Pasado's Safe Haven offers workshops a few times a year, and they are in Washington State, so fairly close to you. Here's their web address:

http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/

And here is information about their next workshop:

"Next workshop:
April 21 & 22, 2007
What Is It?
A chance to learn how to begin a sanctuary - from very small to very large - from people who've "been there". Learn from our mistakes and successes to minimize wasting time, money, and effort . And learn it on-site at Pasado's Safe Haven, a sanctuary built from scratch. "

You will have the chance to be with people who have the same goals as you for two days as well as learning from people who built a renowned santuary, as they say, from scratch. They are often involved in law suits against people who have abused animals and so no longer give out their actual address. I really wanted to take their next tour but all these incoming cats have taken up that fund.