- The Animals at Xenia -
Xenia is blessed with some of the best animal companions to be found. These beautiful, loving animals are always here to give you the best kind of company you could ask for. Some of them are regular residents of the acreage while others fly in to visit from for away lands.
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THE HORSES – Khodo and Boww Khodo,the chestnut coloured quarter horse,and Boww, the dappled grey Percheron, greet you daily with gentleness and curiousity. Listen to the meditative grass chomping in any of the meadows they are in. Visit them at the barn, inside or out, rain or shine on your way to the Labyrinth or Sanctuary for your meditation or to visit OPA.
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Charlie - THE POT BELLIED PIG: As you come upon it, you may think it is a dog house. It is Charlie’s house and you pass it on the way to and from the lodge. He loves talking with visitors and especially loves having his ears rubbed. When he is not at home, he is free to roam all 38 acres of Xenia and you will see him munching on grass and plants or just laying here and there basking in the sun. Read a letter to Charlie from Clara here. 
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Maggie & Burnni (and Billy) Burnni, our recently adopted black lab puppy with golden eyes that look into your soul, will always be happy to see you. Maggie, Burnni’s girlfriend lives at Xenia some of the time. She is a beautiful golden lab, intelligent and kind. Both of these dogs stay with either Angelyn, Andy or Kasara, you will find them wandering around and about Xenia. Billy lived his whole life (15 years) at Xenia, he won Bowen Island’s Dog of the Year Award in 2006 and has been an integral part of the Xenia staff throughout. His specialty was asking for forgiveness rather than permission and he will be missed by the many friends (community and visitors) he has made over the years. To read more about Billy click here. 
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Rajah Bagheera Batman Barn Cat Bagheera, adopted from the SPCA several years ago, resides at Angelyn’s home. With all these names, we could add another name – illusive. Even though he is fairly illusive, he is an absolute love. If you are at the barn, watch – you might just see him. Say hello if you do. 
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Wildlife Xenia backs on to the lake and Bowen Island’s bird sanctuary. Early morning and at Like the snake, the deer take the liberty to be seen as they wander freely. Look higher up, here come the geese as they fly through the valley, sometimes coming into the meadow, wings spread and landing softly. Imagine also the eagles soaring above you, at times banking like an airplane at a lower altitude, a clearer view of their majesty. If you listen closely, you may hear the owl. Owls tune into the work here and make themselves know at very pertinent times. To hear the owls click “PLAY”. [audio: http://www.xeniacentre.com/xenia/uploads/2012/07/owls.mp3]
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~ A Place to Be Inspired ~
