A rainbow over the pasture with sheep, goats, and a pig grazing at Peaceful Promise Farm

An Animal Rescue Retreat

A safe haven for every animal in need.

Peaceful Promise Farm works with State and local Animal Control and rescue organizations to provide a safe environment for neglected and unwanted farm and domestic animals. Founded by Pam and Ron DePas, our retreat is a place of healing, connection, and hope.

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Ron sitting in the barn doorway with Citabria the horse looking down at him — **Ron and Citabria.** A quiet moment together in the barn doorway.

About the Farm

A working farm where every animal finds peace.

Peaceful Promise Farm is an animal rescue retreat founded by Pam and Ron DePas. We work closely with State and local Animal Control and other rescue organizations to provide a safe environment for neglected and unwanted farm and domestic animals. Primary care for the animals and facility is provided by Ron and Pam, with additional assistance from dedicated volunteers.

As a working farm, activities are ongoing every day. Operating the farm takes approximately three hours per day for basic care and feeding, with at least one full day most weekends dedicated to grounds maintenance, supply runs, and upkeep of buildings, stalls, paddocks, and fencing.

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Experience the farm up close.

Farm visits are open to the public by appointment. Activities are conducted by founders Pam and Ron DePas and volunteers. As this is a working farm, activities are ongoing — so you'll see the real day-to-day of animal rescue in action.

Donkeys and horses grazing in the open pasture

Walking Tours

Guided Farm Tours

Walk the animal areas with Ron and Pam, meet our rescued animals, and learn their stories. Visitors engage at various levels. Visits may be customized depending on interest and ability.

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Ron tossing hay to the sheep in the pasture

Hands-On

Feeding & Grooming

Help feed and groom the animals, including horses and donkeys. A hands-on way to connect with the animals and learn proper care techniques.

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Riding

Riding & Grounds

Experience horse riding, and help with maintenance of grounds and facilities. Activities are tailored to your interest and ability level. A small fee may apply for riding, which covers a trained riding coach to assist and teach.

Please note: Visitor riding will not be offered until spring 2027.

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Beyond Rescue

Our mission goes further.

In addition to rescue, we are building partnerships to share the comfort of time with animals with children and families of all abilities, support education, and serve our community.

Families of All Abilities

We welcome children and families of all abilities to spend time with the animals. Several families currently visit the farm regularly and enjoy helping out where they are able.

Homeschool Science

We are exploring partnerships with homeschool organizations to support science curriculums, hosting farm visits and bringing in subject matter experts to talk about farming and animal care.

Student Volunteering

We are developing a program with local schools to allow students to fulfill required volunteer service hours at the farm, supporting animal care and facility maintenance.

Pam taking a selfie with Pablo the donkey

Community Impact

"The animals bring out something special in everyone."

"We attend local summer and fall festivals, hosting a booth with literature and information about the organization. Sometimes we bring smaller animals for the public to interact with. These events help raise awareness and provide education on the need for proper animal care, rescue, and the responsibilities of animal ownership."

Pam & Ron DePas

Founders, Peaceful Promise Farm

Meet the Residents

Animal Stories

Everyone at Peaceful Promise Farm has a story.

Bennie Gotland Sheep

Samuel, a white goat, at the feeder in his stall

Samuel Goat

Leia the sheep with her black lamb Jaina in the barn

Leia & Jaina Gotland Sheep

Mable and Blaze, two baby goats, held in a big hug at the farm

Mable & Blaze Goat Kids

Sarah, a black and white goat, nuzzling her newborn kid Isaac in the grass

Sarah & Isaac Goats

Dutton and Conrad, a brown cow and a black and white cow, in the pasture

Dutton & Conrad Cows

Samson and Citabria looking over the fence together

Samson & Citabria Horses

Thunder grazing with Citabria and Whoops outside the green barn

In Loving Memory

Forever in our hearts.

Some of the animals who shaped Peaceful Promise Farm are no longer with us. We remember them here, with gratitude for every day we shared.

Odin, a merle Great Dane, standing in the yard

Every morning starts the same way: feeding, fresh water, and a promise kept.

Life on the Farm

A look around Peaceful Promise.

Horses, ponies, donkeys, cows, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, cats, dogs, and even fish all share the farm. Here's a glimpse of everyday life.

Thunder, Citabria and Whoops grazing outside the green barn — Thunder, Citabria and Whoops

Chickens, ducks and turkeys at Peaceful Promise Farm — Chickens, ducks and turkeys

Keeping watch at Peaceful Promise Farm — Keeping watch

Two black and white baby goats playing in the grass — Baby Sarah and Abe

Three sheep looking up from the snow — Sheep in the snow

Roger, a farm volunteer, standing in the paddock with Pablo the donkey — Roger and Pablo

Three horses grazing in the green pasture — Horses grazing

Conrad standing in the rain near the yellow barn — It's raining. Go inside, Conrad!

A bowl of colorful fresh eggs — A bowl of fresh eggs

Sheep and a goat looking over the fence — Sheep at the fence

A nest full of fresh brown and white eggs — Fresh eggs

Ray and Ronnie, two goats, standing in the sand — Ray and Ronnie

Goats climbing beside a pig resting in the paddock — Goat on a pig

Young Dutton, a red Highland calf, at the fence — Young Dutton

Two pigs lying side by side in the mud — Two pigs in the mud

A Highland cow with long horns and sheep at the fence — Cows and sheep

Young Conrad, a black and white calf, looking at the camera — Young Conrad

Chickens scratching in their covered run — Chickens in their run

Ron carrying a sheep across his shoulders along the fence — Ron carrying a sheep

Barn cats resting in the hay shelter — The barn cat colony

Pam smiling with a rescued sheep riding behind her — Going home

Ron walking Dutton across the pasture with other animals — Walking Dutton

Winnie the pig soaking in a mud puddle — Winnie, the muddy pig

Sheep eating hay together in their pen — Sheep eating hay

Pam standing in the field surrounded by goats and sheep — Pam with the goats and sheep

