My wife and I had a wonderful visit to Kindred Spirits Care Farm and would highly recommend it. The staff and volunteers were incredibly kind, welcoming, and clearly passionate about the animals in their care. The farm itself is beautiful, peaceful, and wonderfully tranquil. The highlight was being able to go inside the enclosures, feed the animals, pet them, and spend time with them up close--an absolute treat and such a special experience. A truly lovely place with a warm atmosphere and dedicated people. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back. read more

Wonderful animal sanctuary. It's so nice to see the beautiful goats pigs horses cows ... that are rescued by this nurturing organization. Only open Sunday's from 10am-2pm so plan ahead. read more

We went here on Mother's Day for their vegan brunch. It was so wonderful and we had a great time! The chef also works at Planta and the food was really delicious. The rescue has lots of animals they care for and you can pet a bunch of them. The family that cares for them is so nice and I really applaud all the work they are doing. The views and ambiance from the property were beautiful and just perfect for the event. read more

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Such a great hidden gem. I took my almost two year old here and he loved it! He mostly loved the turkeys and cows. Hey also enjoyed petting the pig :) The staff was very helpful and sweet. I will be coming back asap! read more

It was nice to see the animals up close. Some animals were rescued and I love how the staff gives the best care to each animal.

I absolutely love the Kindred Spirits Care Farm. I've been to some amazing events here. The owners are very kind, and I had an amazing time interacting with all the beautiful animals. Such a beautiful, peaceful place and looking forward to coming back soon! read more

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Neurodivergent parents, a heads up. At this venue, the owner (or a staff member) got directly in my 5-year-old neurodivergent child's face, yelled at him for screaming, and even threatened to kick us out--saying his noise was "startling the animals." I tried to explain sheepishly that he's special needs. Just moments earlier, he had bolted toward the parking lot while I was paying and signing waivers, and he was still screaming as I held him and asked him to stop. She came out of nowhere and started yelling at him. Her yelling, of course, didn't help--he couldn't even process what she was saying. Even after I explained his condition, she dismissed it with, "That's not the animals' fault. He has to leave if he keeps screaming." That morning I wasn't in the mood to argue, so when a family we knew from school appeared on the path and the dad offered to walk with him, I gratefully accepted and they led my son to the picnic area where a birthday party was happening (we had driven 45 minutes to be there). Thankfully, the food helped calm him down, and we made it in time for cake. Later, while trying to peek at a pool-turned-turtle pond, he dashed toward the green water. I had to grab him for his own safety, which triggered another meltdown. He screamed and threw himself on the ground--just as the same woman appeared again, glaring at us. At that point, we were leaving anyway, but if she had said another word, I would have spoken up. What struck me most: their compassion for the animals was matched by zero compassion for a struggling child. Are they sure it was the animals that was being upset by my son--not them? If kids making noises is truly such a problem, then maybe they shouldn't host children's parties at all. And honestly, they could use a serious lesson in treating people with respect. The rudeness was unbelievable! read more

What a wonderful, beautiful sanctuary!! It was delightful to be able to pet and observe the animals and learn about their stories! Thank you for creating and sharing. read more

Such a sweet magical place to spend the afternoon. highly recommend. The staff is warm and welcoming and knowledgable. Great lil bee, plant, and coffee shop not far from there too! read more

We had a wonderful visit to the farm today. Beautiful mission. My toddler also had so much fun petting the animals and hearing their different sounds. Staff was very thorough and knowledgeable. And they even have their own cafe with all ingredients grown on the farm and made in-house. Even their bread!! Overall lovely experience and we will return. read more

Kindred Spirits Care Farm soothed my soul... and my family's souls, last Sunday morning. Karen and Nate, the founders of Kindred Spirits Care Farm, along with their caring volunteers, welcomed and introduced us to their beautiful non-human family in a serene haven, surrounded by hills and red rocks, shaded by ancient oak and olive trees. One of the lovely guides told us about the animals, as we experienced many of their personalities: Tulula the pig scoffed and strutted away from Charlie the pig, so I discovered she preferred human company to other pigs; Jasper the sheep stirred things up by gently butting his head into my thigh, apparently he's a rabble-rouser; photogenic Pedro the alpaca posed for photos... but communicated "Admire me from a distance. No touching of the hair," which my musician-husband compared to 1960's Beatles' hair cut. A French woman said of one of the silky and statuesque Brahman cows, "Les vaches sont gourmets," (the cows are gourmets) as Karen fed them freshly pulled kohlrabi leaves from her farm's nearby organic vegetable garden. This place is Heaven. Sweet souls treated with love who share their joy with visitors. I left feeling content, peaceful, and filled with love. If you're in Southern California, I recommend setting aside a Sunday morning/early afternoon (10 am to 2 pm on Sundays) to experience the peace and joy of Kindred Spirits Care Farm. My family (kids, grandkids, parents) drove from near and far for this experience. We're all so happy we did. Thank you, Kindred Spirits Care Farm. Please enjoy the photos I posted and this reel https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIHqnNGBzKq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link read more

