The Let Animals Lead® Sanctuary Immersion
A 3-Day Animal Reiki Experience at Charlie's Acres
June 12-14 in Sonoma, California
Reconnect with yourself, with animals, and with the heart of your practice in this rare, in-person retreat with Kathleen. Slow down, breathe, and practice healing presence in a peaceful sanctuary setting and experience the Let Animals Lead® method surrounded by community, compassion, and the wisdom of rescued farm animals.
Come Home to Presence, Together
For a few days, step away from the noise of daily life and into a quiet, shared space where animals, nature, and community invite you to simply be.
There is something deeply nourishing about coming together in person… where shared presence creates a field of calm, connection, and support. At Charlie’s Acres, surrounded by rescued farm animals and the gentle rhythm of sanctuary life, we are invited into a different way of spending time with animals—one that is slower, quieter, and deeply connected.
This is an invitation to return to the quiet power of being. To discover the ease, the connection, and the subtle healing that unfold in mindful presence with animals. To listen without expectation, and to share space in a way that honors their choices, their wisdom, and their unique way of being in the world.
Together, we’ll create a peaceful, supportive environment where you can reconnect with yourself, with the animals, and with a community of like-hearted people walking a similar path. And in that shared presence… something begins to shift. Your confidence deepens. Your connection expands. And the healing you’ve been seeking starts to unfold naturally.
An Experience of Healing Connection, Guided by Animals
Let’s come together in presence with animals, guided by the Let Animals Lead® method. This gathering invites you into a shared space of awareness—where animals are free to choose how they engage, and you’re supported in meeting them with calm, respectful presence.
Throughout our time together, you’ll be gently guided through meditation, reflection, and in-person practice with the sanctuary animals. Some moments will be quiet and spacious. Others may feel deeply moving, or unexpectedly simple.
Each experience unfolds through the natural rhythm of the animals, the land, and the group. Whether you are new to Animal Reiki or have been practicing for years, this approach meets you exactly where you are—offering a way to deepen your connection without force, pressure, or expectation.
Here the animals lead. And in learning to follow their guidance, you begin to listen, sense, and connect in a whole new way.
A Peaceful Sanctuary
for Animals and for Us
Held by the land, the animals, and the spirit of sanctuary, we begin to settle into a deeper way of being.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Sonoma County, Charlie’s Acres Farm Animal Sanctuary is a place of refuge, healing, and compassion for rescued farm animals. Home to pigs, goats, sheep, cows, horses, chickens, ducks, and turkeys, the sanctuary offers a rare opportunity to be in the presence of animals who are safe, cared for, and free to live as their true selves.
Our time together will begin with a guided tour led by the sanctuary staff, where you’ll meet many of the animal residents and hear their individual stories. This experience alone is deeply moving—offering a glimpse into their lives, their personalities, and the quiet resilience that lives within each one.
Throughout the weekend, we’ll gather in both indoor and outdoor spaces, including a beautiful teaching center and peaceful open areas on the land. Some of our practice will take place near the pastures, and at times, within them—always with deep respect for the animals’ comfort, boundaries, and choice.
Each day, we’ll also share a nourishing, catered vegan lunch, thoughtfully prepared and enjoyed together in community. And as the days unfold, there’s a quiet shift that begins to happen…you slow down, you soften, and you start to feel more deeply connected—to the animals, the land, and yourself.
As part of this experience, 25% of profits from this retreat will be donated to Charlie’s Acres—supporting the continued care, healing, and protection of the animals who call this sanctuary home.
What's it like to join us?
What you'll experience over 3 days
Each day unfolds with a balance of guided meditation, time with the animals, and space for reflection—allowing the experience to deepen naturally.
A meaningful opening sanctuary tour
Begin your journey by meeting the animals and hearing their stories, guided by the sanctuary staff. This heartfelt introduction sets the tone for a weekend rooted in compassion and connection.
Guided meditations rooted in the Let Animals Lead® method
Each day is anchored in gentle meditations, helping you settle into stillness, deepen your awareness, and connect with the calm, compassionate presence at the heart of this practice.
In-person Animal Reiki practice with sanctuary animals
Spend time near—and when appropriate, within—the animals’ spaces, always allowing them to choose how they engage, while you practice holding a peaceful, respectful presence with greater confidence and ease.
Time for reflection, journaling, and shared insights
Integrate your experiences through quiet reflection and optional group sharing, creating space for deeper awareness, clarity, and meaningful connection with others on a similar path.
Nourishing vegan lunches enjoyed in community
Each day includes a delicious catered meal, offering time to relax, connect, and simply enjoy being together in a beautiful, supportive environment.
Is this experience calling you?
If you feel drawn to the peaceful pastures of this beautiful place,
you may already sense your answer.
It’s a beautiful fit for you if...
You feel called to be with animals in a quiet, respectful way
You’re curious about connecting without pressure or expectation, and allowing healing to unfold naturally.
You’re ready to slow down and reconnect with presence
You long for time in nature, away from the noise of daily life—where you can breathe, listen, and return to a deeper sense of calm.
You resonate with a gentle, animal-led approach to healing
You value honoring each animal’s choices and creating a space where they feel safe, seen, and free to engage in their own way.
You’re part of this community—or feel called to join it in person
Whether you’ve been practicing with us online or are just discovering this work, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive, like-hearted circle.
You’re open to learning through experience, not just instruction
You trust that insight can arise through stillness, observation, and shared presence with animals.
It may not be the right fit if...
You’re looking for a technique-based or certification-focused training
This experience is centered on presence and connection, rather than structured rituals or formal advancement.
You prefer to actively direct or lead sessions with animals
Here, we practice stepping back, allowing animals to guide the interaction in their own way and time.
You’re not comfortable with quiet, reflective spaces
Many moments throughout the weekend invite stillness, observation, and gentle awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions...
Frequently asked questions
Your 3-Day Sanctuary Immersion Includes
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A guided sanctuary tour and meaningful connection with over 150 rescued farm animals
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Three full days of guided meditation, Animal Reiki practice, and spacious time for reflection
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Access to both indoor and outdoor sanctuary spaces for learning, presence and connection
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Time in and around the pastures—always honoring the animals’ comfort, boundaries, and choice
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Daily catered vegan lunches to nourish, ground, and support your experience
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A peaceful, supportive environment shared with a like-hearted community
This is a rare opportunity to experience the Let Animals Lead® method in person—held within the quiet rhythm of sanctuary life, and designed to deepen your connection, confidence, and sense of inner peace.
Join Us at the Sanctuary
For three days, step into a peaceful sanctuary in the Valley of the Moon, where animals guide the experience and presence becomes the practice.
Come as you are… and share this time with a community of like-hearted people, held in the quiet rhythm of the land and the gentle presence of the animals.
Guided by Kathleen Prasad, founder of the Let Animals Lead® method, whose work has helped thousands of people around the world connect with animals through presence, compassion, and respect.
And if you feel the quiet pull to be here…
we would love to welcome you.