About Us
Our Story
The namesake of Sweet Peace Farm Sanctuary comes from a little dog named Sweetpea. Sweetpea's story is not unlike those of the other animals who reside at the sanctuary. A horrible past and an incredible recovery has made Sweetpea into a teacher of perseverance and fortitude to everyone she meets. Within every battered or mistreated animal, within everyone who has faced hardship – human or non-human – there lies a chance to overcome. Sometimes, all it takes is love.
The sanctuary resides on six acres of land, which is the perfect size to change the lives of a couple flocks of waterfowl and a handful of grazing animals. Beyond the physical limitations of land, the virtual world is endless. We hope to use our voices to amplify those that have been silenced, and change the world for all animals on an individual and cultural scale.
Though Sweetpea passed away from cancer in November 2024, the impact she has made carries on eternally in the heart and mission of the sanctuary.
Meet the Founder
Sarah Stegeman is the founder of Sweet Peace Farm Sanctuary. She leads the sanctuary’s operations, overseeing animal care, communications, and administrative management.
Sarah holds a Master’s degree in Humane Leadership and is currently pursuing a doctorate at Antioch University. For more than a decade, she has worked and volunteered with animals, focusing on rescue, rehabilitation, and humane education.
Her work is guided by the belief that all animals possess inherent worth and individuality. Through the sanctuary, Sarah strives to promote compassion and inspire a more ethical and sustainable relationship between humans and other animals.
General Information
Sweet Peace Farm Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit classed as a private foundation. All residents of our sanctuary were directly rescued from abandonment, voluntarily surrendered by private entities, or transferred to us from other nonprofit sanctuaries. We do not buy, breed, or sell animals for any purpose.
Our labor of love for the animals is 100% volunteer work, and all donations go directly to the rehabilitation and wellbeing of our residents. Our EIN number is 87-1864697.
Please help us fulfill our mission by leaving animal products off your plate, and donating to help us care for the individuals who we have been so lucky to call our residents.