Woodstock Farm Sanctuary

Amazing when animals have a Safe Haven to be able to LIVE & be safe & happy! Thank you Woodstock for being the light of hope for precious animals

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is one of the most wonderful places on Earth. Seeing the wonderful care the residents get and knowing they will never be harmed by humans fills me with such joy every time I visit. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and ready to answer visitors questions. Visitors get to interact with the animals and learn about the horrors of animal agriculture. I wish everyone could visit this magical place.

Such an incredible place! I've visited multiple times and try to volunteer as much as possible. Truly life changing!

I have volunteered and fundraised for Woodstock on multiple occasions. The humans that work here are some of the best people I know. Their advocacy on behalf of and care for the animals in unparalleled. They have a very special place in my heart for all of the wonderful work they do.

When I go to Facebook and read about another rescue of maybe one animal or many, it brings joy to my heart. I just wish we could have a Woodstock in every town. The compassion shown to each animal makes me believe in the goodness of humans...

I volunteered with the most selfless, loving staff. They are one of a kind!

I recently heard of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, but in that short amount of time, I have been enlightened. It was through their website and social media pages that I have learned about the harsh reality of farmed animals. The love and care they provide is such a blessing to animals. I only wish every abused or neglected animal could have a home at the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. I hope to visit soon so I can see first hand the great work they are doing!

I have been a donor and member of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary for over ten years. I have read every newsletter and have visited the original location. I would like to visit the new sanctuary but I have some physical limitations that makes travel a bit difficult but perhaps I will be able to do it in 2017. I have met Jenny Brown and I have read her book. Every word of what she, her staff and the volunteers say they do and what they say they believe is true. They devote their hearts and minds to the support of helpless and abused animals. They educate visitors of all ages as to how each of us can best support the cause and prevent abuse of animals in the future. They have created a truly peaceful and happy sanctuary for the animals they save and for the people who are able to visit. Sometimes, when I read of their heartfelt devotion to the animals they have rescued, I am overwhelmed to realize there really is such goodness in the world. I am always pleased to donate to the cause and always give as much as I can. These good people are truly doing god's work. It is a truly caring and honest organization and I am proud to be a member.

I am a volunteer at the santuary and it has been a very rewarding experience. I have looked at life through the eyes of the animals there. They are special. I have met many wonderful people who bring much love to the animals. It gives me great joy in knowing that they are taken care of and I am apart of this journey.
Matt Madonna

Incredible work being performed here. I love reading about the issues raised by this group that I wouldn't have read elsewhere. Thanks for all that you do.

I only spent 1 evening and next day and I have to say it is one of the most relaxing places I have been too! You are surrounded by love and beauty. At the Catskill Farm Sanctuary - it is a perfect world. I am DEFINITELY going back.

Wonderful place to interact with the animals that are thoughtlessly slaughtered in mass acts of inhumanity... every day! I put my WSFAS pictures on a recent Christmas card!

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary helped open my eyes to a new world of LIFE, and how our food is effecting much more than oursevles! Volunteering at WFS has been so rewarding, and meeting all of their friendly animals is so amazing. It really gives you a chance to relate the animals to food, and other industries that use farm animals.

thank you Woodstock Farm Sanctuary for all that you do! you are changing SOOO many lives!!

Because of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary I made a decision to not ever eat meat or buy anything that came from an animal. It was the best decision of my life. Thank you Woodstock for making me see faces on a pair of leather shoes or under that Saran Wrap in the grocery store. I will be forever grateful to you. Thank you for you and all other organizations that make us aware.

My wife and I had a wonderful weekend getaway at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary this past May. We stayed at the on-site bed-and-breakfast, and that really helped us to feel like we were a part of all the good that is being done there. It's such a peaceful, serene place that gives you the chance to recharge and help a great cause at the same time. Although we didn't have time to volunteer on the farm this visit, we will be returning in the future and plan to volunteer then. More than simply being a nice place for a weekend stay in the country, I was impressed with the focus on education that is presented in such an engaging way. Taking the tour, meeting the animals, and learning about their past lives is a real eye-opener for many, and represents the kind of knowledge you can carry forward and use to make a difference in our world.

