About the farm
Dreamgoats is a small-scale dairy goat farm established in 2016. We began with a simple dream to own dairy goats and have spent the last decade discovering how complicated and challenging that dream really is. Despite the challenges, goats continue to ground us--in the reality of the seasons and in the cyclical nature of birth, growth, and death. Our mission is to invite you into the daily pleasures of our goat dairy: walking with a herd, holding a fuzzy baby goat, and learning the art of milking or the craft of soap or cheese.
The herd
We raise Nubian goats, a breed known for their floppy ears, rich milk, and strong personalities. We strive to graze them rotationally in order to reduce impact on the land, increase forage variety, and reduce parasites. They eat primarily on wild forage from May-October and local hay from November-April, with a non-gmo grain ration during milking season. They are handled early, often and with love; and we strive to reduce their stress and disease through caring and humane treatment. We breed them each fall and kid in the spring, allowing the kids to be raised by their dams for three months, before leaving for new farm homes late summer.
Hikes & cuddles
We began offering goat hikes in the summer of 2019 and had our first baby goat cuddles in spring of 2020. Our events have grown in popularity, as folks continue to crave connection with the earth and authentic hands-on experiences. We offer community cuddles in the spring; goat hikes each summer and fall; and holiday hikes & hugs around Christmas & New Years to collect Christmas trees to vary the goats' winter diet. Our cuddles and hikes are led by knowledgeable guides passionate about sharing the joys of the herd.
Dream soap
Soapmaking provides a controlled and fragrant balance to the harsh and unpredictable realities of goat farming. It's our way to bundle up the creative energy of the farm and send it home with you in a potent, shelf-stable package. Our soaps are crafted with organic oils, goat milk, and plants, locally grown, foraged when possible.
Milkmaids & goatherds
If you'd like to learn more about the daily rhythms of farm, you can apply to join our team. Our volunteers are privy to the full spectrum of goatworld: from birth to breeding, hoof trimming to herding, milking to mucking, working 2-3 shifts per month in exchange for milk or soap.