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Acres of Hope Ministry, Inc., was formed in 2009, incorporated in 2014, approved by IRS as a 501(c)3 tax exempt non-profit charitable organization in 2016 and received its Wisconsin fundraising license in 2016.

The Gathering Place is located on the homestead of Laurie's parents, Virginia, and Ray Nauman, where he and his seven siblings were born and raised, 7 miles from Sparrows Nest at the Abbey. A 2400 square foot facility with a meeting room, entertainment media center, fireplace, full kitchen, tree house that sleeps two, fire pit, horseshoe pit, picnic pavilion and numerous groomed walking trails. It is available to individuals, faith-based groups, and community service organizations.

Sparrows Nest at the Abbey is located on the homestead of Laurie's mother, Virginia Anderson, where she and her ten siblings were raised, 7 miles from The Gathering Place.

It is available to individuals, faith-based groups, companies and corporations on a moderate fee donation schedule, well below comparable market prices. 

Sparrows Nest is open year-round and operates on a moderate fee donation schedule, below comparable market prices. For more information contact Laurie at 661-406-1721 or Email: acresofhope@yahoo.com

Current Ministries: Together With Veterans,Youth Service Projects – Local churches, Fort McCoy Challenge Academy, Monroe County 4-H, Ministry Leadership Groups, Loving Stitches, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Monroe County Home and Community Education Association, Sewing for Others Program Projects, Senior Day Gatherings and Family Promise of Monroe County. In each of our editions we will try to focus on one of these ministry efforts by providing more program specifics

Financial Support:

Acres of Hope Ministry is a faith-based non-profit outreach ministry meeting operational cost through donations and grants.

Volunteers: There are many ways to volunteer and support Acres of Hope Ministry.

Pray – Praying for Acres of Hope Ministry, The Gathering Place and Sparrows Nest is an excellent way to support our ministry efforts.

Service – Interested in hosting a group, please contact Laurie or Tom Graber or a member of the Acres of Hope Ministry board.

Talents – If you would like to volunteer your talents in helping to maintain the properties please contact Laurie at 661-406-1721 or Email: acresofhope@yahoo.com

Donate - In the coming year there will be opportunities to help continue to build our mission.

Is Sparrows Nest open everyday?

Sparrows Nest is only available by event or appointment. 

Call or text to (661)400-2318 or

Email to acresofhope@yahoo.com for a tour or visit to Sparrows Nest at The Abbey .