My home away from home! I love every part of this sanctuary. To be greeted by turkeys and goats as soon as you walk in says enough. This place is filled with love and compassion. Since discovering WFAS, I have become increasingly curious and excited to learn about living a life cruelty free, and have been for the past 3 years :-)

My husband and I visited Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary 7/31/14 . It was our first time volunteering but I hope it won't be our last . If we didn't live over 100 miles away , I would be a regular! The animals roam freely around the barns which is so cool for city dwellers who never have the opportunity to hang with the gang! The vibe from staff is that they are caring and devoted and work hard to provide a safe nurturing haven for all the animals. We we're given the chore of raking and cleaning up a barn stall which may not seem glamorous by any means but I left there feeling like a star ... At least in the eyes of those gentle sweet beasts. I now have a greater understanding of what farm animal rescue is all about and only wish there are more and more places like WFAS

My husband, son and goddaughter visited the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary and we were so glad we did! We were so happy to see once mistreated animals living in peace. My six year old son and my nine year old goddaughter enjoyed tremendously. We volunteered for a day. They learned so much about animals and I think what's most important they were able to comprehend that animals have feelings, just like us. The workers are wonderful, caring, and very informative. I feel this place is a safe haeven not only for these beautiful animals, but for anyone else who enters.

I first visited the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (WFAS) in 2010. I've been vegan ever since. The one-on-one time bonding with the animals is phenomenal. The Staff is absolutely wonderful, and extremely appreciative of my time volunteering. Living in NYC, i try to travel to WFAS as often as possible, especially when I'm craving animal therapy/nature. The B&B on the farm is perfection.

WFAS will open your eyes, melt your heart, and change your life.

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, is such a warm and welcoming place! I volunteered in the beginning of August 2014 and the compassion and kindness that went on was like,no other. Drive up into the parking lot and you are greeted with the view of a sun-filled farm with animals roaming about freely. Take a seat on the benches by the visitor center and you will have an extremely friendly farm cat, a friendly goat, chickens, and multiple turkeys come up to you and ask for a petting. Being a teenager, I really was not sure about volunteering (what's farmwork?). But after cleaning a duck coop, I saw the ducks playing in their new bedding and it was just so adorable and worthwhile. You don't have to volunteer if you don't want to, bring a camera and connect with the animals! The animals are truly so compassionate, and the workers there care immensely about them. They work tirelessly from coop to coop, barn to barn. Its obvious that the caretakers truly love what they do and love the animals they do it for. Support WFAS and you will support the rescued animals and workers that care deeply for them.

The Woodstock Farm Animal sanctuary gave me my first close-up encounters with animals used for food, and therefore WFAS is where I first fell in love with farm animals. Their staff, despite being pulled in many directions at once by the needs of the animals, are so kind and friendly and fun to be around. This place became my #1 getaway destination when I needed to get out of NYC and do something truly useful. I now live across the country and am missing WFAS dearly--I am looking into other farm animal sanctuaries to volunteer at out here, but know that there will never be anyplace like WFAS!

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary is one of my favorite places on earth to go. I love how intimate it is, spending quality hands-on time with the animal family and the wonderful staff/volunteers. The scenery is spectacular and the guest house is so beautiful. If I didn't have to I would never leave!

I volunteered at WFAS a couple of summers ago and my experience changed me in ways that have stayed with me every day. I have them on my FB newsfeed so I can stay in touch with their work since I can't be there more often. On one of the days that I was there, I helped one of the staff work with the chickens in the treatment facility, to care for their feet. I learned so much about the condition that the animals often show up to the sanctuary in. It was heartening to see how much dedication it takes each day, each hour for the staff and volunteers to care for these beautiful rescued creatures. And it saddens me to think that these are only a fraction of the animals who are out there who don't make it to a sanctuary like this one. If I lived closer, I would be there more often to help. This place is awesome!

I only know about Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary through social media. I have to limit the number of rescue organizations that I follow. I have selected three that represent all that is the best in the rescue field. Woodstock always amazes me with their compassion and humor and dedication to all living creatures. They take on those animals that aren't instantly "Awwww" material and make them animals that we CARE about. Bulls, pigs and goats suddenly have stolen my heart. Thank you Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

The Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary is a beautiful place. By providing a place for rescued farm animals to live in comfort and peace, with care and love, it's a force of good in this world. The Guesthouse B&B is a lovely place to stay, whether you spend your day at the farm or venture into nearby Woodstock or the surrounding countryside. We had a lovely, relaxing time, and are eager to go again.

