Step into a world of whimsy and wonder--the Cirque du Sanctuary--where acrobats flitter about, the marching band coaxes you to the dance floor, and vegan food tantalizes your tastebuds!

Cirque du Sanctuary supports Rancho Compasion’s 10 years of providing sanctuary for rescued farmed animals, educational and community programs for at-risk and local youth, and a holistic farm-to-table organic garden program. 

This night of revelry features:

• whimsical live music by multi-pieced band El Radio Fantastique

• acrobatic and aerial performances by Poison Ivy Circus and Shannon Gray

• a magic show by magician Matthew Holtzman

• a live auction hosted by The Kilted Auctioneer, showcasing highly exclusive offerings

Tickets & Sponsorships

Early bird tickets are live now until September 14th at an incredible discount! Price of admission includes access to the event, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, drinks, and a swag bag.

• Early Bird: $175.00 - August 1 thru September 14

• Regular Price: $225.00 - September 15 thru November 15

• Tables: Prices and details coming soon!

Interested in sponsoring or making an in-kind donation? Please reach out to heather@ranchocompasion.org to receive our sponsorship deck and more information.

Interested in Sponsoring? Read our sponsorship deck here.

Spoil your mother (or your friend's mother) to a delicious, vegan brunch prepared by Chef Miyoko in our beautiful vineyard overlooking the sanctuary. Be prepared to be transported together to a blissful culinary paradise while enjoying the company of other like-minded "kids and moms."  Miyoko will be cooking largely from our garden, supplemented with fresh pastries, innovative plant-milk cheeses, and much more. Food, drinks, and champagne are all included. 

Arrive at 11:00 for a quick sactuary tour, then either hitch a ride or take a short hike (5 to 7 minutes) up to the vineyard. Enjoy the tranquility, stunning setting, and fabulous food! 

Donate & Tickets

Our Halloween fest for families is back with a spooky haunted barn, costume catwalk, pumpkin carving, snacks & treats, and of course, resident meet & greets. Costumes encouraged! Bring a blanket and vegan picnic to enjoy in the meadow!

Our cobweb-covered gates open from 12:00-3:00pm, so families can come or leave at any time. 

No walk-ins. Once we sell out, we can add you to our waitlist and may notify you if there are cancellations. 

The Main Events:

• The Costume Catwalk! The Categories are: Rancho Compasión Animal Residents (see images), Spooky, Cute, and Wacky-Quacky . All guests can participate!

• Pumpkin Carving Contest & the Pumpkin Toss: Think you’ve got the chops to wow our judges? Come up with your best jack-o-lanterns at our pumpkin carving station, and at the end of the event, we’ll present your carved pumpkins to our pigs and other residents (aka, the Judges) and let them decide the winner–by whichever one they eat first!

• DIY Screen Printing: Bring a cotton t-shirt, bib, blankie, canvas tote, or anything else you want to have custom screen-printed!

10am-2pm

Location: 2600 Nicasio Valley Road

Stop on by to browse our goods—clothing, shoes, accessories—some for sale, and some for swap. We’ll also offer delights straight from the land: bags of sanctuary soil, tea, soap, infused oils, and veggies.

Gather with your loved ones at Rancho Compasión this Mother’s Day for a lovely brunch at our vineyard, made by Chef Miyoko!

Space is limited, so we recommend getting your tickets early to reserve your spot.

Event Schedule

The event will begin at 11am for a tour of the sanctuary, which will end at the vineyard at noon for a delicous meal, designed and prepared by our founder, Chef Miyoko Schinner, to be concluded at 2pm.

Let Love Roam this Valentine’s Day - Grab your sweetie (or bestie!) and join us for a unique Valentine’s Day experience at Rancho Compasión!

We will start with a tour of the sanctuary, where you can meet some of our residents, enjoy the beautiful land, and learn more about what happens here. The tour will end in the barn, where you will share a delicious dinner for two, designed and prepared by Chef Miyoko Schinner. The menu will consist of:

• Appetizers featuring Miyoko’s newest cheese recipes - you will be some of the first to try them!

• A main course of Winter White Porcini Lasagna, portioned for two, and a fresh salad made from vegetables from our on-site education garden

• Dessert featuring chocolate, of course!

• Wine

Rufus and friends will be our dinner dates, making this a Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget! Spots are limited, so get your tickets before they are gone! Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit our animal residents and growing youth education programs.

For details and to purchase tickets, please click the button below.

Can't come out weekly but want to make a difference and help out? Our volunteer days are a great opportunity to work hard, contribute to our mission, and make new friends! We will provide a vegan lunch.

This event will occur rain or shine! Please come prepared! Register using button below.