VISITING FAQ

2 Rescue Road, High Falls NY 12440

Yes. Visitors to the Sanctuary must be part of a scheduled tour, and we ask that you purchase tickets in advance. We often sell out, so please plan ahead if you’d like come on a tour. Once tours are sold out we cannot accommodate additional visitors.

Our public visiting season runs from May to mid-November, and other special events and private tours take place throughout the year. See the tickets and tours page for your options.

We do not allow visitors to wander the Sanctuary grounds alone for the safety and comfort of our animal residents and staff.

For the 2024 public tour season, adult tickets are $20. Tickets for kids age 3-12 are $15. Tickets for kids under 3 are $2. Special event ticket prices vary.

Ticket proceeds directly support the nonprofit and the rescued animals who live here.

They are about 90 minutes long. There are shaded benches and areas for breaks if necessary, with free water and access to bathrooms available at our Sanctuary Store.

Please bring a water bottle, sun protection, and bug spray if desired on your tour. Wear closed toe shoes and dress for the weather as tours take place rain or shine.

Feel free to bring a stroller or umbrella with you, just know that there may be spots where you have to leave them outside of animal pastures.

During your visit you will meet and interact with a variety of farmed animal species including goats, chickens, pigs, and cows. We’ll tell you their stories, including where they came from, how they were rescued, and who they have become since. Woodstock Sanctuary has a strong educational mission and during the tours, we are honest and transparent about the realities of modern animal agriculture.

Outside snacks are not allowed to be given to the farmed animal residents during the tour. Some of the residents you will meet can have a snack provided by the tour leader and will be distributed during the tour.

Every Saturday, our first tour at 10 AM is encouraged to be taken by families with younger children. The tour is as honest, engaging, and involved as the other tours on the schedule, however the language used has been written with younger ears in mind. For any questions about our tours please email visit@woodstocksanctuary.org.

We welcome visitors who use mobility aids, but the regular tour route is not 100% accessible. When deciding to visit, keep in mind that the Sanctuary roads are all dirt, and can be muddy depending on the weather.

Typical tours enter animal pastures at times, which can be bumpy or covered in tall grasses, and may not accessible. However, we can take a wheelchair-friendly route if we know your needs in advance, which won't enter animal pastures but will still allow you to meet a lot of residents from the other side of the fence. You can specify your needs via the ticket form when you are booking your visit, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Please note that we are not able to provide mobility aids to visitors.

For the safety of the rescued animal residents, dogs and other companion animals (including Emotional Support Animals) are not allowed on Sanctuary grounds. Service animals trained to perform a task to assist a person with a disability are the only exception to this rule.

Service animals must be kept on-leash and in the control of their handler at all times, and must stick to main roads. They are prohibited from entering animal enclosures or approaching our animal residents. We reserve the right to ask even service animals to be removed from the property if they are being aggressive towards our rescued residents, other guests, or Sanctuary staff.

Per NYS law you may not leave your dog in your vehicle, even if the engine is on and the A/C is running. NYS law also prohibits leaving an unattended car’s engine running.

Public tours take place on Saturdays only.

Our Volunteer Program operates Wednesday-Sundays, and is a great way to visit during weekdays.

Private tours are also an option for weekday visiting.

We occasionally have special events outside of regular tour times. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter to get the latest information on upcoming events.

If you are running more than 15 minutes late or can no longer come on your scheduled tour, you can email visit@woodstocksanctuary.org to let us know.

We can't reply to emails or voicemails on tour days, but we'll see your email and plan accordingly.

Our award-winning onsite inn The Gray Barn is open for bookings! Please visit the inn’s website for more information regarding booking your stay.

Our Sanctuary Store offers light vegan fare and beverages available for purchase, along with a water station to refill your water bottle.

If you bring your own snacks, we ask that they are vegan products. If they are not vegan, we ask you don’t open or consume them until you are back in your cars and leaving the property.

Woodstock Sanctuary’s volunteer program is now open! Please check our Volunteer Page for details and more information on how to sign up. Thank you for wanting to volunteer!

Woodstock Sanctuary’s internship program is currently open to accepting animal caregiving internships. Those interested in applying are required to have proof of three vaccinations and must wear N95 masks (provided) when inside buildings (excluding barns).