I am both a volunteer and member of this amazing organization. I love their mission and being on site at the sanctuary is like being in paradise. The staff and volunteers work tirelessly to provide loving care for the animals and an enjoyable experience for all visitors. Everyone has a smile on their face at WFAS! We are actually considering buying property nearby so that we can volunteer more frequently!

I whole heartedly believe in their mission. Extraordinary place for our animal friends to live out their lives in a peacefully way. The volunteers are informative, compassionate people. One of my favorite places on earth.

One of the greatest places on this globe.
They deserve so much praise for the work
they are doing by helping stop farm animal abuse
for educating the public and for their selfless
efforts of kindness and compassion.

I visited this summer with my 3 boys, sister, niece nephew and husband. We all had an awesome time. Meet wonderful animals and the tour guide was excellent. Taught me some new stuff that I never knew. Purchased a shirt. This is a great place to support. They are helping such awesome animals and educating all who will listen.

My husband and I toured the sanctuary several years ago for the first time and we found a bit of heaven on earth for farmed animals. This is what a sanctuary truly is! Nestled in the Catskill mountains, this small place is the home to a number of pigs, chickens, rabbits, goats, sheep, turkeys and cows. There are a few cats and dogs living here too. The couple who run the sanctuary have dedicated their entire lives to animal protection and are actively educating others in the community and at the sanctuary. Jenny Brown, the co-founder, wrote the fantastic book The Lucky Ones on her experiences as an animal activist and how she came to found this sanctuary. When our visit was over, we did not want to leave. The respect they show the nonhuman animals in their care is impeccable and their passion for their safety is self-evident.

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary helped me get the word out about an animal welfare related movie screening I organized last year in Tarrytown, NY. Haven't been there yet, but am planning to go volunteer soon.

This is a non-profit that perpetuates a lifestyle that benefits all mankind, animals and the earth. It is the message of the future.

I have been forever changed by the stories of the rescued animals at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary -- from hundreds of hens to Wilfred the goat and Elvis the bull. I love them all!

This evening's post was not easy to read. It was about baby calves being taken from their mothers upon birth, then sold and slaughtered.

I volunteer at a shelter in Marblehead, MA. It is mostly cats and their kittens we rescue while trying to find foster homes which hopefully lead to forever homes.

This was sad for me until tonight. The recent MA "Puppy Doe" tragedy, as disheartening and difficult as it is to follow, has brought a level of awareness to people who never give a thought to the animal abuse caused by sadistic, sick perpetrators. I'm proud of the outpouring of concern and hope it grows.

But to think that people are employed to remove new born calves from their poor mothers, to think that this is a thriving business, makes me confused about how us consumers are so removed and protected by big business from the suffering that occurs in the name of money and our indulgence and habits.

I am changing my habits as of this evening, thanks to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. I became originally because I loved their warm stories about good farming. They provide both the good and the evil, otherwise I would not be feeling the way I do tonight and writing this. Barbara Hashian

A group of selfless animal lovers who devote their time, energy and money to saving the lives of farm animals. They speak for those that cannot speak for themselves & I am proud to be a donor to this sanctuary and only wish I could do more to benefit this amazing cause.

this is a wonderful organization. The work and love that they have put into the sanctuary is felt the moment one enters. the staff, volunteers, owners....everyone is loving and caring. i've been vegan for about 6 years but my husband is still indulging in animal products, however, our recent visit there has had an impact on the both of us. My husband is slowly transitioning and hopefully with more exposure to the sanctuary he will eventually change his diet completely. I was so touched by having the opportunity to experience these wonderfully cared for animals intimately. Aside from the public having access for education, they are providing a grander service to other beings whose only crime is being born a species other than human. Thank you WFAS.

Woodstock animal sanctuary provides extreme care for any animals, they take in creatures of all kinds with genuine support for them. All profit goes to the animals and it is very notable because they do a great job. I think extra funding could help Woodstock do even more though! Woodstock never asks for donations but tries to provide their own money through guesthouses.
Woodstock is great for educating people.

Best place ever! Changed my life. The sanctuary is just that -- a safe haven for farm animals that otherwise would have lived miserably short lives only to be brutally and heartlessly executed. The warmth and caring provided to these beings opened up a new world of appreciation for their lives. I was a vegetarian before I went to the sanctuary but now I'm a committed vegan.