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It was an amazing location and the animals are adorable. We had a great experience. The staff and docents were knowledgeable and kind. I highly recommend this experience read more

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! When I arrived I was greeted by Terry who briefed my party and I on the experience we would have. During our time there we had our very kind and KNOWLEDGEABLE tour Guid Anne lead the group. She was such a pleasure to have and provided much knowledge not only on the animals but the farm, its location and rich history including the surrounding plants and trees. She spoke about their organic and environmentally friendly products and procedures. All the animals have names and each have their own individual stories. It clearly shows how much they are loved and cared for. I personally recommend. It's also family friendly. Open every Sunday 10am-2pm. read more

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We had my son's birthday party at Kindred. It was so lovely and the kids ran around and had a blast. They explored the cave, climbed rocks and even got a tour of the animals. Highly recommend. Karen was nice and easy to deal with. They even made us the best cupcakes to share with our party goers. read more

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We spent a wonderful day as volunteers last Saturday working on the farm! Nate and Karen run an amazing animal rescue where the animals are lovingly cared for. Highly recommend! read more

Beautiful facility. You can tell the animals are well cared for. Very clean. Easy parking and check in. Very close to LA and not far off the freeway. Wonderful staff and volunteers. Go vegan for the animals! read more

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Yelpers are right again - this place rocks. Only open to the public on Sundays from 10am-2pm (unless you book for a private event or picnic). SO MANY loving animals to interact with. We were pleasantly surprised our group of four had our very own tour guide / docent to show us around. It was her first day -- so we all learned stuff together. Enjoyed the goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and the sweet cows Vegan and Carmen who love attention. This is not a petting zoo and you can go into the large areas where the animals are and have an up close experience. $10.00 donation per person which was well worth it as the money goes to the care of these beautiful animals. read more

Friendly staff, sheep, chickens, turtles and a donkey. Even without the healthy animals the landscaping and California Oak trees surrounded by huge bouldered mountains are stunning. Under the 300 to 400 year old Oaks are plenty of benches and seats to have a picnic and enjoy the landscape. They also have a garden area. A place for children and adults to experience farm life beauty locally. read more

Had such a great time getting to know the rescued animals on the farm. The volunteers and staff were very welcoming and it was amazing to learn about this nonprofit farm, you could tell how much these animals are cared for. I can't wait to visit again, so lucky it's located in the valley. It's been on my list of places to visit and I'm so happy I came! I hope to attend one of their future events soon, they hold dinners made by a vegan chef and I can't wait to continue to learn more about this amazing place. If you're in the valley, please come and support! read more

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So, last night, was my wife's s birthday, I took the wife, the kid to Kindred spirits Care farm for a tour and a sunset picnic. It was our first visit and it was wonderful. So we got to meet the goats , alpaca , dog , pig , sheep , cows , turkeys turkey , chickens , emus, horses , donkey and turtles . All recuses that are retired and don't work anymore. We got to hear all their stories from our guide Karen. Listening to many wonderful stories of animals that have truly earned the good life. Then they set us up with a giant huge delicious Vegan Mexican fiesta picnic under a 500 year old oak tree at about dusk. They had set it up with fine dishes, glasses, linens, and pretty lights strung amongst the trees. Really impressive. Perfect timing for dinner after over an hour of meeting critters, we were ready to eat and they made so much delicious vegan food (and I'm not vegan and I loved it) we could have fed 5-8, but since everything is vegan the animals can handle the leftovers (I am guessing). They topped it all with churro cheesecake and horchata ice cream. Vegan again and again was amazing. If this was at a restaurant I'd go just for this awesomeness. My wife was amazed. Had absolutely no clue this was a thing. It was like renting our own private sunset farm. This was a winning idea. So very different, unique and close to home. read more

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My wife and I visited Kindred Spirits this Saturday and had the best time. Everyone is so warm and it's clear how much they are about the animals, and the work they're doing. Rescuing and rehabilitating animals? Creating a space where those animals can interact with trauma survivors in a way that's mutually healing? I mean, does it get any better than that? I can't think of a better way to start a weekend than surrounded by kind people and friendly animals. read more

