The sanctuary was founded in 1986 to combat the abuses of factory farming and encourage a new awareness and understanding about farm animals. It's home to rescued cows, pigs, turkeys, and other farm animals. Open to visitors from May through October - visit webpage for tour schedule. Also offers self-catered accommodation in tiny wooden houses. Open Sat-Sun 10:30am-5:00pm.
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3100 Aikens Rd, Watkins Glen, New York, USA, 14891
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14 Reviews
First Review by Dveg
jugglingspace
Points +82
Tour with Friends and Family - Edit
I loved seeing how well protected and cared for each animal guest is. And the cafe was incredible! The beautiful scenery also helped. They have an incredible lunch menu (fully vegan of course). The place felt full of life and respect for all life.
Read morePros: Rescued Animals , Get to interact with animals , Incredible location and scenery
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veganjoy22
Points +72
A peaceful sanctuary - Edit
Farm Sanctuary is such a special place. This was our second time staying in the cabins and it has been wonderful both times. The tour is excellent, even if you're not staying on the property it is worth a trip. They've expanded their breakfast offerings for B&B guests, and told us that they're going to be opening a cafe in the next few weeks!
Read morePros: Touring the sanctuary , Clean and comfortable cabins, Wonderful volunteers & staff
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stonecat
Points +761
Amazing Experience - Edit
Loved my visit. Animals and tour guide were great. If your visiting Watkins Glen, this is a must. Be sure to get tickets ahead online. They were kind enough to add me to a full tour when I showed up but I wasn't aware that tours sold out. Also, a really cute gift shop.
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Steph.w
Points +195
Phenomenal! Spend the night if you can - Edit
A wonderful, feel good location.
Read moreWe just got back from a two night stay in one of the tiny houses here. I'd recommend spending a night (or two) if you can. It lets you see the sanctuary morning through night and to truly immerse yourself in the experience.
The tiny houses with washrooms are beautifully decorated and have everything you could need with phenomenal views over Watkins Glen. The vegan picnic-style breakfast in the morning is a nice touch.
One morning we volunteered for a couple of hours with the staff and interns clearing out the sheep barn. It's a great way to give back (in a tiny way!), but it also gives you hands-on experience, seeing how the sanctuary operates and how sincere and heartfelt the team who work here are.
It was nice to be around like-minded folk, and to see the sanctuary in person having followed them on social media for so long.
Pros: Spending time with the animals on the B&B tour, Sitting on the porch at night overlooking the pigs, Feeling positive about animal welfare
Cons: Nothing!
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tfish
Points +3064
Love a good farm sanctuary - Edit
Well-run, and all the animals are clearly well taken care of! Definitely stop by if you're passing through the area
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sigmafrog
Points +20
Care and respect for animals, educational - Edit
Went on their tour. They name each of their animals, know each of their personalities and stories, and educate people about the industries that they came from.
Read morePros: First farmed animal sanctuary in the US, Shop with vegan snacks, books, cookbooks, & merch
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TheloniousG
Points +362
Good tour, educational - Edit
We had the one hour tour. Our guide Alice walked backwards through almost the whole tour with grace! She was very educational and knows the animals well. It was interesting to meet them and hear their stories.
Read morePros: Lovely, Well-maintained , Educational
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Jason Griffin
Points +264
Magical place - Edit
Visited for the first time July 2023 for the open house pignic. Gene is kind soul, and it resonates throughout everything at Farm Sanctuary.
Read moreIt was such a memorable experience, beautiful landscape, animals, and food.
Staff and volunteers were wonderful
Pros: Serine location, 100% vegan, Happy and free animals
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happycowgirl
Points +5684
Heaven - Edit
Petting and showing kindness to farm animals all day is pure bliss. The tour is wonderful. They give you time to just hang out with the animals. First time i've pet a turkey! They're so wonderful❤️
Read moreGuided tours are offered May through October.
June through August: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
May, September, and October: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Only con is I wish tours were offered every day and wish they offered extended tours. An hour is not even close to enough.
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-03
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drquayle
Points +738
Overnight stay in heaven - Edit
This is one of the most special places I’ve ever been. The animals are so tender. I wasn’t expecting to be bombarded with cuddles by the goats — that was an amazing moment.
Read moreA few thoughts:
- A stay here can be life changing, even for somebody who has been vegetarian and cared a lot about animal rights for 10 years. There’s just so much I didn’t know because I’d only read and watched videos about these animals — I didn’t have a meaningful connection to them otherwise.
- Highly recommend the overnight stay if possible — they’re booked out for the season, but I imagine they’ll have more capacity next year. I had a cabin and felt it was perfect.
- The staff here are so approachable and awesome.
- I would love to make a visit to farm sanctuary an annual tradition.
Pros: Everything
Cons: None
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AlisonD
Points +32
Heaven is in Watkins Glen! - Edit
This sanctuary is just what everyone needs: a hug from a big ole cow, a snuggle from a sheep, and much more! You get to learn about animal agriculture while petting and loving up these beautiful animals! You never want to leave!!
Read morePros: Cutest animals, Very informative , Knowing the animals are happy
Cons: Tour spots fill up very quickly!
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froessc
Points +995
Farm sanctuary - Edit
Lots of animals. Has a strong message. The website is very helpful for where to get vegan meals. The whole staff is vegan.
Read morePros: Vegan snacks, Lots of social animals, Pushes the vegan agenda
Cons: Don’t get to pet the donkies, Don’t get to pet birds
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VeganinIL
Points +39
Best place on earth to reset - Edit
We come here a few times a year to stay on site in the tiny houses. We've stayed in the cabins as well. Both are great. Waking up to the animals and taking daily tours to meet the animals is amazing.
Read morePros: Powerful mission and interactions with animals
Cons: None
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Dveg
Points +205
Been visiting for nearly 20 years and every time is like a big hug for the soul! - Edit
Visiting with the animals and hearing their stories is a uniquely moving experience. We love supporting Farm Sanctuary’s tireless efforts to educate, advocate, and rescue. Their life-changing work is truly inspiring and everyone there is super nice. The farm is so peaceful and full of hope for a kinder future for all.
Read moreThe gift shop is full of yummy vegan snacks, drinks, and frozen meals (besides all the great books, tees, etc). Every Vegan, Vegetarian, animal lover, etc should be so lucky as to visit the farm. Take a friend. You might just change a heart!!!
Pros: Vegan bed n breakfast!, Pets allowed in cabins, Peaceful as can be
Cons: In demand so fills up quick!
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