Sanctuary Cottage at Changing Hearts Farm

Envision Your Stay...

Our Sanctuary Cottage & Dog Park vacation rental is beautifully appointed with private decks and a 2-acre fenced yard (great dog park for your pups!), adjacent to our 18-acre farm animal sanctuary. We're in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with dozens of pecan trees and gorgeous mountain views.

We're an active rescued farm animal sanctuary. Sanctuary Cottage, along with donations, is the main source of income to run Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary - 100% of rental income goes directly to the care of the animals. So, when you book your Sanctuary Cottage stay, you're helping the sweet residents you'll grow to love!

Picture this...

As you enter the property you may be greeted by Bucky and Baker, adorable goats who are as friendly as a couple of puppies. You'll also meet pigs, sheep, cows, horses, and dogs all enjoying their sanctuary home - which is yours to enjoy now too.

Sanctuary Cottage is beautifully appointed with everything you need for a relaxing getaway. You can enjoy our peaceful acreage and visit with friendly rescued farm animals, take the short drive into the quaint town of Shelby to explore the storybook Main Street, or head into Charlotte, Greenville, or Asheville for big city experiences.

Do you love to cook? You can do so in the kitchen or use the grill on the deck on those warm evenings.

After dinner stroll down to the horse barn with a glass of wine to enjoy the sunset, then gather around the fire pit for s'mores.

Snuggle into bed and enjoy a wonderful night's sleep, then in the morning enjoy coffee or tea on the deck overlooking pastures and mountains. You might even find some adorable animals at your gate, wanting to say hello.

2-acre fenced DOG PARK for your DOGS... 

We've always loved vacationing with our dogs, but finding dog-friendly places to stay wasn't always easy. That's why we're welcoming both human and dog guests to our beautiful sanctuary. Your dog will enjoy a 2-acre private fenced yard for off-leash fun. 

While we're a vegan family and we rescue farmed animals, we don't require guests to eat vegan food in the Sanctuary Cottage. Our main goal is to enable you to have the perfect sanctuary stay! Of course, if you'd like to enjoy a plant-based vacation we're happy to help! We can provide some favorite recipes for you, as well as some of our favorite foods you can buy at local grocery stores and restaurants. Please note, we do require that only vegan food be prepared and consumed in the Pavilion and public grilling areas.

Work remotely, or watch the game...

Want to work from our little piece of paradise? Sanctuary Cottage has 2 separate work spaces and high-speed WiFi. We also have YouTube TV and the NFL package for your TV viewing enjoyment.

We, Rick and Carolyn, and all the adorable animal residents are looking forward to welcoming you to our sanctuary retreat. Anyone who loves peace and tranquility will love their Sanctuary Stay at Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary!