Goat Snuggle and Q & A with a Farmer

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:15 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1923 Shaw Rd., Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27704 | Durham, NC

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Come relax and snuggle our sweet goats and sheep for an unforgettable experience! :)
Everyone will gather under an event tent, with our trained goats and sheep. They love to lay down with you and get all the pets.
A member of our family will answer any questions you have about farm life and the animals.
Recommended ages 5 and up
~These classes lend themselves to relaxing, calm time, so all participants will need to be aware of and open to this.
Cost: $20 per participant
What to wear/bring:
-Plan to wear clothing and shoes that can get a little dirty (closed toed shoes preferred).
-Bring a LARGE TOWEL or blanket (we will have some for rent for $2 if you forget yours).
-No earrings in ear lobes or necklaces please, and you will want a hair tie for longer hair.
Additional items for sale:
-Farm Products: eggs, plants, flower arrangements, and goat milk soap
-Store Products: crystals and stones, tees, tote bags, farm-made crafts and farm stickers
*Payments accepted: Cash, check, Zelle, Cashapp, Paypal, and credit cards (small fee for this option)*
About the animals:
-Goats and Sheep: 14 Nigerian dwarf goats. All are trained to cuddle. There are also two sheep who have spent their whole lives with the goats and cuddling people.
-A sweet farm dog named Shaggy (please leave your dogs at home, as he is protective of his animals)
-Chickens, ducks, and a goose free roaming the farm property

Limited spots so register early!
Last minute planning? Text us to see if there is availability. 919-236-3244
Additional Info: We will send an email the week prior to your event with any additional information you might need.
Refund Policy:
-Let us know ASAP if you need to cancel
-More than 48 hours from event = refund or reschedule
-Less than 48 hours from event = reschedule (in cases of emergency we may be able to make exceptions)
Inclement Weather Policy:
-Class is usually still head if just rain (we have an event tent)
-In case of big storms, severe temps, or severe weather we will contact all attendees by text and email to reschedule.
Email us at [email protected] for questions
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1923 Shaw Rd., Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27704

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