woodstock farm animal sanctuary
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I read the book The Lucky Ones and on my next visit to NYC, I decided to make the trip to Woodstock. It was absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations. The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable about the history of the sanctuary and you could get right in there with the animals. When I visited, I had been a vegetarian for years but after the education that I got there, I went vegan. The turkeys were amazingly friendly along with the sheep. You truly need to support this organization because they are doing amazing work. I wish I lived closer so that I could visit more often or even better--work there--it would be a dream come true.
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Visited the farm as a volunteer because the visiting season is over. This place is the real deal. It's all about the animals and their wellbeing. The care and dedication they are given is evident in the way they look. The animals are huge and soooo healthy looking. They have a B&B which is where I will stay when I return after the season starts again and you can become a member for just $30. Donations are welcome and the staff are the friendliest most dedicated people I've ever met. I fell in love with the place and was sorry I had to leave. Felix the goat with a prosthetic leg was a sweetheart and followed me all over so I could scratch his head. The farm is worth the trip and their cause is worth all support it can get. Great family trip....kids can see farm animals up close and learn about being responsible stewards of our planet and all its inhabitants. Can't wait to return.
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We read numerous reviews and decided to visit.. The place is clean and friendly but the tour guide was a bit too zealous with his descriptions of how in humane farm animals are treated. One statement would have been sufficient but this guy went on and on about the entire industry and how cruel and etc.. Very uncomfortable after the first 4 or 5 times.. My wife did not want to listen anymore so I took her from the tour and we walked on our own for a short while and left.. We was quite upset for the rest of the day.. Avoid if you don't want to hear stories of cruelty and torture..
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We visited this place on a whim thinking that we would spend an half hour and then move on to Woodstock for the rest of the day. Wrong! We spent most of the day there and if you have small children, this animal sanctuary is a must see for your family. Its a must see even if you are a seniori citizen. The sanctuary is a place where they rescued farm animals that were either ill or escaped becoming someone hamburger. The team of volunteers that runs this place not only nurses goats, pigs, cows, turkeys etc back to health but has trained them to be people friendly . There is one large white goat named Emet that goes from picnic table to picnic table begging to be pet. He was not the only friendly animal. We pet pigs, turkeys sheep etc. They also have guided tours where the guide tells you the history of each animal and how they came to the sanctuaryThe only critique I have is that the sanctually only invited guests on weekends. . Hopfully with enough donations and more public interest they will find a way to stay open all week long.
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My husband took me to Woodstock for my birthday and we visited the sanctuary where I fell in love with all the animals. The sanctuary is a place where you learn about the harsh reality of how animals are severely mistreated. Jenny and staff are such wonderful caring people that give all animals the love they deserve. I hope more people open their eyes and realize being a vegan is a compassionate choice as well as a healthy one. I can't wait to go back and visit!!!
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If you'll notice, the only folks giving this place bad reviews are those who clearly don't understand that the purpose of Woodstock Animal Sanctuary is not to make you feel good about continuing to eat meat while animals are being slaughtered and cruelly treated. This gorgeous, life-affirming haven for rescued animals is a testament to compassionate living. For those open to considering compassionate who still eat meat, WFAS will truly make the message come home--animals are sentient beings with personalities. The farm is gorgeous, nestled at the base of a mountain--with hundreds of well-cared for sheeps, goats, pigs, cows, ducks, chickens, dogs, cats, rabbits. You can spend your time volunteering as my partner and I did, getting a sense of farm work. Or, you can just take a tour and enjoy the relaxation that comes with being surrounded by friendly animals and people. The people who work on the grounds are super friendly and informative. We also stayed at the Bed and Breakfast, which was a truly unique and lovely experience. A 150 year-old farmhouse, now with 4 rooms. It felt like coming home--a very low key approach is adopted, with the kitchen generally open and delicious vegan meal prepared in the morning. The bedrooms were quaint and clean. We will return many times to come!!!
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Going upstate from NYC, the farm is on idyllic land. The drive up is beautiful, and I always love the ride through Woodstock. The farm is geared toward veganism, which I've read some reviews that stated this was a con. By reading the website, this is evident. The tour guides do go into graphic detail regarding factory farming, and tell how each animal came to live at the sanctuary. The individual stories of the rescued animals are necessary to fully understand the importance of the sanctuary and their work. I took my boyfriend to their Thanksliving celebration a few years ago, and he walked out vowing to decrease his intake of meat (which he has stuck to). While the guides are passionate about the animals that live there, they are not "preachy" and respectful of everyone's views. This is a wonderful place to visit.
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This is a wonderful place to visit near Woodstock. From April to October, on week-ends take their tour of the farm where you can see all the animals (many of them walking around free). This is a very nice thing to do specially with children since it is not very long and very entertaining.I also recommend staying at their B&B, very charming and homey. The staff is extremely kind and helpful!
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As a member, maybe I'm biased. But to me, there's no better place for an animal to spend it's life than WFAS. I've had tours from Herve, Doug, Jenny, Rebecca, Mike (for whom one of the cows is named), the late Shiela Hyslop (may she rest in peace), and probably at least one or two people I've forgotten. Having been a frequent visitor for a number of years, there's no better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than to visit the beautiful beings at WFAS. You REALLY should also try to get to July Jamboree, as it is always guaranteed to be a great time. Sadly, I haven't been to WFAS since the July '14 jamboree, but will go on opening day this year as I often try to do. To those complaining about the message behind the sanctuary, I apologize that you feel it was either too preachy, too graphic, or too pushy. That said, I can honestly say that WFAS is the reason that my wife and I choose to lead a meat free and animal product limited lifestyle. If the sanctuary doesn't cause you to make a change, that's ok. Everyone is entitled to live their life as they wish. But don't knock it just because it makes you think outside the mainstream message we get from our national media, food providers, and government.
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Spending a couple of nights at the Guesthouse is a great idea if you want to visit the sanctuary as well as explore the Woodstock area. The inn is very nice. It's clean, the rooms are spacious and in the morning the breakfast is served in the dining room downstairs. It's vegan and it's great! The farm is the main focus, of course, very fun to walk around and interact with the animals. A+++ !