I have been a vegan for 1 1/2 years; however, meeting the staff, the volunteers and the animals has helped me connect the dots on a very deep level. I appreciate all that this organization does to promote protection for the farmed animals. I follow them on facebook and directly from their website. Anyone who is not sure about how animals are treated should follow this non-profit. You'll never go back to eating animal products and you will help others to see the "light"

The amazing work by all at this rescue is heart touching. All animals are welcome from chickens to horses. They all get the same attention, devotion and loving nurturing to bring them back to a happy, quality life in loving, natural surroundings. I can't say enough about how they inspire me with their wonderful rescue stories and the wonderful results they get with these animals. God bless the founders and all the dedicated people who volunteer and work there.

I am so impressed with what this sanctuary is doing that I am inspired! I am researching places to purchase so that I can do something similar where I live. It's so important, in a world that mostly hurts animals, to be able to take some of them in and allow them to live out their life.

We visit with our 2 boys at least twice a year. The founder and the volunteers create such a compassionate environment for their rescued. It is one of my favorite places to be.

Doug & Jenny Abel and the entire staff at WFAS are dedicated, knowledgeable, sincere and so loving...the kind of people you wish made up the world because it certainly would be a better and kinder place! They have taught me a lot over the years, most importantly the plight and abuse of farmed animals and the importance of promoting compassion. I will forever be thankful to them for all that they do for farmed animals and all animals.

The dedication of the staff is remarkable. Its a wonderful environment for neglected and abused animals to heal and live a full life

As I liked Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary on Facebook, I have not been able to visit it because I live in the Netherlands.
I enjoy the updates of animals that are finally safe at the sanctuary. This gives me some peace after confronting myself with the horrifiying cruelty behind animal products.
It is a blessing that there are people with a heart for the exploited and mistreated animals which only live because of our profit. Some of them can be saved from death and be given a life they all should have.
The farm also wakens up people of the facts behind their animal based food. This is so important to hopefully make a change in people's minds and wake them up.
I hope to be able to visit Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary one time.

Rescuing and caring for farm animals and gentley and kindly educating the public on factory farm animal abuse. The most peaceful place and people, inspired me to become vegan. Jenny Brown is inspiring and the hardest working person I have ever met.

In my opinion, the most neglected and abused living beings are farm animals. The Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary put its efforts in rescuing and giving to some of these animals phisical and emotional peace, and there are very few organizations in the world that does that.

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is a wonderful charity that helps rescue & care for farm animals that have been abused in one way or another. My wife & I recently visited their farm for the first time & were amazed at all the animals they've been able to save & take care of on their "little" farm. The work and dedication that you see coming from everyone on the farm - from the person behind the desk in the office to Jenny Brown, herself - when you talk to them. It's just not a place to see animals living a peaceful life after spending so much of their lives being tortured, maimed, & the like, but it's a place where they try to educate the public (vegan or not) to the dangers each type of animal faces from factory farming. They also provide a vegan B&B on the premises for those who might be volunteering or those who want to stay close to the farm. It was one of the best experiences I've had as a vegan, specifically, & as a person in general. They do worthy work that needs to be promoted!

Great work to save animals! Also read the book by one of the owners.

My boyfriend and I went to WFAS on Sunday, 9/8/2013. We went to volunteer and we took the tour. As a vegan, I've wanted to visit here for a long time. I was not dissapointed. I absolutely loved it here. The work that WFAS is doing to help abused and neglected farm animals is so, so important. You could tell just how much each person working TRULY cared about each and every animal. Everyone was above and beyond nice. It was such a joy to meet everyone. Not to mention meeting all of the animals....being able to actually touch and interact with these beautiful farm animals was astounding. I will by all means be going back. I also become a member that day. I'm so happy to be able to see updates on Facebook and just be a part of something so amazing. I would recommend WFAS to ANYONE. They go above and beyond.

Woodstock is taking in several rescued hens very soon, and giving them a safe home. Wonderful and compassionate.

