It's been awhile since we've posted actively to our blog, but we are starting fresh and will be sharing a series of thoughts and reflections from our current student interns as summer fades to an end over the next couple months. It's almost impossible to...
Gladys, the beloved black & white Dowager Pot-bellied Porcine of the manor, transitioned peacefully out of her earthly mud-bound body earlier this month. Her age was unknown, as she never elected to divulge that information and found it rude to discuss. Some sources say that...
“THANK YOU’ is the best prayer anyone can say”- Alice Walker Chenoa Manor would like to express her deepest gratitude to the family of the late MaryAnn Appel, one of Chenoa’s very first and very dedicated volunteers. Their generosity has enabled us to incorporate a natural...
Margot traipsed as if she had sapphires hidden in her shoes. A perfectly placed white diamond the size of a pecan was permanently affixed to her forehead. The rest of her tiara, with sparkling clean-cut diamonds of a smaller size, was a creation of her...
With the Holiday Extravaganza just over a week away (and it being Giving Tuesday), we wanted to recognize all of the organizations and individuals who have given so generously in support of this year's event. It's not too late to become a sponsor - you can make a donation...
Stories from the farm, by Chenoa Manor's student interns. by Ethan A new turkey arrived at Chenoa recently. Her (new) name is Rhonda. I was tasked with taking her from her previous owner and bringing her in. I met the owner at the entrance to the manor...
Stories from the farm, by Chenoa Manor's Student Interns by Jen UPCOMING EVENTS Manor Mudder - September 19th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Don't miss your chance to get down and dirty at the farm! Register here. Harvest Dinner - October 8th, 6:30-10:00 pm. Let's toast to the goats...
Stories from the farm, by Chenoa Manor's student interns. by Maddie Having constantly been surrounded by images of scenic farms, happy cows, and green pastures on a carton of milk or can of yogurt, I have long felt a sense of false familiarity with farm animals. I’ve...
Stories from the Farm, by Chenoa Manor's Student Interns. by Emmi Lewis It has not been long since I began my internship at Chenoa Manor, but it has been significant. In fact, it has been a life changing and mind altering experience. I have always had a...
By Donna Righi Recently, I visited Chenoa Manor Sanctuary for an animal Reiki class, taught by the author and Shelter Animal Reiki Association president, Kathleen Prasad. As our student group entered the driveway, a friendly donkey, one of Chenoa's residents, trotted over to greet us. We...