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cuddle & hike in 2025

Our agritourism â€‹enterprise follows the natural rhythms of the herd. We design our cuddle & hike schedule around breeding & kidding season, morning milking, and grazing hours, with sessions on weekends and holidays to accommodate our guests. 

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Mid May-June: Baby Goat Cuddles

July-October: Hikes with the Herd

November: Month off for Breeding Season

Late December-January: Holiday Hikes & Hugs

February-March: Winter Goat Walks

ADDRESS & PARKING: We are located at Idlewild Farm, 10594 Button Rd. Belding. Please park along the gravel drive WEST of the mint green farmhouse (you should see a red barn and greenhouse from your parking spot). Our farm is nearest the town of Smyrna--30-40 minutes east (and a bit north) of Grand Rapids, 20-25 minutes east of Rockford, 10 minutes south of Greenville, and 15 minutes north of Lowell!

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WHAT TO WEAR: â€‹Dress for the weather! Sturdy boots/shoes that can stand a bit of grime (washable is ideal!) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty.

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GOAT MERCH. We make farmstead goatmilk soap and other herd-inspired goodies which will be for sale during the event. Cash, check, Venmo, or Paypal accepted.

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AREA FOOD + FUN: We highly recommend The Smyrna Bar just down the road for dinner, drinks, and live music. Or continue your farm-inspired trip, Red Barn Market has more animals, ice cream, hard cider, and indoor & outdoor seating for larger groups. There is also a small playground and a couple of picnic tables minutes away on Button road at the Otisco Township Hall.

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IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: Cuddle sessions: will take place unless travel conditions are unsafe (weather warning/advisory at the farm or en route). Hikes: we will hike in light snow but sessions may be cancelled per our discretion if weather conditions are not conducive to a good experience (i.e. ice, rain, heavy snow). We will notify you of any cancellations at least three hours in advance of the session and will offer a chance to reschedule if possible or a ticket refund.

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