📍 Located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts

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Misfit Farm & Sanctuary

Nonprofit Farm & Sanctuary

✦ a 501(c)(3) approved corporation ✦

A place to
heal. A place
to belong.

Where misfits of every kind — human and animal alike — find compassion, connection, and the quiet freedom to simply be.

Misfit Farm & Sanctuary
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Nonprofit 501(c)(3) IRS Approved

Come to our next event

Grab a blanket, bring a snack, and meet our farm family under the stars.

Movie Night with the Farm Animals event poster - Saturday, August 22nd at Misfit Farm & Sanctuary, 52 Fairfield St, Rehoboth, MA
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Three roots of everything we do

Every program, every animal, every visitor — our work grows from the same deep soil.

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Compassion

We believe every being — human and animal — deserves kindness without condition. At Misfit Farm, compassion is not an ideal to strive toward. It's the ground beneath your feet the moment you arrive.

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Connection

Something profound happens when a person who feels unseen sits beside an animal who knows nothing but the present moment. We cultivate those connections — between species, between strangers, between parts of yourself you thought were lost.

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Mental Wellbeing

The farm is therapy — not a metaphor for it. Nature, animals, and community are evidence-based tools for healing. We create structured and informal paths to wellness for all who come through our gates.

Our Story

Built for the ones who felt they didn't fit

"The animals here don't judge. The land doesn't ask you to explain yourself. That's where the healing starts."

Misfit Farm & Sanctuary was born from a simple, stubborn belief: that belonging is a birthright, not a reward. Our rescued animals — the ones passed over, overlooked, or underestimated — have a remarkable gift. They meet you exactly where you are.


We offer farm-based therapeutic programming, community events, volunteer opportunities, and open sanctuary visits. Whether you're navigating grief, isolation, anxiety, or simply need somewhere soft to land — the gates are open.


See Our Programs

Programs built
around you

Each path is different. All of them lead here — to calm, to community, to yourself.

Wellness & Healing Programs
Therapeutic

Farm-Assisted Therapy

Structured sessions with licensed professionals using animal interaction, nature immersion, and grounding practices to support mental health and emotional healing.

Learn more →
Community

Open Sanctuary Visits

Come meet our residents. No agenda, no pressure. Walk the land, sit with the goats, breathe slower. Drop-in hours and guided walks available weekly.

Learn more →
Youth

Youth & Family Programs

Age-appropriate farm education, empathy-building, and hands-on animal care for children and families. A safe, nurturing space to grow.

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Veterans & First Responders

Roots & Recovery

A specialized program honoring those who have served. Working alongside animals and land to process trauma, find stillness, and reconnect with purpose.

Learn more →
Farm Events & Experiences
Wellness & Fun

Goat Yoga

Unroll your mat and let our playful goats do the rest. Combine the mindfulness of yoga with the pure joy of farm animal interaction — a one-of-a-kind experience that leaves you laughing, grounded, and completely stress-free.

Learn more →
Celebrations

Birthday Party Events

Celebrate your special day surrounded by our lovable animals. Farm birthday parties are perfect for all ages — meet the goats, sheep, mini horses, emus, and more. A truly unforgettable party experience unlike any other.

Book Your Party →
Family with a young girl on a pony during a farm photo shoot at Misfit Farm & Sanctuary
Keepsakes

Photo Shoots with Farm Animals

Capture the moment with our gentle animals as your backdrop — perfect for family portraits, milestones, and holiday cards. A memory you'll treasure for years to come.

Starting at $185 →
Miniature pony decorated with a unicorn horn and pink flower crown for a wedding day farm animal rental
Weddings

Wedding Day Farm Animal Rentals

Bring a little farm magic to your big day. Our gentle, photo-ready animals make unforgettable additions to ceremonies, receptions, and wedding photos.

Available — Book Now →
47+
Rescued Animals
12
Programs Offered
100%
Donation-Funded

With Gratitude

Our Sponsors & Partners

Come volunteer
with us

Help feed animals, tend the land, assist with programs, or simply be a warm presence for visitors who need it. No experience necessary — just an open heart.

Become a Volunteer

Donate to the
sanctuary

Every dollar feeds an animal, funds a therapy session, or opens the gates to someone who couldn't otherwise afford to come. Your gift is a gift of belonging.

📄 How Donations & Tax Deductions Work

💚 Preferred Way to Give

Scan to donate via Venmo — 100% of your gift goes directly to the animals. Donorbox (below) is convenient, but takes a small processing fee out of every donation.

Venmo QR code for Misfit Farm & Sanctuary donations
📍 Rehoboth, Massachusetts
📞 508-801-6677
👤 CEO: Heather Watson
📧 Info@misfitfarmandsanctuary.org
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Download our forms

Don't worry — we have forms available when you arrive! But if you'd like to fill them out ahead of time, less paperwork means more time with the animals. 🐾

📱 iPhone users: tapping Download will open the form in Safari. Tap the share button ↗ then "Save to Files" to keep it, or hit Back to return to the site.

Two easy ways to complete your forms in advance:

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Download, Print & Sign

Download the form, print it out, sign it, and take a photo or scan it.

Then email the signed copy to:
Info@misfitfarmandsanctuary.org

2
Sign Online — Free & Easy

Download the form, then go to signfree.io and upload your form to sign it digitally — no account needed.

💚 Look for the green box on the page to upload your document to sign.

Then email the completed signed copy to:
Info@misfitfarmandsanctuary.org

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Visitor Consent & Liability Waiver

General farm visit

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Event Booking Request Form

All event bookings

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Volunteer Agreement

Prospective volunteers

⬇ Download
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Birthday Party Liability Waiver

Birthday party events

⬇ Download
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Goat Yoga Consent & Waiver

Goat yoga sessions

⬇ Download
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Picture Day Consent

Picture day participants

⬇ Download
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Vendor Consent

Vendors & event vendors

⬇ Download
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Minor / Child Consent Form

All participants under 18

⬇ Download