Valentine's Day 2022 at Farm Sanctuary

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Better Together: Valentine's Day at Farm Sanctuary

February 12, 2022
Farm Sanctuary - Acton, CA

SOLD OUT

Acton, California

UPDATE: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT.

Join us for our annual Valentine’s Day celebration at our Sanctuary in Acton, California! This is our first in-person community event in two years––we’re excited to resume this tradition and share the afternoon with you and the people you love.

At this entirely outdoor event, you’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with our animal residents and staff and to witness the loving ways in which they interact with one another. You’ll also get to connect with a panel of community leaders. They’ll be discussing their work, what inspired them to build community, and how their mission exemplifies being Better Together.

This event is family-friendly and includes open Sanctuary time with the animals, plus a vegan lunch and dessert curated by Vegan Street Fair and provided by Centric Eats and Maya’s Cookies.

Registration is $40 per adult and $20 per child 12 and under. Free for children 3 and under. Ticket price includes lunch.

Features

  • Open Sanctuary time with the cows, pigs, sheep, and other rescued residents!

  • Vegan lunch presented by Vegan Street Fair

  • Animal stories of love and connection

  • A discussion panel with inspiring community leaders who exemplify what it means to be #BetterTogether

  • Presentation for kids, plus valentine craft making!

  • The Sanctuary Shop––discover compassionate books, apparel, and farm animal keepsakes

While Valentine’s Day is recognized globally as a commercial celebration, at Farm Sanctuary, it’s a chance to celebrate the love and kindness expressed within Sanctuary and across our communities. Love truly transforms the animals and their human friends––please join us to experience the holiday and see what life at Sanctuary is all about!

Schedule

Saturday, February 12

Acton, CA
  • 12:00 to 1:00 pm
    Guest Check-In, Lunch by Vegan Street Fair
  • 1:00 to 2:00 pm
    Welcome Remarks, Animal Stories, Panel of Community Builders
  • 2:00 to 3:30 pm
    Open Sanctuary Time
  • 3:00 to 4:00 pm
    Presentation for Kids, Valentine Craft Making

Saturday, February 12

Acton, CA
TIME ACTIVITY
12:00 to 1:00 pm Guest Check-In, Lunch by Vegan Street Fair
1:00 to 2:00 pm Welcome Remarks, Animal Stories, Panel of Community Builders
2:00 to 3:30 pm Open Sanctuary Time
3:00 to 4:00 pm Presentation for Kids, Valentine Craft Making
Valentine's Day 2022 at Farm Sanctuary

Speakers

Olympia Auset

Olympia Auset

Founder, SÜPRMARKT

Jessica Cruz

Jessica Cruz

Founder & CEO, Vegan Street Fair & Vegan Exchange

Chloe Fuller

Chloe Fuller

Manager, Sanctuary Experience & Learning at Farm Sanctuary

Gwenna Hunter

Gwenna Hunter

Founder, Vegans of LA

Additional Details

The health and safety of our community is top priority. In light of global health concerns due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), if an event is canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, no action is required to obtain a refund; we will issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase to all event registrants.

Registration/ticket fees are refundable up to 3 days prior to the event. Within 3 days of the event, a credit towards a future event will be issued, or you may reallocate your ticket purchase as a donation.

Please contact us at [email protected] to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. For guests who do not arrive on the day of the event, your ticket purchase will be applied as a donation.

This event is held entirely outdoors. We can’t be certain of the weather until the day of the event, but there is a good chance of chilly or rainy weather. The weather varies greatly at the Sanctuary from the temperatures in Los Angeles, so we highly recommend checking the forecast before traveling to the Sanctuary and wearing warm, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.

We highly recommend bringing attire suitable for strolling the Sanctuary grounds, including layered, casual clothing and comfortable, closed-toe shoes.

Please note that the tour path is not paved. The road through the shelter area is used by farm equipment and is largely composed of compacted dirt and gravel. The tour path includes hardened surfaces, as well as rocky, grassy, and/or uneven terrains. The path may be slippery or dusty at times, with short segments of the path having mild inclines and declines.

Please also note that there is limited shade and few areas to sit or rest while in animal areas.

For guest safety, wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers cannot enter the cow and pig pastures. If you need specific accommodations, please contact us prior to the event.

We want to make sure all our guests have a meaningful and safe experience and are comfortable during a visit to our Sanctuaries! Therefore, we encourage individuals with disabilities to contact us in advance of their visit to set up arrangements for any necessary accommodations. For more information and to make accommodations requests, please contact [email protected].

Avian influenza is easily transmitted on shoes and even tires. If you have visited another sanctuary, farm, or location with chickens, turkeys, or ducks in the last 48-72 hours prior to your visit, we ask that inform us, so that we can provide you and our residents with additional safety precautions. Thank you.

Companion animals are not allowed on guided tours or shelter grounds at any time. Please refer to the FAQ on our website for more information on our companion animal policy.

Service animals are not permitted in certain areas of the Sanctuary. Please contact us in advance to make arrangements for your visit.

The safety of our guests, team, animal residents and community is of utmost importance to us.

Masks are required for all visitors indoors and outdoors when not consuming food and beverages. Guests are encouraged to bring their own masks. Hand sanitizer will be provided, and high-touch surfaces are cleaned regularly. To encourage a touchless experience, a waiver is provided to complete in advance of your visit.

Please do not attend the event if you have a fever, cough, respiratory illness, or are experiencing any contagious illness or symptoms of illness.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

If you are interested in volunteering at this event (or others) or would like to refer someone, please contact Chloe Fuller at [email protected].

Please note that Farm Sanctuary considers the fair market value of the Valentine’s Day event to be equal to $40 per adult attendee and $20 per child attendee. Federal tax law permits you to deduct as a charitable contribution only the excess (if any) of the amount paid over the fair market value of goods and services received in exchange. Accordingly, no portion of the event registrations paid today are considered to be tax deductible. Thank you again for your generous support of Farm Sanctuary.