Sheep Sanctuary

09/02/2025

Sheep sanctuary shepherd huts based in whitby
We are 15 minute drive from whitby itself
Set in a small hamlet within the North Yorkshire moors
“The Enchanted “
These were last years photos but this year before opening I have a bit of work to do to add extras and will update photos of all huts and the areas as I finish each project 😉
The enchanted is set in its own small forest. It is dog friendly and fenced but we do ask if bringing dogs that you still keep watch.
It has 2 double bunk beds, electric fire, small basic kitchen area with a camping stove.
A fire pit area ( that hopefully this year will have a roof put over it so that you can still sit outside in bad weather )
A camping shower and compost toilet
Around the grounds are sheep and nibbles the pig, some of which you can see but if you want the full sheep experience you can book a sheep hugging session prior to arrival ( dates are set for the year but I do not mind adding dates as long as you let me know me know in advance.
This is a glamping experience and funds raised go towards helping the sanctuary survive
This year is my biggest test yet as I have so much to earn in a short space of time. I am determined this year to get all huts fully booked
But I need YOUR help
Please share

See all the huts on our website which link to the air b n b profile

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/come-stay/

Direct link to air b n b for the enchanted
https://www.airbnb.com/l/mSxmbJeM

Make a full adventure
Sheep hugging

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/item/sheep-hugging/

Then a sheep felting workshop

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/item/blackose-valais-workshop/

Plus so much more coming x

08/02/2025

SOLD
Beautiful Icelandic fleece rug- no cruelty as it’s made from the sheared fleece, handmade by wet felting. A labour of love to raise funds to keep the sheep in the luxury that they are used to x
Size is approx 54” x 42”
Normal price is £195
I’m clearing at 120 including free uk post
Can ship abroad but I would have to charge postage costs on top

08/02/2025

My first workshop date to create a valais sheep is now online

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/item/blackose-valais-workshop/

I have lots coming this year
These will start at end of April
On a Sunday
The same day if you want the full works you can also book a sheep hugging session

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/category/experiences/

Spaces are limited but I hope to do lots of different workshops this year in an attempt to keep the sanctuary running
If I don’t pull business this year the sanctuary has an uncertain future as I literally cannot full sustain it all
Not an easy task to keep 300 sheep and work full time
But I’m certainly going to give it my best shot

The workshop ( will be active to book this coming week )
Coming in April
Needle felting workshops
Mini Blacknose valais sheep

Description
An exciting opportunity to try your hand at the versatile craft of needle felt and to make your very own min valais sheep, using our own cruelty free wool and trimmed with the curly fleece from our rescued valais sheep
All levels of ability are welcome - no experience necessary.
You also get to meet our sheep as they will be in the barn where we are creating

There is also an on site gift shop where you can purchase crafting wool, accessories and trinkets

I look forward to seeing you.

What's included in the price?
Wool, tools and equipment
Refreshments and cake ( vegan of course )
If you have any dietary requirements please let me know on booking.

You do not need to not bring anything as all will be available on the day and what you make is your own to keep.
Along with the wonderful to you get to take home

Duration
Approx 4 hours

PLEASE TAG AND SHARE

08/02/2025

Volunteers needed
Sheep sanctuary based in whitby

Yesterday was a busy for me and Janet, as we gave the valais boys a pamper session. Janet held the lads do I could trim the wool from their faces.
All can now see better.
Then we ran them all through the foot spa.
The sanctuary reopens in April and I still have a lot to do, as winter messes the grounds up.
Fancy a few hours a week, clearing leaves, gardening, painting, cleaning, mucking out, helping with sheep care and general maintenance
Then please get in touch

07/02/2025

Just want to say thank ewe to this beautiful soul, who has helped me as much as the sanctuary has helped him
He left me a lovely comment which I’d like you to share with you x

“I am a psychotherapist who runs an online face to face counselling practice called GCS Gardham Counselling Services . During December last year, and in fact, for the last 10 years it has been non stop bereavement and loss for me personally. A decade of loss that culminated in a very dark period of my life during Christmas just gone. So what does the guy who relieves symptoms of distress in others!! Do when he is distressed himself. Cutting a very long story short, I ended up spending time at the Sheep Sanctuary. Simply put!! I can highly recommend Sharon, and the sheep sanctuary for what I call, animal therapy. If it works for the therapist? Imagine what it could do for you or someone you know who is suffering. I won't spoil it for you, you need to experience this place for yourselves, its where healing happens x
Kind Regards
A R Gardham BA Hons.”

Tony runs a mental health counselling business
Please follow his page he is amazing at wGCS Gardham Counselling ServicesjW/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

And also is a very talented artist
Hopefully we will be working together inThe Sign Artist 3W/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Watch this space

Fancy a bit of sheepish therapy
Then come for hugs, they work miracles

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/category/experiences/

07/02/2025

UPDATE
Good news / the goats will be going to full of joy animal sanctuary
All safe for life
Massive thanks to all
Networking really does work xx

thank you for all the interest
I have passed on the messages to the owner
I will update when I hear back from her x

Urgent appeal - repost
Sadly no one has come forward to save these 3 boys
Time is running out
PLEASE SHARE AND TAG
They are In sowerby bridge
Feel free to contact people on my behalf x

05/02/2025

Sheep hugging sessions are now live to book on our website
Available from 1st April
There are dates to book but I can also do different dates but please message before you book to confirm the date
Make memories for life
I can also do add ons if you would like a vegan picnic to finish off with
But more details to follow

