Once we arrived in Orland, we stopped at Alta Marie's Bakery and Soup Shop for lunch. I would highly recommend stopping off here if you are ever in the area. The place is cozy, and all the people are extremely friendly and helpful. The owner was very kind, and made every effort to make me a delicious vegan lunch - best vegan pattie ever!
The drive from downtown Orland to Farm Sanctuary lasted about 10 minutes, and was gorgeous as we moved towards the buttes that are in the area. The shelter is located in golden hills, and we have spectacular views of the buttes. There is an osprey nest on top of one of the telephone poles - I can see it from the sanctuary. The Black Butte Recreation Area has a lake - the birds must fish out of there.
After putting my stuff down in Vegan House, and meeting my housemates, all of whom seem very nice, I headed down to the People Barn for a tour. There was a small herd of sheep by the porch when I went outside... I knew then I was in the right place! I'd recommend the tour, as well - we were able to visit with the animals. On the tour, and later on by myself, I became acquainted with some of the shelter's residents. I met a sweet old Jersey steer named Boris, and ADORABLE little steers named Elliot and Sixer. I rubbed Kiwi the pig's tummy, and evaded being climbed on by Scribbles the goat. This place is beautiful, and the animals seem so content and peaceful here. It's lovely to see that the turkeys who have been debeaked, the cattle who were deemed worthless, and all sorts of other creatures who have suffered are able to live out the rest of their lives in safety.
Read about Farm Sanctuary here.
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