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A place for animal shelter, history, conservation, and recreation.

Our mission is to provide shelter and sanctuary to farm animals, promote the rich history of the area, utilize sound conservation and agricultural practices, educate and engage our communities.

We are one place doing many things,

united by

compassion

respect

perseverance

We have Compassion for the animals in our care.

Our Shelter

Cracker Box Palace is our farm animal shelter. We are the only shelter for farm animals in our area, working with county and local humane societies to take in animals subject to abuse or neglect, and nurture them back to health. Our residents - currently around 150+ horses, pigs, goats, sheep, cows, geese, chickens, rabbits and a few patrolling farm cats and more -- They welcome your visit and any interest you may have in adoption.

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We Respect our history and the natural world.

Our animals live in farm buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on a property with deep ties to the region’s distinctive history. Alasa Farms was the site of not one, but two utopian communities in the 19th Century, with two buildings from the Shaker period still surviving.

 

If you love history, there is so much for you to see

and do at Historic Alasa Farms.

We Persevere and work hard.

Those who came before us, as custodians of the land, worked hard. Their ability to persevere characterized their presence here, and remains central to our ethics today.

Working hard is important and so is working together. We've made a commitment this year to move toward hay self-sufficiency.

 

Consider joining our group for our summer hay harvests! 

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Our Commitment

In addition to history and shelter, we offer many opportunities for recreation and contemplation, including riding, hiking, and birding on our extensive trail system. Enjoy our forested land and explore Second Creek as it enters Sodus Bay.

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Horseback Riding

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Hiking

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Trails

  • Artisans & Crafters Needed for our Art Auction
    Artisans & Crafters Needed for our Art Auction
    Fri, Oct 11
    Cracker Box Palace
    Oct 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – Oct 25, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Cracker Box Palace, 6420 Shaker Rd, North Rose, NY 14516, USA
    Oct 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – Oct 25, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Cracker Box Palace, 6420 Shaker Rd, North Rose, NY 14516, USA
    We need your ART DONATIONS for the 11th Annual Cracker Box Palace Art Auction Fundraiser
  • Legends of Alasa Farms
    Legends of Alasa Farms
    Sat, Oct 19
    Cracker Box Palace
    Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Cracker Box Palace, 6420 Shaker Rd, North Rose, NY 14516, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Cracker Box Palace, 6420 Shaker Rd, North Rose, NY 14516, USA
    Help raise money for the animals at Cracker Box Palace as you learn the legends and lore of historic Alasa Farms while you and your horse navigate fun obstacles through the woods and farmland!
  • Trick or Treat Around the Farm
    Trick or Treat Around the Farm
    Sat, Oct 26
    Cracker Box Palace at Alasa Farm
    Oct 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cracker Box Palace at Alasa Farm, 6450 Shaker Rd, North Rose, NY 14516, USA
    Oct 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Cracker Box Palace at Alasa Farm, 6450 Shaker Rd, North Rose, NY 14516, USA
    Come enjoy a fun Halloween Event! Something for the whole family.
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Join the team

Volunteering is one of the most selfless acts that we can become involved in. Every one of our volunteers helps us carry out our mission with compassion, respect, and perseverance.

There are many opportunities to serve...

Animal Care

Development

Events & Fundraising

Gardening & Grounds

Volunteer Coordination

Grants Writing

Historic Preservation

Trails & Conservation

Agriculture

LART

Facility Maintenance 

Farm Tours

Community Outreach

Youth Programs

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Interested? Learn more ➡️

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