farm events
Saturday Goat Hikes
11:00 am Eastern Time
Mid May-October
Join us for a one-hour hike through pasture and woods with our herd of goats...a fun way to interact with these lovely creatures in their favorite environment. We will walk over all types of terrain so please be sure to wear close-toed, durable footwear and dress for the weather. Goats don’t like the rain so we reserve the right to cancel in inclement weather and a credit will be given for a future goat hike. All hikers are required to have a ticket (all ages).
All hikers (adults and/or minors) will be required to sign a waiver before their scheduled hike.
As much as we love having kiddos on the hike, please keep in mind that they are not ideal for children under 5 years of age. Our large dairy breeds can be intimidating to this size of child since they are at the same height. We request parents to carry their children in this age range to keep everyone happy and safe (strollers are prohibited). Be sure to read our FAQs about kids on the hikes before purchasing tickets for young children.
Private Goat HIkes
Schedule a time with molly@verdanthollowfarms.com
May-November
This is great option for anyone that can’t make one of our scheduled Saturday hikes, or if you want the herd all to yourself for a one of a kind experience with friends and family.
Private goat hikes can be scheduled by appointment Monday through Friday. They are a set price of $200 and include up to 10 guests. You can add more guests up to 15 total at $10/each for additional tickets. Be sure to book at least 1 week in advance to give our team enough time to build it into our full farm schedule.
You can reach out to molly@verdanthollowfarms.com to check date and time availability before purchasing your tickets. The hike is non refundable with the exception of cancellation due to inclement weather.
All hikers (adults and/or minors) will be required to sign a waiver before their scheduled hike. Be sure to read the FAQs about the hikes below, especially if you are bringing small children.
Goat Hike FAQs
Are the goat hikes kiddo/stroller friendly?
The trail is not stroller friendly so please keep in mind that any child that is not up to walking the whole hour will most likely need to be carried by an adult. Also, children tend to be right at goat level and this can be stressful for kids not used to animals and their playful ways. If you do have children with you we ask that you have an adult for each child so that they can be kept close and monitored at all times.
Due to this the hike is not ideal for children under 5 years old. Please keep this in mind when purchasing your tickets.
There are limited tickets available for the hike and I won’t be able to purchase enough for our group, can you add more tickets for us?
We want to make sure that we have an optimal “goat to human” ratio for the hikes which is why we cap our public hikes at 15 guests. If there aren’t enough tickets for you group, please look for another date or book a private hike with us.
How long does the hike last and how difficult is it?
The whole experience takes around 60 minutes, but is 45 minutes of actual hiking. It is slow paced, but we do walk up and down some decent sized hills and the ground can be uneven in some spots.
Once tickets are purchased can they be refunded?
We do not offer refunds for cancellations made by the ticket holder, however, if we need to cancel due to inclement weather (rain or extreme heat) we will issue our guests a full refund.
Are dogs (or any pets for that matter) allowed on the hikes?
Outside dogs and other pets are strictly prohibited from our farm and its experiences. Most of our stock are prey animals so this would be very stressful for them.
The weather looks rainy or too hot for the date we have booked, will there still be a hike?
In case of inclement weather we will notify your group at least 1-2 hours before our meet time via email and issue a full refund for your ticket.
Private Farm Tours
By Appointment
$100/hour
Book a private farm tour for your friends, family, or staff and we’ll take the time to show you around. Private farm tours can be customized to fit your interests and typically last one to two hours. Groups are limited to 10 guests.
Contact Molly (molly@verdanthollowfarms.com) to schedule.