Amanda Seyfried Converts Catskills Farm into 501(c)(3) Animal Rescue

In 2013, Amanda Seyfried bought a 1930s stone farmhouse in the Catskills, seeking privacy and a quieter life away from Hollywood. She and her family expanded the modest dwelling, adding a new kitchen and reconfiguring the layout to accommodate both domestic life and a growing rescue mission.

The most visible transformation came when the original barn was turned into a two‑bedroom guesthouse, complete with kitchenette, lounge, and a small gym. The barn still stores hay, while a separate stable houses the rescued horses and donkeys.

Seyfried’s husband, actor Thomas Sadoski, moved to the property after their 2017 wedding, and their two children—born 2017 and 2020—now grow up among the animals. The couple enlisted designer Sarah Zames of General Assembly to give the interiors a relaxed, lived‑in feel, a choice Seyfried praised in a 2024 House Beautiful interview.

In December 2025, the farm was officially classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue, a status confirmed by the IRS. The sanctuary houses a diverse roster of rescued animals—horses, donkeys, goats, chickens, ducks, cats and dogs—all of whom receive daily care from a local caretaker.

S Seyfried often talks about her bond with Cliff, a 38‑year‑old pony who spent most of his life as a circus animal. For the actress, caring for ageing, medically‑needy creatures offers a grounding counterpoint to the volatility of an acting career.

The nonprofit now serves as both a family home and a community hub, with plans to host regular fundraising events and volunteer programs to support the animals’ long‑term welfare.