zoom With us
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What To Expect
All volunteer days run from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please be at the main gate by 8:45 am. There is a 12-person maximum for each date, so please sign up early!
Possible tasks may include:
- Removal and control of invasive species
- Assist with planting projects
- Stall and barn cleaning
- Assist with animal husbandry
- Maintenance of plantings and vegetable gardens
- Minor building maintenance and painting
Keep in Mind…
Please keep in mind that you will be helping at a working farm, so here are a few hints to make your time at the farm enjoyable:
- Leave the peep toe wedges at home: Chances are good you will step in manure during your visit, and even if you don’t, the ground is uneven and muddy, so we recommend closed-toe, sturdy footwear.
- Please bring a pair of work gloves to use while on site.
- Check the weather forecast: There is always work to be done at the farm (even in the rain), so please dress appropriately and know that you might get wet. It is a good idea to bring a change of clothes, just in case.
- Sheep don’t eat Cheetos: You are welcome to bring a snack for yourself, but we ask that you keep any food in your car, so the animals cannot eat it. If you’d like to bring a snack to share with the Chenoa residents, then we encourage you to bring fresh produce or greens.
We look forward to seeing you at the farm!