Cool experience at Kindred :) My fave were the alpacas! They're so cute!! It was nice to hear the rescue stories of all the animals and how to care for them. Very nice staff. read more

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Wait a minute. Are you telling me there's a seven-acre farm, filled with happy animals, right in the middle of Chatsworth? No neighs here, the answer is yes. It's on a rocky road of farmy type homes, past a guinea pig rescue which I am definitely visiting next time (https://www.laguineapigrescue.com) and, at the end of the road, is the Kindred Spirits Care Farm. If you're free on Sunday, raise your hoof. Open Sundays only ($10 entry), but totally worth a visit. Volunteers will introduce you to many animals on the premises; all have been rescued and are living a stress-free life. One llama was so friendly I wanted to put him in my Audi and high-tail it out of there, but I thought better of it. There's a snack bar for drinks and bites so I cooled down there instead. This is not a zoo. You don't have to enjoy these beautiful animals through bars or cages. Pick a Sunday and you are going to love it! read more

Adorable experience. My daughter LOVED IT! (age6) These faeries really give it their all. Definitely worth the trip! read more

Awesome Rescue Farm for animals.... I came here on a Sunday it is $10 for adults and $5 for kiddos. They do have volunteer days as well check their website or contact them. Got a tour and explanation of what they do there and their mission and how they help rescue animals. What a great experience to see what others are doing to save animals from being slaughtered for no reason.... I brought a bag of veggies and fruits for the animals I was hoping to feed them but Sundays you can do it after 2PM (Closing) because they don't want the animals all riled up when they are giving people tours...understandable. Please follow their rules as well.....this is not a petting zoo so don't go there expecting to hug, pet and interact with all the animals...only do so if they come to you and want you to.... If it wasn't so far for me I would be back more often and volunteer but I definitely will visit again and bring others!!!!!!! read more

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Thank you SO much to Karen and the staff at KSCF! I booked a private dinner for my birthday and my guests and I had such a fun, beautiful experience. Petting and feeding the animals was so healing. Witnessing the love and care that goes into looking after these animals was inspiring. On top of it all, the landscape was stunning! But my favorite part of all was the gorgeous dinner under the oak tree adorned with warm twinkle lights. Not only was the atmosphere so magical, the food was out of this world. My friends and I are not vegan (sorry for the some of the meat talk Karen) but we devoured the 4-course vegan meal with amazement. All in all, the private dinner experience is SO worth it. The price is incredibly reasonable ($75 per person and you get the whole farm to yourself plus an incredible sit down dinner). I highly recommend this if you want a unique experience, delicious food, and the pleasure of supporting a wonderful cause. Even if you don't do the private dinner, I recommend going during visiting hours to experience the wonder of this farm sanctuary. P.S. I had originally booked this for 3/30 (my actual bday) but the forecast said rain which would be pretty crummy considering this is an all outdoors experience. Karen and the KSCF team happily shifted my dinner to 4/6 which was a gorgeous sunny day. Thanks for the flexibility! read more

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Great experience! Our tour guide was Charlie who is super informative. He knows his stuff and my partner and I learned so much from him. Our 16 month old daughter also enjoyed herself, but we will bring her back once she is older so she can really know what is going on. Being around all the animals was amazing. Ted the goat kept coming up to us to pet him - also one of the sheep. I loved it so much! When we got into the pen there was like 5 goats and 2 sheep and then out of nowhere they all came out to play. They were chasing each other. It was amazing to be there! The first lady who greets you at the front was a bit rude (I didn't get her name), but luckily Charlie made up for that experience with her and thus the 5 stars remain. We will definitely come back! Thank you for the experience! read more

I attended a fantastic vegan brunch at Kindred Spirits Care Farm for Mother's Day, it was so lovely. We arrived at 10am and had a little over an hour with the animals, then we were served a huge brunch buffet, with so much incredible food. The tables were placed under shady olive trees, and we enjoyed the gorgeous scenery of the area, with rolling hills, impressive boulders, and oak and olive trees scattered around the "farm". Spending time with the rescued animals was my favorite part of the day. We were given baby carrots to feed the animals, and it was so fun to see them excited and happy to take our treats and stay for pets and head scratches. I will definitely come back here again for another brunch, and maybe for a visitor day on a Sunday to visit with the animals. read more

Kindred Spirits Care Farm - Happy little pig enjoying a cool bath. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Chatsworth, California