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/category/experiences/

05/02/2025

Our Barry
Barry came to us with big issues (testicles that almost touched the floor)
He had been vasectomised which had complications that led to infection and serious issues. Barry was on antibiotics for a long time along with vet care, but it never got better. So we had to have an emergency operation done on him to save his life.
It had risks to remove all the scarring and infection
But months later Barry is doing great
Here at sheep sanctuary we go that extra mile
And Barry is worth it, he is such a loving friendly sheep now living life to the full
Please support our work here
Together we save lives
A small monthly donation means the world
Be a bff to Barry
I usually ask for 2.50 a week but right now sanctuary funds are at an all time low
So every single penny counts

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/donate/

04/02/2025

Simply the best hugs. Join me this year for the biggest and best cuddles

04/02/2025

Updated
These 3 found a forever home
If anything changes I will repost

Another urgent appeal as the owners can no longer keep them
3 beautiful castrated goats
“Beauty, beast and Stevie “
In the Sowerby bridge area
Approx 3 years old
Desperately need a forever home all together
Owners can transport depending on the distance
Please share and contact me if you can help
I don’t have the time to contact other sanctuaries but feel free to do on my behalf x

03/02/2025

Nova knows when I need some comfort. People think sheep are empty vessels simply because it makes eating them easier. I get more love and affection from my sheep than I have ever experienced from the vast majority of humans
This year I restart sheep hugging which is literally eye opening to the reality of how special these animals are
Everyone in life needs purpose, a reason, a why
We are all searching for the impossible
Yet it’s there in front of us within the simple things
Join me this year
And make memories to last a lifetime x

02/02/2025

Hay all
Hope your having a baaaeautiful weekend
This week I hope to get lots more woolly items to our website.
Cruelty free from loved for life sheep.
Helping to raise much needed funds to try to be more self sustainable ( not easy as 300 mouths to feed is rather costly )
I have lots to come
Raw fleece, washed fleece, carded wool for felting, knitting wool in different colours
Even a vegan range of fibre will be going on the website
This summer the on site shop will be open for all your woolly wishes and you can even hug a fleece friend x
Fleece for life literally
Help me build my business and at the same time you save lives with me
* we are a plant based sanctuary and no animals are harmed

www.sheepsanctuary.com/shop/

31/01/2025

Over the last 3 years I’ve not been myself mainly due to a very toxic, narcassistic relationship which at the time you don’t see it till you escape and look back and see the reality. Every year I became more and more distant from my work to the point just surviving daily was a task.
Only those who have been in my shoes will fully understand.
That said my business has massively declined and I’m struggling to keep it all going. I was made to feel I couldn’t do it all and I started to believe it.
Good news is I’m back, I’ve learnt so much and now fully understand what happened
Bad news is
I have this year to rebuild all I lost
But I have faith I can
I will be putting together a hay appeal and ways to support the sanctuary
Along with a big sale of all the stock I have
But I’m going to start with trying to get my monthly support back to where it was
I have nearly 300 sheep
Many without support monthly
Tommy ticklemouse needs guardians
I usually ask for 2.50 a week ( 10 per month )
But I’m open to any amount to help
Tommy’s story
I received a call a year or so ago to ask if I could help
He had been dumped on wasteland and good people watched him, often thinking he had died, only for him to reappear.
They brought him to me and I called a vet to check him and his deformed leg. He had been dumped, left to die, but he’s a survivor.
His leg had been broken hence why he was dumped. The poor boy survived a year with pain but he did it and now he gets to live the rest of his life loved and protected. He is tiny, obviously stunted growth, he maybe small but he is one of the most affectionate sheep ever. Loves nothing more than a tickle.
Please help support my work
Cannot do it without you right now.
Set up a monthly donation no matter how small, every penny helps

https://www.sheepsanctuary.com/donate/

30/01/2025

Just half an hour with my cloud puppies brings me back to earth in a mad world. Without them I’m lost, they are my reason my purpose. We all need a why in life. These are mine ( along with my kids of course lol )

29/01/2025

Life just seems to keep taking from you
Just when you think your ok
Another blow
Today out of the blue
Westie my bestie just randomly died
Knocked me pretty hard
Yes doing this job you know your you going to lose rescues
But some just hit you a bit harder
Bestie westie was one in a million
A true friend through some hard times
He was always there waiting for a hug, he would gently kiss my face, put his head on my shoulder when I was sad ( many times )
Now he’s just gone
I will never get to feel his pure love on this earth again
Feel like I’ve lost a true friend
What have I learnt
That time is precious
Love the ones that are there for you because one day they will be gone
I’m coming back to my true love in life
Sheep
They have been there for me for years, through some painful times
They want nothing other than love and a few treats x
Good night westie
You had a huge impact on my life and il be forever grateful ###x
333

24/01/2025

New sessions start in feb ❤️

💖 February Sessions are now live on the booking system 💖
Really looking forward to getting back into the forest at the Sheep Sanctuary, Whitby and we would love you to join us.

Thank you all so much for your ongoing support.
Any questions as always don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you, Emma 🦋

https://bookwhen.com/naturenurtureconnection

14/01/2025

Update
Thanks to all
Fingers crossed we have found him the perfect home

Another urgent appeal
This lovely little goat ( castrated ) urgently needs a home as the owner does not want to send him to market but can no longer look after him
I cannot take as I specialise now in just sheep
He is 3-4 years old
Based in Danby North Yorkshire
Please help
Please share x

14/01/2025

Update
Fingers crossed these may have a home lined up
Thank ewe to all
If it doesn’t happen I will repost
Sadly there was no interest in these sheep
I don’t want to see them end up in the wrong place
So I’m reposting
It’s 2 soay cross and 3 Hebridean
They are in Richmond Yorkshire
Urgent home needed
Failing that I will take
But they would need sponsors per sheep
And help with transport costs
Anyone wanting to support 1 sheep is a 2.50 per week contribution
Ideally need 5 guardians
Pm if you can help
Or share please
Time is running out