DETAILS: Farm Sanctuary

GETTING THERE: Farm Sanctuary is just west of Watkins Glen, in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. From Washington, the drive takes about six hours. By plane, fly into Rochester (90 miles from Watkins Glen) or Syracuse (100 miles). I flew Air Tran from BWI to Rochester for about $200 round trip. To Syracuse, connecting flights on US Airways start at $250 round trip; nonstop flights are more than $300.

STAYING THERE: The property's B&B has three cabins (each sleeps four), costing $75 per person per night, plus $10 for each additoinal guest. Rate includes a vegan breakfast and tour. For accommodations in town, check with the Schuyler County Lodging and Tourism Association ( http://www.watkinsglenlodging.com) or the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce (800-607-4552, http://www.schuylerny.com). Farm Sanctuary also lists suggestions on its Web site (see below).

OTHER ACTIVTIES: The sanctuary holds $3 public tours on various days and hours May 1-Oct. 31. Guests are also encouraged to volunteer and help with the animals. The property abuts the Sugar Hill Recreation Area (607-776-2165, http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/37446.html), which includes a state forest, numerous hiking trails, a fire tower and a portion of the Six Nations Recreation Trail System. In Watkins Glen, Watkins Glen State Park (433 S. Franklin St., 607-535-4511, http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkID=105; $6 parking) boasts 19 waterfalls and a steep trail that goes beside and behind the falls. Stop and sip the grapes at any of 36 wineries along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail ( http://senecalakewine.com/jc). Cruise around Seneca Lake by kayak, sailboat or Capt. Bill's vintage Stroller IV (3 N. Franklin St., 607-535-4541; $11). Catch the races at Watkins Glen International Speedway (610 S. Decatur St., 866-461-RACE, http://www.theglen.com).

INFORMATION: Farm Sanctuary, 607-583- 2225, http://www.farmsanctuary.org.

-- A.S.