Our very first Vegan Spirituality Retreat in Florida was a beautiful day of vegan community building and support, renewing our spirits and strengthening our resolve to make the world a better place for all animals. Participants enjoyed yoga, meditation, a nature walk in Wakulla Springs State Park, a boat ride on the river to observe and appreciate native wildlife, and an inspirational presentation by “The Good Karma Diet” author Victoria Moran on the meaning and importance of Ahimsa, or non-harming.

Kari Bagnall, the Founder and Executive Director of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary in Gainesville, wowed everyone with an adorable video of her sanctuary, which cares for New World monkeys who have been retired from laboratory research, or ex-pets surrendered who have been confiscated by authorities.