I visited WFAS for my first time this year with my fiance after having read a lot about them. After being there for a weekend to volunteer my appreciation for what all at WFAS does is at a completely different level. Not only are they working hard every day to keep up with all of the physical needs of the farm and care for the animals, but they have an energy to explain and share their stories and the animals' with everyone that comes to visit. We had a rainy, cold, and windy day and all I saw was smiles.
They truly make a difference not only to the animals they take care of, but also in the education of everyone that comes to visit on why their mission to help rescue farm animals is so important on so many levels.
I can't wait to visit again soon!

I have visited WFAS a few times with my children, ages 13 and 10, and always leave feeling that our lives have been enriched by the experience. We have been so fortunate that our tours of the farm were led by the amazing Jenny Brown. Jenny has so much knowledge and compassion for animals, that her work has inspired us to live more consciously. With each visit to the Sanctuary my commitment to a vegan lifestyle is renewed with joy! These animals truly are the lucky ones. Thank you and keep up the awesome work.
-michelle

I've been to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary a couple of times now and can't say enough great things about this organization. It's clear that everyone who works and volunteers at the sanctuary is passionate about the cause. The tours are fantastic. You learn a lot about issues related to the treatment of farmed animals as well as getting to hear stories about many of the individual animals at the sanctuary. There's a great little gift shop as well. I'm hoping to be able to attend their ThanksLiving event this year and plan to volunteer sometime soon!

After recently becoming a vegan, my husband and I attended an event where Jenny Brown ( co-founder) spoke. We were so moved by her story that we became members of the sanctuary. We have visited the sanctuary 3 times this year. It is an educational and moving experience. We became vegans for health reasons, but after visiting the sanctuary we are now ethical vegans.
They do an amazing job, visiting the sanctuary is one of the best things I've ever done.

I found Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary after I became vegan a few years ago, and I was searching for more information. After reading about their mission, I decided to sponsor Andy the pig, and shortly thereafter sponsored Mickey and Jo the ducks as a gift for my fiance. I ready "Lucky Ones" and followed WFAS on Facebook after that. We finally found time to visit the farm and WOW - we were completely amazed at how incredible of a place it is. We stayed at the Guesthouse and volunteered at the farm for an afternoon. All of the people we met were so dedicated to the mission and their love for the animals was simply heartwarming. We went on a tour of the farm - of course, I already knew much of the information that was provided but Jenny was so informative in the most genuine way possible. (Learning about the horrors of factory farming for the first time can be really hard but Jenny made the information accessible without seeming pushy.) We got to meet the amazing residents and fell in love with Boone the turkey (we were so blessed to have been able to meet him). By getting to spend time with all of the animals, we were able to learn their stories which we now share readily with anyone who will listen. It's so much easier to explain why we are vegan when we can talk at length about the amazing creatures who inspire us to live this way. WFAS is a sanctuary for my heart - I have never felt so at peace anywhere else in the world. Its employees are my heroes. I proudly wear my WFAS gear wherever I can in support of their incredible mission.

My husband & I recently visited Woodstock. we were sure to make a stop at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary so we could get and give some animal love. We weren't disappointed of course. Lots of furry friends to pet and visit with. Such a beautiful, loving place. It's obvious that the volunteers care beyond measure about the animals. You hear it in the stories; you see it in the constant attention to the kind creatures. The volunteers know each animal by name, know their stories, and, sadly, know of the horrible fates the farm animals would otherwise face.
We left with warm hearts, loads of information, emotional encouragement (it's hard to hear the stories sometimes and keep dry eyes), and dirty hands (lots of petting). ; )
LOVE and thanks to WFAS volunteer staff. keep up the good work. we need you.

Hello,

Shortly after my wife and I became vegan, we had the chance to visit the Sanctuary for a day trip. We arrived not sure about what to expect, but we were greeted warmly by the staff and got an extra tour (they had just had the regular tour leave shortly before). The staff member was knowledgeable and friendly. We had the chance to really touch and watch the animals as they relaxed and just lived their lives, free from the harsh conditions at factory farms, and we discovered how rich and varied their lives can be if they aren't used as food.

Even if you're not a vegan or interested in the animal rights movement, this place will show you just how real, loving, and intelligently alive the animals are that we routinely use for food. It is a life-changing experience, and I return whenever I can.