Sheep and goats grazing along the fence line — Sheep and goats in the field

Lou, a black and ginger pig, walking through the grass — Lou the pig

Pablo the donkey standing in the muddy field — Still looking for a treat

Mindy the pig asleep in the hay — Mindy sleeps

Two crested chickens perched beneath a peace sign on the coop — Peaceful chickens

Unlikely friends at Peaceful Promise Farm — Unlikely friends

Pam holding baby Jaina, a black lamb, in the barn — Pam and baby Jaina

Bennie the sheep standing in the paddock — Bennie

Baby Conrad, a fluffy black and white calf, standing in the hay — Baby Conrad

A Highland cow and a sheep leaning into each other — Cow and sheep hug

A girl hugging Pablo the donkey — Pablo gets a hug

A horse leaning its nose toward the camera — Up close with a horse

Rescued Great Danes playing together in the paddock — Great Dane rescues at play

Winnie the pig eating a pumpkin — Winnie and her pumpkin

Pam holding Blaze and Mable, two baby goats — Pam, Blaze and Mable

Pam kneeling with two young calves dressed for the holidays in the barn — Christmas with the calves

Feeding time at Peaceful Promise Farm — Feeding time

Sheep and cows in the field at Peaceful Promise Farm — Sheep and cows in the field

Two turkeys walking in the grass — The turkeys

A donkey walking through a field of yellow buttercups — In the buttercups

Winnie the spotted pig walking across the grass — Winnie exploring

A farrier trimming a horse's hoof in the barn aisle — Hoof care

The farm entrance at Peaceful Promise Farm — The farm entrance

Pam taking a selfie with a turkey — Pam and a turkey

Ron sitting with Dutton resting his head on Ron's lap — Ron and Dutton

Pam taking a selfie with Olga the cat — Pam and Olga

Bennie the sheep standing in the green pasture — Bennie in the pasture

Ron standing with Pablo the donkey in the field — Ron and Pablo

Three horses looking over the gate — Three horses and a fly

Pam smiling beside Pablo the donkey — Selfie with Pablo

Uncle Paul and Pablo, two donkeys, standing side by side — Uncle Paul and Pablo

Two young cows in holiday collars inside a decorated barn — Christmas cows

Pam smiling with Isaac the goat — Pam and Isaac

Pablo the donkey leaning his nose close to the camera — Pablo says hello

Lincoln the Great Dane resting his head above Pam — Lincoln and Pam

A Highland cow resting while a crow stands nearby — A cow and a crow

Dutton sticking his tongue out over the fence — Dutton sticks out his tongue

A white goat standing on Ron's shoulders — Goat on Ron's shoulders

Pablo the donkey peering at the camera — Pablo looks for a treat

Pablo the donkey standing in the paddock — Pablo in the paddock

The pig family at Peaceful Promise Farm — The pig family

Pam taking a selfie with Lincoln the Great Dane — Pam and Lincoln

Two goats looking through the fence — Goats at the fence

Pablo the donkey taking a treat from a hand — Feeding Pablo

Winnie, a spotted pig, standing in the paddock — Winnie the pig

Olga the calico cat sitting on a tree stump — Olga on the stump

Thunder and Whoops reaching over the gate for a treat — Thunder and Whoops get a treat

A farrier working with a horse in the barn aisle — Farrier day

Conrad, a black and white cow, near the yellow barn — Conrad

Bud the pig resting in the mud with his tongue out — Bud in the mud

Five sheep standing together in the pasture — Five sheep

Two cows lying together in the pasture — Cows resting

Lou the pig standing in tall green grass — Lou in the grass

Dutton, a red Highland cow, lying in the pasture — Dutton resting

Dutton, a red Highland cow, looking at the camera — Dutton up close

A visitor with a horse and a donkey in the barn — Visiting the barn

Quiet time with a donkey at Peaceful Promise Farm — Quiet time with the Donkey

Napping kids at Peaceful Promise Farm — Napping kids

Amos the goat looking through the fence — Amos

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Be a Hero

There are many ways to help.

All activities and operations are funded through direct investment by the organization owners and donations from the public. Farm visits and tours are always free. There may be a fee for some activities, like riding with a trained coach. Your support keeps the farm running.

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Your gift provides feed, veterinary care, and facility upkeep. Operating costs vary greatly depending on supplies, feed, and veterinary care. Every dollar directly supports the animals.

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Volunteer

Help with daily care and feeding, weekend grounds maintenance, animal grooming, or event booths. Students can also fulfill volunteer service hours.

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Visit the Farm

Schedule a visit to meet the animals, take a walking tour, or help with feeding and grooming. All visits are free and open to the public by appointment.

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Spread the Word

Follow us at local summer and fall festivals where we host a booth with literature and information. Help us raise awareness about proper animal care, rescue, and the responsibilities of ownership.

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Support the Farm

Your gift keeps the promise.

Peaceful Promise Farm is funded entirely by its founders and by donations from people like you. We never charge for farm visits. There may be a fee for some activities. Every gift goes straight to the animals.

Feed and hay for horses, donkeys, cows, goats, sheep, and pigs
Veterinary and farrier care for new rescues and long-term residents
Shelter and fencing: stalls, paddocks, and repairs to keep everyone safe
Community programs for families of all abilities, students, and visitors

Peaceful Promise Farm Inc is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 88-4289826. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Kind Words

What our visitors say.

Notes from the families, students, and volunteers who spend time with the animals at Peaceful Promise Farm.

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2 Tracys Ln
Tracys Landing, Maryland
20779

By Appointment Only

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