Our Farm & Sanctuary is a registered non-profit farmed animal sanctuary. The Zend is a "safe refuge for gentle souls". Our mission includes rescue and rehabilitation for farmed animals facing slaughter, abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment providing them with long-term, compassionate care while also engaging and educating the community about making the world a kinder place through various outreach programs, public events, and private tours. Through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and advocacy we provide impactful change not only for the animals in our care, but also for the humans who meet them and learn how to be better stewards of the animals and the environment which we all share. Our promise to all of our residents is zen until the end...The Zend. While visiting our property you can enjoy fresh air, donkey songs, and the morning pig symphony. We currently care for 98 residents across 12 different species. You can help us with morning chores or simply sit back and watch us do all the work. Interactions with the animals would need to be supervised and can be arranged at the time of booking. Out of respect for our residents and mission, The Zend is a 100% vegan sanctuary so we kindly ask all guests to refrain from bringing any meat, dairy, fish, or egg products onto the property. We are located about 30 minutes from multiple areas with lots of shopping and entertainment. Please feel free to ask any questions or make certain requests and we will accommodate you as best we can. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to The Zend.