"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.
I hope someday you will join us..."
~John Lennon
Visits to our SoL are welcome!
We'd love to have you! Individuals and families are always welcome to visit, connect and learn!
We offer seasonal sanctuary tours and vegan pot luck picnics.
Please see our event page for upcoming public tours.
If you prefer a private group experience, please contact us.
Most of our space is accessible to all!
Please e-mail us if you'd like to visit at solcriations@maqs.net,
life is busy here and we want to set aside time for you!
During your visit you may:
Learn about and meet all of our residents!
Take a walk on the woods trails to re-connect with nature.
Most importantly; learn about what we do here, why, and how we do it!
Living with respect, love, and compassion for the animals, the Earth, and ourselves, and how it is possible for everyone to make a difference and change the world!
~"Paca" Picnic
*Bring your own picnic lunch
and enjoy a picnic!
*with respect for the animals, we do request that you do not bring animal based food, please.
Have something else in mind?
Let us know, we will work together to create a visit that
is appropriate for your group!
Private and group tours last approximately 60 - 90 minutes.
Fee is $100.00 for up to 8 visitors and an additional $10.00 for each person over 8.
Please call or e-mail us to set up a visit that works for your group!
(608)587-2117
solcriations@maqs.net
Fee is $100.00 for up to 8 visitors and an additional $10.00 for each person over 8.
Please call or e-mail us to set up a visit that works for your group!
(608)587-2117
solcriations@maqs.net
The Golden Rule
When you visit our Sanctuary, please keep in mind that this is not a petting zoo. The animals who live here are not here for us, nor do they serve a purpose for us. We do not force them to behave in ways unnatural for them or take anything from them. We are often asked why we have them. Why do we have chickens if we don’t eat eggs? Why do we have turkeys if we don’t eat them? What do we DO with the alpacas? Do we milk them? Do we eat them? The answer is simply that they are here for themselves. To live their lives just like you and me. This is their home and a safe space where they are treated as we would wish to be treated in our own home; with respect, care, love and kindness. When visitors come into our space we do visit the animals but ask that visitors listen carefully to us, be kind and gentle with the animals, and above all, respect their space and wishes. Not all animals enjoy being touched or even the company of humans and we do not push this on them. For the comfort and safety of the animals and visitors please remember that they all have different personalities, desires, history, and needs. We will share their stories with you and ask that while you are here please try to see things from their viewpoint and follow the golden rule:
“Treat others as you would wish to be treated.”
When you visit our Sanctuary, please keep in mind that this is not a petting zoo. The animals who live here are not here for us, nor do they serve a purpose for us. We do not force them to behave in ways unnatural for them or take anything from them. We are often asked why we have them. Why do we have chickens if we don’t eat eggs? Why do we have turkeys if we don’t eat them? What do we DO with the alpacas? Do we milk them? Do we eat them? The answer is simply that they are here for themselves. To live their lives just like you and me. This is their home and a safe space where they are treated as we would wish to be treated in our own home; with respect, care, love and kindness. When visitors come into our space we do visit the animals but ask that visitors listen carefully to us, be kind and gentle with the animals, and above all, respect their space and wishes. Not all animals enjoy being touched or even the company of humans and we do not push this on them. For the comfort and safety of the animals and visitors please remember that they all have different personalities, desires, history, and needs. We will share their stories with you and ask that while you are here please try to see things from their viewpoint and follow the golden rule:
“Treat others as you would wish to be treated.”