Sanctuary Vacation Rentals Hosts Pumpkin Painting Evening with Twisted Roots Wines Benefiting Animal Friends Rescue Project

Sanctuary Vacation Rentals will celebrate National Pumpkin Day in festive style with a special Pumpkin Painting Evening on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests will gather at Sanctuary Vacation Rentals’ Carmel-by-the-Sea offices (Mission Street & 8th Avenue) for an autumn evening of creativity, fine wine, and community spirit—all to support the Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP).

Open to the public, the event invites attendees to bring their four-legged companions and join the Sanctuary team, Twisted Roots Wines, and AFRP for a relaxed, seasonal gathering on the outdoor patio. Guests will receive a pumpkin, painting supplies, one glass of Twisted Roots wine, light nibbles, and plenty of inspiration to create their own fall masterpiece.

The evening’s highlight will be a pumpkin painting contest, with the winning entry earning a Sanctuary Vacation Rentals gift basket and a bottle of wine from Twisted Roots. Additional glasses of wine will be available for purchase for $10 each.

Tickets are $25 per person, with a portion of each ticket donated to AFRP. Space is limited, and early reservations are encouraged.

Wines for the evening will include:

• Chardonnay, “Chablis”-style, very light
• Cabernet Sauvignon, multiple award-winning
• Petite Sirah, the family’s flagship wine
• 1918 Old Vine Zinfandel, their most popular wine and the vines that started it all

“We love bringing the community together for something that is both fun and meaningful,” said Josh, General Manager of Sanctuary Vacation Rentals. “This event gives guests a chance to celebrate fall, enjoy great wines, and help support AFRP’s important mission.”

Tickets and details are available online at:
https://events.humanitix.com/pumpkin-painting-at-sanctuary-vacation-rentals-with-twisted-roots-wines-fcsyjln7

About Sanctuary Vacation Rentals
Founded on a love for hospitality and the Monterey Peninsula, Sanctuary Vacation Rentals offers distinctive, pet-friendly vacation homes along California’s Central Coast. The company supports local nonprofits through events and charitable giving, with a mission to create memorable experiences for guests while giving back to the community.

About Twisted Roots Wines
Twisted Roots Wines produces award-winning varietals rooted in family tradition, with a commitment to quality winemaking and sustainable practices.

About Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP)
AFRP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving homes for homeless and abandoned companion animals in Monterey County and beyond.