


Help Us Grow our Herd---
and the Healing
​At SOUL Harbour Ranch, we believe healing begins with one simple gift:
SOUL—Sharing Of Unconditional Love.
Every day, our therapy animals create moments of joy, love, comfort, connection, and hope for children, adults, families, the differently-abled, veterans, seniors and anyone in need. Whether navigating anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, loneliness, or simply the stress of everyday life, the unconditional love of an animal has a remarkable way of reaching hearts where words cannot.​
Today, we're inviting you to help us bring even more healing to our SOUL community.​ By growing our Ranch offerings, we are able to reach even more people in need.
Our goal of adding 2 mini therapy cows to the SOUL Harbour Ranch family will allow us to expand our animal-assisted therapy program and create even more meaningful experiences, like "Cow Cuddles" sessions. ​
Expanding Opportunities for Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being
With the addition of 2 miniature therapy cows, SOUL Harbour Ranch will be able to offer:​
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Expanded therapy animal visits focused on mental health and emotional well-being
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Greater access to animal-assisted programming for families, schools, community organizations, veterans, those with different abilities and seniors
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More opportunities for individuals to experience connection, comfort, healing and unconditional love
These gentle, affectionate companions offer something truly magical: an anxious child resting their head on their soft coats, a person in crisis feeling their steady heartbeat, or a hospice patient experiencing the calm that comes from simply being in their presence. These quiet moments can reduce stress, ease anxiety, encourage mindfulness, and provide comfort during difficult times. For many participants, those moments become the beginning of healing. Every visit is designed to create a safe space where people can slow down, breathe, smile, and reconnect—with themselves and with others.
On behalf of all who have experienced life's difficult challenges, please help us bring the unconditional love and healing of these adorable miniature therapy cows to SOUL Harbour Ranch!​

The Festival of Children Foundation &
The Sanfilippo Foundation present
"The Magic of Childhood"
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
The Sanfilippo Estate Barrington Hills, IL
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Benefiting The Chicago Academy For The Arts, SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Tours Of The Estate And Its Collection - Dinner In The Carousel Pavilion - Inspirational Performances
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About the Event
5:00PM – 6:30PM
Tours of the Sanfilippo Estate & Magical Encounters
Guests will explore the extraordinary collections of the Sanfilippo Estate while enjoying surprise performances by strolling magicians throughout the property, adding moments of wonder and delight to the experience.
The Sanfilippo Place de la Musique is known worldwide for its beautifully restored antique music machines, chandeliers, art glass, and the world’s largest restored theatre pipe organ. Guests will also experience the Perfume Passage Foundation collection, featuring a recreated 1900s Parisian passageway, a restored 1880s American drugstore and soda fountain, an Art Deco gallery, and the iconic René Lalique fountains.
6:30PM – 9:00PM
Dinner Program & Entertainment
Open Bar • Plated Dinner • Inspirational Performances
World-Class Magician Showcase • Rides on the Eden Palais Carousel
Featured Magicians
Luis Carreon, John Guastaferro, Justin Purcell, Paige Thomson
Special Performances by Kodi Lee, The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Hosted at The Sanfilippo Estate:
789 Plum Tree Road | Barrington Hills, Illinois
Cocktail Attire Suggested
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Tables for 10 people start at $3,000 (maximum of 30 tables)

