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Holiday Shop & Stroll

Friday, Nov. 27 & Saturday, Nov. 28

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NEW: Themed tours let you choose your own West Place adventure!​​​

​Friday, November 27

9:30 AM - Executive Tour

10 AM - Vineyard Tour 

10:30 AM - Garden & Greenhouse Tour

11 AM - Full Tour

11:30 AM - Animalmaxxing

12 PM - Full Tour

12:30 PM - Vineyard Tour

1 PM - Garden & Greenhouse Tour

1:30 PM - Full Tour

2 PM - Animalmaxxing

2:30 PM - Full Tour

3 PM - Driving Tour​​

​Saturday, November 28

9:30 AM - Full Tour

10 AM - Mrs. Claus Tour

10:30 AM - Garden & Greenhouse Tour

11 AM - Full Tour

11:30 AM - Animalmaxxing

12 PM - Mrs. Claus Tour

12:30 PM - Vineyard Tour

1 PM - Garden & Greenhouse Tour

1:30 PM - Full Tour

2 PM - Mrs. Clause Tour

2:30 PM - Animalmaxxing

3 PM - Driving Tour​​

​​A Farm Coast tradition returns! Bring your family to meet the farm family at West Place Animal Sanctuary, including Ivessa the Friesian horse. Every tour brings you up close and personal with the animals and now, you get to choose your type of tour! Learn something new about West Place and explore a different side of the sanctuary.

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Whether you are a first-time guest or a repeat visitor, West Place has a tour for everybody. Stroll the beautiful grounds of the historic farm estate while meeting new rescues and old favorites. Plus, the Gift Shop will be open all weekend long with our first-ever Holiday Sale, featuirng deep discounts of 10% to 50% off selected items! Don't complete your holiday shopping without stopping by West Place for one-of-a-kind gifts for every animal lover on your list.

 

Start your season of compassion at West Place Animal Sanctuary!

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Review the themed tour schedule below and select the corresponding date and time on the

event registration page.
(All tours include meetings and interactions with the sanctuary animals.)

​​​​​Executive Tour

Friday, 11/27 @ 9:30 AM

An exclusive tour led by Wendy Taylor, founder & executive director of the sanctuary and fourth owner of the 151-year-old Dr. Samuel West Place. Get unique insight, persepctive, and history from the woman who started it all!

​​​​Tours with Mrs. Claus

Saturday, 11/28 @ 10 AM, 12 PM & 2 PM
Mrs. Claus is coming to West Place! Get in the holiday spirit and learn which animals have been naughty, and which ones have been nice (spoiler: they're all nice!)

Animalmaxxing

Friday, 11/27 @ 11:30 AM & 2 PM

Saturday, 11/28 @ 11:30 AM & 2:30 PM

Stories and information will be kept to a minimum so you can maximize your time with the rescued farm animals and wildlife. Great for kids and for those who have previously visited and don't require a full tour.

​Vineyard Tours

Friday, 11/27 @ 10 AM & 12:30 PM

Saturday, 11/28 @ 12:30 PM
Join West Place Farmbrew's vintner and brewmeister to learn about wine and beer production,
from grain to glass, while meeting the animal rescues.

​Garden & Greenhouse Tours

Friday, 11/27 @ 10:30 AM & 1 PM

Saturday, 11/28 @ 10:30 AM & 1 PM
West Place's head Greenthumb volunteer guides you on an in-depth tour of the flora and fauna, highlighting food, flower, and herb cultivation practices.

Full Tours

Friday, 11/27 @ 11 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM

Saturday, 11/28 @ 9:30 AM, 11 AM & 1:30 PM
Our classic educational and interactive tour of the 8-acre sanctuary. Meet all of the animals and hear their stories of perseverance and inspiration, and learn about West Place's lifesaving work.
If you've never visited West Place, a Full Tour is highly recommended!

Driving Tours

Friday, 11/27 @ 3 PM

Saturday, 11/28 @ 3 PM

For those unable to stroll the sanctuary grounds, or for those who simply prefer to ride in style, our Driving Tours give you a chance to explore the sanctuary from the comfort and convenience of our electric vehicle with panoramic views.​​​​​​​​​​​

​FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28
90-minute walking tours leave every half hour from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Special Driving Tours each day at 3:00 PM â€‹â€‹

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ONLINE DISCOUNT (Walking Tours): Adults $28, Children $15
AT THE GATE: Adults $30, Children $15


DRIVING TOURS: $50

All proceeds benefit the animals of West Place Animal Sanctuary.

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For the safety of all animals, we ask that you please leave pets at home.​​​​

Additional Details

 

  • Educational and interactive guided tours of the historic farm property leave every 30 minutes.

  • Tours run approximately 75-90 minutes.

  • Maximum of 25 people per tour to ensure you have the best interactions with the animals.

  • For planning purposes, we ask that tickets be purchased online in advance at a discount.
    Walk-ins are welcome as space allows but tickets sold at the gate will be full price.

  • Tours will be held rain or shine unless the weather conditions are severe. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes or boots.

  • Please contact us at 401-228-6800 before purchasing tickets if you require special accommodations or have questions. 

  • Those needing assistance navigating the property are able to tour in our CRU electric Club Car at 3 PM (maximum of 5 guests). Click here for Driving Tour tickets.

  • Please note there are no ticket refunds once you are registered.

  • West Place Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving farm animals and wildlife since 2007. All proceeds benefit the rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible care of the animals. Thank you for your support!

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