We're ready to "buy the farm" and we need your help!
What we do: Rescue alpacas. Rescue people.
Stone Cottage Ranch and Rescue provide alpaca assisted therapy to people of all abilities. That includes physical handicaps, developmental delays, emotional burn out and just plain old stress. We also offer counseling services and respite/retreat
services using the alpacas. We are committed to making our farm fully wheelchair and handicap accessible.
Why it's important: Alpacas are in need. People are in need. The bubble of the alpaca industry has burst, leaving many who "bought high" unable to provide food and care for their animals. While we can't save
them all, we can work in Wisconsin to rehabilitate and then rehome rescued alpacas. While they are at our farm, rescue alpacas work as therapy animals with the people who come for services.
Participating in the day-to-day operations of a working farm is a unique experience that provides a strong sense of self-worth and personal value. Everyone needs that - especially people who are in crisis/transition or who function with a
long-term disability.
Our Immediate Need: $45,000 for a down-payment on a farm. Right now, we provide all these services through our individual homes and at partner farms. Our closest partner farm is in De Pere, WI. Our counselor
is in Appleton. Our alpaca specialists are in Neenah. We're stretched out over 50 miles. We need all our services at one location - just think how much good we could do! Since we just received our tax-exempt status (June 2014) we don't have much credit
history. We need a 20% down-payment before a bank will even talk to us about a loan.
Farm Details: We've found a farmette that will fit our needs quite well. 5 acres just north of Oshkosh, WI. The barn is in great shape and already wheelchair accessible and is paved right up to the door! The original farmhouse
has been updated and will be used as living quarters for caretakers Sara, Karl and Ani. There is even a stone cottage that serves as a garage! The well is 10 years old and is over 400 feet deep. Septic system was recently inspected. Utilities are affordable.
The buildings occupy about 2 acres. The other 3 are empty land for pasture or hay fields. Eventually, we'll be building small guests houses for overnight visitors. There's plenty of room for that too. It's $185,000 for sale by owner. No negotiations on
price.
How You Can Help:
Donate. It's 100% tax deductible. Any amount helps. And you can get some pretty cool swag!
Spread the word electronically. Facebook, twitter, blogs, tumbler, pinterest. The more people who know about us, the more likely we'll succeed.
Talk about us. A personal recommendation is more valuable than gold. If you're excited about this project, other people will be too. Tell them about the ranch and rescue and what we are doing.
Awesome Rewards: We are so thankful for whatever you can give. These rewards are cumulative, so you get the reward for the level you give at PLUS all the goodies for the levels before. Sweet!
What are you waiting for? Go get some awesome Stone Cottage Swag and help us reach our goal of $45,000!
For more information about our organization, go to our website or visit our
facebook page.
