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We'll start with a tour of the sanctuary where you'll meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn, since we so rarely see the animals in our food system. Join us afterwards at our picnic tables in the field for a glass of artisan tea or local wine and a vegan cheese and charcuterie platter. (Note: Many vegan cheeses are made with nuts. Please inform us of any allergies when booking so we can be sure to provide suitable options.) The Experience will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Please be mindful that as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors and will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them. Other things to note Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://charliesacres.org/faq.html

Learn the art and science of winemaking. We’ll start with a stroll through an idyllic vineyard for a firsthand look at the vines. As we walk the rows, I’ll share why this area is the perfect place to grow Burgundy grapes, including pinot noir and chardonnay. Then, we’ll blend wines that have been aged in separate barrels to make a classic red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec Petit Verdot and/or Cabernet Franc. Each person will leave with a bottle of your creation! Other things to note Tom Meadowcroft, Michael, or Elaine, will be your host. Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera. The Tour starts at 10am sharp!

Join us for a day at the sanctuary and meet a variety of rescued farm animals. We'll share their stories of resilience and healing and talk a bit more about the industries they come from. You'll love meeting our animal ambassadors and may be surprised at what you learn since we so rarely see the animals in our food system. The Experience will last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Please be mindful that, as a sanctuary for rescued animals, our priority is the physical and emotional well being of the rescued animals who call Charlie's Acres home. Tours are available in French or Spanish by request. Our loved animal residents are completely free and always have a choice as to whether or not they want to interact with visitors. They will reside at the sanctuary for the rest of their lives, where we'll have the honor of taking care of them. We are operating under current Sonoma County COVID-19 safety guidelines, and protocol is subject to change. Tour guests should be prepared to wear face coverings if needed. As the tour is outdoors in open spaces, you'll be able to easily socially distance yourself, just stay close enough to hear instructions from your tour guide. Learn more about what to expect and find answers to frequently asked questions: https://www.charliesacres.org/faq.html

We will welcome you in one of our vintage VW Buses! Explore three of the best wineries in Sonoma Valley. We typically visit Ram's Gate, Winery Sixteen 600, and Anaba (this depends on availability and is subject to change without notice). We'll enjoy a picnic lunch at our second stop. *Guests pay for wine tasting at each location, anticipate between $35-45 in tasting fees per person for each winery. Look for our Napa experience too. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/118276?source=p2

We will bike on our local country roads while enjoying stops in vineyards, walking through 160 year old wine caves and even, during the harvest season, we enjoy tasting the grapes and testing the sugar levels. All our experiences are geared towards each small group's needs and wants. We will enjoy a private lunch at one of the wineries, a behind the scenes cheese tasting (exclusively offered to our guests every day but Sundays) and more. The wineries we pick are diverse and the route is designed to show our guests what Sonoma has to offer. Other things to note Our locally guided experience includes the lunch, waters, and the behind the scenes cheese tasting and tour but does NOT include the tasting fees which typically run between $30-40 average per winery.