Burleigh Manor

animal sanctuary & eco-retreat

Brisk Recovery!
Burleigh Manor Animal Sanctuary and Eco-Retreat is well known
for giving abused, unwanted and neglected animals a second
chance at life. Every animal has a unique story of its arrival, but one
in particular tugs at the heartstrings of BMASER. After harness racing
for three years, Brisk lived as a draft animal for a farming community
for 15 years. When he developed severe back deformities, as well as
arthritis of his back and legs, the community deemed him unable to
work and dumped him at a kill pen, as they do with all animals that
are worked beyond their limits.
Brisk lucked out. Horse slaughter is illegal, yet $64 million was
made in 1996 when 38 million pounds of horse, donkey and mule
meat was exported, according to the United States Department of
Agriculture. Not all horses are saved, but Burleigh Manor has taken
strides to make an impact on this illegal and ethically wrong industry.
As Burleigh Manors biggest and canniest equine, Brisk is a
20-year-old Standardbred that astonishes visitors with his ability to
unlock stall doors from the inside and wander into the pasture. Dr.
Brisk, shown left, standing by his favorite mare, Apple Jack,
shown right, at BMASER. Photo credit: Rachael Bennett
Lisa Davis,
Burleigh
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Manors founder, considers Brisk her equine husband
Be a part of the 91 percent............Page 2 because he is always protecting his mares. Brisk is just
Great Sage.........................................Page 2 one horse of the many Davis and her crew have saved
and provided a second chance for. Thanks to Burleigh
It only gets better with Burleigh....Page 3 Manor and the tremendous generosity and support
Founding................................................Page 3 of the community, Brisk charms his way into visitors
2015 Timeline......................................Page 4 hearts and is the highlight of tours!

How to Connect................................Page 4

Donation Revenue

74%
17%
individual

corporate

Be A Part Of The
91 Percent!
Providing quality care and
rehabilitation is not a cheap task, so
Burleigh Manor depends heavily on
donations. Approximately 91 percent
of revenue is generated from corporate
and individual donations that are put
toward feed and veterinary care, which
made up half of BMASERs expenditures
in 2014. Be a part of that 91 percent and
make a donation today!

= ~10%
Source: Burleigh Manor 2014 Annual Report
Credit: Rachael Bennett

Never tried vegan food? The Great Sage Benefit

is the day to venture to Clarksville and try it out!
Eating organic and sustainable food is how to
preserve the soil for our future,
says Scott Carberry, general
manager of the organic animalfriendly restaurant Great Sage.
We believe plant-based food is
creative, flavorful and satisfying.
With the opportunity to dine
during brunch, lunch and
dinner hours, customers have
the opportunity to experience
flavors from around the world.

and the planet we all share, says Carberry. Whether

vegan or not, Great Sage offers delicious dishes
that anyone can enjoy. Bringing more than 30 years
of experience in the culinary
field, Carberry works alongside
executive chef Adam Pierce, who
has 14 years of experience, to
bring diners a unique meal.
Great Sage hosts fundraisers
for local charities in support of
the community and donates
a portion of the sales to that
organization. BMASER will be the
star of the show at Great Sage
June 28 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. with
hopes to raise money for the
animals and continue awareness
that they are the only sanctuary
in the county to house farm animals.

Since 2004, Great Sage has

been in the press with raving
articles in The Washington
Lilly, one of BMASERs pigs, is always
Post and Baltimore Examiner.
photoshoot ready during farm tours.
More recently, the restaurant was in the
Photo credit: Rachael Bennett
spotlight in Dine Out, Maryland! for its
dedication to being a safe haven for
vegans in Howard County, Md., to enjoy comfort
Want a menu recommendation for the
foods from around the world while still preserving
fundraiser? Carberry recommends black garlic
their culinary beliefs. Sustainability is important
thai curry noodles, and the Restaurant Association
while also having compassion for people, animals,
of Maryland suggests the artichoke spinach dip,
panzanella salad and chocolate lava cake!

It Only Gets Better With Burleigh!

Calling all wine enthusiasts! Burleigh Manor is hosting
its Second Annual Wine and Cheese Tasting to promote
wine from BMASERs wine cellar. The featured
cheese will be Smoked Coconut Milk Gouda and
will pair nicely with our pinot noirs, says Davis.
All the cheese is made to showcase animalfriendly products. As more people are becoming
animal and environmentally friendly, vegan
cheese producers have evolved into making
their products taste like the real deal. Rather
than using the milk from animals, the cheesemaking starts with grinding the nuts with water and
then separating out the solids to make almond milk,
says Kite Hill, a company dedicated to animal-friendly
products, in an article with the National Public Radio. At that
BMASERs Wine Cellar, courtesy of
point forward, its almost exactly the same process
www.burleighmanorretreat.org.
as dairy cheese-making. BMASERs wine and cheese
tasting will not only open visitors eyes to the up-and-coming world
of vegan products, but also show the local wines that pair perfectly.
The featured
The tasting will be held on the lawn and will accompany tours of
the farm and animals. The visitor center will open for the purchase
of Burleigh Manor merchandise, quince jelly and the opportunity to
receive a postcard for Adopt-an-Animal. Nothing pairs better with
giving animals a second chance than wine and cheese at BMASER
on August 23 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.!

cheese will be Smoked

Coconut Milk Gouda
and will pair nicely with
our pinot noirs.
-Dr. Lisa M. Davis

In honor of an avid animal lover

As the only farm animal sanctuary in Howard
County, Md., BMASER fills the void that has been
needed for so long. Dr. Lisa M. Davis was inspired
to open the sanctuary in her mothers honor.
Margaret (Peggy) Davis was an avid animal lover and
amazing caregiver to her own animals, says Davis.
All my parents friends would say they wanted to be
reincarnated into one of Peggy Davis pets because
it was a standing joke that the animals were treated
better than my father and I were. The mission of
BMASER has always been to provide a home for
BMASERs goats are always the first to greet visitors!
unwanted, neglected and abused farm animals to
Photo credit: Rachael Bennett
include horses, mules, donkeys, rooster, pigs, sheep
and goats.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 and located in the heart of the historic old
mill town of Ellicott City, Md., the federal-style manor house was built in 1802 with recent additions of the
clubhouse and barn within the past decade.
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Dr. Lisa M. Davis

Burleigh Manor
Animal Sanctuary
and Eco-Retreat

How to Connect

Edgar, one of BMASERs most curious miniatures, enjoys

poking his head through the fence and into the hearts of
visitors. Photo credit: Rachael Bennett.

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Upcoming
2015 Events

Social media is a free way for 501(c)(3)s such

as Burleigh Manor to market and create awareness
without sacrificing funding. Checking Facebook will
keep animal lovers up-to-date with the daily grind that
occurs, whereas checking the website will allow more
ease to donate, learn more about each animal and
even book the retreat for an upcoming event. Want to
learn more about what Dr. Lisa Davis has accomplished
outside of BMASER? Stop by her LinkedIn! Social
media is an ever-growing environment that allows
for nonprofits like BMASER to connect with their
supporters and show how every donation has made a
difference in the farm animals lives.

source: BMASER upcoming events flier

credit: Rachael Bennett

A Note From the Founder

What is Lisa Davis most excited for this year,
you may ask? She believes by holding the Great
Sage Benefit for the first time, people will have
the opportunity to get to know us!
Founder Dr. Lisa Davis takes a selfie
with one of BMASERs beloved pigs.
Photo credit: Dr. Lisa Davis