It was on Woodstock their youtube and facebook page that I first saw and read about all the horendous things that happen to cows and their young in the dairy industry, I had no idea. Ity changed my whole perspective on the food industry and how I wanted to eat. It does make me very sad though, that so little people know the 'truth'. I do love watching their positive films on youtube. Clips of ducks, cow, sheep that have been saved or escaped the slaughterhouse and the joy when they can run around for the first time in their lives, or the joy of interacting with other animals. The immens love a cow can feel for it's calf and that she can keep it in stead of it being removed. We should all watch this! Made me feel even more that we - as people- are responible for the well being of animals and there is loads we can do. I live far away in another country, so I cannot visit the farm itself, but I think it's a blessing it exists. So kids and grown ups can be educated. And of course a place for the animals!

I've never really been someone who was that into volunteer work but I just keep going back to the sanctuary. Being with the animals there is like some weird kind of utopia. They're all so friendly. I don't know of another place that has a dozens of roosters, none of which attack, about twenty goats, none of which butt, bunnies that aren't afraid of you, ducks that walk up to you, and a hen that falls asleep in your arms. Being here is like therapy.

I volunteered at the sanctuary and had the most amazing experience with the people there and their love, passion and knowledge of all the animals on the farm! Their incredible determination and drive to save these Angels from such horrible fates makes me want to help them in any way I can. The world is a much better place with this sanctuary and with the people who run it. They are doing incredible things

Woodstock does an great getting their message to the public, education is the way to change what happens in our country with animals and the food supply. Thanks for helping all those you can have a second chance at life... rather than someone's dinner plate :(

Woodstock inspires through its work with animal victims of the food industry. Aside from offering those animals a place to rest and grow old in peace, Woodstock actively engages in educating the general public on the consequences of food choices as it spreads knowledge about the benefits of a vegan diet. Go Woodstock!

I first met Jenny Brown in Chicago at a fundraiser several years ago. She was speaking at the event. I was beyond inspired by her and her partner, Doug Abel. They have both worked selflessly on creating the beautiful Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary of which they also call home. in 2011 I finally planned a trip with the boyfriend to go visit the farm. I'm from Illinois, I'm not used to seeing animals living comfortably. The animals at WFAS are no longer en route to horrible places. They are well fed, living in a clean and spacious area. They are loved. You can see it in there eyes.

It was such an amazing and humbling experience for me. To learn the story of how they started, and what they've become. They are very hardworking, dedicated people and I am happy to say I have been, and will continue to be a supporter of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

I have been a visitor, member, sponsor (Junior the Pig) and Volunteer since I bought a weekend home in the area a few years ago. I love taking my guests here, those with kids and without. We have attended events that are well organized and have great vegan food. The tours are great. But what I love about WFAS is how much everyone there loves and cares for the animals. I am a long time vegan mainly because of the farm industry's treatment of animals and their practices. Visiting this sanctury is an inspiration to those of us who want to live our lives avoiding harm to animals.

I have volunteered at WFAS for the past 2 ThanksLiving events, and I have hardly ever had more rewarding experiences. The place is abuzz with life--most of it in the form of lives spared, both human and animal. Their collective joy is infectious. But it's not all about joy, for Jenny and Doug work tirelessly to educate others about the rampant injustice inherent in the use of animals for food.

They offer something for everyone, I think, meeting the where they are. You can visit just for a tour, and leave richly rewarded. You can volunteer and make friends with other species. You can stay for the weekend and build deeper bonds. You can participate in their exuberant events, and simply enjoy social celebration. You can read more, you can learn, you can find yourself on the path that they have marked.

In addition to running their sanctuary, WFAS does an amazing job with outreach and education on veganism and animal rights issues via printed and social media. Also, their membership rewards program includes great discounts at incredible vegan businesses, which saves us money while supporting these local, ethical businesses. This also aids in community building. We are all on the same team here - for the animals, for the earth, and for our health - and WSFAS benefits rewards program makes it that much easier.

Go Woodstock! Where would our animal friends be without places like this. Ive been hearing wonderful stories about them for years and look forward to the day when I can visit. Woodstock deserves all the kudos they can get!

What an inspiring wonderful place. I urge anyone who has not to visit the Sanctuary. If you cannot visit then donate. When you see the incredible work that they are doing you will be touched and inspired. For these animals who have seen the absolute worst before being offered refuge and safety at Woodstock.....Life saving...Life changing....and when you meet the animals and the people it will change you as well. It is quite a profound experience to visit there and see such good being accomplished.

