Upcoming Events
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, June 3, 2023
65 Downing Road, Ghent, NY 12075
Join us for a fun evening of terrific food and music at our Earth Day Celebration to benefit the rescued animals!
Main Event
(All Ages) 4:00-8:00pm
- Barn Tour
- Cocktails and Vegetarian Farm-to-Table Dinner
- Live Music, Raffle and Auction Items
- Floating Wish Lanterns on the Pond
Optional Nature Program
(Ages 18+) 2:00-4:00pm
- Collaborative Creation of a Flower Mandala on the Land
- Blessings for the Earth, People, Animals and All Sentient Beings
- Creation of a Bouquet of Remembrance to Honor Those Departed
Barn Tour & Dinner: Adult $95
Barn Tour & Dinner: Kids 10 and under $55
Nature Program, Barn Tour & Dinner: $105
Past Events
2022
Paint Your Pet Workshop
Saturday October 15, 2022 — 3:00-5:00pm
65 Downing Road, Ghent, NY 12075
$65 per person
Artist Michelle Becker and The Lily Pond are hosting a Paint Your Pet Workshop. It’s a wonderful way to commemorate a beloved pet and benefits the rescued animals at the sanctuary. Wine and light refreshments will be served. All painting supplies, canvases, and smocks will be provided. Space is limited!
Jazz Picnic by the Pond
Labor Day | Monday, September 5, 2022
12 Noon - 3:00pm
65 Downing Road, Ghent, NY 12075
Pack a picnic basket, throw a blanket in the car and come listen to Interplay Jazz Band while enjoying lunch by the pond! Friendly dogs on leash are welcome.
There will be raffle items, desserts and beverages for sale, and a tour of the sanctuary to meet the animals.
Paint Your Pet Workshop
Sunday, July 10, 2022 — 3:00-5:00pm
65 Downing Road, Ghent, NY 12075
$65 per person
Paint Your Pet Workshop
Sunday, April 3, 2022 — 3:00-5:00pm
65 Downing Road, Ghent, NY 12075
$65 per person
2021
Paint Your Pet Workshop
Saturday, May 15, 2021 — 4:00-6:00pm
65 Downing Road, Ghent, NY 12075
$60 per person
Artist Michelle Becker and The Lily Pond are hosting a Paint Your Pet Workshop. It’s a wonderful way to commemorate a beloved pet and benefits the rescued animals at the sanctuary.
Space is limited to ensure safety. Wine will be served and all painting supplies, canvases, and smocks will be provided.
2020
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, June 13, 2020 — 4:00-8:00pm
- Interactive nature-based program for adults and supervised craft table for kids
- Sanctuary tour to meet the animals
- Cocktails and vegetarian farm-to-table dinner
- Live jazz music and raffle items
- Wish lanterns floated on the pond at sunset
2019
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, May 4, 2019 — 2:00-8:00pm
- Interactive program of blessings for the plante and all sentient beings
- Sanctuary tour to meet the animals
- Cocktails and vegetarian, farm-to-table dinner
- Live jazz music
- Wish lanterns floated on the pond at sunset
