Can you describe an instance of Sai Baba appearing to a devotee in a dream and then drawing them to Shirdi?

Certainly. Chapter 28 of the Shri Sai Satcharitra details the wonderful story of a devout lady from Berhampur who had never met Sai Baba in person. She experienced a vivid dream where Baba appeared at her door asking for khichdi. This vision sparked a deep desire for His darshan. Later, when her husband, an officer in the Post Department, was transferred to Akola, the couple saw it as an opportunity and made their way to Shirdi. As described in Chapter 28, this incident shows how Baba would bind his devotees and pull them towards him, often using such extraordinary visions or dreams to initiate the connection.