I have been a donor to Farm Sanctuary for about 7-8 years, ever since I saw a movie about what they do, and I have visited 3-4 times. What a wonderful place! They provide both a safe home for abused farm animals and do amazing educational programs and outreach to teach people about the plight of animals raised for food. I am very proud to be a supporter of such an amazing organization.

It's hard to know where to begin.... I recently made my second trip to The Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary which entails a flight from Atlanta, GA to New York and then a two hour drive. And it is worth every second of time and money. The sanctuary is not only a gorgeous place for farm animals to reside, but it is also filled with love by the people who tend the animals and keep the place in motion. It is apparent watching the caregivers/workers that they not only know what they are doing but do it with great care. While there, several times I felt myself getting teary as I felt sad for all the animals in the world who cannot be saved but also tears of happiness that a place like WFAS exists and that some farm animals are living a life as they are meant to.
I appreciated being able to see these beautiful animals comfortable and happy. But most of all, I found the information shared to the people touring the farm to be very enlightening as most people do not realize the horrors of factory farming. I could see them reformatting their thoughts as they were on the tour and asking questions about things that would eventually turn into thinking more animal-friendly in their own lives. I wish more people would visit and learn.

I went to visit Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary about a year ago to learn more about possible volunteer opportunities and also to explore an interest my family had expressed in adopting a pet pig. I was so impressed with how the place is kept. Everything was so clean! The animals were clearly very well taken care of and very well loved. A volunteer took me around to meet the pigs and then some of the other animals. While visiting with the different boarders I met other volunteers, each dedicated to providing the best, loving care to all of their charges. I left knowing that there were still some good people in this world. I got very busy with a new job shorty after my visit, so was unable to volunteer. I intend to go back and volunteer as soon as my schedule eases up. In the mean time I will continue to donate monetarily whenever I am able. Thank you for all that you do!! Thank you for caring for the animals!

I first visited Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary in the fall of 2010 and began volunteering there a couple of months later. It is my home away from home. Every animal at the Sanctuary is super well-cared-for and loved. The dedicated staff are very friendly, and committed to the lives of all animals. WFAS is a must-visit place to relax, learn, work, and make new friends.

I have gone to the sanctuary and absolutely love it! What a wonderful peaceful place with beautiful animals and equally beautiful people who take wonderful care of them! It takes special people to rescue and take care of animals that have been neglected and abused.
The workers are extremely knowledgeable. I learned so much when I went there and I know they are helping others discover the truth about animal agriculture. Love love love this place!

WFAS is an amazing place that provides love and sanctuary for for animals that have seen the worst that humanity has to offer. The dedicated and compassionate staff provide not only top level care but affection and an environment that the rescued animals can truly be the individuals that they are. My wife and I found out about WFAS shortly after becoming vegan and we were so thrilled that there was a place where we could be involved in animal activism in such a direct and hands on way. After taking a very informative tour with Doug, one of the founders, we dove right into volunteer work. At home I hate to even mow our very tiny lawn but here I'm happy to do all kinds of "chores" all day long and I get bummed when it's time to go. Ive found that its not just a sanctuary for the animals but for people as well. Sometimes it's tough being vegan in a non-vegan world when you know what really happens to the animals to become food but WFAS is like a safe retreat that's truly making the world a better place for the animals, the people and the planet. If you're anywhere near NY I'd highly recommend a day trip or an overnight stay in the bed and breakfast that's on the property and if you're out of the area please consider donating to this great place.

I have been a volunteer at Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary since 2006, and it remains one my favorite places in the world. Not only does the dedicated staff rescue, rehabilitate, and give lifelong love and refuge to farmed animals, but they offer the highest quality educational tours that explain how we can reverse the suffering and enslavement of these animals, vastly improving our health and the health of the environment at the same time. Falling in love with the animals turned me vegan, and I owe a true debt of gratitude to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary.

