Sarah Heiligtag stands today as one of Switzerland’s most influential pioneers in compassionate and sustainable agriculture, transforming a once conventional farm in Hinteregg into Hof Narr, a globally admired nonprofit sanctuary where more than 100 rescued animals now live free from fear, exploitation, and slaughter. With a deep academic background in philosophy and ethics, combined with hands-on farming experience, Sarah rejected the traditional model of animal agriculture and instead built a revolutionary space that proves a farm can thrive on empathy, plant-based production, and ecological balance.
Hof Narr has become a powerful educational center, attracting over 20,000 visitors annually families, school groups, farmers, environmentalists, and supporters from around the world each leaving with a new understanding of sustainability, animal welfare, and the human animal bond. Her pioneering “TransFARMation” work has helped numerous farmers across Switzerland and Europe transition away from livestock farming into ethical, cruelty-free, and economically viable plant-based operations, showing that compassionate farming is not only morally right but It’s also financially sustainable. Through her widely followed Instagram page (@hof_narr_in), which has grown to more than 60,000 followers, Sarah shares touching stories of rescued animals, behind-the-scenes moments of sanctuary life, and powerful educational messages that have inspired thousands to rethink the meaning of farming and coexistence. Her efforts have earned her major recognition, including the prestigious Elisabeth Rentschler Animal Protection Award and honors at the Swiss Vegan Awards, firmly establishing her as a visionary leader shaping the future of agriculture.
Today, Hof Narr stands as a living blueprint for a kinder worldwhere animals are respected as individuals, where farming supports both the planet and its inhabitants, and where one woman’s courage has started a movement that is influencing families, communities, and even entire farming systems across
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