Farm Sanctuary Wins First-Ever ‘Hospitality With Heart Award’ From PETA

For Immediate Release:
April 15, 2026

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Andrew Grant 202-483-7382

As travelers look ahead to summer getaways, PETA is spotlighting the nation’s most compassionate stays with its inaugural Hospitality with Heart Awards—and Farm Sanctuary, nestled inthe Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York,has made the list. The immersive experience offers 275 acres of serene views just a short distance from Sugar Hill State Forest, and gives guests the opportunity to interact with some of the more than 400 animals rescued from the meat, egg, and dairy industries—including cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens, sheep, goats, and more—who call the sanctuary home. 

Farm Sanctuary—which has been rescuing and advocating for animals abused in the agriculture industry for over 40 years—offers a variety of accommodations, including cozy cabins, lux cabins, and charming tiny houses, with complimentary vegan breakfasts and guided sanctuary tours every morning. Guests can also enjoy walks along the river by day or stargazing by night, and can participate in interactive activities, including bathing cows or taking goats for walks.

“Farm Sanctuary is a stunning retreat offering picturesque views, delicious vegan cuisine, cozy cabins, and the unique opportunity to meaningfully bond with rescued farmed animals,” says PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk. “Every winner on PETA’s list proves how easy it is to travel kindly, leave animals in peace, and make humane, healthy choices along the way.”

Other winners on PETA’s list include (in no particular order) The White Pig in Schuyler, Virginia; Deer Run on the Atlantic in Big Pine Key, Florida; The Cozy Cottage at Grateful Meadows in West Point, Virginia; The Gray Barn at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary in High Falls, New York; Pebble Cove Farm Inn and Animal Sanctuary in Washington; and Rancho Vegano in Tucson, Arizona.

Each winner will receive a framed certificate from PETA along with bragging rights.

PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat, wear, or use for entertainment”—points out thatEvery Animal Is Someone and offers free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness. PETA’s free vegan starter kit can help those looking to make the switch. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow PETA on X, Facebook, or Instagram.