Make custom soaps and a scented candle, then cuddle baby animals
1.5 hours
Soap, candle, animal snuggles
Pour and scent your own soaps in a hands-on workshop with guidance from instructors. You’ll also make a custom-scented candle and spend time with kittens and other farm friends.
You must be able to walk up a flight of stairs to reach the workshop.
We encourage rescheduling, but if you need to cancel, provide timely notice and they will process a refund. No-shows are considered a donation. Events may be canceled due to low attendance.
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Wear farm-friendly clothes and closed-toe shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes). Bring water, and keep long hair tied back around the animals.
No. The soap-making workshop is held in a loft, and you must be able to walk up a flight of stairs to participate.
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
1314 North Limekiln Pike Dresher, PA US 19025
Tucked away in Maple Glen, this private sanctuary has built a devoted following for good reason. The rescued animals, including camels, goats, piglets, cows, a retired racehorse, and more, are visibly well cared for, and the staff clearly knows each animal by name and story. Guides like Dana have been called out specifically for being patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the place. The range of experiences, from husbandry tours and baby goat yoga to cow cuddling and evening feeding sessions, gives visitors plenty of ways to connect with the animals. Families with young kids seem to have a particularly great time, though the workshops cater to older crowds too. One thing worth noting on cow cuddling: the experience can be a bit unpredictable depending on the animals' moods that day, so go in with an open mind. The overall vibe here is warm, purposeful, and surprisingly moving for many visitors. The sanctuary runs on genuine care rather than spectacle, and that comes through in every review.
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