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Finding Peace
Through Nature
and Connection

A trauma-informed sanctuary in the heart of Oregon, Ellie’s Sanctuary provides holistic retreats that blend animal therapy, community building, and nature practices to nurture long-term healing.

Animal Connection

Experience the somatic grounding that comes from a silent bond with gentle resonance animals, providing harbor for emotional release.

An Organic Bridge to Healing

Guided by contemporary trauma-informed movement and nature-based practices, we offer a serene sanctuary in the heart of Oregon where long-term recovery begins with compassion and connection.

Nature Immersion

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the earth through forest therapy and grounding exercises designed to soothe the nervous system.

Community Trust

Healing is a collective journey. Our retreats foster deep community bonds that offer strength and compassion long after your stay.

Healing Insights & Resources

Deepen your recovery through trauma-informed articles, retreat program updates, and stories of collective resilience. We provide resources centered on nature and animal-based practices to nurture your sanctuary from within.

Upcoming Healing Journeys

Healing Retreat Programs

Upcoming Events

  • Art as Therapy: A Healing Workshop
    Art as Therapy: A Healing Workshop
    Sat, Mar 21
    Harmony Community Hall
    Mar 21, 2026, 7:09 PM – 9:09 PM
    Harmony Community Hall, Oregon, USA
    Engage in a hands-on workshop exploring therapeutic art techniques to aid emotional healing.
  • Trauma to Triumph: Stories of Healing
    Trauma to Triumph: Stories of Healing
    Sat, Mar 21
    Elli's Sanctuary Retreat Center
    Mar 21, 2026, 7:09 PM – 9:09 PM
    Elli's Sanctuary Retreat Center, 97000 Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
    Join us for a day of storytelling and connection, exploring personal journeys of trauma and healing.
  • Healing in Nature: Community Day
    Healing in Nature: Community Day
    Sat, Mar 21
    Blissful Meadows Open Fields
    Mar 21, 2026, 7:09 PM – 9:09 PM
    Blissful Meadows Open Fields, Oregon, USA
    Celebrate community spirit with nature walks, animal therapy sessions, and a communal picnic.

Voices of Healing

"Nature was my first therapist. At Ellie's Sanctuary, I finally found the quiet I needed to hear my own heart and begin the journey back to myself."

— Maya R.

"The presence of the animals brought a sense of safety I hadn't felt in years. I arrived with a heavy spirit and left feeling restored, seen, and truly at peace."

— David L.

"Community healing happens in the small moments here—the morning tea, the shared silence, and the soft touch of the earth beneath your feet."

— Sarah J.

Support Our Roots

Your contributions help us sustain this healing sanctuary in the heart of Oregon. Every gift provides critical support for trauma-informed programs, animal-assisted therapy, and the preservation of our natural sanctuary.

Healing starts with community

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