Introducing Lisa and Gary, the visionary founders of Sacred Dog Ranch in Nashville. Established in 2018, their deep passion for land stewardship led them to create a haven where animals and people can thrive together. With their compassionate hearts and creative minds, Lisa and Gary have transformed the ranch into a sanctuary that not only offers a nurturing environment for animals but also serves as a versatile safe haven for people and an amazing music, tv and film location. At Sacred Dog Ranch, you can witness the beauty of live animals while also fulfilling your filming needs.

Lisa Austin is the Co-Founder of The Emerald Cup and a regenerative farmer. She and her husband Gary lived and worked in Mendocino County for almost two decades before relocating to Nashville, Tennessee in 2018.

Nashville Singer/Songwriter/Producer GRW (Gary Russell Wertz) is a Genre-Outlaw who happily plays outside the rigid lines of the contemporary music world: coming off an inspiring string of World Fusion Pop singles featuring Jamaican legends Junior Reid, Junior Toots Hibbert and Nyanda. In 2021 he released the Americana/Psych/Blues concept album Marijuana Murder Ballads.