We had a VERY special houseguest last weekend… meet Beethoven! This chonky reindeer wants to remind you that tomorrow is December 1st which means it’s the start of our interactive advent calendar! If you donate (or already donated) ANY amount to our year-end Giving campaign to fund animal care staffing and our feed bill, you’ll get a super fun and interactive virtual advent calendar. ANY amount…even $1! Link in bio! The calendar is full of stories, animal facts, recipes, crafts, videos, jokes, and more to make your season extra merry and bright! Did you donate on any platform on Giving Tuesday? You get the advent calendar as well! Because Facebook, Venmo, and Instagram keep donor info private, if you gave through those platforms just shoot us an email at [email protected] so we can send you your advent calendar! Happy holidays from all of us at Blackberry Creek! Special thanks to our board member, Corinne Kaelin, for putting countless hours into creating the calendar for our supporters and to Santa @wisheswithsanta for stopping by!🎄🎅🏼 #reindeergoals #fluffernutter #loveoneanother #christmastime #adventcalendar #fortheanimals #stbernard #stbernardsofinstagram @napavalleymonica (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClnTSMeuDW1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Santa stopped by today to make sure everyone is on track to make the “nice” list this year. Bob and Sophie are trying to explain all the missing carrots from the garden… Get your tickets to meet Santa and some very special animal ambassadors at Christmas at Blackberry Creek on 12/16! Ticket link in bio! @wisheswithsanta (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck9oXH4J77A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🧉🎅🏼🌴Meet Santa at the Tiki Bar... Join us for a tropical twist on the holidays as we celebrate a reverse Christmas in July! Come in your finest Hawaiian shirt, grass skirt, coconuts...whatever floats your snorkel boat! Hosted at a private residence in Orangevale, CA, the tiki cocktails will flow and hula lessons will have you giggling all evening as we support the rescue and advocacy work of Blackberry Creek. You'll have the chance to take a picture at a tropical photo station with Santa, say Mele Kalikimaka to some surprise animal ambassadors, bid on original artwork by Diana Pope Hofer, and enjoy some surprise giveaways throughout the evening! Ticket link in bio! *Guests must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend. @wisheswithsanta #melekalikimaka #veganluau #tropicaltwist #tikibar #tropicalchristmas #santaiknowhim https://www.instagram.com/p/CkbbxmtvgAA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Santa is coming to @blackberrycreek this year!!! 🎅🏼 Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick will be delighting adults with special holiday cocktails and photo ops at each of our three dinner parties on December 10th, 11th, and 23rd, AND he’ll be hosting a magical evening for children on the 12th! Don’t wait to get your tickets as this exclusive celebration is almost sold out! Link in bio. *Tickets for the children’s night are only available with Christmas dinner ticket purchases. #hohoho #santaiscoming #hollyjollychristmas #santaclause #holidayparty #santamagic #wisheswithsanta #blackberrycreek @wisheswithsanta (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVyNg3EPoNE/?utm_medium=tumblr

76 animals still need a Secret Santa and it's only 9 days until Christmas! Help make their holidays merry and bright and receive a special video message from Santa himself! 🎅 Link in bio or https://blackberrycreek.givingfuel.com/secret-santa-2021 @wisheswithsanta #babycromwell #friendsnotfood #aanctuarylife #merrychristmas #happyholidays #loveoneanother #secretsanta #seasonofgiving (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXj6vaPvtor/?utm_medium=tumblr

We had such a wonderful three days celebrating the holidays with so many dear friends! After a year with no events due to Covid, having our annual holiday parties back (with safety precautions in place of course) was even more fun this year! Many special guests joined us including Santa Claus himself, but it was the highlight of our year meeting Rebecca, the Animal Control Officer who saved the lives of Po and Percival in 2016. She drove all the way from Washington to be here, and seeing her reunite with Percival and meet people whose lives were touched by Po was incredible. A great BIG thank you to all of our volunteers who made this weekend possible: @dianapope238 @rachaelstpeter @airric6 @nosh.on.plants @vickysjol @michellegillwarren @wisheswithsanta and the Kaelins, to @clelandvalerie who made salads and desserts, @tinlantern who made the holiday punch, @bowie1 who donated flowers, @bitchinsauce and @miyokoschinner who donated amazing products for our plant-based charcuterie boards, and @boglevineyards who donated two wine tasting experiences to our silent auction. And last but not least, thank you to all of you who joined us, dressed up, competed to make the best gingerbread house, fed Bob the reindonkey carrots, and who support our work on behalf of animals all year-round. We love celebrating the magic of the holidays with you! We have one more festive evening planned for 12/23 and a few tickets left if you missed the fun (link in bio). ✨ #christmasatblackberrycreek #holidayparty #merrychristmas #blackberrycreek #loveoneanother #holidayfun #grateful (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXaZciyL3An/?utm_medium=tumblr

Look who showed up to kick off the party last night! Our first night of “Cocktails and Candy Canes” was fantastic, and we’re stoked for tonight’s “Not So Silent Night” party! Christmas character costume contest, gingerbread house race, and more of that amazing holiday rum punch! Three tickets left here or link in bio: https://blackberrycreek.ticketspice.com/christmas-costume-party-at-blackberry-creek @wisheswithsanta @rachaelstpeter @nosh.on.plants @airric6 @vickysjol (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXWh_8Kv0X_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Such a magically delightful evening bringing Santa and MacFarland to @theburgerpatch to spread joy to the #midtownsacramento community. Had so many people stop and got out of their cars to hug their first cow, adults wanting photos with Santa, and special needs individuals saying this was their Christmas wish come true. Thank you, for coming out, donating pumpkins, and having fun with us tonight. And to all our supporters both near and far, thank you for giving to our non-profit this #givingtuesday and all year long. You are making a difference, and we are humbled and grateful to be doing this work alongside you. Special thanks to @wisheswithsanta @theburgerpatch and our volunteers, @veinottnatalia @rachaelstpeter @airric6 @nosh.on.plants #grateful #community #loveoneanother #sacramento #sactown #cowlovers #veganfortheanimals #santaclaus #reinsteer #macfarlandthehighlandcoo #friendsnotfood #bekind (at Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW7jCxUlrzu/?utm_medium=tumblr