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Finding Peace
Through Nature
and Connection

A trauma-informed sanctuary in the heart of Oregon, Ellie’s Sanctuary Foundation 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.

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Community Trust

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

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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.
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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.
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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.

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Healing starts with community

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