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Cool Beans! It’s Chili Season!

Who doesn’t love a big bowl of hot chili on a cold day? We’ve got lots of things cooking at the Sanctuary to pay homage to this beloved classic and …

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Founder Director Kathy Stevens to Speak at Toronto VegFest

Attention, Canadian vegans, vegetarians, and almost-therians: mark your calendars for September 6th-8th for VegFoodFest in Toronto!  Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s Founder/Director Kathy Stevens will be there to speak about “Cows, Cooking …

Sanctuary Founder and Compassionate Cuisine Chefs on WAMC’s Food Friday!

We love talking about vegan food! We love it so much that we teach cooking classes, offer food demos after our weekend tours, publish recipes on our website, and we …

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Wendy’s New Leaf Story

We love hearing the success stories coming out of our vegan mentor program. This one, from new vegan Wendy, about her mentor Susan, just has us so inspired! We’re so …

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7 Favorite Brunch Recipes for Mother’s Day

By Chef Sara Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and there are loads of ways to show your love and appreciation for the special mom (or moms!) in your …

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Meet Nina: Our Baby Lamb Rescued From Easter Slaughter

In eighteen years of rescue, we’ve learned a lot about sheep. They are loyal, affectionate, and shy. To get to know a sheep is to earn their trust, and to …

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Camp Kindness Session 1 (Ages 8-11)

July 8-12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily; aftercare available until 5:00 p.m. Spend a week with animals! You’ll make and enjoy delicious food, learn …

Speciesism & Empathy:  A Conversation about How Animal Sanctuaries Make Crucial Connections

Speciesism & Empathy: 
A Conversation about How Animal Sanctuaries Make Crucial Connections

5 Easy, Nourishing Recipes To Make on a Sick Day

  By Chef Sara Eating well can be a challenge on an average day–but throw a cold or the flu into the mix, and the idea of even boiling water …

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Horsin’ Around February 2: Visit Rescued Equines & Enjoy a Compassionate Cuisine Lunch

While the chickens and turkeys hunker down in their coops for the colder weather, Catskill Animal Sanctuary’s horses grow in their fluffy winter coats and come out to enjoy the crisp air. Put on your hats and gloves and enjoy an exclusive off-season visit with Tours Manager Kaden as they guide you on a tour about the rescued horses of Catskill. 

After the tour, warm up in The Homestead with a Compassionate Cuisine lunch prepared by “Best in Hudson Valley” award-winning Chef Sara. Hear the latest updates about our life-saving animal rescue and advocacy while you enjoy a delicious, cozy meal.