1 Service Learning Partnerships
Sanctuary One coordinates Service Learning Partnerships in collaboration with local organizations that serve marginal communities. These grant-funded programs allow partnering groups to regularly participate in our care-farm activities while practicing teamwork, respect and mindfulness, and gaining real-life work experience. Contact us by e-mail to learn more about developing this type of partnership.

2Single or Multi-Day Service Learning Immersions
This program offers mature groups the opportunity to make an impact at Sanctuary One. One- to four-day service learning opportunities are available. Immersion activities build life skills through Animal Care and Earth Care projects while encouraging personal self-reflection and growth. Group size is limited to 12. The cost for one day is $300; additional days are $250 per day. To explore this option for your group, please complete an online form; a member of our staff will contact you with details.

Visitor Rules

  • No personal pets allowed.
  • Please do not feed the animals. It is also important that you do not carry any food, including gum or candy, in your pockets or purse.
  • Do not approach the animals without first checking with staff. Our animals come from situations of abuse and neglect and must be handled with care.
  • The Sanctuary is a vegetarian facility. If you bring a snack with you, please make sure it’s meat-free.
  • Closed-toed shoes required, no sandals or flip-flops.
  • Smoking and alcohol are not permitted anywhere on the Sanctuary premises.
  • Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Tips for Visitors

  • If you have special needs and are unable to traverse rough terrain, please call in advance. The Sanctuary wants to make sure everyone has a positive experience and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
  • Bring a refillable water bottle.
  • Be on the lookout for snakes, bees, spiders and other natural wildlife.
  • There is no cell phone service at the Sanctuary. Be sure to print directions prior to your departure.

Please remember that many of our animals are recovering from abuse or neglect. Our policies are designed to protect visitors and animal residents alike.

How to Get Here

We are located at 13195 Upper Applegate Road near Jacksonville, Oregon. From downtown Jacksonville, head west on Highway 238 for 8 miles to the town of Ruch. Turn left at Upper Applegate Road. Drive 12.5 miles; Sanctuary One is on the lefthand side. If you pass mile marker 13 or reach Applegate Lake, you’ve gone too far. See a map.

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Sanctuary One's mission is to provide a refuge for animals & people, in harmony with nature.

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April's Blog, titled A Continuum of Care", is written by our Earth Care Director, Jess, and in it she reflects on this question: "what does "care" look like?""At Sanctuary One, we talk a lot about care—care for the land, the animals, and each other. But what does that care actually look like? This winter, I took time to reflect on the growing season and what it means to participate in a continuum of care—one that stretches across species, time, and space." You can read the entire blog on our website by clicking this link: sanctuaryone.org/blog/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Adoption Update: Woody (aka Comet)!Here's the email Colleen got from Tod- sounds like Woody has found the perfect "furr-ever" home! We love finding the right home for our animal friends- take a look at the animals we have available for adoption: sanctuaryone.org/rescue-animals/adopt-us/ From dogs and cats, to goats and sheep, we've got lots of deserving animals who need a home!"Hi Colleen, Remember when Woody was known as Comet at your place? And we thought that little tiny puppy was a blue heeler/Jack Russell mix? Well, that little tiny puppy is now a year old and weighs more than fifty pounds of muscle! Still growing too.He's definitely half blue heeler, and is a wonderful older brother to our 8 month heeler puppy, always looking out for him and making sure he doesn't get lost. For the other half, our best guess is German short-haired pointer. He looks very like one he befriended at the dog park. And he loves water, getting into it whenever he can and drying off instantly!He still loves to sleep on my shoulder in the morning when I have my tea. Quite a sight!We love our Woody. Thank you for finding him for us!Tod" ... See MoreSee Less
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Meet Little, an adorable one-and-a-half-year-old shepherd mix with a big personality!This sweet little girl is full of love and is sure to make you smile with her funny and affectionate antics. Little is an intelligent pooch who is always eager to learn and please her humans. She's a loyal companion who will stick by your side through thick and thin. Though she's a young dog with lots of energy, she's also gentle and loves to snuggle up with her favorite people.If you're looking for a fun-loving, adorable companion, Little is the perfect fit! Put in your Adoption Application today:sanctuaryone.org/rescue-animals/adopt-us/adoption-application/*Will only be adopted to a home without chickens. ... See MoreSee Less
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