WFAS is a place where people get to go and meet the animals they typically think of as food. There they get to interact with the animals and see that they have personalities, feelings, and lives that they enjoy living - when given the opportunity. So many people - particularly those from cities have never even seen a real turkey or never seen how playful and smart a pig is. WFAS provides people the opportunity to rethink their relationship to animals - all animals - not just their companion animals. In fact it helps people to understand that in fact, there really isnt much of a difference between their beloved cats and dogs and a farm animal. WFAS is a place of hope and peace - wonderful experience for people of all ages

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary is absolutely amazing!! After visiting for the first time this past spring my lifestyle definitely changed. When visiting you get the chance to meet and interact with the wonderful farm animals that most people only see on their plate or on their backs. You get to appreciate them in a natural and happy state and even give them treats! The tours are very educational regarding the animal's personal stories, realities of the exploitation of the animals and why everyone should live a vegan lifestyle. The animals are cared for with lots of love from all the staff and are living in a natural happy environment. I've been volunteering for a few months now and it is indeed a happy place for both visitors and the 200 + residents. Everyone should visit and appreciate the beauty of this place. Jenny Brown and Doug Abel have done a magnificent job!

Woodstock Sanctuary is an amazing place that does incredible work with animals and people. Visiting will change your life and open your heart. I started volunteering almost 5 years ago and have been hooked on it ever since. They take wonderful, heart-felt care of the animals and provide education for people about vegan living. Jenny, Doug and their staff are tireless in their efforts to help animals and to help people see them as the wonderful beings they are. Come visit and have your life expanded by the amazing people and animals!

My life has been forever changed by the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary! Home to over 200 rescued farm animals, WFAS gives people the opportunity to meet and interact with animals they have only known as food on their plate. Once meeting all of these lovable, sentient beings, I made the connection and went vegan. Now I am a dedicated volunteer, advocate and animal rights activist and its all thanks to Jenny Brown, Doug Abel, their staff of amazing caretakers and of course the critters. You should visit ASAP!

WFAS is an amazing place where the sweet animals can live out their lives in their normal setting which is the way it's supposed to be and the people are amazing too,educating others about the horrors of factory farming and we don't need animals on our plate or used in other ways,that's why plants are here for us,thanksliving is the best!

This Utopia is home to many amazing critters who have had a life full of pain and suffering, But now they enjoy a life of love and peace. I have made many friends at the sanctuary, animal and human. These friendships have had a huge impact on my life and I am pleased to express that I am a proud supporter of Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. When you feel a chicken or turkey nuzzle up to you for a bit of love or you catch a meaningful glance from the soulful eyes of a pig you finally discover how peace feels from the perspective of a farm animal. I am so thankful to Jenny Brown and Doug Able and their staff for working tireless hours to make sure that these animals experience the life that all farm animals should know. Rock on WFAS!!

Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary is my favorite place in the world. Thanks to the founders, Jenny Brown and Doug Abel, over 200 animals who were victims of abuse, neglect or meant for inevitable slaughter are now living their lives in safety, peace and with loving care. Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (WFAS) is a wonderful place that everyone should visit - not only to see the animals and learn their stories but because you leave transformed, seeing the world in a whole different light. Woodstock is very fortunate to have such a place in their community. If anything epitomizes the concepts of peace and love that Woodstock is known for, it is the compassion that lives at WFAS.

I am fortunate to live near the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. After driving by the serene scene of cows, sheep and goats living free, I stopped by one day. After talking to Elana ( Program Coordinator for WFAS) I was invited to meet with founders Jenny Brown and Doug Abel. Through my volunteer efforts with WFAS I have gotten to know all of it's staff. They share a passion and belief in the right of all sentient beings to live out their lives in peace. They "walk the walk"and are as a group the most committed, hard-working and mindful group of people I have met. Go to the Sanctuary if you are able, it's a 2 hour ride from NYC, in the Catskill Mountains, and well worth the trip. If you can't actually visit, you can check out their youtube channel and see the compelling and uplifting stories of the farm animals who have found a haven in Willow New York.

I discovered WFAS through their ThanksLiving event, a meat-free alternative to Thanksgiving. I have never felt such a warm welcome and overwhelming peace so instantly, and so consistently ever since. From the moment one steps onto that magical swath of land ringed by the Catskill mountains, where compassion rules, the love vibration is palpable. Jenny and Doug and the fantastic staff are all great people who truly live the mission. Each animal has an opportunity to heal in a supportive environment that enables their individualities to come out, making them so endearing that you'll never forget them. The great levelers, these very aware and thankful creatures bring together visitors and volunteers of all ages, areas and outlooks to experience a new sense of being, another way of existence, an approach to life based on respect for ourselves, our fellow earthlings and the journey we all share.