Beauty and peace are in the eyes and smiles of our animals.

Sanctuary Staff

  • Karen Clark Cole

    FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Karen has been working on the vision for Heaven on Earth for over 20 years. She loves being in the presence of both animals and nature, and can be found sitting with the animals on a stump for hours dreaming up what’s next for the sanctuary.

  • Shelly Van Skyhawk

    SANCTUARY DIRECTOR

    Shelly grew up with horses and loves all creatures great and small. She is equally at home with a 2000 lb cow, as a small duck. Shelly ensures each of our animals get their food, shelter and love needs met every day. She keeps the supplies fully stocked and manages the never ending lists of jobs for staff and volunteers.

  • Stephanie Perciful

    OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Stephanie comes to HOE with decades of sanctuary experience. Her deep knowledge of animal species, sanctuary operations, protocols and policies ensure that HOE is functioning well and meets the highest national standards for sanctuary care.

  • Kayla Van Skyhawk

    ANIMAL CARETAKER

    Kayla loves a tidy farm and ensures every resident has clean fresh water, even the ones who choose the mud. Her giant smile persists, from pig poo pickup, sheep massages, gossling socializing to cow fertilizer delivery (aka cow poo pickup.)

  • Tim Spalding

    ANIMAL CARETAKER

    Since early childhood, Tim has had a deep connection with all animals. He brings to the sanctuary years of work and volunteer experience from a variety of animal care facilities. On a daily basis, Tim can be found nurturing, scooping up after, and feeding our family of loving animals.

  • Manuel Magana

    FACILITIES MANAGER

    Always with a bright smile, Manuel ensures all animals have the proper fencing and shelter to meet their safety and happiness needs. He knows every underground connection, all systems at the farm, runs the equipment, manages an expert building crew, and of course knows the names of our residents.

Summer Staff

  • Nikky

    ANIMAL CARETAKER

  • Hadley

    ANIMAL CARETAKER

  • Chelsea

    ANIMAL CARETAKER

Speciality Teams

  • Guardian Veterinary Hospital

  • Building & Maintenance Crew

  • Helper Dog, Bella

  • Building & Maintenance Crew

  • Building & Maintenance Crew

  • Building & Maintenance Crew

Volunteers

  • Ashley

  • Susan

  • Diane

  • Tanis

  • Victoria

Our Local Supporters

Marketplace Grocery,
Friday Harbor

Roche Harbor Market,
Roche Harbor

Horseshu Ranch,
Friday Harbor

Board of Directors

  • Karen Clark Cole

  • Diane Gebinini

  • Tracy Bech