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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 01/22/26

Nicole Brecht, phone: 303-261-2726, email: info@goodliferefuge.org

Longmont, CO — Good Life Refuge is excited to announce its 3rd Annual Sanctuary Spectacular Fundraising Gala, taking place on May 9, 2026, at Bestow Events in Longmont. This inspiring evening will bring together compassionate community members, animal advocates, and supporters for a celebration of kindness, connection, and impact—all in support of rescued farm animals.

Guests can look forward to a memorable night featuring a thoughtfully curated plant-based dining experience by Savory Catering, live entertainment by internationally acclaimed musician Antonio Melendez, and a lively Photo Booth to capture the evening’s special moments.

The evening will begin with a VIP Happy Hour, proudly sponsored by the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, offering exclusive plant-based small plates and an opportunity to connect more intimately with the mission and community of Good Life Refuge.

Event Highlights Include:

VIP Happy Hour (Sponsored by Escoffier School of Culinary Arts)

• Exclusive plant-based bites and early access to auction items

Plant-Based Dinner by Savory Catering

• A delicious and compassionate dining experience

Live Entertainment by Antonio Melendez

• A powerful and inspiring musical performance

Photo Booth Experience

• Capture memories from an unforgettable evening

Silent Auction & Storytelling

• Bid on unique items while learning about the animals whose lives are being transformed

Why This Event Matters

Proceeds from the Sanctuary Spectacular directly support Good Life Refuge’s mission to provide lifelong care to rescued farm animals. Funds raised will help cover essential needs such as food, medical care, and shelter, while also supporting the sanctuary’s growing educational programs that inspire compassion and awareness throughout the community.

“This event is not only a celebration of what we’ve built together—it’s a chance to look ahead at what’s possible,” said Nicole Brecht, Executive Director of Good Life Refuge. “We’re so grateful for the community that makes this work possible and excited to share this special evening with them.”

Tickets & Information

Tickets are available now, and space is limited.

Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/goodliferefuge/event/sanctuaryspectacular-earlybird/

Good Life Refuge invites the community to join for an evening of celebration, connection, and meaningful impact.

About Good Life Refuge

Good Life Refuge provides a safe haven for neglected and at-risk farm animals. The organization is committed to the ethical treatment of all animals and practices responsible stewardship in caring for those who call the sanctuary home. Through rescue, care, and education, Good Life Refuge works to strengthen the connection between humans and animals while promoting compassionate, plant-forward living.

Good Life Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2018 and located in Longmont, Colorado.

For more information, visit www.goodliferefuge.org or contact info@goodliferefuge.org.

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by Savanna Adel

Over the past couple of years, far too many fires have been too close for comfort. The Good Life Refuge has met many obstacles and challenges associated with having to plan for 65 rescued farm animals to be relocated in an instant. Although the Marshall Fire that swept through Louisville and Superior were close, the Good Life Refuge was far enough away from the fire to offer help to those who were affected and needed a safe place for their animals. After news of the fire had spread, the Refuge informed followers via newsletter, Instagram, and specific Facebook groups that had been created for the fire and/or lost and found animals, that there were kennels and pasture space available for animals that needed a safe place.

The challenges with emergency situations like this is having available quarantine space for incoming animals to prevent spread or onset of disease. There is setting up of temporary fencing to ensure everyone’s safety plus coordinating to provide adequate housing and indoor space to keep the most vulnerable animals comfortable, especially in the cold Colorado winters. In November 2020, when the Boulder County Calwood fire threatened neighboring farms and sanctuaries, the Good Life Refuge also offered aid and space for animals in need and were able to host four animals for Doolittle Farm Sanctuary and helped with their mandatory evacuation. Luckily, during this fire their sanctuary was safe, and the animals were able to return home the next day.

Photo: Carol McKinley, Denver Gazette

Since the Calwood fire, Good Life Refuge has developed an evacuation plan with a list of volunteers, vehicles, and trailers who are able to help with future transportation of sanctuary animals. However, another challenge is finding alternate safe places where animals can go. Most residential homes are not built and equipped to house larger animals like cows, goats, alpacas, pigs, mules, donkeys, and sheep. Some volunteers on their list have indicated the number of ducks and chickens they would be able to house safely in garages or sheds, but it’s much more difficult to find safe places for the larger residents.