We had such a great time at the farm on Sunday not only did my 3year old toddler enjoy it her father and I fell in love with the farm animals and story behind every single one of them, the tour was a bonus and the staff workers were just as lovely the donkey stole my heart we look forward to coming back for many years to come. read more

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This place is amazing. The animals are well taken care of the places clean all animals are very happy and beautiful. I had such a great time volunteering. I recommend this place if you want to go and enjoy nature. read more

I volunteer here every Sunday! I definitely recommend coming here. It's in the Valley and very affordable! It's $10 for adults and $5 for children! Volunteers give tours to people and tell you about the animals' rescue stories and you get to pet the animals. Everything here is volunteer based as it's a nonprofit organization! They host summer camps for kids and have fundraising events as well! This year they may have a Thanksgiving event. All the food is vegan and very delicious! The photos I've added are from over the past few months this year. read more

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*NOTE THAT I'D RECOMMEND USING THE ADDRESS ON THEIR SITE: CHATSWORTH (city) ON FARRALONE AVE* This is the most beautiful, magical vegan farm sanctuary with loved and loving animals ranging from horses to emus and pigs to turtles. I can't say enough positive things about Karen, Nate, and all the volunteers who put their hearts into creating a wonderful ever-after for these rescued animals. Kindred is perfect for a Sunday Funday open hours visit and it makes an incredible venue for a events (weddings, dinners, celebrations), photo shoots and video shoots. Great place for kids (animals are gentle and patient, as are the volunteers ;) ) The enormous multi-hundred year old trees and boulder mountain surroundings make this shady stop so unique to SoCal. Bonus: they have a terrific chef on site during open hours on Sunday and the rotating menu always features delicious eats. There are plenty of picnic tables to relax at and you're surrounded by beautiful mountains and pomegranate trees! Interacting with these rescued animals who are clearly so comfortable and loved is such a joy. Special mentions are my buddies Emma (turkey), Charlie (pig), and Bill and Ted (goats). Do yourself a favor and head over any Sunday 10am - 2pm. You'll want to come back and bring everyone you know! read more

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Happy farm! Quirky animals! Lots of attentiveness from staff. The owners are selfless and intentional. You'll all want to stop by and be sure to try one of their dinners because the cook is stellar and based in cruelty free culinary. Delighted to see them all grow and for this place to have such devoted members who treat customers and animals as equal and family. A truly spiritual place. read more

I was lucky enough to have a surprise birthday evening here. It was absolutely one of my best birthdays - and I've had a few. We were given a private tour, were able to make friends with all of the animals, give them treats and learned all about their stories. I want to adopt them all The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and clearly are genuine caregivers and protectors of these beautiful creatures. We had an amazing vegan picnic under the stars and twinkle lights below the canopy of a 500+ year old oak. The food was incredible - we had a huge amount; I honestly didn't know that a vegan menu could be so delicious. The on-site chef knocked it out of the part with churro cheesecake topped with horchata ice cream. I'll be back. I cannot say enough positive things about this magical, hidden spot in Chatsworth read more

Kindred Spirits Care Farm - Evening picnic - Animal Shelters Near Me - Chatsworth, California

My family and I had such a good time!! The person that gave us a tour was such a sweetheart and I loved how she knew so much about the animals! You can tell everybody there loves what they do and the love they have for the animals there , we will definitely go back! read more

Kindred Spirits Care Farm - Cow feeding - Animal Shelters Near Me - Chatsworth, California

Me and my mother went to volunteer at kindred spirit farms and we had a great time meeting the animals there was goats horses pigs chickens llamas ostriches all types of wonderful animals and we felt one with nature and then we started feeding them and we had a great time and my mom grew up in a farm too and she said that it brought her back memories from where she grew up! read more

We had a very nice visit. The catered lunch was so good. We picnicked in the backyard surrounded by lovely trees and nature. read more

Kindred Spirits Care Farm - Animal Shelters Near Me - Chatsworth, California

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Beautiful place ran by beautiful souls . This place is the picture of peace and love. Staff is so educated on the not only the breeds of animals but their individual heart touching stories . The animals are Clearly loved and well cared for . My children and I loved it. Highly recommended . We will definitely be back read more

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A peaceful, beautiful, and safe space for people and animals. I had a lovely experience and would highly recommend a visit for anyone looking to connect with animals. read more

I absolutely love visiting this sanctuary. It's a beautiful place to visit and to see many rescued animals living their lives in peace, the way nature intended. This sanctuary also provides special events with gourmet food from a very talented chef. We've been here a few times, and we plan to come back. read more