A Glimpse Inside

Life at the
Sanctuary

From quiet mornings with coffee and goats to hilltop campfires under the oaks — this is what rest, restoration, and real community look like.

Iowa countryside at golden hour sunset

Mama's Sanctuary Farmhouse circa 2021

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary
Adorable baby goat in the meadow

Meet the herd

The Goats

The Goats
Goat yoga session outdoors with baby goats

Goat Yoga — mornings in the meadow

Experiences

Experiences
Peaceful Iowa farm meadow

A labor of love. Sofia helping dig out tree roots as we installed a parking area.

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary
Women friends laughing outdoors together

Friends Night Out — pure joy

Community

Community
Campfire glowing at the hilltop gathering space

Campfire Gatherings — hilltop under the oaks

Experiences

Experiences
Close-up portrait of a sweet baby goat

Would you like to help name our herd? Donate at the platinum level and you can name your own goat!

The Goats

The Goats
Warm morning coffee outdoors on the farm

Coffee with the Goats — slow mornings

Experiences

Experiences
Romantic couple enjoying an evening on the farm

Date Night with the Goats

Experiences

Experiences
Goat yoga class in the meadow

Finding stillness — together

Experiences

Experiences
Women laughing together outdoors

This is what healing looks like

Community

Community
Friends gathered under string lights at night

String lights & good company

Community

Community

Come experience it
for yourself.

Photos can only capture so much. The real magic is in the air, the animals, and the people you'll meet here. We'd love to welcome you.

Our Location

Where will Mama's Sanctuary be?

Map showing Mama's Sanctuary location off Blairs Ferry Road between Cedar Rapids and Marion, Iowa
Mama's Sanctuary by Sweet Sofia

A non-profit mental health wellness sanctuary offering mini retreats, goat yoga, and campfire gatherings in the heart of Iowa.

1035 Blairs Ferry Road, Marion, IA 52302

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© 2026 Mama's Sanctuary by Sweet Sofia. Made with in Marion, Iowa.

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