The Good Life Refuge is seeking and welcoming folks who have space to temporarily house larger farm animals. They also have a need for those with trailers and trucks to join their emergency evacuation list to help when called upon during a future natural disaster or crisis. If you or someone you know is interested in being added to the Emergency Evacuation Volunteer List and can offer assistance with transport, temporary housing or other, please email info@goodliferefuge.com requesting an Emergency Evacuation Volunteer Form.

Good Life Refuge provides a safe haven for neglected and at-risk farm animals. It was founded in 2018 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is located in Longmont, Colorado. The Refuge believes in the ethical treatment of all animals. It practices careful and responsible stewardship of our organization and for the animals in our care. Moreover, they believe in the benefits of a plant-centric lifestyle and in strengthening and nurturing the bonds between humans and animals.

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Longmont, CO: Good Life Refuge farm animal sanctuary today announced the beginning of a monthly open house series starting January 29th, 2022. Open houses are a great opportunity for the public to connect with the farm animal residents, and to learn about their stories, how to care for them and to experience their unique personalities, and to establish a relationship with volunteers and staff while also supporting your local non-profit.

“The last two years have been tremendously difficult to establish and hold a connection with our community because of the Covid-19 pandemic.” said executive director Nicole Brecht. “We are very excited to have the public come back out to the sanctuary and meet all of our new and old residents and connect with them on a personal level.”

Open houses are scheduled for: January 29th, 2022 from 1:30 – 3:30pm and February 26th, 2022 from 2 – 4 pm. Click here to find more ways to get involved.

About Good Life Refuge: The Good Life Refuge provides a safe haven for neglected and at-risk farm animals. We believe in the ethical treatment of all animals and practice careful and responsible stewardship of our organization and for the animals in our care. Moreover, we believe in the benefits of a plant-centric lifestyle and in strengthening and nurturing the bonds between humans and animals.

The Good Life Refuge is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2018 and located in Longmont, Colorado.

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The Good Life Refuge Celebrates Three Years of Rescuing Farm Animals  

(Longmont, CO) – The Good Life Refuge farm animal sanctuary is celebrating their third  birthday and the public is invited. The ticketed celebration takes place on Saturday September  25, 2021 and all ages are welcome. The public celebration includes exploring the grounds,  meeting over 60+ rescued farm animals, a silent auction, local gift items, food vendors, and  much more.  

Guests are invited to interact with over 60+ of the on-site rescued animals, including the newest  resident Jade, a 5-month-old potbelly pig rescued from a hoarding situation. Guests can also bid  on over 40 silent auction items donated by local businesses, shop for gift items, purchase  merchandise, and enjoy sweet and savory offerings from multiple local small businesses. The  Good Life Refuge operates solely on donations from the public and all event proceeds will  directly benefit the rescued residents at the sanctuary.  

The event features an exclusive VIP hour beginning at 1pm for monthly supporters and VIP  donors followed by three general admission time slots. With a variety of times slots, families can  choose their preferred time to attend at 2pm, 3:30pm, and 5pm. Admission is $20 per vehicle, so  carpooling with family and friends for a fun Saturday afternoon is encouraged.  

President and Founder of the Good Life Refuge, Nicole Brecht, stated “We are looking forward  to celebrating three years of rescuing these amazing animals with our community, of which, are  the same people who were instrumental through their support over the years, in making it  possible for these animals to live a good life here at the sanctuary.”  

For more information and to purchase tickets online prior to the event, visit the Good Life  Refuge website at www.goodliferefuge.org.  

About Good Life Refuge  

The Good Life Refuge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 and located in  Longmont, Colorado. The Good Life Refuge provides a sanctuary and safe haven for abused,  neglected, and at-risk farm animals. We believe in the ethical treatment of all sentient beings and  practice careful and responsible management of the organization and the animals entrusted to our 

care. We believe in the benefits of a plant-centric lifestyle and believe in strengthening and  nurturing the bonds between humans and animals.  

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