Connect with yourself, nature and animals

Experience peaceful animal encounters, scenic hiking trails, and immersion experiences in Spring Valley, CA. No chaos, just connection.

What Awaits You

Inclusive, holistic experiences designed to support individuals, families, schools, and community groups through self-directed connection, growth, and support. Exclusive trail access point to San Diego National Wildlife refuge.
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Animal Encounters

Meet friendly animals in a calm, stress-free environment. Perfect for petting zoos and gentle interactions.

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Scenic Hiking Trails

Explore peaceful trails surrounded by nature. Reconnect with the outdoors at your own pace. From walking paths to trails, find your perfect stride!

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Immersion Experience

Engaging and individualized programs that foster human and animal connection. Explore and challenge yourself with hands on learning in caring for animals.

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Mutt-i-grees®

Educational program for children and adolescents that combine learning of empathy and relationships with hands-on animal care and fun activities.

Visit Packages

Currently available for ages 3+. Choose the experience that's right for you.
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Immersion Experience

$150 / person
60 min / 1 hour

Total package time is up to 120 mins. Includes 30 mins. transition windows x 2, 1 before and 1 after the session. Programming is 60 mins / 1 hr with a 5-10 mins. safety and orientation. Interact with our animals. Learn how to socialize and care for the animals. Explore the trails, enjoy wildlife and nature. Adaptations available to increase participation. Sessions may be adapted to align with comfort level of visitor around the animals.

  • Sanctuary access
  • Animal access
  • Hiking trail access
  • Additional hands on support

Coming Soon-Group Immersion Experience

120 min / 2 hours

Up to 5 people. Includes 5-10 minute safety and orientation session. Interact with our horses / dogs of your of choice. Sessions may be adapted to align with comfort level of visitor around the animals.

  • Sanctuary access
  • Animal access
  • Hiking trail access
  • Access to picnic area

Community Groups / Parties - Contact For Pricing

Custom plan event and program for the goals of your group or session. Includes consultation planning call(s).

  • Features of 1:1 and group experience
  • Option for food / drink carts
  • Outside vendors
  • Access to designated group areas

Add On: Keep Me Clean & Dry

$20
person

Add on feature: provides gowns, masks, ponchos and/or gloves and gentle cleaning to strollers and medical mobility equipment following session.

We Built This for Our Community

Our community deserves a place where EVERYONE could connect with nature and animals at their own pace and comfort level.

Years of watching our children grow disconnected from the natural world, we knew something had to change. This land became our answer—a peaceful haven where everyone can experience the healing power of animals and nature.

Every trail, every animal encounter, and every program is designed with intention. Creating happiness and genuine connection to the world around us.

Visit Our Sanctuary

An escape to tranquility, peace, learning, and connection.
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Stress-Free Environment

No crowds or chaos—just tranquility

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Gentle Animal Care

Ethical, compassionate animal interactions

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Family & SDRC Friendly

Activities for ages 3+ and all abilities. Contact SDRC coordinator to sign up.

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Educational Programs

Learn about nature and animal welfare

Launching Soon

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