3201 Napa Road, Sonoma, CA 95476

It is safest and easiest to make a right turn onto our property as Napa Road is a busy and fast road. We recommend you take 8th Street East to turn right onto Napa Road and slow down and signal early on approaching the address. When leaving, we also suggest you take a right turn out of the property.

 

Where should I park?

When you pull in to the property immediately make a right turn and follow the dirt road to the first large barn through the white gates. Please park in front and we will meet you there to start the tour at your scheduled tour time. We would appreciate you waiting for us before exploring and meeting the animals.

 

What should I expect?

We are a working farm animal sanctuary, so please expect to do some walking, potentially get dirty, and be exposed to the natural weather elements (rain, heat, wind). Also expect to meet some amazing farm animals and hear their incredible stories.

 

What should I wear?

If you would like to go into the animal pastures, please wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Boots are preferable, but any closed toe shoe will do. If you are wearing clothing that we do not think is safe to be with the animals, we may ask you to wait outside the pastures.

 

What should I bring?

Please bring a water bottle in the summer months as it gets hot! We have filtered water on site, so you can refill it as needed. We have limited shade and coverings, so an umbrella and/or hat could be useful as well. Please do NOT bring any food or really yummy smelling items on your body or in your purse during the tour as our animals love to eat! Feel free to bring your camera and take pictures. Tag us on Facebook /charliesacresfarmanimalsanctuary and Instagram @charliesacres.

 

What should I leave behind?

Out of respect for the animals at the sanctuary, please leave behind any non-vegan food items (dairy, egg and meat products). You are welcome to bring any plant-based food with you and we do have some picnic space available after the tour. Please leave this is in your vehicle during the tour.

 

Please leave your companion animals (dogs, cats, etc.) at home. We do not have a space for them to be left safely during the tour and temperatures heat up tremendously in cars in Sonoma.

 

What are some safety rules?

We ask that you let animals approach you first. If they do not want to be touched don’t chase them. Let them smell your hand first. Pigs don’t love their faces being touched, but their backs and bellies are fair game! Watch your fingers near the animals’ mouths, they don’t want to hurt you but might think your finger looks like food. Don’t disturb animals while they are eating. We will give you species specific safety instructions so please listen to your tour guide and stay with the group at all times.

 

Where do my donations go?

Your donations go to our life-saving work at Charlie’s Acres. We take care of our rescued animals for the entirety of their lives, ensuring they have proper veterinary care, housing, medicine, and food.  Charlie’s Acres is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit so all donations are tax deductible.

 

Are children welcome?

 

Please note:

We have a lot of hay and alfalfa on site so if you suspect this may trigger your allergies please plan accordingly.