ORLAND, CALIF. – On May 18 and 19, Farm Sanctuary will give virgin vegans, the veg-curious, long-time vegans, and everyone else in-between a taste of the lifestyle ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of their “best overall” at their annual Country Hoe Down. This exciting weekend set against the stunning backdrop of the organization’s 300-acre Orland-based Northern California Shelter offers great vegan food, sanctuary time with hundreds of rescued farm animals, hayrides, cooking demonstrations, barn dancing, and presentations from inspiring speakers.
Press Release
Virgin Vegans (and Veg-curious) Get Intimate with Hot New Lifestyle Trend at Farm Sanctuary
Press Release
Virgin Vegans (and Veg-curious) Get Intimate with Hot New Lifestyle Trend at Farm Sanctuary
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No experience needed to enjoy this weekend celebration of compassionate living
Speakers Include:
Linda Long, author of Virgin Vegan: The Meatless Guide to Pleasing Your Palate, who will share tips on how to cook great vegan food and present it in the best way to advocate for animals
Captain Cindy Machado, Director of Animal Services at Marin Humane Society, who will speak on farm animal law enforcement
Chef AJ will round out the program with a lively cooking demonstration featuring tasty vegan foods without added sugar, salt, or oil
For decades, Farm Sanctuary’s Hoe Down has served as a fun, educational conference where guests can come together to learn about the latest farm animal protection and plant-based living issues. This year, with veganism cited as one the Top Five Consumer Health Trends for 2013, the event is attracting even more people eager to learn about the lifestyle being embraced by the likes of Bill Clinton, Venus Williams, Anne Hathaway, Mike Tyson, and countless other famous faces.
This popular event sells out quickly. Guests are encouraged to register today.
WHAT: Farm Sanctuary’s Country Hoe Down
WHEN: May 18 & 19, 2013
WHERE: Farm Sanctuary’s Northern California Shelter, 19080 Newville Road, Orland, CA 95963
COST: $75 for adults and $40 for children (ages 3–12)
About Farm Sanctuary
Founded in 1986, Farm Sanctuary works to change how our society views and treats farm animals through rescue, education and advocacy. The organization provides lifelong care for animals rescued from abuse at sanctuary locations in New York and California; promotes compassionate vegan living; and advocates legal and policy reforms. To learn more about Farm Sanctuary, visit farmsanctuary.org.
