The Animal Sanctuary

Meet the residents

At Cavalli, we don't just have stunning homes and walking trails, we have a whole crew of four-legged hosts. Horses, alpaca, sheep, chickens, our Highland cows, and the farm dog. They love attention and are a guest favorite, especially for families and animal lovers, don't forget your camera, farm selfies are encouraged.

A Gentle Refuge

Part of every visit to Cavalli

The animals are woven into the everyday life of the estate, a soft, grounding presence among the lavender rows and rolling hills. Whether you're here for a celebration, a stay, or simply an afternoon in the fields, a little time among our gentle residents has a way of slowing everything down. They are, quite simply, part of what makes Cavalli feel like home.

A long-horned Highland cow facing the camera in the estate paddock
Highland Cattle

The Residents

Highland cattle

With their long shaggy coats and sweeping horns, our Highland cattle are as gentle as they are photogenic. Sweet-natured and endlessly curious, they're a guest favourite, happy to be admired, and even happier to be fed.

A visitor sharing a quiet moment with one of the estate's horses at the fence
Horses

The Residents

Gentle horses

Our horses roam the mustard-covered hills that give the estate its golden spring colour. Calm and companionable, they're at the heart of Cavalli's bridle trails and horseback experiences, a graceful way to take in the land at an unhurried pace.

One of the estate's alpaca in the pasture with the vineyards beyond
Sheep & Alpaca

The Residents

Sheep & alpaca

Springy, soft, and endlessly photogenic, our sheep and alpaca bring a lightness to the fields. They're the gentle characters of the estate, always ready for a nibble, a nuzzle, and a photo or two.

A hen from the estate's free-ranging flock, close up
Hens

The Residents

Free-ranging hens

Our free-ranging flock wanders the grounds by day, scratching in the last of the sunset light. They reward the estate with fresh eggs and a steady, happy clucking, the everyday soundtrack of life on the farm.

The Experience

Ways to meet the residents

i

Meet & Feed

Say hello and hand-feed the friendly residents of the farm.

ii

Farm Walks

Wander the pastures and pens at your own gentle pace.

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Horseback & Trails

Take to the estate's bridle trails with our calm, companionable horses.

iv

Golden Hours

Sunrise and sunset, when the animals, and the light, are at their best.

Meet the Animals

"As our guest, you're welcome to meet the animals, to feed them, wander among them, and let the pace of the farm settle over you."
An open invitation · Visit & feeding times to be confirmed
Guests greeting one of the estate's horses over the paddock fence

Plan Your Visit

Come and say hello

The gentle residents of Cavalli are waiting to meet you. Plan a stay, a celebration, or an afternoon on the estate, and spend a little time with the family.